Yes, it is possible to do a French braid on short hair. And we’re here to give you all the examples that will make your life so much better. Finding creative ways to elevate your short crop can be difficult at times.

Thankfully the good old French braid is here to save the day. If you go through the inspiration below, you will see that you can rock a different one every single day of the week.

How to Do French Braid on Short Hair

Start by choosing the place where the braid will be. You will need to pick a section and divide it into three equal parts. One will be on the left, one in the middle and one on the right. Take the left strand and put it over the medium one. Get the right strand and put it over the one on the middle (which was previously the left strand).

Use the left strand to put it over the middle. Now, during the next step, you will need to get the strand on the right and add some extra hair from the same side. It should be parallel or almost parallel with the left strand.

Repeat the process by braiding the left and right parts over the middle one, by also always adding extra hair from the side. This is the technique to use on any French braid, wherever you decide to place it.

Watch The Following Video to Learn DIY French Braid for Short Hair

French Braid Vs Dutch Braid

French braid and Dutch braid are different & have a different braiding technique. The Dutch one looks like it’s an inside out variation of the French. Both are done with three strands and the difference in the technique is minimal.

For the French braid you use three sections, and you put each one on top of the other, as we already explained, by also adding hair from the side. This braid lays flat on the head, on the same level with the rest of the mane.

The Dutch braid also uses three strands, but instead of putting the leftover the medium one, you put it under it. The same thing applies to the right strand. While braiding, you’re also adding sections from the side. One of the prettiest things about a Dutch braid is that it is higher compared to the rest of the hair with a chic 3D-like effect.