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• Part 2 of 3: Weaving side braids
• Part 3 of 3: Weaving the upper braid
• What do you need

1 Skip shampooing. Viking braids don't look perfectly neat or sleek, so it's easiest to get your hair done the second (or even third or fourth) day after shampooing. The oil produced by the scalp will give the hair its natural stiffness and texture. Remember that the Viking image should be a little unkempt and harsh!

2 Spray hair with texturizing spray or dry shampoo. If you have fine and sleek hair (or have recently washed your hair), you need to give it a little texture. There are several ways to do this. You can buy texturizing spray from a makeup store and use it to add a little harshness. Dry shampoo can do the same. Spray it all over your hair and comb through the strands with your fingers.

3 Secure your hair at the crown. This hairstyle consists of several braids, so it is important to divide all hair into sections. You can use crabs, ducks, or any other hair clips you have at hand. First, gather your hair at the crown. Place your fingers on either side of your forehead and slide them back, collecting all the hair at the crown of your head. With the clamp of your choice, pin the topmost section up so that it does not get in the way.

4 Part your hair into zones along the sides of your head. When you pin your hair on top, you need to part the hair on both sides of your head. On each side, you need to braid 2 braids. As a result, you should have 4 side braids. Start by gathering hair on one side of your head, starting at the hairline. Then separate the section of hair extending back from the growth line and divide it into equal parts - top and bottom. Pin the top up and start at the bottom.

• On the other side of your head, part your hair in exactly the same way.
• As a result, you should have a total of 5 sections along the top of your head: one on the top and two on each side.

Part 2 of 3: Weaving side braids

1. 1 Start with a braid. Divide the area into two strands to create a twisted plait. Twist the first strand clockwise and the second counterclockwise several times. After that, twist them around each other. Repeat this movement and keep the strands close to your head. The finished tourniquet should fit snugly to your head, like a spikelet, so pull your hair tight while braiding.
2. 2 Finish the area with a regular three-strand braid. After you have created a tight, twisted braid on the head behind the ear, change the braiding method from a plait braid to a three-strand braid.To do this, you need to divide the 2 strands at the end of the bundle into three. Don't worry if the transition from one braid to another is not very smooth - these braids don't have to look perfect.
   • Braid your hair and secure with a clear elastic.
   • Comb the tip of the braid to hide the elastic and create nice volume and texture.
3. 3 Repeat all steps on all side zones. When you have braided the first braid, repeat the same steps on the other side. Then repeat the same process with the upper side zones. Note that the area at the top of the head is still pinned up. And now you need to complete all the side spikelets. When you're done, you will have two braids on each side.
4. 4 Move the strands up. This step is optional. If you want to leave the braids on the sides as they are, you can do so. For added effect, you can turn regular braids into snake braids. To do this, remove the elastic from the braid and squeeze the center strand firmly. Combine the two outer strands and pull them up along the braid. The weave will pull up and gather at the top, creating a really intricate effect.
   • Pulling up braids this way can fluff up your hair, but it's perfect for a viking look.
   • Tie up your hair at the bottom of the snake braid.

Part 3 of 3: Weaving the upper braid

1. 1 Braid a French braid at the top of your head. Once you've braided the sides and tied in the spikelet braids, it's time to work on the top-most area. Remove the clip and detangle your hair with your fingers. Then braid a French braid at the top of your head. If you are not a master of French braids, it's okay: the more casual the braid looks, the better.
   • If you don't have very long hair, you can end the braid with a small bun. The show's character, Ragnar Lothbrok, often appears with a braid that ends in a bun.
2. 2 Finish the braid in any way you like. You can braid it all the way to the ends of your hair or up to half the length of the strands. Most importantly, the hair at the crown is braided. And the length of the braid depends entirely on your desire. Tie the braid with a sheer elastic.
3. 3 Fluff the tip of the braid. The final touch is the fleece, as on the rest of the braids. Once you have tied the braid, take a backing comb and back up the remaining hair. You can also gently fluff or tousle the braid to give it a tousled and true Viking look.
4. 4 Sprinkle hairspray on the Viking braids. When you finish, comb and secure the braids, then sprinkle the hair with hairspray. It will help your hair stay in place and keep it all day long. The beauty of this hairstyle, however, is that naughty and loose strands only add style. This hairstyle should look a little messy, so don't worry if some of the braids aren't perfect.
   • If you're worried that your braids won't last throughout the day, bring a hairbrush and some rubber bands. Any part can always be intertwined.

What do you need

• Texturizing spray or dry shampoo
• Transparent hair ties (5 pieces)
• A comb to create a bouffant