It might look complicated, but don't let that fool you: Learning how to do hair in a French braid is easier than you'd think. The first step is to get all the tangles out of your hair by brushing it. Then you slick on some mousse or a holding gel. You'll want that gel to help keep your hair in place as you work with it.

You will then take a section at the front of the hair where the bangs are or would be. This section should be from temple to temple (right above the ear line).

You'll want to separate this section into three parts, then start braiding the right section over the middle one. Don't forget to hold on tight to the braid, or some of the hair will slip away from your hands.

Then, braid the left section over the middle section. When you're learning how to do hair in a French braid, you can keep a spritz bottle of water next to you in case the hair dries out some. Hair that's wet rather than dry is a lot easier to handle.

Now take more hair from the left side of your head with a comb. This strip of hair should begin about an inch or so down from the temple. You'll be adding this to the left section of your braid.

Repeat this step for the right side of your head; after that, bring the right section of hair over the middle one. Continue on, braiding the left segment over the middle one.

Continue in this way with braiding and adding new strips of hair until you finally reach the base of your head. Finish up the braid by braiding the bottom or the loose part of the hair into a regular braid.

Now you can tie it in place with a pony tail holder or a ribbon. Learning how to do hair in a French braid is easy if you practice. Even if you don't get it right the first time you attempt it, it will soon be like second nature to you.