A braid of 3 strands is one of the ingenious inventions of mankind. Today there is nothing easier than braiding your hair in a pigtail. Even the smallest girls can do it. And surprisingly, the simplest manipulations with just three strands allow you to get a pretty pretty braid, reminiscent of.

Weaving braids from 3 strands is not such a tricky task. Today, there are entire salons that offer a variety of options for weaving braids and hairstyles with them. But even at home there are no obstacles to weaving them to yourself, while 3 strands are not the limit. You can create whole compositions of four, seven or more strands, decorate ready-made hairstyles with flowers, bows and various hairpins.

The simplest pigtail

If you still don’t know how a 3-strand pigtail is woven, you must definitely learn this. Even if you wear short hair and do not intend to grow it (or you are a man at all), then your daughter will definitely need your braiding skills. To make it easier for you, you can follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Divide the hair into three equal parts: right, middle and left;
2. Throw the right strand over the middle one. We again have new right, middle and left parts;
3. Now throw the left one through the new middle strand;
4. Now the right again, and so on.

As you can see, the technology is surprisingly simple. The main thing is to tighten the hair well with each weaving so that the braid is strong.

Tail braid with ribbon

Now that you have a regular three-strand braid, you can upgrade it by adding a ribbon. In the old days, girls did not have elastic bands and hairpins, so they tied a braided braid with a small piece of cloth. And as a decoration, they sometimes used a bright ribbon, which was woven into the hair. The weaving technique remains the same. Only the beginning changes:

1. We make a tail (regular or on top) with a strong elastic band;
2. We wind a tape 1.5 cm thick around the tail (the length of the tape should start from a meter);
3. We got two free ends from the tape. We grab one end with the left hand to the left strand, the other - with the right hand to the right strand;
4. During weaving, we do not lose the tape. It should be thrown over the middle strand along with the hair.

french braid

Video: Making a Simple French Braid

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In this article, you will learn the basic braiding techniques with step-by-step photos.

After reading it, you will be able to independently create both everyday simple and the most sophisticated and extraordinary designer hairstyles.

Braid weaving step by step photo: varieties

The braid is not only one of the most feminine, but also practical hairstyles. With braided hair, you can safely walk throughout the day without fear that they will become disheveled. Moreover, such a hairstyle is quite versatile and looks natural and harmonious both in a business setting and at a youth party.

There are several main types of braid weaving:

• classical Russian;
• European: Swiss, Greek, English, Dutch and famous French weaving;
• eastern: plaits (side braids), ropes, threads, braids, zizi, curls, rasts, etc.; the last three types can be used for short hair;
• designer: “French waterfall”, braids from knots, Lino Russo, “basket”, “dragon”, “fishtail”, “eight”, etc.

The best way to master any of the techniques is to watch video tutorials on this topic or study photos of step-by-step braiding. Moreover, for any of these weaves, you can use not only your own hair, but also overhead strands or hairpieces. Their color can either be combined with your own hair color or contrast with it: the main thing is not to use more than three colors at the same time.

Advice! Recently, the so-called careless styling, which can be used with any type of weaving, has been very popular. But even in this case, the strands should be pulled together evenly and not stand out from the general style. Otherwise, the hairstyle will look just sloppy.

Classic braids

The traditional Russian braid has long been a frequent guest on many famous catwalks: the Valentino fashion house, theatrical shows of Victor & Rolf, Emerson, etc. Today it is presented in various variations: from weaving at the back of the head, sides or crown to creating the most intricate hairstyles from two and more braid. However, it is not difficult to master even such complex types of braid weaving with the help of step-by-step photos.

The traditional Russian braid consists of three equal strands, which are intertwined with each other alternately. It can be not only smooth, but also voluminous, slightly disheveled, multi-colored, asymmetrical or used in combination with other types of hairstyles. In this case, the hair can be divided into a straight or oblique asymmetrical parting or not have a parting at all. The density of weaving and the number of strands used may also vary.

One of the varieties of the Russian braid is the weaving "spikelet": a technique that allows you to achieve volume and splendor of the hairstyle. In this case, only two strands are used with the sequential addition of new ones. The order in which they are added may vary. However, in order for the hairstyle to look neat, the density of each new added strand should be the same.

Advice! Perfectly smooth braids look too strict, so it’s worth letting individual strands break out a little.

