Artist—Annette Waligora, Jenny Strebe
By Katie Harrington·May 08, 2026
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With weddings, festivals and rooftop parties galore, summer is probably the busiest season for braids in the salon. Keep your braid game sharp with these four tips to plait perfection.
Add Fullness to Braids
To add fullness to a braid by pinching and pulling (also called “pancaking”), hold the braid loosely. Too tight a grip will create frizz instead of bulk. Also, pancake bit by bit—Annette Waligora (@annette_updo_artist) likes to braid halfway down, pancake the first half, then finish the braid and pancake the second half.
Eliminate Harsh Part Lines
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