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Dutch braid
A single raised braid runs along the center of the head.
- Talk to your stylist about
- Ask where the braid will begin and how full it can look.
- Living with the look
- Short layers may loosen around the braid.
- A helpful reality check
- A preview cannot predict how your hair will fall, feel or grow. Use it to discuss length and shape, alongside your texture and routine.
What defines Dutch braid?
A Dutch braid stands visibly above the surface as sections are woven underneath. This reference uses one central braid.
What to look for from the front, side and back
Check how the sections are gathered away from the cheeks. The side view shows the raised ridge and the back shows where the braid leaves the scalp.
What to confirm with your stylist
Choose where the braid starts and how prominent the raised ridge should look. Ask how to secure shorter layers around the temples.
Compare Dutch braid with nearby styles
- French braid
The Dutch braid sits raised above the surface. The French braid blends more closely into the hair around the crown.
- Double Dutch braids
Double Dutch braids frame a center part with two rows. A single Dutch braid puts the raised ridge down the middle.
Questions about Dutch braid
Can I start the braid farther back?
Show how much hair you want left smooth in front and where you want the raised section to begin.
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