How To Do a 5-Strand Braid

If you’ve already mastered french braids and fishtails, it’s time to elevate your braid game with this intricately woven five-strand style. The good news is it’s easier to execute than it looks. Watch and learn as Birchbox’s resident braid guru Kirby demonstrates.

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Steps:
1. Pull your hair into a low side ponytail.
2. Smooth a few drops of oil through your hair to add shine, smooth flyaways, and make hair more manageable to maneuver. (If your hair is fine or slippery, use a texturizing spray instead.)
3. Separate hair into five sections, holding two sections in each hand and letting the center piece hang down.
4. Begin braiding by bringing the outermost section over, then under.
5. Repeat on the other side, continuing this pattern all the way down.
6. Secure the ends with an elastic.
7. Use scissors to cut away the elastic at the top of your ponytail.
8. Pull to loosen your braid and make it look fuller.

More Braid Hairstyles to Try:
How to Do a Waterfall Braid on Short Hair: youtube.com/watch?v=Yti1AftTR3Y
How to Do a Half-Up Crown Braid: youtube.com/watch?v=DXUcdGoCAoc
How To: Fishtail Braid Side Bun: youtube.com/watch?v=WPhnx2tpdq0

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