5 French Braids

Similar to the main character in the movie Stick It, this hair style takes 5 french braids combined into a ponytail in the back. In Stick It she has 3 braids. Start with wet hair and work some mousse or gel into it before you start.

1. Separate the front section of hair from the back. Secure the back with a ponytail holder to keep it out of the way.
2. Separate the front section of hair into 5 equal sections, securing each with a small elastic.

3. Work each section into a french braid until there is no more hair left to work in. At this point you can either continue the braid to the end of the hair or secure it--leaving a loose tail.



4. Carefully move braid out of the way and brush remaining hair into a ponytail. Make sure it is high enough to fit the shortest braid. As you hold the pony tail place each braid in and secure as tight as possible. My daughter has very thick hair and I wrap it just as tight as possible. If you chose loose ends to the braid just brush all into a tight pony tail as usual.



5. From this point you can leave the pony tail or work it into a bun per your team rules or preferences.
6. Spray with plenty of freeze hold hair spray. Don't forget to smile at the judges.