Straight from Europe

Designers distinguish several options for weaving that came to us from Europe:

• Swiss braid: it is woven according to the Russian principle, but before that, each of the strands is twisted into a tight bundle, due to which the hairstyle looks more voluminous; such weaving goes well with any style and looks great with jeans or an open summer dress, as well as with a business or cocktail suit; step-by-step weaving of such braids for medium hair or hair of maximum length can be seen below;
• French weaving: unlike the “spikelet”, the strands are not woven one on top of the other, but are laid inside; the braid begins with a small bundle, divided into 3 main strands, with the gradual addition of additional 2-3 cm after so that all the hair is collected at the end of the weave; strands can be taken from one or both sides; weaving can be direct (towards oneself) or reverse (away from oneself); start from the crown or run all over the head in the form of a wreath;

• English: its only difference from the Russian version is that weaving begins with a “horse” tail, fixed at the back of the head or closer to the crown; similar weaving braids for long hair are shown in a step-by-step photo;
• Dutch: braid "inside out"; weaved strands do not hide inside the hair, but rise above them;
• Greek: a combination of smooth hair and a braid that resembles a headband that runs all over the head; at the same time, three small strands are taken closer to the parting, the rest of the hair is stabbed for a while; gradually small strands are added in a circle, with the help of which such a rim-braid is firmly held on the head; there can be two braids, in which case they start on both sides of the parting, and then are chopped off at the back of the head into one.

Advice! Stylists advise before weaving to make a small pile at the roots. It will make the hair more lush, and the hairstyle more feminine. This technique is especially relevant when creating evening hairstyles.

Oriental tales

A distinctive feature of such hairstyles is intricate shapes and the presence of large, eye-catching jewelry:

• bundles (Singhala braids or screw braids): hair is divided into two equal strands, each of which is twisted in one direction; then both strands intersect and twist in the opposite direction; harnesses can be used in combination with loose strands, tail, side braids, etc .;

• rope braids: a side parting is made on the hair, and weaving (twisting two small strands) begins on the side where there is more hair; when passing such a braid around the head, new small strands are added; at the level of the back of the head, it intertwines with the main mass of hair in the direction opposite to the main weave;
• afro braids (braids): many small braids weaving from the back of the head to the temples; they can be loosened freely, create one or more thick braids from them, make a tail out of them, twist them into a shell, etc .;

• zizi: a kind of braids, ultra-thin braids made of artificial hair, created using machine weaving; woven into each individual strand of their own hair;
• curly: the method is similar to zizi, but the curls are twisted into a tight spiral; can be used for extensions.

With the help of step-by-step photos for beginners, weaving braids can be mastered quickly enough. The main thing is patience and utmost care.

Advice! Unweaving small braids is quite problematic. To facilitate this procedure, before creating a hairstyle, the hair should be thoroughly washed not with an ordinary, but with a cleansing shampoo, and then any quality balm should be applied to them.

Modern design techniques used in weaving

In recent years, braid hairstyles have received the most unexpected performance. However, according to any design techniques, they are, in fact, improved ethnic variants of the Russian, European and Eastern variants:

• "French waterfall": resembles the usual one or two braids, starting at the temples and ending at the back of the head; however, each lower strand is released into "free swimming" and falls freely on the back. The hairstyle can have all sorts of variations: be asymmetrical, pass through any part of the head, sag, etc. It can be used even on short hair;

• braid of knots: two strands are interconnected using a series of knots; at the same time, it can be woven as part of the hair (one or two small knots are used as a kind of decoration), and their entire volume;
• Lino Russo: combination of knots and spikelet technique. After each knot, new hairs are added to the already selected strands; for such a hairstyle, the hair should be cut evenly and be the same along the entire length;
• "Snake": the usual French braid is not located along one line, but twists along the entire surface of the head; may have 2-3 or more reversals;
• "basket": part of the hair at the crown is collected in a high tail, then a regular French braid is woven from the temple with alternate addition of strands from the tail and free hair;

• weaving "cornrow": classic afro-braids are located all over the head in the form of a geometric pattern resembling rows of corn (from the English corn - corn and row - a row); to obtain such a pattern, each miniature braid is woven in the manner of a classic French braid.

Advice!To facilitate weaving when creating hairstyles from braids, you can use any styling products: foam, varnish or gel.

