"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." There's something undeniably alluring about the classic French braid. With a few twists of the wrists ...

On busy days when life keeps you occupied and you're a couple of days past washday, a braid is an easy way to sweep your hair out of your face, all while keeping your strands protected from friction.

Braided fishing lines date back to the origins of modern fishing tackle. It was first made by braiding natural materials like silk or horse tails together to make a line capable of fighting fish.

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