Welcome to this online Digital Course on How to do a French Braid. Meet Sarah, your teacher, and find out how this all started.

Aside from the skill of braiding hair, there are different tools that can help you create smooth sleek French braids. Learn the different types and what are Sarah’s favourites.

To master the French Braid, we need to learn the basics first. Let's recap how to do 3 strand plait.

When starting to French braid, it is important that the hair is tangle free and slightly damp, so you can have some grip on the hair. Learn Sarah’s tips on getting the best base for your braids. In this lesson, you will learn the importance of adding water before you braid and why is it important to be aware of how fragile the hair is while braiding.

To achieve sleek Double French Braids, you need the perfect parting. Learn how to use the tail comb to get the best result. In this lesson, Sarah will show you her tips and tricks to get the cleanest and straightest middle parting possible.

A lot of people, especially children, have hair that can be a bit unruly. This is often referred to as ‘flyaways’, ‘wispy bits’ or ‘baby hairs’. Adding a hair gel to the hair before braiding can help keep these under control. Sarah will show you how to add the right amount to get smooth sleek French braids.

Remember when we learnt to do a 3 strand plait in Chapter 3? That is what we need to do now to start the French Braid. In this lesson, Sarah will show you how to position your fingers in the hair to be able to start the braid without any hassle.

Once you have started, we come to the point where we will be adding additional hair into the braid to create the signature French Braid style. Learn Sarah’s signature ‘Twist & Middle’ technique to get sleek braids all the way down the length of the hair. In this lesson, Sarah will show you her signature ‘Twist & Middle’ style for adding hair into the Braid without getting the hair tangled.

Now you have added some hair into the French braid at the top of the head, we need to ensure that the braid keeps in line with the contour of the scalp without creating any gaps or ‘bags’. Learn how to Curve the Braid around the ear using Sarah’s pinwheel theory. In this lesson, Sarah will teach you the simple technique to curve the braid around the ear using the pinwheel theory.

At the nape of the neck it can be hard to stop the French braid becoming loose. This is also known as the ‘baggy bottom’. Here you will learn the tips and ticks to avoid this from happening. In this lesson, Sarah will show you how to grab hair from the other side of the braid, pull it under the braid and over into the middle finger. This top tip will keep the French braid tight and avoid it becoming loose and baggy.

Some people believe that when you braid the other side of the head, your technique has to be mirrored. This simply isn’t true. Learn how to start the braid on the other side the same way you have just learnt, so both braids turn out looking great. In this lesson, you will learn how to start the braid on the other side of the head without having to mirror the technique you have just learnt.

To get the best out of your braid style, let's finish it in the best way possible by adding products that will help keep the braid looking its best of the longest time. In this lesson, you will learn what products are best to keep your braids looking their best for as long as possible.

Another way to achieve smooth French Braid lines is with using a Tail Comb. Learn how to hold the comb against the head to achieve the best braid lines. In this lesson, you will learn the proper technique of holding a tail comb in both right and left hands to pull hair into the French braid.

Another way to achieve smooth French Braid lines is with using a Braid Rings. Learn how to wear the Braid Rings to achieve the best French braid lines. In this lesson, you will learn how to wear the braid rings on different fingers on both right and left hands so you can pull the hair into the braid with the smoothest lines.

When braids are done right, they can last all week, and these tips will help them look as sleek as day 1. In this lesson, you will learn the different techniques to keep your French braids looking smooth for days.

Congratulations on completing this online digital French Braid course teaching you how to do a French Braid using Sarah’s signature ‘Twist & Middle’ technique. In this lesson, Sarah will tell you a bit more about herself and encourage you to share your practice photos with her.

Now you can do a French Braid, let's level up your new skill and create a different look using the same basic technique. Learn how to create a ‘Boho French Braid’ for an elevated look.