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Dutch plaits

To make Dutch plaits you first need to brush out your hair to get out any knots.Then part your hair to make 2 even sections of hair and put 1 section up in a ponytail to keep it out of your way. Pick up a small section of hair at the front and divide into three.Begin a crossing-under braid and make a stitch or two (does not have to be exact).Now you're going to start adding small bits of hair to each section as you braid.Use a comb or your fingers to pick up some hair nearby and add it to the section as it crosses under, then repeat on the other side of the braid.Continue this process as your braid grows longer. Try to keep the braid moving in a straight-ish line that is centered as it traverses the hemisphere of your skull.Don't fall too far behind or get too ahead on adding the remaining hair. The additions should be more or less level with the active stitch of the braid.Keep Dutch braiding until you reach the base of your neck.Braid the remaining sections to the ends of your hair, and secure the tail with a small elastic.Take down the other half of your hair, brush it out, and repeat the entire process to create a second braid, and try to keep it symmetrical to the first one by watching it's positioning and addition angles.

This is what they should look like

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Braided Bun

Brush your hair to remove all knots and tangles. You can choose to have a part or to have all your hair pulled straight back, so brush it accordingly. If your hair is very frizzy consider lightly misting it to dampen it.A braided bun can be placed at any location on your head. It can be created using a brush for a very professional and sophisticated look, or finger-pulled back for a more relaxed appearance. Use a hair tie to secure the location on your head.Start at the base, and form a normal braid by splitting your hair into three sections and crossing them over each other. You should start by moving the section on the right over the center piece, and then taking the section on the left and moving it over the center piece. Continue this pattern until you reach the end of your ponytail.

When you get to the end, simply hold onto it. You will pin it to your head, so there is no need to use an elastic.

You can also keep your braid from unraveling by lightly teasing the ends, or sliding a pair of bobby pins over the ends in an X shape.

If you feel that you absolutely must use an elastic with this style, try to use a small clear one to minimize its appearance. Otherwise, you will be able to see it inside your bun.Starting at the base of your braid, wrap it around into a spiral shape. When you get to the ends, tuck them beneath the base of the bun. Secure your hair with a few bobby pins, making sure that your hair will not fall out.If you want, you can pull a few strands of hair outside of your bun to create a messy look. Coat your hair with hairspray, and add any cute accessories you might like. A headband goes especially well with a braided bun for a more bohemian feel.