How to: Dutch Braid

This week's tutorial is how to do a dutch braid or what other people call an inside out french braid. It sounds complicated, but with a little practice, you too can be a pro at this braid! The difference between a dutch braid and a french braid is that you bring each outer strand under each middle one instead of over. This braid is more pops out more on the side of your head than a regular french braid does, so it has more of a beachy, bohemian vibe to it. If you like what you see, keep reading!

First, take a section of hair near the front of the face and divide it into three sections. So I have tried to make it the least confusing as possible.  I will refer to the strands by color from now on, and let me know if you like this color-coordinating method better and if it is easier to understand than my french braiding tutorial!

So to start off and anchor the braid, take the green section UNDER the orange section without adding any hair in.

Then, while holding the other three sections in one hand, take a small section of hair (in this case the blue squiggly strand), and add it to the blue section.

After that, take the now bigger blue section UNDER the green section.

Next, take another small piece of hair  and add it to the orange section.

Then take the now larger orange section and braid it UNDER the blue section.

Repeat the steps and braid to the end. Just for fun, I provided the color version for your convenience! I usually braid down to behind my ear and secure with a hair tie in a side ponytail. Happy braiding and leave me a comment or picture of what look you want me to do next!