Who would suit this hairstyle?
This method of collecting hair is considered universal, as it has many varieties of design and suits almost everyone. As you can see in numerous photos of celebrities, women choose this style regardless of age and social status. You can see the hairstyle in various variations based on the French technique on show business stars, as well as on office workers or students.
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The following categories of women should try themselves as a fashionable Parisian.
- For those with medium or long strands. If the hair length is not enough, then two French braids braided in parallel will come to the rescue.
- Girls with any type of face. The only caveat to wearing braids is large or protruding ears. But in these cases, stylists suggest combining weaving with strands released at the temples, styled into curls.
- For women with both thick and sparse locks. The advantage of this braiding is that by fluffing out each step of the braid, you can significantly increase the visual volume of the mop. But by tightening the braid tighter, you can make curly or unruly hair less voluminous.
Remember that the French braid goes well with any coloring method - highlighting, coloring, ombre or balayage, but is completely unsuitable for hair extensions using the capsule method.
Hairstyle description
The braid is one of the most ancient hairstyles, which men once wore almost equally with women. And the fashion for it continues, becoming more and more intricate and inventive. Neat weaving looks like a skillful masterpiece that can decorate any girl and mature lady. The braid is made vertically, horizontally or diagonally, on the crown, side, temple or along the forehead line.
You can choose a traditional spikelet, French or Dutch weaving technique, make a “fishtail”, “malvinka”, “rim”, “wreath” or “waterfall”, etc. from several strands. Each of these elements, as a rule, gives a name the entire installation.
By the way. When one part of the curls is gathered into a braid, it is not entirely correct to call the hair loose. More likely - half loose or half gathered. This is often what combined hairstyles are called.
Today, braids or cornrows are very popular in combination with loose hair. These braids are a type of African braiding. Most often they are done on one of the temples, creating the illusion of a shaved area. The hairstyle looks especially impressive on long strands.
Messy, inside-out French braid
The French braiding method "under the bottom" is not only a great idea for getting the effect of smoothly combed hair with tight steps, but also the ability to create a slightly tousled style and add volume to fine hair. It all depends on the execution technology and the desired result.
How to do French braids inside out:
- At the top of the head, select a strand of hair and divide it into 3 identical bundles.
- Start braiding a braid, but not as in the usual technique, but placing each outer strand under the bottom, between two adjacent ones.
- Having styled the entire braid in this way, to create a smooth hairstyle, secure its edge tightly and leave it in its original form.
- To add volume or slight casualness to your hair, lightly fluff the braid, pulling out the strands at each braiding step.
Using this technology, you can create the following hairstyles that are especially fashionable this season.
- A symmetrical smooth braid that turns into a ponytail. This styling option is suitable for those with thick or unruly hair.
- Two parallel braids, braided almost to the very tip. For those with thin locks, stylists recommend fluffing them up and securing them with large decorative elastic bands. Loose ponytails can be made much more voluminous by lightly combing or curling them into curls.
- Asymmetrical side braid. It is more convenient to perform any side braid from the top left edge of the hair to the bottom right. The free tip can be left loose as a ponytail or the braiding can be continued until the very end.
The French weaving method “under the bottom” or “inside out” requires certain skills and dexterity. Don't be upset if you don't get the perfect hairstyle the first time. With a little practice, you can not only do it faster, but also much more accurately.
General recommendations for implementation
If you know how to braid, creating a hairstyle will not be difficult for you. Still, use a few tips to help you make beautiful and neat weaving:
- Freshly washed hair can become very frizzy. Treat clean hair with foam or mousse. Or braid your hair at least a day or two after washing your hair.
- Lightly moisten the strands or treat them with wax so that they do not become electrified and tangle in your hands. Especially relevant for hair of considerable length.
- The use of styling products makes the styling more durable. Use foam, varnish or spray if you are going to a special event. But don’t forget to wash your curls after the end of the celebration so that your hair can rest.
- Don't braid your hair too tightly. This disrupts blood circulation in the root zone, causing pain, discomfort and problems with the strands.
- If desired, curl the part of the curls that remains loose. This way you will make your hairstyle elegant.
- To make the hairstyle look voluminous on thin hair, before braiding, treat your hair with a curling iron or flat iron with a corrugated attachment. Or lightly comb some of the strands from which you will weave braids.
