![crown braid crown braid](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Lt-VK5-B_6o/maxresdefault.jpg)
Step 12 / Now go back over the entire braid and pull on the edges to make it a lot wider and more full.I like to slide mine into the center of the braid, in line with the braid so it stays hidden. Step 11 / Then lay the braid across the top of the head, behind the beginning of the braid, and pin it down with bobby pins.Step 10 / Once all of the hair is brought into the braid, then switch the hands again and braid the rest of the section to the ends in a regular 3 strand braid.This will help minimize the bumps that pop up on one side of the head. Step 9 / Before the braid reaches the right ear, make sure to bring all of the hair into the braid.Again you’re bringing in hair from both the top of the head and the nape of the neck and working towards the right side of the head. Step 8 / Once the braid reaches the left ear, switch hands and continue the braid around the back of the head.Step 7 / Now repeat those steps continuing the dutch braid down to the left ear.Step 6 / Then cross the left strand under the middle and bringing a new section into the braid.Step 5 / Now cross the right strand under the middle strand and pick up a new section of hair crossing it under the middle strand as well.Then cross the left strand under the middle strand. The goal is to make sure your crown braid looks seamless, so make sure any loose ends are hidden from sight. Tuck the end of your loose braid under the crown and use a pin to secure it in place. This will help your braid for short hair look fuller. Step 4 / To create a dutch braid, begin by crossing the right strand under the middle strand. Using your fingers, gently pull apart the braid to give it more volume.
![crown braid crown braid](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yPw1gtBPDng/maxresdefault.jpg)
Step 3 / Pick up a small section on the heavy side of the part and divide it into three sections for the braid.
![crown braid crown braid](http://hairstylehub.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Crown-Braid-Styles.jpg)