How To: Four (4) Strand Braid Hairstyle
- Posted on 16 July, 2011
- Braids Hairstyles
- By Anonymous
Want to learn how to do an easy four strand braid? I will show you how in this tutorial:)
Check our 3 more easy braided hairstyles here: https://www.luxyhair.com/blogs/hair-bl...
For this tutorial I've used:
- Luxy Clip-in Hair extensions - http://www.bit.ly/LuxyHairExtensions 160 g set (Chocolate Brown - 4)
- Hair Brush
- Hair elastic
- Fabric headband from Aldo
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You you hi, my beautiful friends. How are you all doing? It'S me me here today and today I will show you how to do is super easy. Four strand braid, don't believe me keep watching. I personally stayed away from a four strand braid for a really long time, because you guys know I like things that are easy, not complicated. I don't have time to spend. You know an hour doing your braids or whatever a hairstyle. So when I, when I watched it, some tutorials on four strand braid, they were really complicated and I was lost on the second minute. I was like what is going on so recently, because it's somewhere in his heart, I do like to wear my hair in a braid and I get tired of wearing it. The same way all the time, so I was like okay, I think it's time I learned how to do a four strand braid, so I watched like 20 different tutorials and it was kind of frustrating at first, but I kept practicing and trying and trying until I Actually got it, and once I got it, I was like okay. Now I have a challenge. How do I make it easy for my viewers to understand how to do this? Look so I think I know how to explain it now, because I've been practicing it for days not days. I'Ve been practicing for a day and I think I've got a hold of it very well and that I can, you know, understand it in a simple way that I can explain it to you guys. So, let's get into the four strand braid for this look: you're not gon na need much you're, just gon na need a brush, and you will need these little see-through hair elastics that will match your hair color. You can get this in any dollar store or maybe a beauty supply store, they're like really thin elastic band um. So first thing we're gon na do is brush the hair and I am wearing my lucky hair extensions today in chocolate brown, 160 grams set on whatever I do. Braids I usually wear a lock sees because it just adds. First of all, it adds length. My natural hair is kind of a little longer than my shoulders, but I just got a trim, so it's probably even shorter it's somewhere here and then um. You know whatever you do. A braid is kind of thin and long. So adding Laxus is obviously giving it a very dramatic look and it gives us so much volume and texture to work with so um I just clipped in my Lexi's. I haven't really styled him. I washed them yesterday and just let them be - and they are kind of you know you can see they're in a bit of a wavy texture and my hair was straight, but I didn't bother blending it with my hair because I knew it was going to be Braiding it today so yeah, let's get to the brush the hair, and you know since it's a four strand braid. Obviously you want to split section your hair into four different parts. So first step is try to section you here into four strands as equally as you can. I know it's not easy. I personally sometimes I'm not so great at you know measuring, but you know you just try to do your best, so you can see now. I have four different strands, one two, three four. Actually, for the sake of this tutorial, I'm gon na get them numbers. So it's easier when I work it. So you understand what I mean, so this is going to be strenght one. This is going to be strand two. This is going to be standard strand 3 and the last one is transport, so I will be starting braiding with strand. So the first step is take strand 1, bring it over strand 2 and under strand 3. And then you take strand 4 and you do the exact same thing, but you start with under and then over. So you go under strand 3 and over strand 2 and then you just keep doing the same thing so again. Strand 1 goes over and then under as shrimp or goes under and then over again strong one goes over under strand four goes under first and then over over under under and then over. So you keep doing the exact same thing and then you can just secure it with an elastic man, and now you want to just pull on the hair. To make the braid appear a little thicker. You can let some of the hair go loose. So this is what it looks like really beautiful super super easy. You guys you just have to try it a few times, and this is your four strand braid. So right now I'll show you how to do the similar four strand braid, but we're going to be using a pretty headband like this. I got this at all, though yesterday for like a few dollars and it came on sort of it like a plastic headband, but I took it off because all I need is the material to use as a weaving material in my braid. So we're going to be doing the exact same thing, but we're just going to add this material to the braid, to make it more fun and more summery looking and we're going to need. The same step now is to take one of the elastics and make a ponytail here, and you