A crown braid (or halo braid) is a beautiful hairstyle for both formal and casual occasions, and can be worn anywhere. Crown braids have grown in popularity in recent years for party hairstyles. Although it seems complicated, the actual process of making it is quite simple and the effect is huge. After some practice, you can make a crown braid and all eyes will be amazed at your beautiful hairstyle.
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Method 1 of 3: Making a Crown Braid
Step 1. Divide the hair in the middle
Separate the hair into two sections, left and right. Tie one side up while you work the other side so they don't mix. You can tie the section of hair that needs to be secured with a rubber band or bobby pins. Make sure that there are no separate strands of hair.
Step 2. Take the unattached section and start at the nape of the neck
Divide into three. If you want, you can also secure each piece with tweezers while preparing for the next step. Sometimes, it is difficult to separate three sections of hair at once.
Step 3. Make a Dutch or French braid "outward"
Braid one section of hair under the other, not over it. Continue all the way to the sides of the head in a tight braid. If the braid is loose, the result will not look like a "crown".
Step 4. Continue all the way to the top of the forehead
Tie the ends with rubber. Let the braid hang until you finish the other side. If you're afraid the braid will unravel, you can pin it at the top of your head until the "crown" is ready.
Step 5. Take the other side of the hair
Start at the top of your head, not from the bottom. Divide into thirds and make a braid inside and out as before. Braid all the way to the sides of the head, and end at the nape of the neck. When you're done, you can secure it with tweezers or a rubber band.
Step 6. Make a "crown"
Take one braid and carry it from left to right over the top of the head. The braid should be a few inches from the forehead. Secure with small tweezers. Then, take the next braid and bring it from right to left, and stick it near the previous braid. Secure also with small tweezers. Now, your hairstyle looks like a "crown".
Method 2 of 3: Half Crown Braid
Step 1. Take 3-5 cm of hair
Pull the hair on the left side of the head, just above the left ear. Divide into three. If you have to separate sections of hair with a rubber band, go ahead.
Step 2. Braid the left side of the hair
Make a Dutch or French braid "outward". Make the braid tight because otherwise the "crown" effect won't be visible. When you're done, tie the ends with a rubber band. Let it hang until the next step.
Step 3. Braid the other side
Take 3–5 cm of hair above the right ear. Divide into three equally. Make the braid and make sure the braid is tight. Finally, tie the ends with rubber.
Step 4. Take one braid
Pull back around your head. The braid should be about 5 cm from the nape of the neck. Secure it in position with small tweezers. When you're done, the "crown" should appear circular. So, don't pull the braid straight back.
Step 5. Take the other side of the braid
Pull back around your head like before. Glue it to the previous braid. Tuck the end of this braid under the first braid. Finally, hold it down with small tweezers. You may need to use a few more tweezers to attach the two braids.
Method 3 of 3: Forming a Twisted Crown Braid
Step 1. Bring all the hair to one side of the face
The hair should be brought in the direction of the dominant hand (if your dominant hand is right, bring the hair to the right). Take two small sections of hair on the edge of the forehead. Hold it with each hand.
Step 2. Start braiding
Twist the hair so that one section goes down, while the other section is on top. After that, add a few strands of hair to the bottom. Then, move the bottom to the top, and the top to the bottom.
Step 3. Continue this pattern until it is finished
Continue braiding, adding strands to the bottom, and swapping the bottom and top places. Make sure the braid forms a twist. Otherwise, twist your hands slightly while braiding. The braid should start from the forehead, go behind the right ear, work up the neck, all the way to the back of the left ear, and then back to the forehead. Make sure the braid is tight because a loose braid won't make a pretty "crown".
Step 4. Continue until the ends of the hair
Usually, there's still some hair left when you reach your forehead. Continue to weave to the end. Don't add any more hair to the bottom after you've gone through the initial braid on your forehead.
Step 5. Finish
Twist the end of the braid until it looks like a rope. Then, tuck it under the already woven braid. Finally, add a few small pins to keep the braid from moving.
Tips
- It's hard to make crown braids on your own hair so you'll need someone else's help.
- If your hair is curly, make a crown while your hair is still damp because the braid will be tighter. Also, damp hair is usually straighter and easier to manage.
- Do this while the hair is still damp so that no strands of hair fall from the crown.
- There are some people who like to add flowers or hair ornaments to the braid.
