Easy Version of Criss Cross Braid

Criss cross braid is a perfect solution for long unruly hair. It is great hairstyle for you especially if you have highlights in your hair. Your braid looks really pretty but different from normal braid.

It is just a side braid but with some pretty additions. It is really simple and easy to do as it only takes two minutes to complete. It is good for every kind of occasion because you can accessories it for causal party and leave it simple for office day. It is modern way to keep your hair away from your face for your whole day routine. You do not need any stylist or even any helper to make criss cross braid because it is easy to do by your own. It is a modern version of side braid but really easy to make so must try it. Following are some simple steps to create both versions of criss cross braid.

First Version of Criss Cross Braid

* Brush your hair to remove all tangles from them so that you can get a neat braid. Bring your hair in front of you toward right or left shoulder.
Section your hair in three parts just like you do in normal braid. Hold the two side section of your hair and cross them behind and then bring them forward to make a cross on the middle section of your hair.

* You only have to repeat this process, just cross the two sections behind the middle strand and then cross them in front of the middle strand.
Once you done it take plastic elastic and secure the bottom of the braid.
Second Version of Criss Cross Braid

* Second version of criss cross braid is little different because you have to take two thinner sections from the side of the hair, one from left and other from right side of your hair by leaving major section of your hair in the middle.

* Hold thin sections in your hand and repeat the same process as you done in criss cross braid version one. Cross two thin strands in the back, bring these two sections forward to cross them. Then again bring them to back then to front to complete whole criss cross braid.

* Tightness of your braid depends on you because you can keep it too loose or tight as per your wish. After completing it, secure it with plastic elastic so that your hairstyle can stay for longer hours.