can let some let some of the hair loose if you, if you prefer that if you have like a sort of type side, bangs and then make a side ponytail And then we're ready to braid after we add this. So what you want to do is just take one sides of the UM of the headband and let it through the loop here in the ponytail oops, so you're going to have it from both sides. And then you can pull on the here. Alright, so now we're ready to braid. So we're going to do the exact same thing again. So if you didn't get it in the first part of this tutorial just be attention to what I'm doing again. So I'm going to be splitting the braid into four equal sections, so 1, section 1, section, 2, section 3 and section 4, ok. So the first part is to bring in section 1 over section 2 and under section 3 like that and then bring in section 4 under section 3 and over section 2. And that's all you do you just do the exact same thing so over under and then under over on the other side, so over under under and over over under under and over and then again over/under. I just really hope you guys see what I'm doing under and over over under under and over. So this is where I'm going to stop, and I just gon na need another elastic or two to tighten this secure it at the ends and once I've secured it at the ends, I'm going to take the loose ends and just make a bow here. It cute pretty bow at the ends. There you go and then again I'm going to just pull on the hair, and this is kind of what you have it's very thick. Looking. Obviously, because I do have the extensions - and I I did add the thread, so it looks very pretty very springy, summery um really cute and different. I usually don't do this. I mean this is actually my first time trying to you know weave something into the braid, and I love it. I think I'm gon na wear it tonight I'll be going out on a patio with some friends, so this is the hairstyle I'll be rocking tonight. Thank you so much for tuning in guys. I hope you found this tutorial really simple and easy. Please don't forget to rate this video and leave a comment down below hope, you're having a wonderful day and I'll see you all soon. Bye,
Comments
Nox Das: thanks to you I finally understand how to do a 4strand braid ... all your tutorials are really helpful... I have long hair and it becomes boring for me to do the same braid style every day, so whenever I need help and inspiration I look forward to your tutorials... thanks
Ashley Weinheimer: I love this! I always do side braids when i don't feel like doing anything to my hair (curling, straightening, etc), and this just makes the side braid look awesome! Thanks for making it simple!
Electric: She makes the 4 strand braid SO EASY!!! I like how she explains it and forms the braid into a pattern we all can easily understand!
Miral: Thank you! This was so easy the way you explained it, got it on my first try
Rose Joy: Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! You made this tutorial SUPER easy to follow. I really appreciate it. I have a friend who has me braid her hair all the time, and I wanted to learn to do the 4 strand braid just for her, and I was able to with your tutorial. Before I had all the same struggle S you were having, and I was getting so frustrated. And you saved me, thank you
Dave: I love this video, I watch it once and managed to the first braid on my 4 year old daughter. Well explained, thanks xxx
Theblondechick510: Thank You soooo much for this tutorial. I thought I would never figure out this braid but you made it so simple :)
Victoria Rose: Wow, your instructions made it super easy! I was really confused with other tutorials and I couldn't figure out how to do it on myself, but your over and under technique made it simple to do even when not looking in a mirror :)
Dena Sandercock: Great tutorial! You make it easy. Thank you.
Jasmine: I really like that you make your tutorials easy to understand! I will definitely be doing this 4 strand braid! I love it! Thanks for all the help! :-D
randilyn0923: so cute! I've been practicing the last day and finally have it down : ) Thank you!!
sa mi: Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial! I got it on the first try! It was so easy to follow!
Sleepy Weepy: I love braids and I'm always trying to braid my hair differently and piling them everywhere on my head just for fun. I tried a four-section braid and was so surprised it worked, but I've never worn it out before. The ribbon in this tutorial adds a nice touch so I might try it next time.
CordialBacon2: First try got the 4 strand braid, applied same technique and got a 5 strand braid! Ty.
Alisha Lucky: Thanks so much for this tutorial! I love it, and got if first try. You gave really great instructions!
Chelseaness09: This actually was easier than I thought! Thanks for the really easy instructions!
mia crawford: I love this braid! So cute :) And you are so good at making it easy to understand how to do these styles!
OnlyBrightNess: Thanks for this video ! First time I tried this braid and it was just so easy thanks to you ! Loved it !
Emilia Martin: So gorgeous, nice and easy .......I like it ❤❤
Shannel Hernandez: Perfect !! So easy to do, thank you!!
