3. My Step-by-Step Studio Application & Styling Routine
In Part 3 of our guide to 15 Braided Quick Styles: Get Out the Door Looking Fabulous, let’s talk hands-on technique.
You don’t need a professional backstage kit if you layer your prep in the right order.
Pin Look
How I Recreate It in Under 15 Minutes
Start with a quick detangle, then spritz a bit of water or setting mist to calm frizz.
Apply a pea-sized amount of cream from mid-length to ends, then part your hair where you like it.
I usually go with a slight zigzag for extra volume at the root.
Divide into two sections and braid each into a classic three-strand, pulling gently as you go to keep tension even.
Secure with clear elastics, then use your fingers to pancake the braids slightly.
This adds instant thickness and a lived-in, effortless look.
Finish with a light hairspray and you’re out the door.
Turn to Page 4 for my all-night wear longevity secrets, touch-up kit essentials, and final studio checklist.