Braiding for short hair

Thanks to improved weaving methods and the availability of modern means of fixation, you can decorate yourself with braids even if you have short hair:

• "Rim": two pigtails are braided at the temples, and then fastened with hairpins at the back of the head;
• parting from pigtails: plexus of side strands located on one or two sides of the face;
• bangs with a double oblique: the upper part of the face is framed by two small pigtails;
• a pigtail around the head: it can be located in any part of it, pass through the entire head, or is located to the left, to the right of the face, or braided only at the back of the head;
• "French bangs": long bangs can be removed to one side in the form of a French braid; since in the case of a short haircut, the hairs will invariably stick out on the sides, you should beat and tousle the rest of the mass of hair so that it looks as organic as possible;
• a combination of punk style and French braid: part of the curls are combed in the form of a mohawk; side strands are braided.

The simplest braid weaving can be mastered not only by women, but also by men who have to collect their daughters for kindergarten or school. The simplest braids are three-strand braids. Weaving braids of four strands is more difficult, but it's worth it - such hairstyles look very unusual. What can we say about all sorts of other modifications - French braids, dragons, plaits, daisies and other methods! Having mastered these simple and beautiful ways of weaving braids, you will become a real master and be able to change hairstyles every day.

Braids are worn by both girls, girls, and women on weekdays and holidays. It all depends on what kind of braid your style will be. To master the simple weaving of braids, it is better to first practice in weaving a simple braid. It's easy to do. With the right simple way of weaving braids, you will get a neat hairstyle, and its owner will not have uncomfortable sensations.

How to weave the simplest braids

The simplest braid weaving begins with combing. Comb your back hair with a wide-toothed comb. First comb the ends of the hair, then gradually move higher and higher.

In this case, you minimally injure the hair, combing will be almost painless, the hair will easily unravel.

Before weaving simple braids, go through the hair with a soft massage brush. Divide all the hair on your head into three sections. Take the left part of the hair in your left hand, the right part in your right hand.

Lay the side strands alternately on the middle strand. In this case, the strand from the left hand will become central, and the strand that previously lay in the middle will go to the left hand.

During weaving, periodically iron the strands of hair with your hands so that they do not tangle with each other, are smooth and even. Weave the braid as long as you like.

Pay attention to the photo of a simple weaving of braids - at the end they always leave a tail 10-20 cm long and fix it with an elastic band or a hairpin.

Weaving a braid of four strands (with photo)

A four-strand braid is woven similarly to a simple braid. Look at the photo of a braid of four strands - before weaving, the hair is divided not into three, but into four parts and overlaps each other alternately. Follow the course of the strands in the figure, and you will be able to braid such a braid yourself.

1. To make a beautiful hairstyle with such braids, first part the hair with a straight part, then separate the nape hair and pin it up so as not to interfere.

2. On each side of the head, weave four strands of braids and strengthen their ponytails with elastic bands.

3. Then comb the hair at the back of the head and connect the braids with them. Secure your hair at the back of your head with a hairpin or elastic.

4. Comb loose hair. It turned out such a hairstyle: original pigtails on the sides of the head, and a tail in the back.

Weaving a French braid with step by step photos

Below is a step-by-step description of weaving a French braid with photos.

2. Separate the hair on the top of the head and divide it into three strands.

3. Put one side strand on the middle one, like weaving a simple braid.

4. Lay the second side strand over the new middle strand. Now all three strands should be in one hand (left), but separately.

5. Next, grab a strand of loose hair near the side strands on each side, combine the strands on the sides and continue weaving. Put the enlarged side strands on the middle one and weave them as in a simple weave.

6. Thus, continue weaving, adding loose hair to the side strands and shifting the strands from one hand to the other. While braiding, grab your hair tightly and keep your hands as close to your head as possible. Then the braid will turn out neat and will stay on the head for a long time.

7. Gradually grabbing all the new loose hair on the sides of the braid, continue weaving to the very back of the head.

8. Having reached the back of the head, you can immediately fasten the loose hair with an elastic band - make a ponytail at the end of the French braid. And you can continue to weave loose hair in the form of a simple braid. The choice is yours.

Look at the step-by-step photos of the French braid to consolidate the information received.

Reverse French braid

1. Weaving a reverse French braid, like all other braids, begins with combing. Below are step-by-step photos of a French braid with a reverse weave.

2. Such a braid is woven like a French one. But there are some differences here. Loose hair, when added to the side strands, creeps up from below. As a result, the braid becomes embossed.

