Crown Braid for Short Hair: Learn How to Make This Intricate Style

This style is much easier to master if your hair has a little grip. Spray TIGI Bed Head Superstar Queen For A Day Thickening Spray all over your tresses to add a little texture. This will set you up for the perfect crown braid.

Start by taking a small section of hair from behind your ear and divide it into three equal strands. Starting your braid from this point on the head will help your crown braid appear more seamless.

Begin weaving a Dutch braid into your hair by crossing an outer strand under a center strand, then weaving the opposite outer strand under the new center section.

Continue this process, following the hairline from one side of the head to the other and then round the back of your head, back towards your starting point. Include small sections of hair into the braid as you go. You’ll start to see your crown braid forming.

Once you are almost back at your starting point behind the ear, weave the remaining hair into a three-strand braid and secure it with a hairband.

Using your fingers, gently pull apart the braid to give it more volume. This will help your crown braid for short hair look fuller.

Tuck the end of your loose braid under the crown and use a pin to secure it in place. The goal is to make sure your crown braid looks seamless, so make sure any loose ends are hidden from sight.

Who said styling short hair was difficult? Day or night, our crown braid for short hair tutorial is an easy look to fall back on.