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How to make a braided headband

Introduction

How to make a braided headband

Rennai Hoefer

Learn how to make braided hair wraps at a girl spa day. Side note:we wouldn't blame you if you used it all the time!

Step 1

How to make a braided headband

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Folding cloth

Fold your fabric from the finished edge to the finished edge three times.

Step 2

How to make a braided headband

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Cut strips

Cut a 5-inch strip for each of your guests. Tip:The thicker the material, the thicker the headband will be. Cut smaller strips for a thinner headband.

Step 3

How to make a braided headband

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Make a little loop

Hold one end of your strips in your left hand between two fingers. Make a small loop big enough for two fingers with your right hand.

Stage 4

How to make a braided headband

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Complete the loop

Make sure the fabric is crossed over itself to complete the loop.

Step 5

How to make a braided headband

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Continue looping

Continue to pull the material from the long end of your strip through the small loop on your right hand until you run out of material.

Step 6

How to make a braided headband

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Glue one side

Roll the end of your material from the side and hot glue it so it doesn't unroll.

Step 7

How to make a braided headband

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Glue both sides together

Wrap the end of the opposite end material around the old side you just glued.

Step 8

How to make a braided headband

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Glue all the way

Hot glue one corner down and then the other corner on top, so the ends stick together all the way around.

Step 9

How to make a braided headband

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Add ribbon

Cut a 2-inch piece of ribbon, glue one end over the seam on the headband.

Step 10

How to make a braided headband

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Glue edge down

Then wrap it all the way around to completely hide the seam. Fold the raw edge of the tape down so there is a finished edge and glue it down.

Step 11

How to make a braided headband

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All set!

You have finished your first hair wrap. Now it's time to make one for all your friends!