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There are of course a million youtube videos on how to braid hair, http://www.primped.com.au/ have some great how to videos as well. This one from Nicole Ritchie's blog for a side braid is pretty good as an example of styling but no good if you are starting out in actually learning how to braid: http://www.nicolerichie.com/2011/09/how-to-create-a-side-braid-with-andy-lecompte/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-create-a-side-braid-with-andy-lecompte. Though it did make me laugh when he said dont worry about it being messy, the messier the better and implied that you should try and ruffle it up - I cant braid very well and it definetly doesnt need any extra ruffling up!