To French braid your own hair into two sides (double French braids), follow these expert steps: Preparation:

• Brush your hair thoroughly to remove tangles.
• Use a comb to create a straight center part from front to back.
• Clip or tie one side of your hair to keep it out of the way while you work on the other side

Step-by-step for one side:

1. At the front of the unclipped side, take a small triangular section of hair.
2. Divide this section into three equal strands.
3. Begin a basic braid by crossing the right strand over the middle, then the left strand over the middle.
4. As you continue braiding, add small sections of hair from the scalp to each outer strand before crossing it over the middle strand. This is the key to the French braid style.
5. Keep the braid tight and close to the scalp, smoothing hair as you go.
6. Continue adding hair and braiding down the side of your head until no hair remains to add.
7. Finish with a regular braid to the ends and secure with an elastic

Repeat on the other side:

• Release the clipped hair and repeat the same process to create the second French braid.
• Optionally, gently pull on the braid loops to loosen them slightly for a fuller look

Tips:

• Use your fingers or a comb to smooth hair and keep sections neat.
• Practice will improve your dexterity and braid neatness.
• Use small sections of hair when adding to the braid for a more refined look.
• Secure the ends with elastics or small bands.
• Finish with hairspray if desired to hold the style

This method creates two symmetrical French braids starting from the front hairline and running down each side of your head, perfect for a neat and practical hairstyle