A beautiful braid of long hair can be a great hairstyle for every day and for a special occasion. Using a variety of weaving techniques, you can create a stylish, memorable look. In addition to a 3-strand braid, there are various options for it, which will be discussed below.
Braid "Fishtail"
Such a beautiful braid on long hair is braided very easily.
Execution technique:
- Divide all hair in half.
- Take one strand on the right and left sides.
- Cross them with each other.
- Holding the beginning of weaving with one hand, take the same strand with the other hand, to the right or from the left, and cross it with the upper strand of the braid.
- Do the same on the other side.
- Weave the entire braid in this way to the required length.
- Secure the end with an elastic band.
Dutch braid
Another option for a beautiful braid for long hair is a Dutch hairstyle.
Execution technique:
- You need to start weaving at the tops or from the forehead, if you need to remove the bangs.
- Collect a large strand in the middle of the head.
- Divide it into parts.
- Place the left side under the center.
- Place the right side under the left.
- While holding the braid with one hand, take a small section of hair from the left and add it to the left side of the braid.
- Similarly, add a strand from the right side to the right side of the weave.
- Thus, braid until the end of the scalp.
- You can finish your hairstyle in various ways: braid the remaining hair in a simple braid, collect it in a ponytail or bun.
Openwork braid
An openwork or "Lacy" braid is one of the ways to turn the usual weaving into an elegant hairstyle.
Execution technique:
- Comb all hair back.
- Divide into 3 equal parts.
- Start weaving a regular 3-strand braid.
- Throughout the weaving, remove thin loops in the form of loops from the extreme parts of the braid.
- Strands can be pulled from one or both sides.
- When finished braiding, secure your hair with an elastic band or hairpin and sprinkle the hair with varnish.
- An openwork braid can be woven using a ribbon. To do this, you need to tie it at the beginning of the braid and include it in the weaving as one of the strands.
Weaving "Ladder"
This kind of weaving is the perfect option for an asymmetrical hairstyle.
Execution technique:
- Separate a small section of hair at the crown.
- Secure it with a hair clip. She will not participate in weaving.
- Take a strand from one side of the head and divide it into three parts, as for weaving an ordinary braid.
- Lay the left strand over the center strand.
- Lay the right strand over the center strand.
- Do the same with the left and right strands again.
- Take a strand of hair from the back of the braid and add to the left or right working strands.
- Weave 3 strands as in paragraphs 5 and 6.
- Add another curl to the last strand.
- It is necessary to keep the same distance between the "steps" of the braid. To do this, take the back strand just below the previous one.
- Finishing weaving, you need to take the braid forward a little.
- When the hair ends, braid an ordinary braid, securing it at the end with an elastic band;
- Dissolve the hair on the crown, covering the parting with them.
Braid "Snake"
One of the ways to create a beautiful braid on long hair is the "Snake" braiding. This braid is suitable for both an adult woman and a child.
Execution technique:
- Take a thin strand from the right or left ear.
- Weave a "Ear" braid, shifting the left and right parts to the central one, and grabbing the strands from the upper half of the head towards the opposite ear.
- Changing the direction of the braid, continue weaving, also grabbing the strands from above.
- Weave in this way until the end of the braid.
- The tip can be collected in a bun.
Weaving "French Falls"
One of the most spectacular options for a beautiful braid for long hair is the French Falls hairstyle.
Execution technique:
- Disassemble the hair into a side parting.
- On the left side in the front part, take a small strand.
- Divide it into 3 parts.
- The weaving resembles the execution of a regular braid, but the top strand is not superimposed on the central one, but is released from the hairstyle. Instead, one of the loose strands is woven into the braid.
- Secure the end of the braid with an elastic band.
- If the hair is straight, curl it with a curling iron or curler.
French braid
This neat hairstyle can be done on all types of hair except curly ones.
Execution technique:
- Take a thin strand from the face.
- Tie it with a silicone rubber band.
- Divide the strand into 3 sections.
- Weave them together, as in a regular braid.
- It will continue the braid, weaving thin strands from the sides, then on the right, then on the left side.
- Weave in this way until the end of hair growth.
- The end of the braid can be braided like an ordinary braid, secured with an elastic band in the form of a tail, or laid in a bun.
- The silicone elastic at the beginning of braiding can be hidden under the hair or cut.
Scythe "Little Dragon"
One of the most uncomplicated ways to weave a beautiful braid on long hair is the Dragon hairstyle.
Execution technique:
- Take a thin section of the forehead.
- Divide it into 3 parts.
- Throw the left strand over the central one so that it is on the right;
- Do the same with the right side.
- Separate a thin strand at the temple on the left side.
- Weave it into a braid, attaching it to the left strand and throwing it over the central part;
- Do the same on the right side.
- Weave in this way until the end of hair growth.
- The end of the braid can be braided, secured with an elastic band, gathered in a tail or laid in a bun;
- Sprinkle the entire weaving with varnish.
