You can learn how to braid long hair in literally a couple of evenings, but this is exactly the hairstyle that will decorate any girl, regardless of age and style.
By the way, braided hairstyles are very fashionable now, so it’s worth spending a little time learning. And if you already know how to braid your hair, then just learn a few new ways and delight yourself with a beautiful and spectacular hairstyle even more often!
Before you begin any manipulations with your hair, it is better to prepare it a little - this way you can be sure that doing your hair will be really easy, and you will be pleased with the result.
- Hair should be clean and thoroughly combed. If you know that your hair is not very manageable and difficult to style, then you can try braiding your hair when your hair is still slightly damp after washing.
- Why do hairdressers get perfect braids? Because professionals use styling products! You will be surprised to know that many women have not even thought about using styling products to secure their braids.
The fact is that most often, for every girl, braids are a memory of childhood, and in our childhood, naturally, no one used special styling products when braiding a child’s hair for school. But, on the other hand, now is a different time, and the range of hair care products is completely different.
Don't stay in the stone age, invest in shine liquid, detangling spray and other products that will help you keep your hair beautiful.
- Have the necessary arsenal on hand - first, combs. In order to make a truly beautiful braid, the hairdresser can use up to six different combs! All kinds of combs and brushes, brushes and teasers - so that the braid is truly unique.
Take this trick and learn how to use different types of combs correctly.
- How will you secure your hairstyle? These can be ordinary elastic bands and special ones, various crabs and hairpins, fasteners and ribbons. Don't stop at simple elastic bands - choose several options that will highlight your hairstyle.
Long hair
Braiding long hair is a real art, because the length of the hair allows you not only to depict two school braids, but also to create a complex multi-faceted hairstyle. It can be a familiar spikelet, braided with great skill, or you can choose something more modern.
Look at the photo of beautiful braids and to understand how you want to look.
You may need step-by-step instructions the first time.
Volume fishtail braid
This hairstyle option will suit absolutely all girls, without exception, even if you think that you don’t have enough hair thickness for this option, try it anyway.
Braiding such a braid is a matter of a few minutes, you will spend another couple of minutes to give the braid a really chic look, and you can admire the result.
To create a voluminous fishtail braid on long hair, follow the instructions.
- Comb your hair well, spray it with detangling spray if necessary, and comb your parting straight or sideways. You should not make a complex curly parting; the braid itself is a decoration.
- The hair should fit comfortably around the head, covering the ears - you should not put strands behind the ears, this is not always appropriate or beautiful.
- Divide the entire main volume of hair into two parts and twist lightly.
- Separate a small strand from each part one by one and transfer it to the other side.
- There is no need to try to make strands of the same thickness - braids that are woven “by touch” look very nice.
- Braid the braid almost to the end and secure with a not too large elastic band.
- Arm yourself with a thin comb (“tail”) and, starting from the base of the braid, slightly pull out the loops. Remember, you don't need to take them out completely, you just want to add some volume and make the braid more interesting.
- Set the strands with whatever styling product you usually use—in my case, it’s usually styling powder.
- Enjoy the result!
Hairstyle with braids and braids
Beautiful braids in a hairstyle for long hair look charming; a girl does not always understand how to braid her own hair in this way. Most often, to create a geometric hairstyle - like in the photo - you will need the presence of another person, whose actions you will direct.
But there are also some secrets. For example, if you look closely, it becomes clear that after a few training sessions you will be able to repeat this on your own head.
Learn how to weave basic types of braids - with and without braids. Find out if you can neatly braid 4, 7 or more elements at the back of your head without deviating from the center. Also try doing the “Waterfall” braid several times - this way you will understand how to do hairstyles with braids for medium hair, with braiding and loose elements.
For example, in the photo, weaving smooth braids with cross elements is not so difficult if you immediately, starting from the crown, separate even strands using pseudo-braiding, secure each strand with a “duck” and then, lightly fixing the entire length of the strand with any styling agent, assemble a “lattice” on the head "", braiding the loose ends on both sides.
Average hair length
Beautiful, interesting braids for medium hair come in different styles, so it’s better to choose something specific for the specific look you want to create.
For example, complex designs of thin braids invariably remind one of oriental beauties, and curly braids on medium blond hair, laid around the head, will turn any European beauty into a follower of a famous Ukrainian political figure.
Beautiful braids look very interesting in a hairstyle for medium hair, when the ends of the hair are curled (or naturally curled) - be sure to emphasize this by leaving the maximum number of free curls.
