(You can even sneak a bobby pin in there to make sure the braids stick together.) Ta-da-now everyone thinks you’re fancy. Gently tug the loops of the braids outward to make them fuller.

Secure both braids together with an elastic.

When you get to the very end of the second braid, remove the elastic from the first braid, and layer the end of one braid over the end of the other to seamlessly combine them.

Next, braid the second section of hair.

Braid one section regularly, and secure with an elastic.

Gather all of your hair to the side, and divide it into two equal sections.

This product can be used for all types of hair as well as to help hydrate the strand, repair it, and give it shine,' Morales says. One of my favorites is the Garnier Whole Blends Miracle Nectar Honey Treasures Damage Remedy Leave-In ($8).

' I always recommend mixing a Leave-in conditioner with an oil and putting it on all the hair.

(This is generally the best hair texture to braid with, as it provides the most grip.) We recommend Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo ($28).

Start with unwashed hair sprayed throughout with dry shampoo.

Create this two-part French braid to impress your friends: Morales is a big fan of the French braid, which she says can be done on pretty much any hair texture, from pin-straight to curly.

Finish off with a mist of hair spray such as R+Co Outer Space Flexible Hairspray ($36).

Camouflage the elastic by wrapping a small strand of hair around it and pinning underneath for a more formal look.

Once you reach the back of your head on the right, combine the ends of both twists with a small elastic.

Repeat steps one through four on the right side of your head to create the same design.

Repeat these same steps, continuing your waterfall twist until you reach the back of your head.This is the start of your waterfall twist. Now, just like you did in the previous step, cross the new piece on the bottom over that top piece.Then, drop that other piece and pick up a new piece of hair in its place. Cross the piece nearest to your face over the other piece.Starting on the left side, grab a two-inch section of hair about six inches back from your hairline, and split it in two.Follow the steps from our video to achieve: This style doesn’t require you to braid at all-it’s a twist. Looks Pinterest-y and hard, but don’t freak just yet.

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