Braids Made Easy

Once you have mastered the techniques needed to create French, Dutch and fishtail braids it's time to step up a gear.

The waterfall braid can be tricky, so we suggest to make a start with this quick 2 strand version, it works equally well on straight or curly hair, long or medium length hair, so give it a go!

A variation of the fishtail braid this style can be a bit bamboozling!,

You might find it helpful to have your practice head to hand and practice as to watch the tutorial, once you've got to grips with the technique you'll be able to easily re-create this braid.

A versatile braid, master this technique and you'll be able to create so many different up-do's by incorporating the rope twist into lots of gorgeous hair styles.

Follow Pam as she takes you step by step and learn how to create rope twists, and then practice the techniques shown.

A little bit more intricate than the 2 strand version of the waterfall braid, but definitely worth the effort.

Work with Natasha as she takes you step by step and learn how to create a 3 strand waterfall braid, and then practice the techniques shown.

Practice these advanced braiding techniques and create amazing braids and fabulous up-do's.

The dutch fishtail braid is a bit challenging but with a bit of practice you'll see great results.

When you first start creating this braid it can look like nothing is happening, but keep going - the result will definitely be worth it.

The five strand braid is actually easier than it looks. .

Once you have mastered this technique you'll be able to create braids with any number of strands - as long as you can hold them in your hands!

The infinity braid is deceptively simple yet very effective, a great style to add to your braiding skill set.

Follow Akua as she takes you step by step and learn how to create the infinity braid, and then practice the techniques shown.

Time to get even more creative, this impressive looking braid will amaze your clients.

A great style for flower girls and younger bridesmaids.

Follow Akua as she takes you step by step and learn how to create the butterfly braid, and then practice the techniques shown.

If you're up for a challenge give this one a go!!

Not easy to master, this style combines the rope twist, 2 strand waterfall and ladder braids all in one.

The result will be impressive!

Follow Akua as she takes you step by step and learn how to create the basket weave braided style, and then practice the techniques shown.

With a little bit of product . . .and know how. . . find out how to create loose, gorgeous looking braids on even the finest hair.

If you're running a bit short of time and you want to pull something out of the bag - give this quick easy braid a go.

It'll be sure to impress!

Working with soft silky hair can make braiding more difficult.

Get some top tips on how to make hair less slippery, and so make it easier to braid.

Fishtail braids can be fiddly and time consuming. Get some top tips of Pam to help make things a bit easier.

Learn how to work with Bobby pins to achieve braids that look loose but feel secure!

Learn how to add different colour extensions to jazz up your braids!

We use dark extensions in this tutorial - but try experimenting with red, blue or green extensions.

Have a look at some of the styles created by our students attached.

Learn how to create gorgeous half up styles incorporating French or Dutch braids, it's easy when you know how!

Join Pam and learn how to create a gorgeous braided up-do and at the same time practice your Dutch braiding skills.

Rope twists are so versatile - we just love them!

Follow this tutorial and then try out the style for yourself.

Revise your Dutch braiding techniques and find out how to create a lovely low bun, quick and easy.