Weave an infinity side braid

Step by step

1. 

   STEP 1 OF 3

   Make two cores and a small wrapper

   • Make a comfortable low side ponytail and bring it forward. Divide it into two large sections that you can keep separate between your fingers.
   • Take a small strand from the outside of the right section. Keep it distinct from the two larger cores; this is the strand that will do the wrapping.
2. 

   STEP 2 OF 3

   Repeat one figure-eight path

   • Carry the small strand over the right core, then under the left core. Bring it around the outside of the left core and over its front.
   • Pass the strand under the right core, then around its outside to the front. Repeat that same figure-eight route while keeping both cores separate.
   • If the working strand becomes short, add a little hair from the outside of either core to it. Continue with that combined strand; do not cinch or knot the wraps.
3. 

   STEP 3 OF 3

   Secure and unwind from below

   • Stop before the ends become difficult to hold. Gather the cores and working strand and secure with the second soft tie. Check that the base still feels relaxed.
   • To take down, remove the end tie. Unwind the last wrap first, reversing the figure-eight path and separating any added hair as you work upward.
   • Once every wrap is open, remove the base tie and gently check the loose lengths. Pause to free any small catch rather than pulling the cores apart.