Hair Braiding

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When I was younger, hair braiding was a very challenging motor skill for me to learn. This was because I found it difficult to cross the strands of the hair with my fingers. The more I practiced was the better the braid the turned out over the years. In order to braid a ponytail or a section of the hair, one must first detangle the hair by combing or brushing through it. The section of hair (or ponytail secured by a scrunchy) should be separated equally into three parts. The left hand will hold the strand closer to the left and the right will hold the remaining two strands with the palm facing the body and the index finger separating both middle and right strand. Take the right hand and flip it over so that the right strand and middle strand

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