Herringbone braid instructions – braiding a DIY spiral braid

Hello dear ladies! In this article we give you DIY herringbone braid instructions for a spiral braid that you can be easily replicated. These style of braids are a big trend this season and perfect for beating the summer heat. They can be worn in a variety of ways, including updos, as a side braid, and in combination with a ponytail. The possibilities are endless.

The herringbone braid instructions will show you that theDIY braidis very easy to imitate and is often worn by women, especially because it is an interesting variation on the usual three-strand braid and looks more upbeat. As a side braid, it is very trendy and looks wonderful whether you are sunbathing on the beach, cooling off in the pool or at a barbecue party. This type of braid looks great even with wet hair. Read below to find out how you can easily make this interesting, sideways and spiral herringbone braid yourself.

Do-it-yourself instructions

If you follow the DIY instructions below carefully, you will be able to create a spiral braid yourself at the end. You should first create a deep parting on the right side. Then place all of your hair over your left shoulder.Divide the hair into three equal parts for eachDIY herringbone braid.Take a small strand from one side, cross it along the top and add it to the opposite side. Now take a thin strand from the other side, cross it again and add it to the opposite side. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you get to the end of the braid.

Decorate your braid

Loosen the braid a little by gently pulling on the sides. This will make the braid bigger.Tie the braid at the bottom with a hair tie.Now braid two more herringbone braids with the rest of the hair, again following steps 1 to 8.Once you've braided all of your hair into braids, twist it around itself, creating a single, spiral shape DIY braidarises.Tie the three braids together at the bottom with another hair tie.Remove any previous hair ties.Take your favorite hair clip and clip it to the top of the braid. This should be approximately at the level of the left ear.

A styling tip

Before you start braiding the DIY herringbone braid, create a few curls for an even more feminine look. Rub some argan oil into the ends of your hair to hydrate dry strands.

Check out the video instructions for help. We hope you enjoy trying it out and would be happy if you wear your finished hairstyle with pride.