Half Up Arrow Braid

A unique, intermediate level half up arrow braided hairstyle

Posted by abellasbraids

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This is a pretty simple braided style. If you have mastered a basic three strand and the french braid, this is a great next step for you. It combines three strand braids, feathering braids and French braids.

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You Will Need (2 things)

  • Rubber bands
  • Comb or Brush

Steps (9 steps, 15 minutes)

  1. 1

    Start on the top center of the head with a section of hair. Divide into three equal parts and do the first few steps of a three strand braid.

  2. 2

    For the next three (or six if you count each side) steps of the braid, you are going to leave out a small piece of hair from the outside of the section before you cross it over. This is called "feathering" the braid. This is a really great technique to learn if you're wanting to get in to creative braiding.

  3. 3

    After you have left six sections out (or however many you decide on), finish off the braid by continuing to do a three strand braid to the ends without leaving feather pieces out. Tip: Keep in mind that the more sections you leave out, the smaller your braid is going to get because you are taking out hair. That's why I chose three on each side.

  4. 4

    Take a section from one side of the head in the front and braid for about 3 inches, or until you get to about parallel with the first feather piece you left out in the step before.

  5. 5

    When you cross over the next inside piece you are going to add in the top feather piece.

  6. 6

    When you cross over the outside piece, do not add in any hair. Just braid as you would a three strand. So on the inside piece, you will be doing French braiding and on the outside piece, a regular three strand. Do this three times, or until you run out of feather pieces.

  7. 7

    Continue a three strand braid to the ends and finish off with an elastic.

  8. 8

    Repeat steps 4-7 on the other side.

  9. 9

    You can leave it how it is, or you can finish off by tying all three braids together with an elastic!