What are some tips for braiding a woman's hair on a date?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 07:25
If she’s talkative, keep chatting to show off your skill and confidence by doing two things at once.
If you’re confident about your skill, just offer to do it, plain and simple, to show your confidence, like: "Hey, how about I braid this for you?"
How long this takes will depend on the woman in question. She may welcome physical signs of affection right away, or she may need several dates before she feels like she can trust you.
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This may be hard to visualize, so watch a video tutorial if needed to better see how to use your fingers and arrange each strand.
However long it takes, don’t force the issue. Be respectful and don't rush physical intimacy before she’s ready.
Asking her if she’d like you to braid her hair will probably come across as a strange idea if the two of you haven’t made any sort of physical contact, so set some precedent. When you’re with her, touch her "by chance" or with polite, respectful gestures. Use these moments to judge how comfortable she feels with you. For example, you could:
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When you start off making small, incidental touches, aim for parts of her body that aren’t too personal, like her hand, arm, or back. Of course, you’re not entitled to touch any part of her unless she’s okay with it, but consider these areas as an innocent place to start trying. As long as she’s fine with it, continue finding excuses to make contact there so she grows accustomed to it without feeling threatened, like:
Stroking or grazing her fingers over her back or arms.
Now cross the left strand (1) over the new middle strand (3). Now the original left strand is in between the others, so they appear as 3-1-2.
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Emphasizing a point you’re making in your conversation by touching her hand.
Method 3 of 3:Making Her Feel Comfortable with Being Touched
Take the rightmost strand (3) in one hand, then cross it over the middle strand (2). Now the strands are arranged like this: 1-3-2, with the original right strand ending up in the middle.
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4. Start early.
If you’re unsure, just ask her to teach you. This way she probably won’t mind any mishaps, and you’ll still have an intimate moment together. Say something, "Hey, why don't you show me how to braid your hair? I always wondered how you do that."
Waiting for an outdoor concert to begin.
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Offer your hand to help her out of the car.
3. Suggest braiding her hair.
1. Ease into it.
2. Make a basic braid.
Make physicality a part of your date right from the get-go. Don’t put if off, because this will only build it up into something "big" that will feel more awkward once you do start trying. Start testing the waters at the very start of your first date so touching each other feels perfectly natural.
If you’re confident but want to make this even more of a bonding experience, play dumb and ask her to teach you so she feels like she’s sharing something with you.
Always use one hand to handle the strand that you're moving, and your other hand to keep the other two strands separated from it. This way hairs from one strand won't become tangled with another’s.
2. Set the tone.
If she’s relaxed and falls silent, keep quiet as well so she can focus on the sensation.
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2. Start with small touches.
Guide her by the elbow for a moment once you start walking.
Remember, you’re just trying to show your partner you care, not rushing a customer in and out of a salon so you can move on to the next. Take your time. Be careful not to pull too hard or tightly on her hair. Work slowly and methodically.
Play with her hair absentmindedly, as if you don’t even know what your hand is doing.
4. Build on the mood.
Sit behind her with enough space between you so you have room to work. Start from the bottom of her hair and work your way up to gently loosen any tangles. Go slowly, being careful not to pull. Smooth her hair with your palms a few times once you’ve finished.
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Lightly touch her shoulder to announce your presence if she doesn’t see you coming.
Sitting on the couch while watching TV.
Practicing with three different colors of yarn or similar material is an easy way to master braiding.
3. Be gentle.
Tap her arm to direct her attention to something you’re pointing out.
Method 1 of 3:Offering to Do Her Hair
Moving on to a shoulder or neck massage.
Wait for a quiet moment when you’re together. If she’s self-conscious about public displays of affection, choose a time when the two of you are alone. Ideal moments could be:
If the two of you have already become physically intimate, this is less of a concern. But if you are on a first date or taking things slowly, respect her personal space and body. Don’t spoil the mood by rushing or forcing physical contact. Wait until the two of you have both grown comfortable with small touches before suggesting something as involved as braiding her hair.
If she’s worn it braided for you before, tell her how much you like it that way. If not, tell her how great you think she’d look. Or, if you know that she enjoys having other people braid her hair as a way of relaxing, simply offer to do it yourself.
Cupping her elbow to let her know you’re about to turn left or right as you walk together.
3. Stick to neutral areas at first.
Then act as though whatever it is you compliment suddenly woke you up to what your hand is up to.
Keep your eyes on the TV or whatever the two of you are watching at first.
Watch her neck and shoulders to make sure she’s relaxed.
As long as she’s enjoying herself, follow the spirit of the moment. This is casual, not hairdressing, so keep it light and playful. Draw it out by taking your time, braiding several sections of hair, and/or undoing your work and starting all over.
Leave her hair braided if she wants. If not, undo it by reversing the technique. Then use your fingers to comb her hair out. To keep the physical intimacy going, try:
Lounging on a blanket outside in the sun.
Briefly take her hand between yours as part of your greeting.
Share an armrest with her in a movie theater so your arms rest against each other.
Planting a kiss or two on her head, neck, or shoulders.
Guiding her through doors with your hand in the small of her back.
If they tense up, this might mean she’s not enjoying this, or she may be nervous.
Use your fingers if there isn’t a comb handy, or if you’d just rather have a more hands-on experience.
Your main goal here is only to have an intimate moment with your lady, so don’t worry about doing anything too complex. First, separate her hair, or a section of her hair, into three even strands. Let’s call them 1, 2, and 3, from left to right. From there, you can start with either the leftmost strand (1) or the rightmost (3), but let’s say you start with the right strand:
Attempting intimacy always feels awkward when you could fit a car between the two of you, so sit close to her and get cozy. Put your arm around her. Start stroking or playing with her hair. Pay her a compliment about its texture, look, or scent. Be natural about it, so you don’t look like you're trying to force a rehearsed move on her.
Continue crossing the strands in this pattern (right over middle, then left over middle) until you reach the end of her hair.
1. Comb her hair.
5. Wind it down.
Method 2 of 3:Braiding Her Hair