French-braid

Three-strand weaving technique

A French braid is a hairstyle in which three sections of hair are woven together from the crown of the head, with additional hair incorporated into each section as the braid progresses toward the nape.

The technique creates a braid that lies flat against the scalp.

As a verb, to French-braid is to create this style: She French-braided her daughter's hair for the recital.

hairstyle

plait

Woven strand of hair

ponytail · chignon · pigtails · tresses · locks · coiffure · half-up · stylist · salon · hairpin

technique

weaving

Interlacing strands into fabric

strand · section · crisscross · pattern · tension · overlap · twist · plaiting · intertwine · layering

occasion

elegant

Gracefully refined, tasteful

wedding · prom · dance · recital · gymnast · ballerina · bridesmaid · communion · quinceañera · festival

Opposites
hairstyle structure

French-braidhair down

messy bun · bedhead · unbraided · loose waves · straight hair

hair containment

French-braidflowing hair

Unbound locks in motion

let down · loose waves · natural hair · wild hair · buzz cut

Family

French, braid, braids, braided, braiding, France, Frenchman, Frenchwoman

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G