If you’re curious about how to create this style on your own, look no further.

It all depends on how thick you want your braid to be.

To avoid leaving a dent in the hair, use clips or a silk scrunchie.

crown braid tutorial

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Do your best to brush out any bumps or knots in the hair and pull it taught.

To help keep this piece in its side-swept position, Lopez recommends using a bit of Ouai Hair Oil.

section off front hair

Then, start braiding up and over your head, just above where your hairline begins along your forehead.

Keep braiding until the braid reaches behind your opposite ear lobe.

Then you’ll finish out the braid by braiding straight down until you reach your ends.

sweep hair to the side

Secure the end of the braid with a clear elastic.

Then tie the braided and unbraided section together as close to the nape of your neck as you could.

First, prep the hair with Kenra Professional Platinum Dry Texture Spray ($22).

section

byrdie crown braid

loosening the braid

joining the braid

finishing touches