{"id":365,"date":"2020-05-11T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/?p=365"},"modified":"2020-05-11T09:15:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T09:15:00","slug":"diy-braid-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/diy-braid-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need Before Watching a Braid Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Braids are the ultimate versatile <a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/category\/nails\/\">hair style<\/a>. They can be formal, sporty, casual, or date-night ready. If you\u2019re not a licensed hair professional, or that one girl at summer camp who could do a french braid with one hand lanyard-ed behind her back, you might need a little help when it comes to DIY braiding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Booking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/m\/search\/virtual\">virtual<\/a> face-time with a trusted professional is a great way to master braids step-by-step. If you have a tutorial coming up, here\u2019s what you need to get your braid on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wash or Not&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your hair type will affect whether or not you should give your mane a wash before getting started. Your best bet here is to talk to your hair pro to get an idea of what kind of prep work you\u2019ll need to do.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dry it Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Braiding wet hair can cause breakage. Try to blow dry or let your hair set in the fresh air before styling. If you\u2019re blow drying, make sure to use heat protecting methods to avoid damaging your locks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comb it Out&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before braiding, go over your hair with your favorite brush or comb. This will help redistribute the oil from your scalp and give your tresses extra shine. Combs can also be helpful for sectioning out strands for more even weaving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get the Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because braiding requires separating parts of your hair, you\u2019re going to need multiple elastic bands and clips to keep things organized. You want something that has a strong hold without pinching your scalp or pulling out strands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grab a Mirror<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rig a second mirror so you can see your work on the back of your head. 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