You always want to look irresistible and unusual. However, sometimes ordinary pigtails get bored. Today in the article we will reveal to you the secrets of how to make beautiful hairstyles for girls to school. Each girl will find a suitable weaving method for her. We wish you a pleasant reading!
Description of Senegalese braids
Recently African braid patterns have become popular. Especially in summer, many girls, while on vacation, prefer to do such an unusual hairstyle for themselves. Senegalese braids are twisted curls that look a bit like dreadlocks. They got their origin in the countries of hot Africa. Such pigtails are weaved with the addition of various kanekalon. How to braid African braids yourself? To do this, you need to purchase a special, fixing glue. Senegalese harnesses are suitable for those girls who want to look fashionable, stylish and extraordinary.
How to braid African braids?
Techniquequite simple, but can take a long time. For weaving, you should buy colored kanekalon and special glue to fix the ends of the braids. Kanekalon is best to choose from natural materials. The hairstyle itself is worn for up to two months. Senegalese braids (pattern):
- First of all, you need to divide the curls into several parts and remove them with special clips.
- Next, take the kanekalon and fold it in half.
- From the roots, you should start to weave a simple braid of artificial fibers and natural hair about 3-4 centimeters.
- Then the curl should be divided into two strands and twisted in one direction.
- Afterwards, you can begin to form a tourniquet, twisting one strand with another.
- At the end of weaving, fix the tip with special glue.
The same work needs to be done with all the curls.
How to care for African braids?
Kanekalon braids can be worn from a few weeks to two months. If you decide on such a bold hairstyle, then you need to know a few simple rules for caring for African flagella.
The head is washed in the same way as usual using shampoo. It is best to purchase skin care products made from natural ingredients without silicone and parabens.
Your hair should be washed once a week (maximum two) for the braids to last longer.
While Senegalese braids flaunt on your head, it is better to refuse any masks(especially from oils) and balms.
After washing, you need to wrap your hair in a towel. It is better to dry the curls in a natural way, as African braids dry quickly enough. If you still use a hair dryer, then be sure to turn on the "Cold air" mode.
You shouldn't wear Senegalese braids for a long time, as they can damage your hair very badly. The optimal time for them is two weeks.
French braid with ribbon
This hairstyle will add romance, tenderness and femininity to any look. Such a simple and beautiful pigtail for girls can be decorated with a variety of hairpins with rhinestones or pearls. French braid (weaving pattern):
- Before styling, it is best to wash your hair well and then dry it.
- First, you need to separate one large strand at the crown, and then divide it into three more equal parts.
- Then you need to take a wide ribbon and attach it to the middle curl. You can do this with invisible or colorless silicone rubber.
- Now you can directly start weaving a French braid. The right curl should be thrown over the middle one, and the left strand should be placed on top.
- Next, you need to put the right curl on top of the left. After you need to take an additional strand and place it on top of the right one. So you need to continue weaving.
- At the end, fix the pigtail with an elastic band and wrap it with ribbon.
Simple braid
This method of braiding will becomebeautiful hairstyle for girls to school. In addition, it does not require much effort and time. Beginner braid:
- First of all, you need to take a curl at the crown. Next, divide it into three identical strands.
- Next - a simple pigtail (the scheme will be as follows: the right curl must be placed on top of the middle one, and then the left one).
- After again, you need to place the right strand in the middle, while taking an additional curl from the root zone. Then the same is done with the left strand.
- The hairstyle is fixed with a beautiful elastic band or a wide ribbon. You can decorate it with bright and romantic hairpins.
Fishtail
How to make a pigtail for yourself? A fishtail is an original and interesting hairstyle that is suitable for both everyday wear and holidays. How to braid a fishtail braid? Weave pattern:
- First you need to comb the curls to the side, and then divide them into two identical parts.
- Further on the right side, you need to take a thin strand from the ear and throw it on the left side.
- After you should take a thin curl from the left side and throw it on the right side of the hair.
- So it is necessary to continue weaving to the end. Then it is worth fixing the hairstyle with silicone rubber and varnish. If desired, you can decorate the pigtail "Fishtail".
Hairstyle ideas with braids
After we have sorted out the main types of braids, we bring to your attention some interesting ideas and options for hairstyles with braids. By choosing one of them, you will definitely be the most charming and luxurious girl during the New Year holidays. In addition, such hairstyles are suitable for other special occasions, as well as for going to a restaurant, cinema, university, work, and even a date. In order to be the most irresistible on New Year's Eve, you can purchase a variety of beautiful decorations and shining sparkles. You will also need:
- Special fixative: varnish, gel, mousse.
- Silicone rubber bands that will match your natural hair color.
- Invisibles.
- Comb-comb.