Charu Shekhar: I did the scarf 4 strand braid today! I used my nice green bandana :) I love how it turned out! Also, I can't believe this video is 10 years old!
Nats75: This video is awesome!! I never could have done a 4 strand braid without it :)
Sahori Lacayo: Awesome! I got it on the first try! That's why o love your videos you explain it in such detail but you also don't over complicate it! ❤️
deepa kameshwaran: Great tutorial! So easy to understand Keep teaching more like this .
Heather Nicole: I had been challenging myself with different braids and I love the way you explain it!! Thank you! Can you do a waterfall braid??
Marie Ellen: You explained it so well, thank you!! I loved the version with the cute little bow.
Marylouise Jepsen: You made it sooo easy to follow, now I know how to do it! Thank you!
Becca Leahy: tutorial starts at 3:00
Xx3Tinkerbellx3X: Did this on my knee length hair, looks amazing :)
Micaela Johnson: I tried to teach myself this last night, and I spent hours on all sorts of tutorials. I tried them over and over again. With you I got it on the first try! Thanks!
Lara Ahmed: I am IN LOVE with your channel, really! i have long and super thick hair and I've always been bored of my hairstyle but ever since I started following you guys, I've learned so much and finally getting a hold on to these hairstyles! You guys have made it sound so easy and I can't think you enough Mimi. You're super pretty! :)
gata: Omg thanks a lot!! Your tutorial is awesome!! Very simple, clear and easy first time I tried and made it to my daughter she loves it!!! Thanks :-)
Zammayri Polo: Thanks I was able to do it on the first try!!!!!
TA L.: OMG soooo easy! Thanks so much for showing this! I will use it tomorrow at Cosmetology School! XO
allPodd: She starts the tutorial at 3:00. It's a very good tutorial too, btw. These videos are so simple and easy to understand. And I LOVE the ribbon idea!!
Pho3nix: Thank you so much for all your videos !! I've always had long hair, but almost never knew what to do with it:) Most of the hairstyles seemed really complicated to me until I saw your tutorials, they're great !! :))
Anabel Gamino: Aahhh! I got it! Gracias :)
Myah W.: Wow, you make it look so easy! I got it after my second try!
Kenya J: Very easy to follow! Thanks so much for teaching me :)
Katie Webber: I got this first time! She explained it really well. Thank you!
Jess: This is so beautiful and I tried it and I think your video really helped! Thanks! (:
Caytie A: What is the song that was playing at the beginning? :3 Also, love it. <3
Kaeli Calica: Thank you do much!! This helped a lot! This is the best 4 strand tutorial I've seen by far! :)
Alexa: I just tried this and it was so easy! Thank you so much!
Rachael Gunning: Thank you for this video. Weaving in the ribbon is excellent. I'm using it for my Christmas concert for the next few days. It comes out beautifully.
roseminx: i finally got it!!! eeep ! now it's time to learn the five strand braid :) love your tutorials! my mom and I find you so beautiful!
Kaii710: I started with 4 strands... and ended up with 3... confused af
Trrentray: You explained in such a great way! this was so easy to understand. thank you so much!!
rbrauchler4: Omg!!!!! I have been struggling with that braid since beauty school 6 months ago. I watched your simple video 1 time and I got it!!!!! Thank you! Thank you!!!
Yoana Reyes-Diaz: So helpful! Thanks!❤️
Momo d: Wow, you explained it so simply ! Thank you so much that was really good
Manaba Cholito: Your kitty is so cute
A Secret Fan: Easiest tutorial! I've been trying for ages to figure it out - thank you!
Clarissa Camille: Hi! I've been watching your videos nonstop for a while now, and I have nothing but excitement and satisfaction about them. I have now successfully mastered the four strand braid, but I had a question. I've tried doing the weave with it, the problem is I can't find the right fabric. I've looked for headbands but I can't seem to find one that would suit my needs. I was wondering what exactly you used. I know you said you cut plastic out of yours, but what kind of headband did you use? @LuxyHair
natnatlara _: you made it so easy I also wanted to stay away from the 4 strand braid but thanks to you its so easy
Courtney Sipla: i only had to watch this video twice and then i did the braid perfectly. such a good and easy tutorial, thank you!!
imbrandnew: 0:10 totes adorbs!!! XD
Megan Thieleman: I got it my first try!! Can't wait to try the 5 strand!