- To add volume, the braid can be fluffed a little by pulling out individual strands from it.
Voluminous four-strand braid
Such weaving is ideal for owners of straight and thin strands. The braid adds volume to the hair and makes the look sophisticated and romantic. This hairstyle will suit both a schoolgirl and an adult woman.
Execution technique:
- Divide all hair into 4 sections.
- Braid the extreme part - this will be one of the strands.
- Stretch the fourth part over the third and put on the second.
- Put the first strand on the fourth and wrap the second with it.
- Place the third part between the first and second.
- Stretch the fourth part over the third and wrap the second with it.
- Weave in this way to the end of the hair.
- Tie the end with an elastic band.
- You can decorate your braid with flowers or a ribbon to make your hair look festive.
Bubble braid
Such an unusual option for weaving a beautiful braid for long hair is perfect for any celebration.
Execution technique:
- First you need to prepare 2 ribbons. For training, it is better to use multi-colored, for example, red and blue. Red will be primary and blue will be secondary. The length of the red should be equal to the hair, and the blue should be about 1.5 m. For the finished hairstyle, ribbons of the same color are needed - to match the clothes or hair.
- Take a lock in the temple area.
- Tie both ribbons to it and fix them with invisible ones.
- Divide the strand into 2 equal parts.
- Put the red tape on the left and the blue tape in the center.
- Then vice versa.
- Place a red ribbon under the left strand, then under the blue and right side of the weave.
- On the right side, add a strand of loose hair and wrap with ribbon from bottom to top.
- Put the red ribbon on the blue one, under the right side and add a free curl.
- Put a red ribbon under the blue and on the left side, then add a free strand and wrap it from top to bottom with a red ribbon.
- Then vice versa.
- Perform several weaves in this way.
- Next, pull out small strands between the ribbons, creating the appearance of bubbles.
- In this way, braid to the end, pulling the strands.
- Tie the end of the braid with an elastic band or ribbon.
- Sprinkle the result with varnish.
Braid "Rope"
Plait "Plait" or "Rope" is one of the trends of recent years. She is perfect for any evening look.
Execution technique:
- Pull your hair into a ponytail at the crown or the back of your head.
- Separate a strand from the tail and braid it into a pigtail.
- Wrap the elastic at the base of the tail in a pigtail and secure with small hairpins.
- Divide the tail into 2 halves.
- Take the right half of the tail in your right hand, and the left half in your left.
- Roll hair into 2 bundles, winding them around your fingers.
- Weave ready-made "Rope" with each other.
- Secure the end of the braid with an elastic band.
- Braid "Rope" can be performed on the basis of not two, but three flagella. Hairstyle can be styled in a bun, decorated with flowers.
Weaving pigtails with ribbon
This weave is perfect for girls and young girls to visit school and other educational institutions.
Execution technique:
- Pull your hair into a high or low ponytail using an elastic band.
- Tie a ribbon at its base.
- Divide the tail into 3 parts.
- Put the tape under your hair.
- Weave a regular braid, weaving a ribbon into it.
- Tie the end of the braid with a ribbon.
- To add volume to your hairstyle, you can stretch out several strands on the right and left sides of the finished braid.
Pigtail in the form of knots
A knotted braid is a beautiful and unusual hairstyle. It is suitable for owners of very long and even hair.
Execution technique:
- With the help of an elastic band, collect the tail on the top of the head or on the back of the head.
- Apply mousse to the tail.
- Divide hair into 2 sections.
- Tie an ordinary knot, like with laces.
- Perform such knots all over the hair.
- Secure the end with an elastic band.
5-strand braid
Weaving of 5 strands is most suitable for owners of thin hair, as it can add volume to the hair.
Execution technique:
- Gather a high or low tail, securing it with an elastic band.
- Apply mousse.
- Divide hair into 5 equal parts.
- Spend the fifth part under the third and put on the fourth.
- Draw the first part over the third and put it on the second.
- Put the fifth part on the fourth and under the third.
- ;; Put the first part on the third and under the second.
- Repeat the entire braiding pattern to the end of the hair.
- Tie the end with an elastic band.
- To give more volume, the braid can be fluffed up a little.
Pigtail "Rosette"
Such an unusual braid-based hairstyle is suitable for creating the most feminine festive styling.
Execution technique:
- Separate a small part of the hair on the side.
- Divide it into 3 strands.
- Weave a pigtail from each strand.
- Fasten the ends of the braids with elastic bands.
- Fluff each pigtail a little.
- Roll the first pigtail in a circle, securing it with a hairpin.
- Lay the remaining braids in the same way.
- Unbraided hair can be curled a little with a curling iron.
You should know that all hairstyles are performed on clean, dry and carefully combed hair. To make the work easier, you can apply styling mousse before weaving.
Beautiful braids for long hair have a lot of options, so that every fashionista will be able to choose a suitable hairstyle and perform it on her own, even at home.
Article design: Vladimir the Great
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