Here's A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Do A Double Dutch Braid

By Samprita on 16 Apr 2020

Senior Digital Editor

Samprita Kuncolinkar holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature and has been working at GirlStyle India since its inception. She works as a Senior Lifestyle Editor who is deeply in love with all things beauty, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle. Enjoying the online version of the magazine, the genres of her articles keep varying as she loves to move and groove. Apart from her work life, she loves binge-watching Netflix and loves to eat junk food for happiness.

If you are into athleisure fashion and wish to amp up your game then here's a little something that you can add glamour to your hairstyle too. Ditch the regular-boring hairdos and opt for a chicer & sassier hairstyle. Wondering what could it be? Well, we're talking about double dutch braids!

Double dutch braids are suitable for both short and long hair, and the best part about this hairstyle is that it is absolutely summer-friendly. This will not only make you look fashionably cool but also keep sweat away which means no dealing with sweaty and sticky hair post a workout session.

This hairstyle is also easy and quick to create, however, you may need some practise if you are a beginner. But once you ace it, there's simply no going back! Here's a step-by-step hair tutorial to help you master the look:

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Step 1: Run a wide-tooth comb through your hair to remove any knots or tangles.

Step 2: Take a rat-tail comb next to create a clean centre parting that extends down to the back of your neck.

Step 3: Start working on one side, make sure you clip/tie the other side else you may end up taking hair from the wrong side and mess it all up. So, take it out of the way and focus on just one side.

Step 4: Divide the right/ left section (whichever section you prefer to work with first) into three tiny pieces and start weaving a classic dutch braid. The right piece of hair goes under the middle and then the left goes under the middle while you keep adding more pieces from the root.