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Braiding Definition Printed From: HairBoutique.com Category: African American Hair Forum Name: Braid Talk Forum Description: Talk About Braids URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=67744 Printed Date: October 25 2025 at 1:05pm Topic: Braiding Definition Posted By: wendy001 Subject: Braiding Definition Date Posted: December 16 2010 at 11:00pm A braid (also called plait) is a complex structure or pattern formed by intertwining three or more strands of human hair. A braid is usually long and narrow, with each component strand functionally equivalent in zigzagging forward through the overlapping mass of the others. The simplest possible braid is a flat, solid, three-strand structure.  More complex braids can be constructed from an arbitrary (but usually odd) number of strands to create a wider range of structures: wider ribbon-like band. Braids are commonly used by a wide range of people both men and women from all races with all types of hair.  There are a wide range of possible braids which may be created. What is your favorite braid definition?

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