
I almost named this post Triple X or XXX, but reconsidered after realizing the crowd that might inadvertently end up on our innocent blog via a google search. LOL So we'll call it triple criss-cross unless someone else already has a different name for it. I've been working on this "do" since I did the "x-braids" last week. I just wasn't sure what I wanted to do with the back. And since I really like low ponies in my daughter's hair, we just ended them by crossing the back braids into ponies. The braids actually cross 5 times by the end but you mainly see the three big ones. If you wanted to divide the back of the head into another 4 quadrants on either side, then you could easily keep going and do another set of x's.
Here's what I did...
First, wet hair down (very wet) because as braids dry it makes them tighter so that they'll stay in very well all day. Then divide the front section into 8 sections (4 quadrants on either side).
Then just start french braiding the first cross on one side like you did with the "x-braids" from last week. You can either keep braiding to the end or clippy it to the side of the head while you get the next braid ready.
Full-sized "grandparent photos" for printing can be found by clicking HERE (and I must say I'll miss taking all of these beautiful outdoor shots one the snow rolls in). Here's a tiny embedded slideshow that I'll take down in a few days:
6 comments:
Oh my!!! That one looks cool!!Is it too hard to make? My princess doesn't have very long hair and it is not thick either....
I love that one! I REALLY wish I was good at french braiding! But, I am practicing, so maybe some day!
I LOVE it! I think I'll try it Sunday in Caroline's hair!
I love the pictures today! I love the triple criss-cross! I love the flowers! I love the Brayla Girl and I miss her so much!!!
Mimi
WOW - you rocked those braids!!!! Fabulous job - I just found your blog- off to link to you :)
Cree
I have never tried this before, I will try to attempt it tommorow.. and maybe even give you a shout out for it on my hairsourlife.. ;)
ps. I have design a few lion (cute blog templates if you would like to see them, email me.... thanks
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