TikTok's Braid Hack Is a Game-Changer for Fine, Limp Hair

Step 1: Separate Your Hair Into Three Sections

Start by separating your hair into three equal-sized sections, just like you normally would when braiding your hair. If you have layers or want to leave a few face-framing pieces out of the braid, separate those out, as well. (Pro tip: If your hair is prone to frizziness, spritz on some of the Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine 10-in-1 Leave-In Spray before styling.) 

Step 2: Secure the Middle Section With a Hair Elastic

This is where the hack differs from a typical braid. Pull the middle section of hair and secure it with a hair elastic, forming a ponytail at the center of the back of your head. You can perk up the ponytail by pulling your hair gently to tighten it. This middle section ponytail will give your braid the extra boost and hold it needs to keep it from sagging. 

Step 3: Criss-Cross the Two Outer Sections Over the Middle

Next, make sure your ponytail holder is covered by taking the right section of hair and crossing it over the middle, then doing the same with the left section of hair. 

Step 4: Finish Your Braid

Once you’ve criss-crossed the right and left sections over the middle to cover your hair elastic, you just braid the rest of your hair down to the ends. Finish by securing your braid with another hair elastic. To guarantee that your braid will stay in place all day, you can finish with some hairspray. We love the L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Hold Hair Spray.