The French twist is not only beautiful, it's versatile: You can wear it with your casual jeans, or you can wear it to a dinner party or the prom. It is also easy maintenance because once it is up you can wear it for the whole day without needing to re-do your hair over and over again.



First, you will gather your hair in to a simple pony tail. Look in the mirror and be sure you like the way your hair frames your face. A few wisps her and there can actually be a nice touch.

Now for the second step: Twist your pony tail while holding it up in the air. It doesn't matter which way, but two or three revolutions should have your head beginning to feel the pressure of the twist.

Next, you will fold the twisted pony tail in half, and secure the bottom part of the twist in with the pony tail holder. Once you do this, the middle of the twist should be just at the bottom of your head.

Take this halved ponytail, and twist it again a few times. This is the most difficult part of learning how to do hair in a French twist.

You'll get the hang of it after you practice a few times. You will twist it, and then pin it to your head with your hand.

Now, take several bobby pins and use them to secure the twist to your head. If you push the pins in just where the twist meets the hair on your head, you'll be able to hide the pins more effectively.

If no one is helping you, then hold up a small hand mirror before your face so that you can check the way the back of your hair looks in the bathroom mirror behind you.

When you are satisfied that you have learned how to do hair in a French twist, and you like the look, spray some holding spray and voila! You are set.