[header] How to start a french braid [title] Get away from the mirror. [step] To start the look, find a space away from mirrors. Mirrors seem like they would be helpful to the process, as they allow you to see what you're doing.
[header] How to start a french braid [title] Get away from the mirror. [step] To start the look, find a space away from mirrors. Mirrors seem like they would be helpful to the process, as they allow you to see what you're doing.
[title] Consider what your braid would look like when you're done. [step] French braids are very long, so it's best to start with short hair. If you can see yourself in a mirror, you'll have less trouble pulling it together. [title] Keep your hair out of your face. Without knowing how you look, anyone looking at your back will be lost. [substeps] While the transformation might take a while, it's not impossible. However, mirrors can actually provide more confusion. You will be watching mirror images of your hands, which can cause you to reach for the wrong strands of hair.