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A French braid looks as cute on grown-up girls as it does on little ones, plus it helps keep haywire hair under control when it's hot out. Here's a quick primer on the style:

STEP 1 Gather the top layer of your hair (all along the hairline from ear to ear and back to the crown) and divide into three equal sections. Make one initial weave like a regular braid.

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STEP 2 As you ...

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