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When creating your own braid, Wilson advises that you be consistent with the pattern and make sure you keep the hair tight.

\"Small sections are always better, they make the braid look more intricate,\" she wrote to her 19,000 Instagram followers.

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Watch in awe as Wilson styles three DNA braids in over-under designs.

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