A double side braid, also known as double French braids or boxer braids, is a stylish and versatile hairstyle that involves creating two braids on each side of the head. Here's how you can achieve this look:
*Instructions:*
1. *Preparation:* Start with clean, detangled hair. You may want to apply a small amount of hair gel or styling cream to help smooth the hair and keep the braids neat.
2. *Part your hair:* Use a comb to create a clean center part from the front of your hairline to the nape of your neck, dividing your hair into two equal sections.
3. *Secure one section:* Clip or tie one section of hair out of the way temporarily to keep it separate while you work on the other side.
4. *Begin braiding:* Start with a small section of hair near your forehead on the unclipped side. Divide this section into three equal parts.
5. *French braid:* Begin braiding normally by crossing the right section over the middle, then the left section over the middle. On the next cross-over, add a small section of hair from the scalp to the right section before crossing it over the middle. Repeat on the left side, adding small sections of hair to the left section before crossing it over the middle. Continue this process, gradually adding more hair from each side as you braid down along your scalp.
6. *Continue braiding:* Continue braiding in a French braid pattern until you reach the nape of your neck, incorporating all the hair from that side of your head. Then, continue braiding the remaining length of hair in a regular three-strand braid.
7. *Secure the end:* Once you've braided to the end of your hair, secure the braid with a hair elastic.
8. *Repeat on the other side:* Release the clipped section of hair and repeat the braiding process on the other side of your head, mirroring the braid you created on the first side.
9. *Finishing touches:* Once both braids are complete, you can gently tug on the edges of the braids to loosen them and create a fuller look. You can also secure the ends of the braids together at the back of your head with bobby pins or another hair elastic for a different style.
10. *Optional:* For a sleeker look, you can apply hair gel or styling cream to smooth down any flyaways and keep the braids in place.
11. *Final touch:* Finish with a light mist of hairspray to help hold the style in place throughout the day.
With practice, you can perfect your double side braid and create a chic and trendy hairstyle for any occasion.