Are you searching Instagram for chic hairstyle ideas, try a double braided Chinese ladder. This hairstyle consists of two sections;
- a large bunch of hair that serves as the base of the ponytail and braid, and
- thinner groups of hair from the sides which get knotted around them.
A double braided Chinese ladder is not like a standard French braid. Additionally, it differs from a regular ladder braid because it does not sit closely to the scalp.
In order to prepare, you need to get a hair brush and a rat tail comb. You can use a rubber band to secure it if needed.
To style this Chinese ladder ponytail, your hair should be dirty. Ideally, your hair should not have any layers either.
Then, just before knotting the ladder, use a holding spray on each section. For instance,
- On medium textured hair, use Oribe Maximista Thickening Spray.
- For very fine hair that slips away easily, use Oribe Swept Up Volume Powder Spray.
- For curly or coarse hair, use Oribe Star Glow Styling Wax.
Keep in mind though, this hairstyle takes about 15 to 20 minutes to achieve.
Now, time to enrich your mind and pamper your hair! Learn how to style a double braided Chinese ladder in less than a minute by watching this tutorial by IG@laineymariebeauty.