If you don’t know how to braid a beautiful braid, perhaps you need to watch how to braid beautiful braids step by step - most often, a step-by-step guide contains detailed photographs that can help you figure out how to braid beautiful braids on long and medium hair.
Learning to braid different braids
Look at photo tutorials on braiding and various braiding patterns, so you can understand how to beautifully braid the hair of an adult woman and a little girl.
You can also watch a master class on quick braiding or learn how to weave a beautiful braid with a ribbon.
Each girl is unique and inimitable. Creating a new look for every day is easy if you know simple secrets on the path to perfection. From time immemorial, braids have been considered one of the standards of femininity and beauty.
The ideal opportunity to learn how to weave braids is to look at the photos of their creation step by step, and then practice and practice until the step-by-step instructions become familiar to you, and braiding your favorite hairstyle becomes automatic.
We present to your attention the most charming options. Our top 6:
- Waterfall.
- "Fishtail"
- "Snake"
- Crown styling
- Greek chic
- Elven braid.
Partial braid with falling strands (“Waterfall”)
The hairstyle got its unusual name by changing the classic French braid. With the latter method, the entire hair is collected in one braid, and the waterfall is a more gentle option, in which individual strands flow down like waves. This looks very subtle and elegant, and is not so difficult to achieve, as you can see by looking at the photo demonstrating Weaving an incomplete braid with your own hands.
Light and elegant styling in its simplicity is not inferior to salon cascades, suitable for both a special event and an everyday trip to the store. The released voluminous curls can be performed in several variations, for example, going down to the side, but no matter which one you choose, you are guaranteed a romantic look.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Hair should be smooth and well separated from each other. Use a fine-toothed comb for this. To keep your hair looking great all day long, use a hair styling product such as mousse.
- Your hair is ready. Next, we take hold of one side of the head - we take a strand of hair from here and begin to weave a standard braid: a) the braid begins with a strand that goes higher and goes into the middle; b) then we take it from the back of the head and take it to the center;
- After the first weave, leave the resulting strand lying freely, this will be one of the many streams of your waterfall. For convenience, you can pin it up near your face so that it does not interfere with the further process of creating a hairstyle with braids for long hair.
- We take a new bunch of loose hair on the side of the head and repeat the procedure.
You can continue to weave with such repetitions until the middle or bring the waves to the temple. Beautiful, gentle - your image will not leave anyone indifferent. This is also a great choice of hairstyles for girls for September 1st.
Fishtail braid
Beautiful braids for long hair have become available to any modern girl these days. With all the variety of hairpins, barrettes, bobby pins, elastic bands, bows, it’s so easy to create a unique look with your own hands.
Such a simple braid has already won the hearts of many young ladies. In the photos of glossy magazines, stars and models shine with radiant smiles, confirming this. And what girl doesn’t want to be like the heroine of her favorite movie, for example? This hairstyle is simple and versatile. It takes very little time, and when getting ready for work in the morning, you don’t have to worry about where to put your luxurious long hair. Everyone is already bored with a banal ponytail, but a fishtail is bold and done in a moment, and is suitable for both girls and stylish ladies with a well-groomed head of hair.
Step-by-step photo of doing the hairstyle:
Snake all over my head
Glamorous and bright format of non-standard weaving of a standard French braid. The whole secret is that you move your braid away, first one side of the head “works”, then the other. The resulting figure resembles a snake in appearance, which seems to be sliding through your hair. Very fresh and original, like a kindergarten matinee for little girls , and for an adult girl for a job interview.
One of the great advantages that this type of weaving has is its accessibility for every girl. To achieve the goal with your own hands, you will only need a mirror, a good mood and exactly follow the instructions for its implementation (for convenience, a photo is attached to each step):
- We start braiding the braid from the side near the temporal lobe, dividing the curl into three strands;
- start making a French braid inside out;
- While we are carrying out our weaving, we select new hair exclusively from the top level;
- we continue working until we bring the braid to the opposite side ,
and begin to capture new curls from the side of the face;
- We begin to change the direction of the braid when we reach the area below the ear, we also take new strands only from above;
- we reach the edge and change the trajectory again;
- wrap the remaining ends into a ring;
- If you pull out fragments of the braid along the entire perimeter, you will get a magnificent and voluminous appearance. .
