To help you out, we’ve broken this process into seven simple stages to show you how to create two French braids like a pro! So grab your comb and your hair ties, and let’s get braiding:

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Now that you’ve learned how to style your hair into two French braids, you won’t believe how many more hairstyles are now at your fingertips. Try twisting your strands into a low braided bun for a quick and easy updo, or take inspiration from the image above and rock these playful pigtails. Editors’ tip: For any natural-haired ladies out there looking to learn how to do French braids, skip the dry shampoo and apply a nourishing oil, like The Good Stuff Frizz Control Oil, throughout your ends before styling. This lightweight oil works to hydrate your strands while also keeping frizz at bay.

Editors’ tip: For a more textured look, we love using a light-hold hairspray like TRESemmé Compressed Micro Mist Hairspray Texture Hold Level 1.