[header] How to do a 5 strand french plait [title] Detangle your hair thoroughly. [step] If your hair is prone to tangling, dampen the ends to stop knots forming while you're working. [title] Brush your hair straight back, away from your face. <sep> (A) [step] Avoid pulling your hair to one side, but gently separating your hair into three halves. [title] Wash your hair, using a clarifying shampoo if your hair is long or thick. (B) [step] Don't use your fingers since they'll twist and make it easier to adjust. If your hair is wavy, try to use a pair of wide-toothed brushes with plastic bristles. (C) [step] Start just above your temples, and draw your thumbs horizontally through your hair until they meet at the back of your head. You should now have a reasonably sized section of hair to start working with. (D) [step] Make sure to brush towards the crown of your head. [title] Curl your hair with a hair straightener if desired.
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