5 strand braid

One of my favorite braids is the one with 5 strands. There's two techniques for this braid: the technique explained in the tutorial (left over-under, right over-under or left under-over, right under-over) and the technique that's mostly used for the 5 strand braid with ribbon. Both are great braids and after a little practice you'll see how easy this braid is. Having trouble holding all 5 strands at the same time? Then really use the tips I'm giving at the beginning of the tutorial, these really help!

The technique:
5 strand braid tutorial

Ideas:

A ponytail with a loose 5 strand braid, as explained in my tutorial

A 5 strand side braid, combined with a 5 strand headband braid

The 5 strand braid also makes a great bubble braid!

Replace 2 strands by ribbon, braid the usual 5 strand braid technique and this is the result!

For when you have more time: a 5 strand braid made out of small braids!

For this 5 strand braid with microbraids you have to use the 5 strand ribbon braid technique. Or just watch my tutorial on this braid!