Today I will be explaining how to install a box braid. It is super simple and can be a very useful skill to have if you like box braids. This is the final product!

Supplies

braiding hair or any hair
Rat tailed comb
Hair gel (optional)

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Step 1: Making a Part

you will want to make a box with your comb on the scalp of the person's hair you are braiding
The part can be any size you would like

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Step 2: Braiding Hair

1st thing you need to do is take 3 equal pieces of braiding hair and lay two of the pieces together and the other piece can stay separate f
Next loop piece 3 over piece 1&2

Step 3: Hand Grip

this is the trickiest part! This also can vary between people, some people grip the hair differently and that is okay!
The way I do it: take your thumb and middle finger and grip the centerpiece of hair (piece 3)
This should look like a small 'knot'

Step 4: Attaching the Braid to Hair

you will want to place the 'knot' of the braiding hair on top of the hair you are braiding
Next, you will want to start braiding down all of the pieces.
if you do not know how to braid, pay close attention to step 4!

Step 5: Braiding

separating the pieces into three you will want to take piece 2 and place it over piece 3
Next, you take piece 3 and place it over piece 1
Then take piece 1 and put it behind piece three
You will want to repeat these steps to make a braid!