To create the styling you don’t need many tools and equipment. Prepare a comb, a comb for backcombing, forming a parting or separating strands, and an elastic band. You can take silicone ones to match your hair color, or bright ones. For a festive option, additional accessories are appropriate: artificial flowers, ribbons, decorative pins and bobby pins. If necessary, use varnish or other styling product. A mirror placed at the back will help control the styling process on the crown or back of the head.
By the way. Braids are also braided in salons. But by doing your hair at home, you save an average of 200 rubles. The most expensive thing to do at a hairdresser is to weave braids. In a Moscow salon, the cost of complex styling often reaches 1000 rubles, or even more.
Side bun for long hair
Asymmetrical hairstyle is another popular trend of the new season. You can create a similar hairstyle based on a French braid, using one of the following ideas.
- Three braids, braided diagonally, which converge into a common bun. To do this hairstyle yourself, think about the direction of the braids and divide the entire head of hair into strands. Only after this do you start making braids and styling.
- Two braids braided on the sides on the top half of the hair, joining into one common bun. At the same time, unused strands do not have to be left loose. They can be decorated in a bun or chosen in the Greek style.
- French braid, starting at the top of one of the temporal zones and ending in a bun at the back of the head. If the volume of the strand is insufficient, the braid can be actively fluffed, and the free edge of the hair can be combed before forming a bun.
If you want to create an asymmetrical braided hairstyle yourself, start braiding from the side that is most convenient for your hand. For a right-handed person it is from left to right, for a left-handed person it is the other way around.
Who is it suitable for?
The main characteristic of this type of styling is its versatility, which manifests itself in almost everything:
- hair length - you can braid a braid in combination with half-down hair not only on long, but also on medium and even shortened strands;
- their structure - it can be curls or perfectly straight curls;
- age - the hairstyle is suitable for a girl and an adult woman;
- face shape and appearance features practically do not play a role. Hide a high forehead under bangs, disguise angular or overly rounded shapes with released side strands, side parting, etc.;
- occasion - both the most ordinary (going to the office or school) and festive (graduation, wedding, birthday). Loose hair combined with a braid will complement your look during a friendly meeting, a romantic date, etc.
Braided artificial comb
The advantage of this hairstyle is not only that it looks modern and stylish, but also that you can braid it yourself. Due to the fact that this styling option combines weaving and loose strands, it suits almost any clothing style and appearance type. An artificial comb based on French weaving has a lot of options, but this season stylists recommend taking a closer look at the following methods of execution.
- From the left temple to the right, over the bangs. A comb is woven from about a third of the hair, and the rest of the hair remains loose. Loose strands can be styled into light curls using a round curling iron or hot roller.
- One braid in the form of a headband. To do this, a strand is isolated on the temporal zone, from which a tight or airy braid is formed. Next, it is fixed in the form of an artificial comb or rim. The remaining curls remain loose.
- Two braids, secured overlapping, in the form of a wide rim. To make them voluminous, take thicker strands and lightly fluff each step of the braid.
These hairstyles based on French braiding are suitable not only for adult women, but also for girls.
In a similar way, you can style a festive hairstyle for a special occasion or for going out.
Everyday hairstyles
When styling long, flowing hair every day, you need simplicity, speed, and at the same time, to be original and befitting.
Styling without bangs
The main disadvantage of loose hair is that it falls from the forehead and temples onto the face, getting into the eyes and mouth. Any tilt of the head or wind create inconvenience, making it difficult to see and speak.
This is what a hairstyle might look like for long flowing hair without bangs
The main advantage of everyday hairstyles should be fixing the strands at the top of the head.
For long hair without bangs, the following hairstyles are suitable:
- with a backcomb over the crown;
- with a French braid on the top of the head, a side braid above the forehead;
- temporal braids connected at the back of the head;
- strands rolled into strands.
You can make your hair more manageable for styling by using a small curling iron and combing it over the back of the head. The whipped part is covered with the rest of the hair, it is shaped and fixed with varnish. The strands are secured with a hairpin.
You might also be interested in information about what a fashionable hairstyle with a bun and loose hair might look like.
The French braid is woven from the forehead to the back of the head. The width of the grip can be any: from 2-3 cm to the very top of the head, to grasping the parietal strands. It is secured at the back of the head with a hairpin or elastic band.
