The basic braid, or, as we call it in the industry, a regular three-strand braid, is one of the most fundamental of hairstyles you’ll ever come across—it’s just as much a classic as a basic ponytail or a ballerina bun. The stitch and sectioning process in a three-strand braid is also a basis for a lot of more complex plaits.

	Tutorial: Three-Strand Basic Braid	

Whether you’re an intermediate-level braider or are a total, all-thumbs braid novice, how to do a basic braid has never been easier than with our simple braid tutorial below. Read on for this easy step-by-step and confidently change your hairstyling game forever: Are you thinking about trying out this style? Be sure to grab a picture and tag us over @AllThingsHairUS!

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