Braid-crown
This hairstyle of average difficulty level will take you no more than 10 minutes of free time, if only you spend time on thorough analysis and practice. And in terms of its versatility, it is not inferior to any of the previous options. Suitable for both little girls and young stylish girls and respectable adult ladies.
To create this hairstyle with your own hands you will need:
- water;
- elastic bands;
- pointed comb;
- Polish for hair.
Secure a round section of hair to the top of your head with a thin elastic band after separating it. From a small curl near your temple, begin to weave a French braid, taking hair from the ponytail on one side and from the main mass of curls on the other side. Continue braiding in a circular pattern, reaching the end, hide the free braid under your hair, and secure with bobby pins. Fix the result with varnish.
See the photo lesson below and you will easily learn this technique.
Greek style hairstyle
Since ancient times, Greece has been associated with grace, harmony and ambition. The goddesses of Olympus are still considered the standard of beauty, glorified and immortalized in art and music. Being perfect like Aphrodite in our time is not a luxury or a tribute to fashion, it is available to girls of all ages.
Greek hairstyle with braids will help you create an amazing look. You will be delightful and easily recognizable. Let's see how to weave in the photo , and begin to bring this simple weaving to life.
Braids of large curls or small African braids woven into carelessly loose strands of hair will give you lightness and zest. In order for the hairstyle to last all day, the braids should be secured at the back with bobby pins or hairpins in the form of a beautiful pattern. Alternatively, all the curls can be pulled to the side, secured with a hairpin.
"Elf"
Do you want to feel like a charming elf princess? To be transported into the atmosphere of a fairy tale and miracle? Unique and extravagant, this braid is definitely for you.
Weaving it is extremely simple, we consider it step by step and follow the photo:
- We divide the hair into three sections - one at the back of the head and two at the sides. We begin work with the first part, having previously assembled it into a tail.
- Pull the elastic down a little so that you can throw the tail into the resulting hole, and pull it back.
- We release the left temporal zone and begin to weave a regular three-row braid with a left fence.
- We bring the braid to the beginning of the ponytail and temporarily secure it. We divide the back of the hair into two parts, release the left part and braid it to the very end.
- We proceed similarly with respect to the right side.
We decorate as desired with whatever your imagination allows. The charming hairstyle is ready!
It has become so easy to be unique that these days it is more difficult to solve the problem 2+2 = 4. And remember, there is no limit to perfection!
For a triangular face, a good solution would be hairstyles that create volume in the lower part. These can be various braids combined with long bangs.
Basic rules for braiding
In order for the braid to turn out neat and keep its shape for a long time, the hair must be properly prepared. Braiding is done only on washed curls, preferably slightly damp (this makes them easier to work with). For durability, a special mousse is first applied to them, and the finished braid is sprayed with varnish.
Braiding is not complete without auxiliary means - bobby pins, hairpins, hair clips and a set of elastic bands. They are necessary for separating and fixing strands during intermediate work. It is better to take a comb with a sharp handle; it is convenient to add volume to lush braids.
Advice!If you choose braids as your daily hairstyle, try not to wear them continuously for more than 8 hours at a time. Constant tension weakens the hair roots.
How to make a voluminous braid?
If the hair itself is not too thick, you can visually add volume to the braid by pulling out a few strands. But it is important to do this carefully so as not to damage the weaving. It will be easier to maintain a neat appearance of the braid if you first apply varnish to it.
They begin to pull out the strands from the end, gradually moving upward. In this case, the braid is held with one hand, ensuring that symmetry is maintained relative to the center. It is not recommended to pull too hard right away. It is better to fluff your hair slightly first, and then, if necessary, repeat the procedure.
Braids: step by step
The essence of braiding is to divide the hair into separate neat strands of equal size, which are then crossed with each other in a certain sequence. Typically, three to five strands are used, although in complex techniques there may be more. Let's look at the step-by-step creation of classic types of braids that serve as the basis for other hairstyles.
Simple Russian braid
Hair should be thoroughly combed and divided into three equal parts. Then they are intertwined as follows: the right strand is placed between the left and middle, and the left is placed between the middle and right. Alternation continues until the desired length is achieved. Having finished weaving, the end of the braid is tied with a tight elastic band.
Note!To keep the braid in shape and not fray, it is important to hold the strands with slight tension when braiding.
Pigtail-harness
This original braid is braided very simply. The curls are gathered into a ponytail at the top of the head and divided into two equal strands. Each of them is twisted clockwise until a strong rope is formed. The twisted strands are connected so that they wrap around one another, and the ends are secured with a hairpin or elastic band.
