Since the time of Ancient Russia, the braid is considered a symbol of the feminine. The longer the braid was, the more attractive the girl was. Today a rarity - long, thick and healthy hair, braided in a fluffy braid. But an incredible variety of options have appeared since then. One of the most commonly used by hairdressers is the reverse (or French) braid. It looks so impressive that many mistakenly believe that it is difficult to weave. Although this is fundamentally the wrong assumption, since everyone who knows how to weave a simple pigtail is able to master this technique of weaving.
It is not difficult to learn to twist the braid if step-by-step instructions are taken into account.
Classic
Weaving a pigtail (or French braid) does not have a complicated technique. Having trained two to three times, you can master this weaving, and subsequently it will take no more than five minutes, depending on the length of the hair, of course.
For weaving, you will definitely need to acquire:
- massage comb without metal teeth - they will scratch the scalp, applying micropores, it is recommended to give preference to bristles made of natural;
- spray with water;
- an elastic band - contrasting or matching the color of hair for lovers of minimalism;
- fixing hair spray.
Navrug pigtail will help to make a detailed diagram. For the first time, it is recommended to strictly adhere to each stage of the technique of weaving the French braid inside out.
- First of all, it is advisable to comb your hair thoroughly, not forgetting to massage your head.Few people know, but prolonged wearing of a braid (for example, during the whole working or school day) provokes fatigue and heaviness of the head. This is especially pronounced by the end of the evening, when you want to quickly braid your hair and massage your head. A light massage in the morning or before the event will help reduce the feeling of a tightened head.
- Next, you need to separate the small strand of hair directly above the forehead. The thickness of the strand can be very different depending on your desire. The appearance of the French braid from this will not undergo major changes.
- Then divide the lock into three identical sections. Hair is sprayed a little with a spray bottle of water, which allows you to simplify the process of separating each of the locks.
- Next, the weaving process itself begins. The left lock is neatly placed behind the middle one, and the right lock, on the contrary, is on top of it. Then the left one is placed on top of the right lock.
- In order to keep the back braid longer and look more presentable, it is recommended to tighten each cross more tightly.
- In the right hand, shift the hair, thereby leaving the left free - lower it with your palm down. Turn both end locks up so that the left lock is in the middle.
- "Diving" under the extreme locks on the left side, you need to take a small part of the hair and put them in the middle lock. It is advisable to take locks of the same volume as the main one - so the hairstyle looks more presentable.
- Using your left hand you will need to fix the basis of the pigtail - this will let go of both extreme strands and turn them up. Further, the weaving process is repeated. The extreme lock, but already from the right side, is shifted to the middle with a small curl taken from the entire pile of hair.
- Observing the principle of intersection, the braid is woven to the required length. To create a voluminous French braid, the tip of the braid is fixed with the help of invisibility to its base.
Back braid on bangs
A loose accent in the form of a back braid, the weaving of which begins with a bang, is perfect for loose hair. This is a quick way to create a neat and attractive hairstyle for those who grow bangs.
The process itself is much easier than classical weaving for the entire length of the hair and will take no more than two to three minutes.
To begin with, it is recommended to comb the hair well so that the weaving goes easier. Next, you need to separate the bangs. If there is none, then a strand of the required size. Then, starting from one auricle to another, the braid is braided in the classical way indicated earlier. The tip of the back braid on the bangs is fixed with the help of invisibility so that it is not striking.
To keep the hairpin better on the hair, it is recommended to sprinkle it with varnish, and then immediately fix the required strand.
The rest of the loose hair is slightly curled with curlers or a curler. The finishing touch will be spraying with varnish, which will keep the hairstyle all day long.
Hairstyle
An original hairstyle that visually looks very impressive. Having given preference to the French braid outward with a bunch, the woman will surely attract admiring glances to herself.
Despite the so-called neat collection of this hairstyle, it is perfect for wearing on weekdays.
Having opened a few locks at the face and ears, the back braid with a bundle takes on a less solemn appearance, creating a feeling of slight negligence.
Although the technique of weaving this back braid does not have significant differences from the classical weaving, it may nevertheless take a little longer at first. Due to the fact that weaving is carried out from the base of the head to the crown - this can create some difficulties.
But you can always master this technique yourself or ask for help from a close friend.
Starting from the base of the nape, following the classical technique, the back braid weaves to the top of the crown. The remaining strands are collected in a bundle, which is fixed by invisible and hairpins. To create volume in the front, the hair is slightly combed. You can decorate the resulting hairstyle with a bright bow or elastic band with contrasting hair.
To create a natural look, it is recommended to use means of medium fixation.
Original flower
Surely everyone who had the pleasure of being at the wedding of a relative or close friend could observe the bride’s magnificent and intricate hairstyle. Complicated at first glance, weaving visually resembles an original flower, decorated with a small shiny hairpin, shimmering from sunlight or spotlights. It would seem that only a professional hairdresser who has achieved unprecedented heights in his profession is capable of creating such beauty from a pile of hair.
However, many do not even realize that such a weaving can be done independently at home.
The technique of making a French braid in the form of a flower, indeed, will require some skill, but if by the time the hairstyle was created, the classical technique of the back braid is already mastered, everything will work out. Below is a step-by-step instruction for weaving a flower.
- As before, the hair is thoroughly combed to not only make a light massage of the head, but also to get rid of tangles. Next, you need to divide the entire pile of hair with a side part.
- In the part where there was more hair, the weaving will begin. Following the classical technique, the French braid is braided, not forgetting that in the reverse braid, the extreme locks are laid down.
