Braids That Look Just As Pretty At Work As On The Beach

3. My Step-by-Step Studio Application & Styling Routine

In Part 3 of our guide to Braids That Look Just As Pretty At Work As On The Beach, let’s talk hands-on technique.

You don’t need a professional backstage kit if you layer your prep in the right order.

How I Recreate It in Under 15 Minutes

Start by prepping dry or second-day hair with a light styling cream, then divide into three sections at the nape.

I braid downward with a slight side angle.

Keeping tension loose so the finished braid has that airy, beachy feel.

Once braided, I gently pull at the outer edges to widen it.

This is the trick for that “effortless” look.

Finish with a flexible-hold hairspray misted from about a foot away, so it sets without crunch.

Turn to Page 4 → for my all-night wear longevity secrets, touch-up kit essentials.

And final studio checklist.