A braid inspired by field cereal with a messier look that is achieved by loosening it a bit by gently pulling on some parts. Here's how to do this herringbone braid hairstyle yourself.

Steps to make a herringbone braid

Untangle the hair and make a parting in two more or less equal strands. Holds each section with one hand and with the index finger separate a small strand from the outer part of one of them and cross it to the opposite end, passing over the hair.

Do the same process with the other hand and the other section of hair, take a strand from the outside and put it in the center until you grab it with the opposite hand. So on and so forth until you reach the ends.

If you don't want a very defined finish and prefer to wear the braid more undone, you can loosen it a little by gently pulling on some parts.

Yes no you want too neat appearance and you prefer to wear the messier braid you can loosen it a little by gently pulling on some parts.

Once you know how to make the herringbone shape you can create different hairstyles and updos. You can wear the herringbone braid high or low, centered or sideways.