So for those of you who are you braid-challenged, here are some great how-to videos to study for a few of the basic (and some not-so-basic) types. First up, the regular the French braid.

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Watch New Jersey hairstylist Omobolanle Ajao do these gorgeous criss-crossed stitch with your x braids on the 'The Braid Up' this week.

Like your French braid's cool older sister, the waterfall braid is the prettiest built-in hair accessory — & it's so easy to DIY.