5 strand ribbon braid

If the 5 strand braid with 2 ribbons is easier or more difficult than the regular 5 strand braid is something people can differ about. Personally, I think the 5 strand ribbon braid is easier as you can see more clearly which strands you're braiding with. The 5 strand ribbon braid is also a favorite of mine as a ribbon makes such a huge difference in a hairstyle. You can choose to take 2 ribbons of the same color (this will make the braid look more complicated than it really is) or you could take 2 different colors, giving you all kinds of combination possibilities. You could choose colors that go with a season (red + green for Christmas) or choose the colors of your favorite sports team!

The technique:
5 strand ribbon braid tutorial

Ideas:

The 5 strand ribbon braid as explained in my tutorial, only done on the side of the head. Ribbon colors: yellow and black for my favorite sports team (corfball).

Do a 5 strand ribbon braid as explained in the tutorial, but stop adding in hair when you've reached the ear. Then braid until the end of the hair without adding in hair. Use the hair you have left to do two regular braids and pancake these.

Do the 5 strand ribbon braid as headband braid! More details: How to: a 5 strand ribbon braid with accent

Start the 5 strand ribbon braid by adding in hair only on the left side, as a lace braid. Switch after adding in hair on the left about 8/9 times to the right side and add in hair 3 times. Then continue braiding without adding in hair.

Only add hair to your 5 strand ribbon braid on the left side, like a lace braid. Split the bottom strand into two every time and drop half of the strand. This creates a sort of waterfall braid.

Fun for carnaval / crazy hair day: 4 ponytails with 5 strand ribbon braids!