Alicia Reyes: I love it. she explains it so easily!!
Analu Figueroa: Super easy to learn! Thank you!
Carilyn Destefano: This video was so easy!! I got it on the first try thanks so much!
98tweetylover: You talk soo much in the intro! Just get to the point please
Alice Grant: I got it so easily thank you sooo much you make it so easy!
rembrandt: Thanks for this!! It took me two tries but I finally got it :3
Septi Liberty: You make this become sooo much easier! Thank you! :D
Tin a: Thank you for making it less confusing I can't wait to try the second one!
Lily Lyrics: I got this first time (which is a first for me!)- thanks for making the instructions super easy!!
Mariana Botello: I tried it on the first time and came out perfect!!
Araceli Mejia: I learned it on my first try!!! Thank you so much!
maddie kittie: Thank you *so* much! This is super easy to follow!
Joanna Kettle: Much easier than five strand! Great tutorial!
polkadotpanda33: Love this! Can't wait to try it. :)
Tiffany De Leon: This was so beautiful, I have to try it ASAP 3
Taylor McKartney: Thanks! I've always wanted to do this. This is so easy! Thanks
Nichole Anderson: Oh my heck! Thank you so much!! This video explained how to do it perfectly!(:
Duckslynn: This was SO easy! Did it as you were doing it and got it right away! I even finished mine before you finished yours. Thanks!
Laura: Made it! Thank you so much. Your explanation is extremely clear.
Frances Flores: this braid is so easy thank you! i got it on my first try
nelly ling: Thank you for this tutorial , you're amazing !
Hayley King: Omg I. Love it, I did mine as you went along and it looks beautiful
BobTheRubberducky: You made it really simple, thank you :)
lovingthesoccerlife: This is the best tutorial that I have seen on this braid yet. Thanks so much!! :)
erica lynn: I am actually amazed that you made it this easy to understand, thank you!
Beth Nelson: this is the first video I watched of yours, and I abslutely love your technique in teaching, and I love your personality! thank you for being you... which is awesome!
o0JANEHILLS0o: I totally love your braid tutorials :)
Leslie Quan: i thought this was hard...but i practiced and its sooooo pretty!!! i loooove the braid with the ribbon!!! SOOOOOO CUTE!
Danielle Steele: Every tutorial you do isn't always simple but in some ways you make it quite simplistic so even the beginner can attempt it I learnt the fishtail, 4-5-6 braid tutorials and whilst others are very complicated yours was elaborate and quite easy thanks for sharing
reeanactor grace: Thanks you made it so easy :) after I practice a bit I'll definitely wear it to school next year thanks again
Vertfy on 1234: I Love MIMI!! Your so beautiful and I Love following you super easy videos:) my fav is the 5 strand braid!!! It looks amazing any time of day. I wore it to class without curling and curled my layers for a night out!! Super cute MIMI!!
Johana Villanueva: Wow,I got the hang of it!!Thanks for the help and tips,Mimi!!You are the best!!
Anjelica Grace: That was really simple, thank you!
Danukar: NICE! after like 10 attempts throughout my lifetime this is the first time i actually get it! awesome tutorial, thanks a lot!
Cam Jansen: Love it! It's soooooo pretty
Tayeba Ali: Omg you explained it so well! I'm so glad I found your channel! You've just earnt a subscriber ❤️
evolvingeverymoment: Everything you expained at the beginning of your video I also had a problem with but your video is fantastic because you've made it so easy to learn. I watched it with my niece so she can learn and I too can do a cute hairstyle on myself. And you're very very pretty! My niece agrees! Thanks for the tutorial! :) she told me to write "thanks for theinformation about making the four strand braid"...she's seven! So cute! Can't wait to try this on her hair!
Beatriz Moro: it's so so so so cool!!!!! Amazing, i love this second hair style ;) congratulation for this tutorial mimi ;) XXX
Kayla Resler: awesome hairstyle and so easy works well with hair extensions :) love it great tutorial
maddy: So easy in this tutorial!! Thanks!!
Nina G: Your video was very helpful! I got it almost right away and it was so much more clear than other videos I've watched
Kate13Elizabeth: Thank soo much I've been wanting to do this braid for a long time! :)