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Four strand side braid hairstyle tutorial

April 23, 2013 By Hair Romance 7 Comments

Hair Romance - 4 strand side braid

I feel like I’ve been waiting for my hair to grow for ages until it was long enough to try this four strand braid.

Side braids are such easy, pretty hairstyles and if you want to step it up a notch, the four strand braid is perfect. You will need long hair to try this braid, or use some clip in hair extensions if you can’t wait for your hair to grow!

Four strand side braid hairstyle tutorial

Hair Romance - 4 strand side braid hair tutorial

Step-by-step:

  1. Brush your hair to remove any knots before you begin.
  2. Divide your hair into two equal sections and split those two sections in half; now you’ll have four equal sections.
  3. Take the section on the far left and bring it under the section next to it, then over the next section. Repeat the opposite for the section on the right: it goes over the section next to it, then under the next section. If you number the sections as positions 1, 2, 3, 4 starting from the left, it will be easier to understand. Section 1 goes under section 2 and over section 3. Section 4 goes over section 3 and under section 2. Repeat: Section 1 goes under section 2, and over section 3, and so on.
  4. Keep repeating these steps until you have reached the end of your hair. Secure the end of your braid with a hair elastic.

Style tips

  • Keep practicing! It will take a little while to get the hang of this braid.
  • Remember, the pattern of under, over, over, under. Saying it aloud while you braid helps you keep track of the next step.
  • Gently stretch the braid to emphasize the shape and show all four strands.

Share this tutorial if you like it and let me know if you try it!

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Comments

  1. Vicky says

    May 2, 2013 at 6:52 am

    I loved working this 4 strand braid, its lovely and the instructions were easy to follow.

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      May 2, 2013 at 7:38 pm

      Thanks Vicky!

      Reply
  2. Sara says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    What is that lipstick? It’s beautiful! I have been searching for a pink lipstick that is truly hot pink — not frosty, Barbie pink.

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 24, 2013 at 12:14 am

      thanks Sara! It’s Vivid Rose from Maybelline x

      Reply
  3. LRH from SD says

    April 23, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Just took a study break and tried it! Love it! Reciting the “over-under, under-over” thing really does help. It’s a nice way to dress-up my “paper-writing” hairstyle!

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      April 23, 2013 at 5:48 pm

      Yay! So glad it worked for you and good luck with your study xx

      Reply

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