Loading

5 Braiding Secrets You Need to Know · Behindthechair | Behindthechair.com

The 2026 BTC Show Aug 22-25 | Ft Lauderdale — LINEUP ANNOUNCED

Hair Color Haircuts Celebrity Styling Business Collections Extensions Texture Men's Haircare Nails Celebrity

Hair ColorHaircutsCelebrityStylingBusinessCollectionsExtensionsTextureMen'sHaircareNailsCelebrity

The Beauty Industry’s Definitive Source

Brand Partnership Opportunities Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Service

© 2026 behindthechair.com. All rights reserved.

Advertisement

Promotional banner for The BTC Show, August 22-25 2026, Ft Lauderdale FL, with $100 off discount code BTC100 and group photo

Tiktok via @queenofthesouth512

5 Braiding Secrets You Need to Know

Artist—Patricia Plymire

By Steph Bong·May 08, 2026

Ask A BTC Expert: Intricate Braid Design

Did you know using your comb as a ruler is the biggest secret to clean, precise braids?! We snagged this pro tip from Pati Plymire (@queenofthesouth512), along with other genius braiding must-knows like how to maintain tension and keep braids tight. Get answers to all of your braiding Qs in “Ask A BTC Expert” with Pati!

Keep scrollin’ for five tips, watch the IGTV video and register for Pati’s Braid Designing 101 course on BTC University!

Click here to watch Braid Design 101: A 90-minute course on…

Keep reading for free

Create a free account or sign in to continue

One Login · All Platforms

Join Behindthechair

One account across behindthechair.com, BTC University, and oneshothairawards.com.

Or

Email Address

We'll check if you have an account, or create one if you don't.

Use the same email and password across behindthechair.com, BTC-U, oneshothairawards.com, and Who Does Your Hair — one set of credentials, every site.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Promotional banner for The BTC Show, August 22-25 2026, Ft Lauderdale FL, with $100 off discount code BTC100 and group photo

Read This Next

How Margot Robbie's Wuthering Heights Hair Was Built: Corset Braids and Lace Wigs6 min
Salon Holiday Hair-Service Menu: Trendy Looks to Upsell This Season5 min

Braids Courses

Braiding Techniques

Braiding Techniques

Learn festival and bridal styling, including chain braids and five-strand upstyles, with award-winning stylist Shayla Robertson.

@samirasjewelry

Infinity Braid + Styling Cheats

Infinity Braid + Styling Cheats

Learn how to create an infinity braid, a butterfly braid and much more from Emmanuelle Campolieti.

@_emmaco_

Jumbo Knotless Braids

Jumbo Knotless Braids

Master braider Pearl Ransome shares her technique for jumbo knotless braids, ideal for natural hair protection and summer style.

@pearlthestylist_

Styling For Any Celebration

Styling For Any Celebration

Transform your clients into holiday party stunners with styling tips from #ONESHOT Winner Michelle O'Connor.

@michelleoconnorbeauty

Braid Designing 101

Braid Designing 101

Strengthen your braiding skills using techniques from brading expert and #ONESHOT finalist Patricia Plymire.

@queenofthesouth512

Braids: Step Up Your Styling Game

Braids: Step Up Your Styling Game

Learn how to create Instagram’s trending braids and up your styling game with BTC Team Member Alexandra Wilson.

@alexandralee1016

Latest in Braids

moroccanoil eurovision 2024 the bubble EUROVISION 2024: MEET THE HAIRDRESSERS STYLING THE SONG CONTEST STARS sweden

Eurovision 2024: Meet the Hairdressers Styling the Song Contest Stars

megan fox pink

The Hottest Hairstyling Trends of 2024

loop braid

4 Tips For Creating the Trending Snatched Loop Braid

moroccanoil eurovision 2023 winners hair backstage liverpool essential products hair trends

(32)

(31)

(27)

(16)

(9)

Blowouts

Eurovision Hair Secrets: The Styling Team Answers Your Biggest Questions

instagram-hair-styling-hacks

Your Top 15 Styling Quickies of the Year

blowout-winter-styling-trends-2023

15 Styling Trends That Will Be Everywhere in Winter 2023

kamilah-gerestant-interview-feature copy

How To Build up Confidence in Your Curly Clients

best-festival-season-hairstyles-new

7 Cool Girl Hairstyles For Festival Season 2022