Hair masterclass

Hair for fashion and beauty

Creating an 11 strand braid

Firstly you should create a five strand plait by taking these following steps and then continue to an 11 stand plait:

1. Section the hair into five equal size strands.
2. Begin working with the hair from the right side with one fold of each section - just like the start of a three strand plait.
3. You should then weave the strand from the left hand side over and then under the strand next to it on the right.
4. Weave the strand from the right hand side over and then under the left strand.
5. Repeat this motion until you reach the ends of the hair.
6. Once you have created the 5 stand plait into the hair you should then create a normal 3 strand plait in another small section of hair. However you should weave the strand closest to the 5 strand plait through the hair. 
7. Secure the bottom with a hair tie or a clip.

This image below is my first attempt at an 11 strand plait.

Weaving the hair

Step by step:

1. Have five small sections of hair
2. Hold two of the sections in one hand and the other three sections in the other hand. The side with three strands begin weaving the hair over and under the other strands of hair from this side until you have run out of sections of hair from the same side.
3. Then do the same with the strand on the outer opposite side. Ensure to hold the right sides together and separately.
4. Now starting from the opposite side take a section of hair from underneath and weave in between each strand of hair from that side.
5. Repeat these steps until you have done enough weaving.