Variants of braiding of long hair

Hair with a scythe has always been a symbol of femininity. The tradition of weaving braids originates far into the centuries and remains popular to this day. In ancient times it was believed that the braid retains feminine energy and protects the woman herself. Now we can not verify it, but the fact that the hair with her adorn any girl can not be denied. In this article we will try as much as possible to talk about braiding for long hair.

Before we consider in detail the options for braiding, it is worth noting the importance of good quality hair. If we start weaving braids out of diseased hair, then hoping for a beautiful result does not make sense.

It should start with the most basic - the choice of high-quality shampoo. It is best to choose on sulfate-free shampoos, since in normal cases the likelihood of harmful substances such as sodium laureth sulfate is quite high. This chemical destroys the hair structure as a result of which it becomes brittle, and as a result, it looks bad. It is also worth remembering that the expiration date of the shampoo is no more than a year. After it appears harmful compounds.

Popular and proven method of improving hair are oil masks for hair. Ideally, you should use olive, but you can use any other.

For owners of burnt and weak hair there is an abundance of modern restorative procedures such as Botox for hair, lamination and so on.

It is no secret that the key to shiny hair is also proper nutrition. Regular consumption of avocados, red fish, caviar, green salads and vegetables with fruits will improve not only the condition of the hair, but also the whole body. A good result is the use of Omega-3.

If weaving a standard braid of three curls is easy and familiar to everyone, then not everyone has other types of weaving.

The second most popular braid of long hair is the French braid. The essence of its technology is the addition of "new" strands.

An unusual variant of weaving is a four-strand braid.

Daring and unusual option is a hairstyle of small African braids. It is worth noting that such a hairstyle with an abundance of colored rubber bands at the tips or interweaving of artificial strands of different bright colors will look even more startling.

Another common type of weaving is a pigtail called “openwork beauty”. It is a great solution for owners of liquid and sparse hair. We will talk about it below.

A very unusual type of weaving is a braid of 5 strands.

Youth type of weaving braid - "braid twist." For this weaving will need a few rubber bands. This hairstyle looks pretty good and is young its owner.

The scheme or method of weaving an ordinary braid of three curls forms the basis of other weaves. It is quite simple and is presented below:

• comb your hair thoroughly;
• divide the entire head of hair into three identical strands;
• move the right curl in the middle between the two curls;

• do the same with the left curl;
• continue to weave to the ends of the hair;

• secure the tip of the spit with a rubber band.

Now we will consider step by step the popular and easy weaving of the French braid from long hair with our own hands.

• We need to take a wide strand from the area of ​​the beginning of the growth zone.The wider the strand, the visually thicker the entire braid will appear as a result.
• Divide this strand into three identical locks.
• Now these three strands need to start to weave like a regular braid. The right strand should be braided so that it is in the middle. And the left - so that she, too, was in the middle.
• Weave one way or two pigtails in this way.
• Now, holding the left curl and curl in the middle, you need to attract another curl to the right. It must be captured just below the spit itself. The right strand should be thicker than the other two.

• Weave another link pigtails.
• Now we need to take a lock of the remaining loose hair, but on the left side.
• Again we need to weave one sector of the braid.
• Continue to gradually weave in the remaining hair until the end of the hair growth level.
• After all the hair will be woven, the remaining length should be continued to braid using the technique of an ordinary braid.
• At the tip, secure with a rubber band or sturdy barrette.

It is important to remember that no need to weave too big strands. This should be done gradually and medium curls. Otherwise, the braid will turn out to be uneven and asymmetric. By the way, for a larger volume you can do it at the beginning of the hair growth zone.

Another instruction for weaving a braid is called "cone" or "fish tail" for beginners.

• Before starting the process, the hair should be treated with a styling agent. This can be a foam, mousse or hair gel.
• You will also need to slightly moisturize the hair. To do this, you can use a spray with water, and various sprays.
• Now you need to carefully comb and gently comb the entire head of hair back.
• From the zone of the temples are taken curls with a thickness of about 2.5 cm.
• These two locks need to lead to the back of the head and cross over among themselves.
• Again, select two strands from the temples and braid them over the first two strands.
• Thus it is necessary to continue weaving until the end of the hair growth zone at the back of the head.
• Now you need to split the hair into two parts and continue to weave as at first, adding strands.
• Secure the tip with an elastic band.

Simple, but spectacular is weaving in the "braid-harness" technique. To braid such a braid, you need to do such manipulations.

• Comb your hair and make a high tail.
• Divide hair into two halves.
• The first strand needs to be twisted like a rope.
• Do the same with the second strand.
• Start twisting both locks in the opposite direction of twisting.
• Secure with rubber band as desired. With proper twisting such a spit is not dissolved.

"Kosa-twist" can also be ranked as everyday options due to its simplicity and uncomplicated. Instructions how to weave it correctly includes the following steps:

• comb the hair to the side and make the tail;
• right above the gum attachment point, you need to make a hole and thread the tail in there;
• after again secure with a rubber band;
• rest the tail over the rubber band;
• repeat it until you so weave all the hair.

