Braid styles and instructions

Thanks for pointing out this link Uzma. I am amazed at the variety of braid styles shown at the linked website.

I only know how to do a basic 3-strand braid on myself. I haven't experimented beyond that.

A few comments on how I start my braid... in case this might be helpful to lhhusker, gilles, Kitaro, or others...

I start by putting my hair into a ponytail with a terrycloth-covered elastic (makes it easier to start the braid).

I then try to divide the hair into 3 sections of equal thickness.

At this point it helps if you understand the basics of braiding... left over center, right over center, left over center, etc. It's easier to braid someone else's hair but try to imagine you're doing this even though you're holding your hands up to your head...

It also takes some practice to hold two sections in one hand at the same time, something you'll need to be able to do to braid your own hair.

Maybe these additional hints will help. The main thing is to keep trying and eventually you'll get the hang of it.

Thanks Uzi, checking the site now.