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A braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other is known as what type of braid?

  1. Box braid

  2. Fishtail braid

  3. French braid

  4. Rope braid

The correct answer is: Fishtail braid

A box braid is created using three strands, while a fishtail braid is created using two strands that are woven together. A French braid is created by adding in small sections of hair as the braid progresses, and a rope braid is created by twisting two strands of hair in the same direction. As mentioned, the correct answer for a braid created with two strands that are twisted around each other is a fishtail braid.