The hairstyle looks better on straight hair of the same length. When cutting a cascade, the ends, coming out of the strands, will ruin the whole picture.
French style braid
The hairstyle is similar to a classic braid, but it starts from the forehead rather than from the bun. The sequence of actions is as follows:
- Comb your hair well.
- Take the top of your curls and divide them into three equal strands.
- Braid your hair according to the principle of a Russian braid, adding after each crossing new, equal-sized strands on the sides.
- When the desired length is reached, the braiding is finished with a regular braid or ponytail. If you need a lush braid, take the strands thicker and not pull them too tight.
"Fish tail"
This braid uses four parts of hair, which makes it wider and denser than other types of braiding. The small strands in it resemble scales in appearance, which is why the hairstyle got its name.
To braid a fishtail, the hair is gathered into a bun at the back of the head and then divided into two equal halves. From the outer part of the hair in the left hand, take a thin strand and add it to the curls in the right hand, the same steps are performed for the second side. The braid will turn out symmetrical and neat if all the strands are the same size. You can add a French touch to your hairstyle by starting the braiding not from the back of the head, but from the top or side of the head.
Braid for long hair with bangs
Bangs can complement a stylish look and smooth an irregular face shape, but in our case it seriously complicates the job. It is not easy to weave it into a standard braid, because individual short hairs constantly get out of the braid. Therefore, for connoisseurs of braids, hairdressers have invented several ways to harmoniously combine bangs with other hairstyle elements.
French version with bangs
The weaving technique is the same as a regular French braid (spikelet). The washed curls are slightly moisturized and three strands are isolated on the top of the head at the temple - one from the bangs, the second from the bangs and the main mass of hair in half, and the third only from long hair.
As you weave, new strands are gradually added to the braid until the bangs are finished. Next, they move to the main part of the hair or leave the bangs in the form of a hoop, and secure its end with a hairpin or bobby pin. When finished, it is advisable to fix the hairstyle with hairspray.
Waterfall
The “waterfall” braid is also based on French braiding, but the result is different, due to the release of some of the strands downwards. To make this hairstyle, the hair is parted sideways and three identical strands are isolated at the base of the bangs.
The first 2-3 spans are performed in the same way as a “spikelet”. Then each lower strand is released, replacing it with a new one from the top of the head. They finish the hairstyle by braiding the braid in a circle and pinning it at the temple with bobby pins. But you can even let it diagonally down your hair.
Advice!“French waterfall” looks more romantic and elegant if you curl the lower part of your hair a little with a curling iron.
There is also a simpler version of braiding a waterfall braid based on a tourniquet
Step-by-step master class:
- We separate a strand of hair from the temple, divide it in two and throw one strand over the other:
- From the top of the head we grab the next strand, throw it between two crossed strands and leave it hanging freely:
- We pull up the front and middle strands and cross them. We pick up the next portion from the top of the head, also throw it between the two and leave it hanging freely:
- So we continue braiding to the desired length, braiding the remaining tail into a regular thin braid.
- We secure it with an elastic band and a bobby pin under the hair.
You can not braid the braid, but secure it with an elastic band and pin the free ponytail to the rest of the hair in the right place with a beautiful hair clip.
Hairstyles with braids
Hairstyles in which braids are not the only element, but complement the overall picture, deserve special attention. Here are some interesting options.
Bun of braids
Hair pulled into a bun is a convenient everyday hairstyle, but boring and boring for a long time. You can freshen it up by replacing the ponytail with beautifully styled braids.
What should be done:
- Comb your hair to make it fuller and pull it into a ponytail high at the back of your head.
- Divide the bun into two halves and weave each into a classic braid.
- Tie the ends with discreet elastic bands.
- Gently fluff out your braids.
- Wrap the braids around the base of the bun, covering the elastic band. Tuck the ends in.
- Strengthen the finished hairstyle with hairpins.
If your hair becomes a little disheveled during styling, straighten the stray strands using bobby pins. Finally, spray the structure with a strong hold varnish.
Hair flowers
An option for a special occasion is long hair braided in braids in the form of a flower arrangement. When creating such a hairstyle, your imagination is not limited in any way, the only drawback is that it is difficult to do it without outside help and you will need an assistant.
