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    How many strands of hair do you need for a reverse French braid?
    Sarah Kosakowski
    Sarah Kosakowski
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Sarah Kosakowski is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of Alba Salon and Spa based in Cincinnati, Ohio. With a decade of experience, she specializes in bridal and formal hair, blondes, fine hair, and men’s cuts. Sarah received her training at The Aveda Frederic’s Institute and is proud to be a Kevin Murphy Session stylist amongst other accomplishments.
    Sarah Kosakowski
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    You need to divide your hair into 3 separate parts to do a reverse French braid.
  • Question
    Can you do this braid on shoulder length hair?
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    Community Answer
    Yes, but the braids won't be as long.
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    My braid just looks like a Dutch braid. Any tips?
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    Community Answer
    They're the same. Reverse French braid is just the more commonly used name.
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    I just cannot do it! Help!
    Tiger
    Tiger
    Community Answer
    Practice. Practice on a friend. Practice on a doll. Practise makes perfect.
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    How do I add more hair?
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    Community Answer
    To add more hair you need to collect it from the side and add it to the hair.
  • Question
    What is the difference between a Dutch Braid and The Reverse French Braid?
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    Community Answer
    They're the same. Though, in my experience, "Reverse French Braid" is the more commonly used name.
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    What do I do if my reverse French braid looks bad?
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    Community Answer
    Keep practicing. Watch a few YouTube tutorials so you can see how others do it. Braiding your own hair is difficult and it takes time to master.
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    What if it rains and my hair falls down?
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    Community Answer
    You could secure any loose parts with clips or bobby pins. Make sure the color is close to your hair color so they won't be visible. Maybe wearing a hood or using an umbrella is useful in the rain if you don't have pins.
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    Can I do this to my curly hair?
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    Community Answer
    Yes! You can do this to any hair type.
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    I can't do this on myself, any advice?
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    Community Answer
    Practice on a friend, on a doll, on your mom - it's easier to do on someone else. Once you've gotten the technique down, it'll be much easier to do it on yourself.
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    I can NEVER do braids in the back of my hair. Any advice?
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    Community Answer
    Let a friend do it for you! Or just practice. Use a mirror to help or take pictures of the back of your head every so often. Remember, the slower you go, the better the braid will turn out.
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    Is it a must to enter hair from the back?
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    In order to do this hairstyle, yes. If you want to leave some of your hair down, or experiment with a different hairstyle, go ahead.
  • Question
    What is making my reverse french braid fall behind my ears so much?
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    You may be keeping it too loose around the nape of your neck. Try tightening the part around your neck and make sure the braid sticks to your head. If you have any loose hair, use bobby pins. If you're still having issues, check out Sweetheart's Hair on YouTube for a great tutorial that will help you master this.
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