A braid of five strands looks unusual and gives an image of individuality, romance and elegance. Many girls are interested in step-by-step instructions for creating a hairstyle, its varieties and recommendations of specialists.
Preparation
First you need to prepare the necessary accessories. You will need a not too stiff massage brush and a rare comb with a long sharp tip to grab a strand. Use a water spray or spray can with mousse.
The temporary clamp of the lock can be arranged with special crabs or rubber bands. Various beads, bows, ribbons, hairpins with jewelry and other decorative elements will help to decorate the finished braid.
Clean hair is recommended to periodically spray with water or grease with mousse, otherwise the strands will slip in your hands, there will be difficulties in the process of weaving.
It is advisable to straighten curly hair with a special iron; you can use a cosmetic straightener.
Weaving Methods
A braid of 5 strands has many varieties, it can be woven in many ways. You should not rush at the time of braiding from five strands, as there is a chance of tangling your hair. One confused strand can ruin the whole hairstyle.
The general scheme of weaving such a braid has one feature - the central strand is involved in all cases of the process. First, three left strands are intertwined, then the same number of strands on the right.
The simplest classic way to create a braid of five strands can be painted in stages:
- hair is thoroughly combed, moistened with water or lubricated with mousse;
- curls are divided into five identical parts;
- the extreme lock on the left is placed on the second bundle of hair, the central lock is thrown on top of the first part;
- put the extreme right part on the second strand on the right, onto which you need to throw the curl located in the center so that the strand is under the first left part;
- the second bunch should be thrown into the middle part and covered with a fifth curl;
- then you should perform the same actions on the left side, then on the right, and so perform similar manipulations along the entire length;
- the end of the braid is fixed with an elastic or a hairpin;
- the work ends with a light pulling of hair from the extreme bunches in order to give the pigtail fluffy.
Instructions for weaving a French braid:
- first, a piece of hair is separated on the top of the head, the initial classical three-strand weave is made: the left part is laid on the central bundle, then the right strand is thrown on the middle curl;
- once again, a lock of free hair is picked up on the left, placed under the second lock, then under the central bundle;
- then the same actions are performed on the right side;
- thus weaving a braid: hair strands are not laid on top of other bundles, but from below, while new strands from the free mass of hair are added;
- at the end of free hair, the braid is braided in a classic way. Then it should be fluffed.
You can braid a five-strand pigtail with a ribbon:
- first they lift a bunch of hair on the top of the head and tie a ribbon to it, leaving only one long end;
- the hair should be divided into 4 parts, and the function of the fifth strand will be performed by a ribbon located in the second position on the left;
- actions begin on the right: the fifth bundle is placed under the fourth part, which, in turn, should be under the central shred, and the tape should be thrown on top;
- then the left strand is placed under the fifth bundle, the tape must be stretched from the bottom of the curl so that it again appears in the second position on the left;
- then similar actions on the right are repeated, while free locks of hair are picked up;
- after shifting the leftmost bundle free hair is added;
- at the end of all remaining arbitrary strands, the braid is completely braided, bound and straightened.
A similar braid with two ribbons is most often woven directly in the tail. In the process of weaving, make sure that the tape does not twist. It should be a width of no more than one and a half centimeters, otherwise weaving will be difficult. It is advisable to choose an attribute of contrasting color, then the hairstyle will resemble a chessboard.
The main stages of chess weaving:
- first tie the hair in a tail with a ribbon, leaving its ends of the same length;
- the hair bundle is divided into three uniform parts, while the ends of the tape will be on the third and fourth positions from left to right;
- under the first left part they put a second curl, from the bottom and top of which will be on the tape;
- the fifth strand is brought under the first part, which turned out to be nearby, ribbons cross over top and bottom;
- then all the actions are repeated, first from the left, and then from the right to the very end of the entire hair length.
You can create an original hairstyle with two ribbons without the use of a tail. In this case, the invisible tape bent in half is mounted on the side of the head. Curls are divided into 3 parts. The right strand of hair is carried out under an adjacent bundle, placed on top of the third lobe, pulled under a ribbon numbered with the number "4". Next, lay on top of another tape. Then weaving begins in a checkerboard pattern.
Possible options
A braid of five strands is suitable for women of all ages, goes well with any type of face. The only condition for forming a chic hairstyle is long hair.
Exist The original version of the braid of five strands with two thin pigtails inside. Such a creation is like a lace braid. Weaving is done in the same way as with a ribbon. The hair on the head is divided into five equal parts.The third and fourth bundles are turned into ordinary three-strand pigtails, the ends of which are fixed with elastic bands. The main braid is braided according to the above-described pattern, but only instead of a ribbon in the middle of the hairstyle will thin pigtails be crossed. Small rubber bands are removed from the braids at the end of weaving. The hairpin is fixed by a common hairpin.
It looks very beautiful and unusual braid, braided to one side. To do this, five equal curls must be mentally numbered. The first part is carried out under the second beam and stretched over the third strand. Then, such actions are performed on the other side: they pull the fourth part under the fifth, and the third part is placed on top. After the first circle, you should again number all the curls. Actions are again performed according to the same scheme. When all the hair is braided, it is necessary to fix the tip with an elastic band.
It looks elegant diagonal braid. When this pigtail is placed along the head, a spectacular and beautiful hairstyle is obtained. The “basket” fixed by varnish looks voluminous and very elegant. Pearls, rhinestones and flowers will successfully decorate hair for a festive event. Glitter varnish gives the braid shine and elegance.
How to make a braid for yourself?
Without outside help, making yourself a similar hairstyle is most convenient from the tail to the side.
It is best to use two mirrors at once for a good view of the entire head.
Step-by-step instruction:
- carefully combed hair must be collected on the back of the head;
- divide them into 5 equal strands, each of which must be fixed with a small rubber band (subsequently it is carefully cut);
- curls are numbered in mirror image;
- you need to take the fifth strand, lay it on top of the third bundle and hold it under the fourth curl;
- then the first bundle is passed over the third and held under the second strand;
- then the fifth curl is superimposed on the fourth bundle and placed under the third strand;
- again, the first strand passes over the third and under the second strand;
- the braid that is braided to the end must be fixed with a hairpin, and the silicone rubber bands at the base should be cut off;
- at the end, the hair should be slightly fluffed with your fingers.
Recommendations
Consider a few recommendations which will help you quickly master the weaving technique.
- Fast braiding of five strands is achieved through hard training. We must learn to weave on someone else's head. It is advisable to start training with the development of French weaving techniques. Then other methods will succumb very quickly. When your hands begin to move confidently, you can easily do such a hairstyle for yourself.
- Do not continue to weave tangled hair. It is best to carefully untangle the locks with a comb, and not try to tear them. It is necessary to slightly shake the tangled strand and carefully brush it.
- If the hair is trimmed with a ladder, then the braid must be woven from the tail.
- Tight weaving is not recommended. It is not in trend right now. The finished braid should be slightly ruffled to resemble openwork fabric. This hairstyle looks magnificent, airy and luxurious.
- You can braid two braids or even several, decorating them with decorative elements. Vivid multi-colored ribbons give a special charm to the hairstyle. Color is often chosen so that it blends perfectly with clothing or accessories. Too wide or stiff tape will not work. In extreme cases, it can be replaced with a soft scarf. Two five-strand braids look wonderful with a stylish rim.
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