3. Having braided the hair to the back of the head, you can also immediately fix it with an elastic band or continue weaving in the form of a simple braid.

The braid needs to be weaved tightly, then it will look neat and beautiful.

4. Comb the remaining ponytail with a brush. A longer ponytail looks more interesting, and a short ponytail looks childish.

Step-by-step weaving braid "Fishtail"

Step by step, the Fishtail braid is performed in the following order.

1. Comb the hair thrown back.

2. This braid is woven from two strands. First, divide all the hair into two equal parts with a vertical parting at the back of the head.

3. The next step in the step-by-step weaving of the Fishtail braid is to separate one part from the hair along a small strand and throw it to the hair of the other part.

4. Do the same with the hair of the other half of the head.

5. Repeat all the steps many times until you braid the braid.

6. Leave loose hair of the desired length (tail) and secure the braid with an elastic band.

Simple beautiful braid weaving with a tourniquet

1. Before weaving a braid, comb your hair with a brush.

2. Gather clean, dry hair into a high ponytail at the crown.

3. Divide the tail into three equal parts.

4. Twist each part of the hair to the right or left side, but always in one.

5. Twist the three parts of the hair together in the opposite direction.

6. Secure the resulting tourniquet from below with a hair band.

7. Loose hair (tail) comb.

Simple weaving: how to braid a headband braid (with photo)

1. Comb your hair, you can comb it back or make a side parting on the left.

2. Weaving a braid-rim begins with dividing the hair into two parts with a parting that goes through the parietal part of the head from one ear to the other.

3. Before braiding the headband, fasten the back of the hair temporarily into a ponytail.

4. From the left ear or from the side parting on the left towards the right ear, weave a French braid.

You can do the classic version or with reverse weaving.

5. Gradually weave into the braid all the hair of the separated upper part of the head. Grab the new hair strand by strand.

6. Having braided the braid to the right ear, you can continue weaving a simple braid or make a tail.

You can strengthen the end of the French braid, and combine the free part of the hair with the total mass of hair at the back of the head.

Weaving braids: how to braid pigtails

1. Before weaving braids with bundles, comb your hair and divide it with a vertical parting from the forehead to the back of the head into two parts.

2. Before braiding the braids, temporarily fix one part of the hair with an elastic band so that it does not interfere.

3. Separate a strand of hair from the forehead with a horizontal parting in the direction from the vertical parting to the temple and twist it 2-3 times to make a flagellum. Hold the flagellum in your right palm.

4. Separate the next strand of hair with a parallel parting and twist it in the same way with your left hand.

5. Twist both flagella between each other in your hands.

6. With your left hand, take the next similar strand and again make a flagellum out of it.

7. Do the same with your right hand. Do not let go of the part of the braided braid while doing this.

8. Continue braiding on one half of the head to the back of the head.

9. Secure the finished braid with an elastic band at the back of the head.

10. Similarly, braid the braid on the other half of the head.

Spit "Double drop"

1. Wash your hair and dry well. With two horizontal partings, divide the hair into three parts (one at the level of the top of the head, the second at the level of the upper part of the ears), secure each part of the hair with elastic bands.

2. Divide the upper part of the hair into two parts using a vertical parting.

3. On each half, French braid at the top of your head. Weave first on one side, then on the other. Then combine the free ends of the hair together and secure with an elastic band.

4. Divide the middle part of the hair on the head with a vertical parting in half. French braid first one half of the middle part of the hair, and then the other. Fasten the free ends of the hair with an elastic band, as in the previous case.

5. At the end of the weaving of the “Double Drop” braid, simply comb the hair at the back of the head and leave it loose.

Weaving braids: how to weave a dragon braid

1. Before weaving the braid with a “dragon”, tilt your head and comb your hair against hair growth - in the direction forward.

2. Start weaving a French braid from the back of your head to the top of your head.

3. From the crown, continue to weave a simple braid, the end of which is secured with an elastic band.

4. The last step on how to weave a dragon braid is to roll up a simple braid and secure its end under a French braid.

Spit "Petals"

1. Comb your hair. Separate the hair on the left side of the head with a diagonal parting from the hairline on the right side of the head to the left ear.

2. Braid the separated section of hair into a French braid.

3. Separate a section of hair on the right half of the head in the same way. It will start from the French braid on the left half of the head and continue to the right ear.

