After a couple days of trying to braid my hair, I decided to research the proper way to french braid your own hair. I found out from a website called Bustle, that to keep it straight all the way down you have to flip the braid up and braid upward. Also I found that if you grab smaller sections, then the braid will be thinner. As I tried these different tips, I found my braid to be a little better. The only problem was that my hair was still missing sections and the braid was loose. I will continue to use these tips while I practice, but I will search for more ways that I can improve my braid. (February 28, 2019)
