How to Do a Milkmaid Braid

Create two regular braids, then wrap them around your head like a crown and pin in place.

1. Part down the middle. Create a clean center part from your hairline to the nape of your neck. This gives you two equal sections to work with and keeps the style balanced.
2. Braid each side. Make a regular three-strand braid on each side, starting just behind your ears. Braid all the way down and secure with clear elastics.
3. Wrap the first braid. Take your left braid and bring it up and over the top of your head like a headband. Pin it behind your right ear with bobby pins that match your hair color.
4. Layer the second braid. Bring the right braid up and over, covering the base of the first braid. Tuck the end under and pin securely behind your left ear.
5. Hide the elastics. Use bobby pins to tuck away any visible hair ties and smooth down flyaways. The braids should look like one continuous crown.