The basis is usually a French braid, starting from the temple and weaving around the entire surface of the head with smooth curves. Closer to the back of the head, the hair remaining free turns into a classic three-strand braid. The end of the braid is tied with an elastic band, and the braid itself is rolled up in the shape of a flower in a spiral so that the tip is in the middle and wrapped inward. The hairstyle is secured with hairpins, preferably decorative ones.
Heart Braid Hairstyle
Need a hairstyle for a romantic date? A woven heart made from braids is an interesting solution that will not take much time. Comb your hair back and divide it into two parts horizontally. Then, divide the top half in two with a vertical parting going from the forehead to the back of the head. Make simple braids from the top of the hair on both sides and leave the bottom free. Temporarily tie the ends of the braids with rubber bands to prevent them from unraveling.
Heart made of braids. Step 1-2 Heart made of braids. Step 5-6 Wrap each braid around its base counterclockwise and secure in this position with hairpins. All that remains is to connect the ends of the braids into a single whole with a hairpin. The loose hair is combed, the surface of the braids is sprayed with hairspray and the heart-shaped hairstyle is ready.
Heart hairstyle. Step 1-2 
Heart hairstyle. Step 5-6 Reverse French braid-headband for a little fashionista Twisted tail
This hairstyle is suitable for girls of primary school age. It is done in literally 5–10 minutes. The child's hair is lightly sprayed with water from a spray bottle, combed and tied with an elastic band at the back of the head. The resulting tail is divided into three equal parts.
Each of the three strands is divided in two. The halves are twisted and braided around each other. As a result, three braids are formed. They are joined together into one large braid and secured with an elastic band.
Advice!If you decorate this hairstyle with a bow on top, it will take on an elegant, festive look.
Half-spikelet
This is a simplified and adapted to a child's head improvisation from a French braid. Weaving begins from the left temple, dividing the hair in this place with a parting. The lower part of the hair is divided into three parts and a braid is made from it. New strands are grabbed only from below.
Having reached the opposite side of the head, the remaining hair is gathered into a ponytail and secured with a hairpin. Another option is to braid the braid to the right temple and finish it by twisting the end into a bun or flower shape.
Crown
For a matinee or other holiday, a braid with French braiding that covers the head like a crown is suitable. The braid starts from the back of the head and moves until the circle is closed. Strands for this hairstyle are grabbed only from the outer edge of the hair. The finished braid will be successfully complemented by 3-4 small hairpins in the shape of flowers.
One of the very beautiful and at the same time simplest variations of the “crown” of braids, which also has the more prosaic name of a basket or wreath, is weaving around the head from strands.
As you can see, you can make a lot of original hairstyles for girls from braids. You just have to use your imagination and be patient. And remember that although it’s a pity to unravel such beauty, for the sake of hair health, you shouldn’t wear braids for longer than 12 hours.
A huge number of people consider beautifully braided long hair to be a feminine and attractive hairstyle.
Plus, this method of styling curls is rightfully considered not only one of the most elegant and neat, but also the most uncomplicated and practical.
In fact, no matter what tricks the fair sex comes up with when coming up with complex hairstyles, braids for long hair will, in any case, remain one of the most popular ways of styling luxurious curls in a beautiful and neat hairstyle.
If many years ago it was customary to braid long hair into one large braid in the simplest way, now there are many magnificent images with different braiding techniques.
Braids for long strands are appropriate almost anywhere. With one of these you can go to work, to friends, to the beach, to a party and even to a gala reception.
It is also worth noting that braids are perfect for any outfit, from formal office suits to evening dresses. And what’s even more pleasing is that learning how to braid long hair yourself requires not only patience and perseverance, but most importantly, desire.
How to learn to braid hair
It is recommended to start with simpler options. First, you need to choose the easiest way to model styling using braids, learn how to do it perfectly, and then you can proceed to more complex options.
For example, if you manage to master the technique of weaving voluminous or tight braids for everyday styling, you can easily turn them into a beautiful evening hairstyle by adding some additional accessories and elements to it.
This technique offers many benefits.
Firstly, you can be absolutely sure that you can make yourself a real masterpiece in the shortest possible time, without having any available tools.
Secondly, in order to make a simple weave, you do not need to learn it for too long.
In order to learn how to make such braids yourself, you can purchase special video tutorials. The most important thing is not to stop at what you started. Make every effort and be patient, and then the resulting result will be able to exceed all expectations.
Braiding long hair
A beautiful braid on long hair can be styled in a variety of ways, and it is not at all necessary to leave it “as is.” Nowadays, stylists have come up with many styles with which you can create your own unique image.
