The three-strand braid is one way to level up your hairstyle, but there's only one way to kick it up a notch: the french braid. This over-under plait has been woven throughout history — from ...

French braiding your own hair is easy with the right products, tricks, and tutorials. Follow these YouTube how-to videos for the perfect French braid hairstyles.

InStyle spoke with hair experts Bobby Tochterman and Robin Groover to give you a step-by-step tutorial on the best way to French braid your hair, along with pro styling tips to boot. Meet the expert ...

When you get to the very bottom of your scalp and there's no more hair to add in from each side, complete a normal (non-French) braid until you have just about an inch of hair left. Tie it off ...

Once you begin the braid, make sure that you don't lose your grip on the hair. "Grab a half-inch section from the unbraided hair left in the section you are working in, and use it to create one ...

Section His Hair: Use a rat-tail comb to create straight parts. Depending on your preference, you can choose medium or large sections. Secure each section with hair clips.

Section your hair into manageable parts. ... Medium braids provide enough volume and presence without being too bulky, making them easy for everyday wear. Large Knotless Braids.

The Boxer Braid Shorty. As seen on @kristin_ess If you’re rocking the current lob trend, fear not: The boxer braid is for you, too. Just keep braids smaller (do this by dividing your hair up ...