What is a french braid
A French braid is literally a twist on the traditional three-strand English braid. With a French braid, braiding begins with small sections near the crown of the head. More hair is gradually gathered as the braid progresses toward the nape of the neck until it forms a standard three-part braid. The English braid typically begins at the nape of the neck, where hair is divided into three equally sized sections before being twisted together. Sometimes called a French plait, a French braid is a more complicated process than a standard braid, but it comes with several advantages. Since a French braid more evenly distributes the strain on the hair, French braids typically are more comfortable and less likely to cause breakage than traditional braids. French braids also hold hair more securely in its plait than do standard braids.