A very beautiful option for girls with blond hair
The side braid starts just to the side of the forehead and ends at the temple. Its attachment should be hidden in the rest of the hair.
A great option for those who don’t have time and need to do their hair quickly
Two thin three-strand braids are braided from hair starting from the temples, without affecting the rest of the hair. Decorative cords are woven at the end of the braids. At the back of the head, the braids are connected with a hairpin.
A very nice option. at the same time it is very easy to do it yourself
Bundles of strands can be similar to a French braid, that is, twisted to capture the hair to the back of the head, or resemble a regular braid.
This could be the option with flagella
Boho style weaving pattern:
- divide hair into a side parting;
- take a strand in the middle of the parting;
- braid a braid (of any type), stretching the lashes;
- secure in the hair near the opposite ear;
- make a similar option on the other side;
- pass the second braid through the first one;
- secure the ends of the second with invisible threads.
The rest of the hair is loosely flowing over the shoulders and back.
You may also be interested in information on how to make a bun with loose hair.
Styling with bangs
The bangs perform a corrective role and remove excess hair from the face.
The choice of shape depends on the oval of the face: it hides a narrow or too high, wide forehead, thereby giving the face an oval shape.
Cool option with bangs
You can cut your bangs:
- to the middle of the forehead;
- to the eyebrow line;
- to the eyes;
- straight;
- in a semicircle from the middle of the forehead, descending to the temples;
- I slant across the entire forehead;
- narrow, with several strands;
- wide, covering the entire forehead;
- thick;
- rare.
A popular hairstyle with bangs is the modern version of Babette:
- the hair is divided along the line of the ears into two parts;
- the upper part (the entire hair mass) is slightly fixed and combed from bottom to top;
- a roller is formed from the resulting fleece;
- fastening with invisible
The lower part of the hair goes down the back.
But how good a bump looks with loose hair and who it suits best can be seen here.
Styling for curly hair
Loose wavy hair will look attractive if you give it some shape and hold. To do this, treat clean, wet hair with mousse and dry each strand with a diffuser. This will preserve the natural shape of the curls in an ennobled form. Varnish is required in a minimal amount to maintain airiness.
You can curl the curls for this option yourself
Braiding curly hair allows you to create beautiful and lasting hairstyles with loose hair:
- in the form of a basket;
- side braids;
- side braids.
Side braids and pinning hair at the back of the head are simple everyday hairstyles for curly hair.
But how beautiful wedding hairstyles with loose curls and a veil look and who they suit best.
Fake dreadlocks
Why not?! Firstly, they cause significantly less damage to hair than their counterparts. Secondly, this styling is very simple and, if necessary, it can be easily and quickly washed off the head. Thirdly, fake dreadlocks are a great opportunity to radically change your image for as long as you want.
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Fake dreadlocks
Well, fourthly, today fake dreadlocks are one of the most fashionable styles for long hair. And this happened after Charlize Theron appeared on the screens in the Fast and the Furious franchise, where fans could see her wearing exactly this hairstyle.
So, in order to make intricate bundles at home, you will need:
- mousse, gel and hairspray with the strongest possible hold;
- hair straightening iron;
- comb with fine teeth.
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Now, starting from the back of the head, take a small strand in your hands (the thinner the better), lubricate it with mousse or gel and gradually twist it into a tight strand. As soon as it is ready, immediately spray the curled curl with hairspray and go over it with an iron. And so on throughout the head. Do you agree that there is nothing simpler?
During the day, you can either keep your hair down or put it in a ponytail, like Charlize Theron did.
Charlize Theron
When leaving home, don't forget to put hairspray in your purse. It will be useful to you if suddenly some strands begin to fall apart.
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Loose hair with a braided headband.
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Long flowing curls in themselves are a decoration for any girl, especially if they are healthy and well-groomed. To give your look a twist and change it a little depending on your mood, there are many options for braids for loose hair. They look more interesting than simple hairpins or headbands, allowing you to experiment with yourself every day. The main thing is to find a little time to create a small masterpiece on your head. People will certainly pay attention to you, which means compliments from colleagues and friends are guaranteed.
A thin braid with half-loose curls can make a girl look cute or, conversely, playful when she wraps a headband around her head, for example.
Some hairstyles using braids can transform you beyond recognition. A simple waterfall hairstyle can be both an excellent option for every day and a festive hairstyle for going out. To do this, you just need to add curls and decorations in the form of hairpins or bows.