Here are some weaving options:
Ukrainian braid
The “basket” or braid in the Ukrainian style has long been at the peak of popularity. The “blame” for this is not only Yulia Tymoshenko, but also the natural beauty and aesthetics of this hairstyle. Moreover, braiding your curls in Ukrainian is a very practical move when you don’t have a styler or varnish on hand to fix the strands.
Braiding it is very simple: make a regular braid, and then wrap it around your head, securing it with invisible pins. To get the hairstyle right, you need to have enough hair length to wrap the braid around, maintaining proportions and shape.
Spit waterfall
This amazing hairstyle reminds us of the ancient Slavs. In fact, there is nothing simpler and more natural than such a braid, and the image itself turns out to be gentle and feminine.
This braid can be a little tricky to make: separate three strands at your temple and start making a regular braid. However, in order for its direction to be horizontal, you need to constantly add new strands one at a time, weave them in, and then lower them down.
Another version of the “waterfall”: start weaving the curls from the temple on one side, weaving horizontally. At the same time, make a second braid from the remaining strands, then connect them at the end.
This type of hairstyle is also called a French braid. The point is to weave a thick, tight braid from thin strands.
You need to start weaving such a braid from the forehead. Continue weaving it along the entire length of the curls, constantly grabbing new strands and moving them down the weave. The effect of this hairstyle is amazing: the braid seems to lie separately from the hair, on top of your styling.
The beauty of this braiding is that the braid can be made not only in the middle of the head, but also on the side, and even braided around the head. Here everything depends only on your imagination.
Scythe dragon
It is woven in a similar way to, with the only difference being that new strands are grabbed and laid on top of the main weave. You also need to weave it from the forehead, gradually moving to the top of the head and further down along the entire length of the curls.
Depending on your preferences, you can grab not all the strands, but only in the middle, leaving the hair on the sides of your head loose. You will get a sort of “Malvina” hairstyle with a braid.
This styling is very easy to do, and you can experiment with different variations.
For example, you can make a thick braid starting from the forehead, and then bend it and secure it at the back of the head with several hairpins.
Second method: braid the braid French style on the side, leaving some of the strands loose. Twist loose curls into a bun and secure with hairpins along with the braid.
Thick braids
Typically, this hairstyle means weaving several braids at the same time, which creates the effect of a very thick braid.
Braid one side of your head. When you reach the middle, start weaving another braid from the main strands, weaving strands of both braids into each other.
Braid hairstyle: what to combine with
Various ways to create masterpieces for long hair, as well as decorating them to express your imagination, provide enormous scope. Braiding can be complemented with bright beads, ribbons, beautiful hairpins, headbands and even fresh flowers.
The only rule when creating a harmonious hairstyle is the correct selection of accessories. This means that the styling style you choose should match the style of your clothing, and the jewelry and hairstyle itself should be combined with makeup.
If you prefer a sporty style in clothes, then braid a spikelet or, for example, a tight braid, and already under an evening dress you can create an elegant hairstyle from a French braid. A classic hairstyle with a tight braid is perfect for a business office style.
And most importantly, even if you masterfully know how to braid beautiful braids on long hair, you don’t need to stop there, you should always strive for perfection.
Try to experiment, search for new models of hairstyles with braids for long hair on the Internet, create new styles, follow fashion trends.
So, gradually step by step and unnoticed by yourself, you will become a real master and expert in creating hairstyles of completely different shapes. You can always perfectly highlight the beauty of luxurious hair and your individuality and unique style.
The main rule in performing any such installation is that it be done as carefully as possible. In this case, admiring glances will always and everywhere accompany you.
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Even in ancient times it was said that a girl’s braid is her beauty!
Time passed and the fashion for long hair became a thing of the past. Women leading an active lifestyle prefer shorter haircuts, as they require less maintenance. All representatives of the fair sex want to have healthy and beautiful hair. Over the years, luxurious long locks of hair have gained a new appreciation among women of all age groups.
New types of braids have appeared that can be used for long hair: French braid, elegant braid, waterfall braid, Dutch braid, fishtail. You can also braid hair from four, five, six, seven or more strands.
Braiding - “Spikelet”
The most common and simplest hairstyle in terms of complexity can be called a spikelet. From ancient times it was believed that if a girl braids a spikelet in her hair, it means she is in a romantic mood. You can create an image for yourself that will give you a completely new, incredibly attractive appearance.