Perhaps the most famous original option for girls is a braid with a bundle, where weaving can be located in different places. A common variant is weaving in the back using a French braid technique, which turns into a high beam. Simply put, you need to comb the hair forward, weave the braid from the beginning of hair growth and make a bunch at the crown.

Simple, careless, but at the same time, bright and unusual is the following version with one pigtail. Need to comb hair and parting on the side. After you need to braid tight French pigtail on the side, next to the parting.Visually it will seem that a smaller part of the hair from the parting seems to have disappeared, and the other part has become much more luxuriant. This hairstyle is suitable for young ladies, looks good with colored curls and bright makeup.

Any small braids around the collected hair or a bundle with the addition of pearls on the heels are a festive hairstyle. It looks especially good on little girls.

The basis of wedding hairstyles is often a spit “openwork beauty”. Most often, such a braid is braided in the form of a rim or fixed behind in the form of an inverted crescent. On this hairstyle, you can comfortably and firmly fasten the veil.

No less original than all the other hairstyles is the "scythe-shell". The basis of its weaving is the technique of the French pigtail. Weave it as follows.

• Brush hair.
• Curl from the right side of the area above the ear to take and divide into two strands.
• From the right curl you need to throw part of the hair to the left along with the “extra” curl.
• The same must be repeated with the left strand.
• Continue to weave until the occipital zone.
• On the occipital zone, you need to take "additional" curls only on the right side.
• Sometimes take thin strands from the left side. You should get a pronounced direction of the spit from the left to the right.
• Do the braid to the ends of the hair.
• Secure with a thin elastic band with a single hair color.
• Collapse the free end in the form of a shell on the back of the head and fasten it with stealth.

An interesting variant of the evening hairstyle is “openwork beauty”. It is great for long flowing hair. Here we consider the basic technique that can be diversified with different techniques and other types of hairstyles and hair styling. Its not so difficult to weave.

• Before starting the process of weaving, it is imperative to process the hair with styling agents so that they are obedient and well laid. Hair mousse is the ideal tool, but styling gel is also suitable.
• It is necessary to divide the hair into three parts.
• Start weave the usual braid. Weave two or three chains.
• Now from the already woven sections from the sides it is necessary to draw out thin strands. Thus, the pigtail appears openwork.
• Continue weaving using this technique, right up to the tips of the hair.

Consider another romantic evening option. We need to weave three small braids at the beginning of the hair growth zone. Twist each of them on the back of the head in the form of a rosette and fasten it with stealth. The rest of the hair to dissolve. Thus, the hair will not interfere, and a beautiful image you will be provided.

Another option for weaving with this technique is a hairstyle, in which you also need to braid two small braids at the beginning of hair growth and attach them to each other in the form of a hoop from behind. The rest of the hair to dissolve or wind on large curlers. It is possible to weave ribbons or insert flowers there into such a “bezel”.

Again, returning to the evening image, it is worth noting a luxurious braid of five strands, reminiscent of woven fabric. This is exactly the hairstyle to which nothing needs to be additionally attached, it will be enough to sprinkle with varnish for fixation.

A very romantic and uncomplicated weaving technique is distinguished by the “spit-waterfall”. The technique of weaving includes the following steps.

• First you need to separate from the area near the face three identical strands.
• It is important to remember that you need to weave the braid sideways. Now you need to weave two chains of ordinary braids.
• On the next chain, lower strand needs to be lowered, and instead of it take a curl from the top.
• Continue to weave this way sideways and up to the tips of the hair.
• Hide the long end under the hair and fasten it invisible.

It is not worth making this braid very tight, it should be “airy” and free.Otherwise, this hairstyle can create a deceptive impression of having bald patches.

We should also mention the weaving technique of five strands. Here, for convenience, we number each strand from left to right from 1 to 5:

• we pass the first strand between the fourth and fifth;
• the second we pass between the third and fourth;
• now the third strand is passed through the top of the fourth and fifth;
• the second is between the third and fifth;
• continue to weave this way to the ends of the hair;
• fasten hair with a rubber band.

No matter how trite it may sound, but only plain braids can be truly beautiful. One of these options is the usual braid, woven from a high (horse) tail. It can be both openwork, and like "fish tail".

Owners of rare blond and blond hair perfectly fit the French braid "diagonally." The technique of the French braid can be used for two symmetrical braids. This will create the illusion of thick and "heavy" hair.

Circular weaving allows you to dissolve most of the hair. With such weaves, slightly wavy hair dyed using the ombre technique looks good.

A gentle and even wedding option is the braid-crown. The basis for this hairstyle is a fishtail weaving.

Each braid is only decorated with the addition of various natural and artificial flowers, ribbons, bows, headbands, bandages and even tiaras. The main thing is to know when to stop.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that the best hairstyle for long hair is and remains a braid. It is she who reunites the beauty, simplicity and at the same time practicality - it does not allow long hair to be confused.

For information on how to braid a fishtail braid, see the following video.