The three-strand braid is likely what you picture when ... On Ciara, is turns hair from a final touch to the main attraction. The rope braid might just be the easiest plait on this list, but ...

Scroll all the way down for a how-to video on the classic three-strand braided loaf. To make a braided round loaf, cut dough into six equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope 12 inches long.

Pinch the rope ends together and braid into a three strand loaf. Pinch the ends together to secure. Transfer the braided dough to a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Cover and allow to rise ...

Twist braids are a hairstyle where two strands of hair are twisted around each other to form a rope-like pattern. Unlike traditional three-strand braids, twist braids require only two sections of ...

Start by parting your hair on the right side, separate out three strands of hair ... and cross the front piece over the back strand. Continue the rope braid by adding more hair to the front ...

The rope braid somehow managed to turn out beachy ... If I'm going to sleep in a traditional three-strand braid, I like to make it a French braid instead so the waves start further up than the ...

That's where the four-strand braid comes in. It's much like the fishtail braid in that it looks like a chicer cousin to the traditional three-strand braid, but is just as easy to master.

Grab your teasing combs and your dry shampoo — Braid 101 is in session. There are so many different plaits out there, and we admit we can only do half of them. Browsing our Instagram feeds, we ...

2. Divide into three sections. 3. Do a simple three strand braid and secure with a bobby pin. 4. Continue on the right side, take a section that continues to the ear. 5. Divide into three sections.