Bohemian Braids Step-by-Step Guide Step 1. Prep Your Hair Step 2. Section & Part Use a rat-tail comb to part your hair into your desired braid pattern. Clip away sections to keep parts neat. Step 3. Start Braiding Begin braiding with your natural hair or feed in braiding hair. Braid down about 3–5 inches, then stop. Braid normally with extensions, leaving space for curly strands to be added. Step 4. Add the Bohemian Look Take small pieces of curly/wavy crochet hair and add them into random spots