Tutorial

Pull-Through Braid

The full, raised look of a Dutch braid, made with ponytails and a few elastics instead of underhand braiding. Follow the photo guide and the steps side by side.

Pull-through braid step-by-step photo guide

Supplies

  • Paddle brush
  • 8–10 hair elastics
  • Hairspray

Instructions

  1. Step 01

    Brush the hair straight back and divide off a section at the crown, tying it off with an elastic band.

  2. Step 02

    Clip this section out of the way.

  3. Step 03

    Pick up a new section of hair underneath the first and secure it with another elastic band.

  4. Step 04

    Let down the top ponytail and split it into two equal sections. Wrap the two sections around the second ponytail.

  5. Step 05

    Clip away the second ponytail.

  6. Step 06

    Divide off a new section of hair underneath the first two ponytails. Combine it with the split first ponytail and tie it all together with a third elastic band. This creates a new second ponytail, and the original second ponytail now becomes the top ponytail.

  7. Step 07

    Let down the second ponytail and split it into two equal sections.

  8. Step 08

    Wrap the two sections from the first ponytail around the second ponytail.

  9. Step 09

    Clip up the second ponytail and combine the two split sections from the first ponytail with a new section.

  10. Step 10

    Let down the new first ponytail.

  11. Step 11

    Split the top ponytail into two sections, wrap them around the second ponytail and tie it off with a new elastic band.

  12. Step 12

    Continue splitting the top ponytail into two sections, wrapping them around the second ponytail and tying it off with a new elastic band.

  13. Step 13

    Continue creating loops until you reach the end of the hair.

  14. Step 14

    Go back through the braid and gently pull on the edges to make it fuller.

Take your time with the last step. A few slow, gentle pulls turn a neat style into a soft, full braid. 🤍