Find out more about the different weaving options - from simple to sophisticated.
Any such braided hairstyle will highlight the beauty of long half-down hair. Braids of different shapes and sizes can be located closer to the face, to the temples, or decorate the hairstyle on top of the head. This is very important for girls who always strive to look new and stand out from the crowd. Choosing the most suitable option will not be difficult, since there are a huge number of options. And you can complete them using instructions that are described step by step.
Simple braided headband
This is the simplest weaving that will look neat even if you don’t have much experience. The main thing is to secure the braids well with bobby pins on the sides. Hair must be of sufficient length.
Subsequence.
- Step 1. If you have bangs and want to leave them unused, then make a horizontal parting from temple to temple, thereby separating the frontal part. If not, just point all your hair back. For a more impressive result, lightly backcomb the hair at the back of your head.
- Step 2: Pin your hair up or tie it up lightly with an elastic band.
- Step 3. Pull one strand from the temple closer to the back of the head and tie it at the end with an elastic band.
- Step 4. Make the braid to one side. To do this, throw it over to the other side and secure it with a bobby pin under your hair.
- Step 5. Spray the finished hairstyle with hairspray. If you want to complicate it a little more, then repeat the same with the other side, and fasten the braid in the same way on the opposite side. You will get a “rim” of two parallel braids.
French braid headband
Suitable for shorter hair and looks even more impressive.
- Step 1. You need to separate the hair, which will remain loose. Gather them with an elastic band, and those that will go into the braid with a horizontal parting.
- Step 2. Take a strand from either ear and braid towards the other, but at the same time pick up all the new strands.
- Step 3. At the end of the braiding, tie the braid with an elastic band, hide the end (or leave it hanging) and fix the hairstyle with hairspray.
Waterfall
The most feminine and at the same time simple hairstyle is named so because the flowing hair really resembles streams of water “running” along the rocks.
- Step 1. Make a straight parting at the forehead and take one strand of hair from the temple. Divide it into three strands.
- Step 2. Start the usual weaving, throwing first the upper and then the lower strand onto the middle strand.
- Step 3. After each new knot, replace the top strand with a curl from the main hair.
- Step 4. Complete the braiding at the opposite temple and secure the end of the hair with a bobby pin.
How to comb your hair back yourself
There can be several variations of this styling, all of which come down to combing the strands back from the face. But you can already experiment with styling loose curls. It can be a regular ponytail, a braid, a bun, or a shell. Stylists recommend simply leaving the strands free-falling, thereby giving your hair a natural look.
Selecting a styling product for combing
When doing your own styling, the key point is the selection of a styling product. Smoothly combed back hair is a very simple hairstyle that absolutely every girl can do. But choosing a reliable fixing agent is much more difficult. It must meet the following criteria:
- Do not glue the strands. The comb should not look like “wooden”, the curls should lie naturally.
- Fix securely. The breeze or tilting your head should not affect the look of your hairstyle, and therefore the styling product should have increased hold.
- Do not have excessive shine. In this situation, shine will be inappropriate, it will create an unnecessary effect of greasy hair, and therefore, it is better not to use gels.
It is better to choose a mousse, fluid or foam for the hair drying stage, and for styling strands “from the face”, modeling wax or varnish is suitable. For the hair of catwalk models, hair stylists boldly use gels that give a “wet” effect. Professionals often use pomade to add texture to strands, but this product does not have fixing properties. The relevance of this trend in everyday life is debatable, but here you have the right to decide where to put a comma in the phrase: “You can’t forget to wear it.”
Combing the strands back
The step-by-step layout scheme looks like this:
- Apply a little mousse to clean, damp hair and use a brush to dry the strands with a hairdryer.
- Pull the strands so that they become even and smooth.
- After this, you need to create a small volume at the roots. A light comb created with a thin comb will help with this.
- Take a comb and move it through your hair from your forehead to the back of your head. The top strands should be smooth, and the backcomb should not be visible.
- After this, take a little modeling wax and run your hands several times along the strands from the forehead to the crown.
- Fix the result with varnish.
You can do without combing the roots, but only for girls with thick hair. If you have fine locks, slicked back hair without volume at the roots can look unattractive.
Feel free to try and experiment! What if this particular hairstyle accentuates your facial features in the best possible way?