Every girl, woman in any life situation wants to look attractive, stylish and well-groomed. For those who are in a hurry to work or study, it is not always possible to quickly make a beautiful hairstyle. Today we will learn about a great solution to such a problem - this is a hair sponge, in just a matter of minutes you can handle your hair.
A bit of history
In the sixties, the so-called volumetric styling called "babette" came into fashion. The popularity of the hairstyle with a hair sponge came after the release of the feature film Babette Goes to War. The film starred the charming actress Brigitte Bardot, who first appeared with an incredible high and lush bun, the hairstyle became instantly popular with women from different countries.
In China, women's bun hairstyle has always been considered popular. Hair styling was done by Chinese beauties with the help of numerous rollers, hairstyles were considered quite complicated.
However, even now this styling has its recognition, only with time the hairstyle changes, becomes more modern.
Styling Benefits
According to those who managed to get this useful accessory, a hairstyle with a hair sponge is suitable for any special event, but this styling is also good for everyday life.
Dignity:
- Hairstyle retains its appearance for a long time.
- It does not matter the length of the hair and its structure.
- The hairstyle is universal, looks good with bangs and without it.
- It doesn't take long to create.
- To create a hairstyle does not require significant cash costs.
Styling with a hair sponge, as reviews say, has great advantages. In the responses, the girls write about the many benefits of using such accessories in their hairstyles. According to them, laying does not take much time, is easy to perform, versatile, and economical. Hairstyles look stylish and relevant.
Little tricks
Despite the fact that the hairstyle with a hair sponge suits literally all ladies, there are still a few secrets.
In the reviews, the girls share some tricks:
- It is not recommended to make high buns for tall girls and owners of extra pounds, thereby exacerbating your situation, making your features and shortcomings more noticeable.
- Short women, on the contrary, are offered high hairstyles to visually become taller, but you should not do too voluminous styling.
- Ladies with a round or square face are recommended careless hairstyles, the strands of which will hideroundness of the face.
- Girls who have a triangular face shape are best suited with bangs.
- When buying a sponge, choose the right size and diameter.
With these little tips, you can choose the perfect hairstyle for yourself.
What we need
To style hair with a sponge, we need: a few elastic bands, various jewelry, invisible hair, hairspray or mousse, a comb.
There are two types of sponges - round (popularly "donut") and elongated with buttons. There are several colors of rollers: red, black and light, so that every woman can choose a sponge for her hair (photo attached).
Regular high bun
Styling with a bun looks appropriate in any life situation, be it a corporate party or an official meeting, the hairstyle suits literally all women of any appearance. Let's look at an example of how to use a hair sponge.
Let's get acquainted with the simplest option:
- Comb your hair carefully.
- We collect curls with an elastic band in a high tail.
- Put a sponge on an elastic band.
- We straighten the hair evenly throughout the sponge.
- We fix the hair with a second elastic band, hide the ends under the elastic band.
- Fix with varnish for reliability.
High bun with sponge hair is a versatile hairstyle that takes minutes to complete and the result is beyond expectations.
Making a voluminous beam
Especially beautiful styling with a volumizing sponge is a win-win option for a wedding, birthday or party.
Let's consider one of the options:
- We collect the hair in a ponytail. It can be high or low depending on your mood.
- We put a hair sponge over the elastic band.
- Distribute the strands into equal parts.
- Twist each curl in a spiral, tuck the ends under the sponge.
- We fasten the spiral curls with invisibility and spray hairspray for better fixation.
The voluminous bun with a sponge for hair is easy in its execution, but looks elegant and luxurious.
Double bun and pigtails
If you are the owner of long hair and want to make a splash at a friendly party, then a double bun hairstyle or styling with braids will suit you more than ever. At the same time, these models will not require much time, and you will look your best!
Step by step instructions:
- Comb your hair and tie it into a ponytail.
- Put on hair sponge.
- Distribute the curls, the ends of our curls should again be in the middle of the sponge.
- Then take an elastic band and fasten the ends of the hair with it.
- We wind the curls around the elastic band, we get another small bunch.
- We attach a large beam to a small one with invisibility, fix it with varnish.
It turns out an unusually interesting and original hairstyle model.
Let's look athow to use a hair sponge to create a stunning pigtail look.
Step by step:
- Comb your hair carefully.
- Use an elastic band to pull the curls into a ponytail.
- Dividing the tail into strands.
- We braid pigtails from each strand.
- We put a hair sponge on the rubber band.
- We wrap each pigtail around the sponge.
- The ends of the hair are attached with hairpins.
- Pigtails need to be slightly disheveled to add volume.
- Fix the finished hairstyle with varnish.
To create an unforgettable look, we decorate the finished styling with accessories.
Babette Hairstyles
Babette styling is distinguished by the fact that the hair sponge is attached to the back of the head, the strands are stacked on top of it.
Making a babette hairstyle:
- Apply hair mousse to clean curls to keep their shape.
- Tie a high tail, use an elastic band to tie it in one more place.
- Under the tail we put a large sponge for hair, fasten it with invisibility.
- Take the tail to the sponge and secure with an elastic band.
- Spread the hair evenly.
- The remaining end of the tail is divided into two parts and invisibly attached each separately to the head.
- Then we straighten each part of the tail and fix it in the center with invisibility.
It turns out a voluminous beam with a beautiful bow on the back of the head. Great solution for prom.
Another hairstyle optionbabette:
- Clean hair is divided approximately into two identical parts, we make a parting across the head.
- Separate the upper part of the hair and make a pile.
- Take a hair sponge and attach it under the combed top.
- The outer part of the fleece is gently smoothed with a comb with soft bristles.
- Loose hair can be curled or left smooth.
- You can divide your hair into two equal parts and braid.
- We braid the sponge for hair with pigtails and attach with invisibility.
- To securely fix our hairstyle, we treat it with hairspray.
How can you decorate ready-made hairstyles that we created with a hair sponge? Today on the shelves a wide variety of different jewelry and accessories. You can decorate the bun on your head with ribbons, elastic bands with flowers, chains and headbands, add zest to your look with oriental hairpins. If you are going to a festive celebration, then a headband made of various stones or beads is more than ever suitable for decorating your hairstyle. For everyday life, it is advisable to choose discreet jewelry.
