How to french braid hair - YouTube Videos

Plaits/ Braids are all the rage these days. You see them on the catwalks and red carpets, but not just the regular French plait but all sorts of variations such as the waterfall braid.

Take a look at this youtube tutorial where she shows 10 different hair styles that all work around a pretty simple braid. Have fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nV2TQcVaVs&feature=related

You should try doing the halo braid with dry hair. Doing this style with wet hair is almost impossible. The best option is to dry shampoo your hair and then use a hairdryer to remove any excess moisture.

You're right - I have also seen a lot of halo braids in the media lately and wanted to learn how to do it. I used the tutorial on the wedding chicks site and have been practicing it for a long time. It's not that complicated but I still havent' figured out how to do it tight enough. Good luck

http://www.weddingchicks.com/2012/03/27/how-to-halo-braid/

There is a really good blog that I follow and she did a great posting about waterfall braids. There are videos embedded that show you exactly, step by step what to do;

http://www.iammommahearmeroar.net/2011/06/waterfall-braid-with-lots-of-variations.html

Good luck

A waterfall braid is a type of braid that is similar to the French plait but it comes from the side of the head using only a small section, rather than taking all of it. It's called a waterfall braid as it has small sections of hair falling down loosely at the sides.

The main types of hair irons are;

Curling irons - they create a curl or wave in the hair

Straightening irons - flatten or straighten the hair

Crimping irons - create a look similar to crimps left after braids are removed.

My girls love having their hair braided during this time, so the fuss of styling each day is gone. All three of us have perms. Since I braid their hair myself, I am careful not to braid so tight that I pull their brains out, which we all know is frequently done. I don't like strained, tight and consistent pulling on permed hair! The hair is already in a fragile enough state. I do recommend a professional if you are going to wear braids on vacation, as you'll want them pretty the whole time. Tell them what you're after, then sit back and clench your teeth if your scalp is as tender as mine! Girl, swim to your hearts desire while you're gone. Just be sure to use a anti-chlorine shampoo and good conditioner whenever you're finished for the day. I also recommends "ion Anti-Chlorine Swimmer's Shampoo". Follow the directions on the label. Hope it's available in your area, if not, ask a reputable beauty supply store for a substitute. Just be sure it removes chlorine from the hair and nothing else! This works great for me and mine, so I hope it will be just as great for you. You can also wash your hair while your braids are in of course. Ask your stylist how best to do this. Be sure to use a good anti-chlorine shampoo first. My girls and I often follow this shampooing with a good moisturizing shampoo, then an excellent conditioner. Their are lots of different brands available. I caution you to use the anti-chlorine shampoo whenever swimming is over for that day. We simply cannot go to bed with chlorine in our permed hair! I am not telling you anything I have not tried on myself and my girls. Our hair grows with swimming, so we know this works. Good luck, have great fun, and do everything I wouldn't do, plus some!!!

Change the supply line to the plastic tube line or copper. Do not use a braided plastic or metal braided line these will make the water taste bad. Changed mine to the plastic line and cured mine, no filters needed.

If you have a silver metal braided line to water source that is your problem. Replace mine with a braided vinyl line and it cured it. ps flush new line for about two minutes.