- When weaving, it is necessary to weave strands from each side part each time.
- Having finished weaving the back braid to the opposite side, it makes a smooth turn in the opposite direction and is braided according to the same principle.
- The learned braid is fixed with elastic to match the shade of the hair and is wrapped in the shape of a flower. The whole structure is mounted on invisible and studs, previously sprayed with varnish for better fixation.
- For solemnity, it is recommended that a bright hair clip be placed in the center of the resulting original flower made of a French braid.
- Upon completion, the hairstyle is sprayed with a light varnish for fixing.
Of five strands
A French braid made of five strands is perfect for owners of long and thick hair.
On short hair, it will be much more difficult to make such a weave, in addition, in order to enjoy the beauty of the picture, length is required.
To independently perform this hairstyle, you will need to make a lot of effort, because the hands will be in constant tension. The help of a close friend will not be superfluous.
So, starting to create a French braid of five strands, it is necessary to comb the hair along the entire length, periodically sprinkling them with water from the spray gun.
This will protect them from the possible occurrence of the so-called gun, and the hair will not be electrified. In turn, this contributes to a strong grip of the locks, wet, they practically do not slip out of the hands.
The five-strand back braid weaving algorithm involves a series of steps.
- Having selected a small curl at the temporal part, it is necessary to divide it into five strands. Two of them, which are closer to the forehead, are taken in the left hand, and the remaining ones in the right hand. Depending on which side the lock was taken, the location of the lock in the hands may vary. Thus, it turns out that in each palm there are two locks and one of them in the middle.
- In order to more easily learn this weaving technique, we will give each lock a numerical value. The strand that is closer to the face will be under the first number. Accordingly, the extreme will be the fifth in a row.
- It is necessary to start weaving precisely from the fourth lock, which is thrown over the third - after which the fourth lock, which is in the middle, is covered with the second. For the first time, especially when weaving another person, it is recommended to fix multi-colored strings at the base of the lock. This will help not to get confused by correctly performing complex weaving.
- After that, the strand that is under the numerical value of 3 and when dividing the strand was in the middle, if properly weaved before, it should be next to the fifth strand. Thus, the third strand goes under the fifth.
- Then, perhaps, the most difficult stage occurs, since it can cause some difficulties in execution. The same extreme lock is taken and pushed through all the others in a checkerboard pattern, not excluding the first lock. In other words, if initially it passes through the bottom of the lock, then to the next it is necessary to draw it through up. When performed correctly, this lock will be closer to the forehead, taking the place of the first lock. The first row of back braid weaving of five strands is completed.
- Further, weaving is carried out according to the same principle, without losing sight of the fact that the strands, which previously had a digital designation, changed their location. Re-designating the locks (starting from the forehead) from the first to the fifth digit, weaving continues to the required length. The tip of the resulting original back braid is fixed with an elastic band.
This weaving technique can resemble the hairstyle that our mothers did in childhood - a basket.
To give splendor and volume to the braid, there are several simple manipulations. It is necessary to grab the side locks with your fingers and pull them slightly, directing to the side.
Thus, you can achieve the required volume by visually making the hair thicker. This trick is often used by hairdressers, forcing even the finest and weakest curls to look luxurious.
Malvinka with a bow
Malvinka gained popularity a couple of years ago and still remains an actual hairstyle for publication. You can upgrade it by adding an accent in the form of a back braid on the back of the head. The technique for performing this hairstyle is not the easiest, but after training, it turns out just a stunning result.
So, first you need to comb your hair back. To create a bow, you need a small pile of hair from the top of the head. The separated part must be tied in a tail and wrapped in a small lock, which will allow the gum to be closed. For a while, throwing the tail forward, we proceed to weaving the pigtails.
The hair remaining on the back of the head is used to create a French braid. Following the recommendations of classical weaving, the braid is woven to the base of the tail.
To give it openwork, it is recommended that when weaving, periodically pull out the locks.
We pass to the tail. To create a neat bow, it is divided into two parts, each of which is wrapped in a so-called loop, forming a future bow. Fixing them with an invisibility to the base of the tail, the tip is hidden. The same thing is done with the other part of the tail. Having straightened the bow, it is advisable to slightly sprinkle the resulting hairstyle with varnish.
Beautiful examples
Great evidence that a French (or reverse) braid can look spectacular even on medium hair lengths. Non-contrast gum, which are perfectly matched to the shade of the hair, do not distract from the beauty of the hairstyle. As a rule, French braids are woven for going to the beach - this allows curls not to interfere during swimming or other type of outdoor activities, and at the same time look neat.
A voluminous French braid of five strands without fail is recommended to try all owners of thick and long hair.
Such a complex weaving is able to emphasize the natural beauty of curls, visually giving curls even more volume and density.
It is quite difficult to perform this weaving technique on your own, however, having mastered it, you can forever forget about ordinary tufts and tails.
A classic example of a back braid. Despite the simplicity of execution, the hairstyle looks more spectacular and more beautiful than a simple braid.
It will look great in a strict office atmosphere due to its rigor and elegance.
And adding some bright accent in the form of a luxurious hairpin, adding a touch of playfulness and charm, you can safely go to the solemn event.
The French braid, originally laid in a delicate flower, has been very popular among brides for many years. Any girl can master this type of weaving of a French braid and daily delight herself and those around her with the beauty of her curls neatly laid in an elegant hairstyle.
About how to weave a classic back braid, see below.