Greek braid hairstyle
In ancient times, Greek women were very fond of weaving various pigtails, and then lifting their hair up. At all times, this hairstyle looks profitable and rich. Negligence is the main rule in the creation of Greek masterpieces. Greek braid (pattern):
- First you need to comb your hair well. Then you should highlight the curl at the forehead.
- Use a comb with teeth to make a small bouffant of the root zone.
- Spray lightly with hairspray.
- Curls from one side should be stabbed with invisibility at the back of the head. You should also pull out some curls to add volume.
- Next, it is worth separating the strand in the temple area and dividing it into three equal parts.
- After you need to start weaving a regular braid with the addition of strands on the left side.
- Then you need to fix the tip with an elastic band and hide it at the beginning of weaving.
This hairstyle is best forlong hair, as the braid should wrap the entire head. The hair from the pigtail needs to be pulled out a little to make it look more voluminous.
Volume Greek braid
This hairstyle is associated with the Greek goddesses who have just descended from Mount Olympus. She looks very romantic and tender.
- First you need to comb the curls. Then you should take a strand at the temple on the right side, form a tourniquet and fix it in the center of the head. The same must be done with the strand on the right side.
- Next, the remaining hair should be divided into three identical strands and start weaving a regular braid.
- At the end of the process, the pigtail should be fluffed up a little. You can decorate this hairstyle with pearls, delicate flowers or sparkles.
French Falls
This hairstyle will look beautiful on slightly wavy hair. Hairdressers recommend making luxurious Hollywood curls before creating it. Best of all, the French waterfall is suitable for gentle and airy looks.
- First of all, you need to comb your hair well, and then wind it with a curling iron or iron.
- Then, on either side, you need to separate the strand. Then divide it into three equal parts and start weaving a simple braid to the ear.
- Next, you should cross the middle curl with the right one, and together with the left one, you need to take an additional strand from above and cover the free curl with it. The right strand is released.
- After weaving occurs in this way: the left and middle curls intersect,and the right permanent is released.
- At the end, the tip of the braid must be fixed with an invisibility.
Inverted ponytail
Ponytail will not only show off your face, but also add elegance and grace to your look. And pigtails will make any banal hairstyle interesting and unusual.
- Comb your hair first.
- Next, you need to take a lock of hair in the temporal region on the left side and divide it into three identical strands.
- From these locks you need to start weaving the most ordinary pigtail. Then the same must be done on the right side.
- After it is worth collecting a low tail with pigtails and tying it with an elastic band.
- Then you need to make a small indentation in the tail.
- The tip of the tail should be passed through this hole. You should get the reverse tail.
- Next, you need to hide the pigtails inside the tail with the help of invisibility.
- If desired, the curls can be twisted with an iron.
Fancy hairstyle
This hairstyle imitates a Mohawk. She looks very unusual and bold.
- First you need to divide your hair into four zones: two on the sides, one on the crown and one on the back of the head.
- From the top of the hair, you need to make a little bouffant, and then lightly smooth it with wax.
- Next, start braiding a simple French braid on top, while grabbing extra strands from the bottom of the hair.
- The braid should not be too tight. She ismust be voluminous.
- After you need to tie it with silicone rubber, and remove the tip inside the braid, fixing it with invisibility.
- French braid should be fluffed up a little and sprinkled with varnish.
- From the hair on the sides, you need to braid two ordinary pigtails, and then fix them with hairpins at the back of the head.
Hairstyle can be decorated with beautiful hairpins with pearls or rhinestones. A thin silk ribbon can be woven into a French braid. The hairstyle is suitable for long and medium hair. The hair will be picked up, as a result of which the neck will open, it always looks aesthetically pleasing and sexy. The main rule is that the hairstyle should be voluminous.
Tips from hairdressers
Trichologists advise not to spare money and purchase quality products for the care of curls. It is better to use organic shampoos that will not contain silicone, sodium lauryl sulfate and parabens. The most effective masks are those made from natural ingredients and oils.
Coconut oil perfectly nourishes the hair and prevents split ends. After argan and castor oils, the strands begin to grow faster. Jojoba oil will make them shiny, soft and smooth. Also, experts recommend applying a little balm to the hair before washing the hair, as this protects the curls from the harmful effects of shampoo. It is best to wash your hair in water at room temperature, and at the end rinse with cool, creating a contrast shower and accelerating hair growth. Dry the strands in a natural way. And if you resort to a hair dryer, it is better to drycurls with cold air. Be sure to use a heat protectant before styling. Doctors advise every autumn and spring to drink vitamins and eat more vegetables and fruits in order to avoid beriberi. Hairdressers recommend cutting the ends once every three months.
Our hair also requires care, as well as the skin of the face and hands. However, it is worth remembering not only about the external care of curls, but also about the internal. And remember: in order for any hairstyle to look chic and beautiful on your hair, your hair must be he althy and shiny.
