Braid your hair with @KermitD
Follow @KermitD's step-by-step braid tutorial to practice three-strand braiding, improve finger coordination, and create a tidy hairstyle with adult permission.
Step-by-step guide to Braid your hair with @KermitD
Step 1
Ask an adult for permission to braid your hair.
Step 2
Have an adult stay nearby to supervise and help if you need it.
Step 3
Sit or stand in front of a mirror so you can see your hair clearly.
Step 4
Brush your hair from the roots to the ends until it is smooth.
Step 5
Lightly mist your hair with water or detangler if you have flyaways.
Step 6
Gather a small section of hair where you want the braid to start.
Step 7
Divide that section into three equal strands.
Step 8
Watch @KermitD's step-by-step braid tutorial on your device.
Step 9
Cross the right strand over the middle strand.
Step 10
Cross the left strand over the middle strand.
Step 11
Continue alternating right then left crossings until the braid reaches the ends.
Step 12
Secure the braid end with a hair tie.
Step 13
Smooth any loose hairs with your hands or tuck them with clips.
Step 14
Undo the braid if you want to practice again and repeat the braid steps.
Step 15
Share a photo of your finished braid on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have detangler spray or a regular hair tie?
Lightly mist your hair with plain water instead of detangler as the instructions suggest, and secure the braid end with a small elastic, scrunchie, or tied ribbon if you don't have a standard hair tie.
My braid keeps coming undone or the strands slip—how can I fix that?
Redo the section following the 'divide into three equal strands' step, pull each crossing tighter as you follow @KermitD's right-over-middle then left-over-middle instructions, and finish by securing the braid with a hair tie and tucking loose hairs with clips as directed.
How can I adapt this braid activity for younger or older kids?
For younger children have an adult stay nearby and use larger sections or practice on a doll, while older kids can work with smaller strands, repeat the braid steps to refine technique, or follow the full step-by-step tutorial on your device for more precision.
How can we personalize or extend the finished braid?
Make the braid your own by weaving a ribbon or small beads through the three strands as you cross them, smoothing flyaways with your hands or clips per the instructions, or creating multiple braids to photograph and share on DIY.org.
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Facts about braiding and hair care for kids
🧠 Braiding is great practice for fine motor skills — it helps little fingers learn coordination and using both hands together!
🪦 Braids are ancient: archaeologists have found braided hair on Egyptian mummies and in other ancient cultures.
✨ The simple three-strand braid is also called a plait and is the building block for many fancy hairstyles.
🌙 Braids can protect hair from tangles and breakage during play and sleep when tied gently with permission from an adult.
⏱️ With practice, kids can get speedy — some can finish a neat three-strand braid in under a minute!
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