3. My Step-by-Step Studio Application & Styling Routine
In Part 3 of our guide to Stunning Curly Hairstyles with Braids: A Fun Twist for Medium-Length Hair, 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 by spritzing damp hair with a curl refresher, then apply a lightweight mousse from mid-length to ends.
Part your hair where you want the braids to sit, and divide sections.
I always clip the rest away to keep things clean.
Braid each section loosely, tugging gently to soften the edges, then finish by scrunching your curls with a diffuser on low heat.
Once everything’s dry, run a dab of hair oil over the braids to tame flyaways and give them a subtle sheen.
Turn to Page 4 for my all-night wear longevity secrets, touch-up kit essentials.
Always check how the finish and proportions look in both natural window light and warm indoor lighting so the result feels effortless from every angle.
And final studio checklist.