Perhaps you are already accustomed to doing braids for long hair in the usual style, without bothering too much. To braid a spikelet in your hair, you need to comb your hair quite thoroughly, and then, without parting, your hair is combed back. The hair near the forehead is taken in one strand, which is divided into three small parts.
Weaving a spikelet begins in the same way as in a regular braid. The difference is that hair is added to the braid from the total mass of curls. After you reach the back of your head and the adjacent hair ends, you can make a regular ponytail, secure it with an elastic band and then continue to weave a regular classic braid. You can also continue to weave the spikelet, picking up neighboring hairs. Both a regular braid and a spikelet will look great, decorating your hairstyle.
Braiding - “French braid on the side”
Many people don’t know how to do a French braid backwards or on its side. In order to modify the previous option, you can braid a French braid into your hair. First, you need to comb your hair thoroughly. The main tuft of hair is separated from the top and divided into three parts. The thickness of the strands is chosen arbitrarily as desired. A French braid made from thick strands will be different from thin strands of hair, you should choose your option depending on the expected result. 
The left strand of hair is placed under the right and middle, then the left strand is placed under the middle and right, respectively. In the next step, the previous steps are repeated, only side or temporal hair is added. Additional hair is applied to the main central part. Continue French braiding until the hair on your head ends. At the end of the braiding, the braid can be secured with an elastic band and decorated with various hair accessories. For clarity, if it is difficult to understand how to weave a French braid, then you should watch the whole process on video.
Braiding - “Square braid”
A “square braid” will look voluminous and beautiful from all sides. You can look at a photo of a square braid for long hair to see how attractive this hairstyle is.
At the top of the head, the main strand of hair is selected, which, as in previous versions, is divided into three parts. The left strand of hair is divided into two equal parts, after which the middle strand is threaded between the left strands, and the left strand is gathered together again. The same process occurs with the right strand of hair. When you braid a “square braid” over your head, you need to braid the neighboring hairs on your head as well. You can also braid the braid from the tail, in which case the process of braiding the braid continues until the end of the hair. There are also options for braiding five-strand braids.
Braid made of strands.
A braid made of plaits is a fairly popular and widespread hairstyle that is suitable exclusively for hair of medium or longer length.
As a variation of such a braid, you can offer a spikelet of strands.
Braiding - elegant “Snake”
Usually girls braid this type of braids if they are going to go to any holiday or special event.
Braiding a “Snake” is very simple, but if you decorate it correctly and elegantly, you can achieve a simply stunning effect.
To begin with, a small strand of hair is separated from the right side on the temporal part of the head, which is divided into three parts. Weaving a regular classic braid begins with these strands, directing it to the opposite side of the head. For each subsequent weave, a new part of hair is added. It is very important to select small sections of hair so that additional sections of curls remain for braiding the braid in the other direction. After you reach the opposite temple of the head, start braiding in the opposite direction, changing direction. This hairstyle will look elegant and beautiful on long and thick hair.
Braiding - Flowers in hair from braids
Before weaving flowers from braids, your hair must be treated with a special gel or mousse. This procedure is done to ensure that the hair does not fall apart during the braiding process.
To create an openwork braid, the weaving process begins as usual, the left strand is overlapped with the middle one, then the right one.
During the braiding process, when the left strand of hair is selected, a small part of it is pulled slightly to the side. The same process is applied to the right strands of hair. By pulling sections of hair to the side, you get beautiful braids with elegant lace edges. 
You can also give the braid more volume by stretching its sides to the sides. This will make your braid visually wider and more voluminous.
Now the so-called knot braids have become very popular. There are many options for creating them. These braids are very easy to braid. All you need is to stock up on a dozen small rubber bands, preferably silicone ones.
Also, many have heard about the most beautiful braid under the poetic name “fishtail”. This braid is woven very simply from two strands.
And you can come up with very, very many variations of hairstyles with a fishtail braid.
Elegant flowers in the hair are a wonderful decoration.
It is not always convenient and beautiful to use artificial flowers.
To create attractive flowers, you can use openwork braids. To begin with, take a small strand of hair and make a lace braid from it, but in this case the hair is pulled out only from the outside. Next, the braid is rolled up in a circle, leaving openwork edges, the so-called flower petals, around the edges. The rolled up braid is fastened crosswise with bobby pins, while the flower petals can be straightened even further. This is how we get an elegant flower, which will become the main decoration of the hairstyle.
