The provided reference is limited, but it suggests a "Dutch Crown Braid" is a style of braid wrapped around the head. Here's how to do it, based on common techniques for crown braids and the limited reference suggesting incorporation of hair from both the top and nape of the neck:
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Part Your Hair: Create a deep side part. This will define the starting point of your braid.
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Begin the Dutch Braid: A Dutch braid is like a French braid, but you cross the sections under instead of over. Start the braid along your hairline on the side with more hair. Pick up a section of hair near your part. Divide that section into three smaller strands.
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Braid Around Your Head: Begin braiding the Dutch braid around your head, incorporating hair from both the top of your head and the nape of your neck into the braid as you go. With each stitch of the braid, add a new section of hair to the strand that is being crossed under. Keep the braid close to your hairline, ensuring it wraps around your head.
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Continue Braiding: Continue this process until you reach the starting point of your braid.
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Finish the Braid: Once you've incorporated all the hair around your head, continue braiding the remaining length of hair in a regular three-strand braid.
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Secure and Tuck: Secure the end of the braid with a clear elastic. Tuck the end of the braid under the crown braid, hiding it and securing it with bobby pins. Make sure the bobby pins are hidden within the braid.
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Adjust and Secure: Gently pull at the edges of the braid to make it appear fuller and more relaxed, if desired. Add more bobby pins to secure the braid in place, paying attention to areas that might be loose.
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Finishing Touches: Hairspray (optional) can be used to hold the style and tame any flyaways.
