A Dutch braid is also known as an inverted braid or an inverted French braid.
A Dutch braid, sometimes known as an inverted French braid or simply an inverted braid, is a popular braided hairstyle. Similar to a French braid, the Dutch braid consists of three groups of hair braided together to create a single braided piece. The basic technique can be used to create many different, often exotic hairstyles to suit any situation and occasion. A Dutch braid can be worn on any hair that is strong, thick, and long enough to support a French braid and can be done on its own or as part of a more complicated hairstyle.
The difference between a Dutch braid and a French braid is how the left and right strands of hair intertwine with the center piece.
While the Dutch braid may look similar to a French braid, the difference lies in how the left and right strands of hair intertwine with the center piece. A French braid weaves the three strands of hair along the sides over the center piece. The Dutch braid, however, brings the side pieces under the middle part.
To create a Dutch braid, one begins by selecting the area of hair that they wish to braid. The stylist may want to start with a fairly large area first, while getting familiar with how to braid your hair. It is also recommended to use a little straightening cream on the hair, but not on the scalp, to control frizzy or loose hair. The hair is then divided into three sections, a middle section and a left and right section.
A braid is then made by placing the right strand under the middle piece and then the left strand is similarly pulled under the middle. More hair is added to the left and right strands and placed under the middle strand again. This process is repeated until the braid is complete. Once complete, a little more hair straightening cream and hairspray can be used to make the final braid look neater and tidier.
The Dutch braid can also be used as a base for many other hairstyles. Braids are typically formed by creating small intertwined strands of hair in Dutch braids. The braid can also be created in a circle around the top of the head to create a ring known as a Dutch crown braid. There are numerous variations and improvisations that can be done using this technique and anyone doing a Dutch braid should be inclined to experiment and have fun with this style.