4. Braid the second French braid on the right half of the head.

5. Thus, alternately braid the pigtails on the left and right on the head and reach the top of the head.

6. From the top of the head to the back of the head, you need to leave a wide vertical strand of hair. Around her, weave all the hair into French side braids.

7. Braid the vertical strand with a separate braid.

8. The final stage of weaving the “Petals” braid - on the back of the head, combine all the hair into one simple braid or ponytail and tie it with an elastic band. You can make several thin simple braids.

Weaving braids: how to weave a braid "Crown"

1. Weaving the braid "Crown" begins with combing from the crown in the direction of hair growth. Distribute them evenly in all directions.

2. From the back of your head, begin to French braid, gathering the hair growing from the top of your head to the hairline at the back of your head.

3. In the process of weaving the Crown braid, move around the circumference of the head in a clockwise direction.

4. Having reached the back of the head, where the weaving began, fasten the loose hair with an elastic band and hide it under the weaving.

5. Hair can be decorated with decorative hairpins and flowers.

The method of weaving braids "Mesh"

1. First, comb your hair. The method of weaving braids "Grid" begins with separating a rectangular strand from the middle of the forehead and fixing it with an elastic band.

2. In each direction, separate 2-3 more strands of a similar shape from it and secure each of them with elastic bands.

3. Divide each resulting tail into two parts.

4. Connect parts of adjacent ponytails into new ponytails and secure them with rubber bands too.

5. Tails near the ears do not need to be divided into parts. Combine them entirely with the adjacent, higher strands from the ponytails.

6. After the second row of elastic bands appears on the head, throw all the ponytails forward (on the face).

7. In the center of the head in the crown area, separate a rectangular-shaped strand, slightly smaller than the very first strand.

8. Connect the new strand to the halves of the neighboring strands and secure with an elastic band.

9. To the sides of them, continue the already familiar weaving.

10. You should have the third row of elastic bands, and the number of ponytails should equal the number of ponytails in the first row.

11. Comb your hair at the back of your head. Spray your hair with hairspray.

Weaving braid "Chamomile"

1. Comb your hair. Divide your hair with a vertical parting into two sections.

2. Divide each part from the crown with radial parting into four parts.

3. From the crown along the parting, begin to weave a French pigtail. Braid to the end, make a turn and start weaving a pigtail from the second part. At the crown, gather your hair into a ponytail.

4. Begin weaving the Daisy braid from the top of the head to the next French braid on the same half of the head. Do everything in the same way, with a turn to the next part of the hair.

5. Do the same weaving on the other half of the head.

6. Combine all loose hair into one ponytail or into a simple braid at the crown.

Braids "Shells"

1. Comb your hair. Divide your hair with a straight vertical parting into two parts.

2. On each side of the head, braid simple pigtails above the ears.

3. Twist each “Shell” braid in a spiral and reinforce with hairpins.

4. Decorate the "shells" with decorative hairpins or flowers.

Weaving method "Air cross"

1. Comb your hair with a brush. The “Air Cross” weaving method begins with dividing the hair with a vertical parting into four equal parts.

2. On each half of the head, make another diagonal parting - from the center of the back of the head to the top of the auricle.

3. Start French braiding on the left side of your head. At the same time, grab the hair of only the upper part of the head. The lower edge of the braid should be free, not connected with the hair of the lower occipital part of the head.

4. At the end of the French braid, make a simple braid and secure the loose hair with an elastic band.

5. French braid on the right in the same way.

6. Then begin to weave a French braid on the left half of the head at the back of the head. It will look like a continuation of the pigtail from the right half of the head. Finish with a short, simple braid.

7. Undo a simple braid, which is a continuation of the French braid on the left half of the head. Continue to weave it again, but now in the form of a French pigtail. Weave the hair of the lower right occipital part of the head into it.

8. Decorate two loose ponytails or simple braids on each half of the head with decorative elastic bands, it is possible with flowers.

Spit "Snail"

1. Comb your hair. Tilt your head slightly forward and comb your hair again in the direction of its growth, i.e. all hair should lie from the crown in the radial direction.

2. Start French braiding from the top of your head. Grab new strands of hair always from one side only.

3. Braid the "Evidence" braid in a spiral until the hair runs out.

4. Loose hair can be secured with a ponytail or a simple braid. Hide a simple braid under the occipital strands braided into a French pigtail.

Tail with a "snail"

1. Comb your hair. Make a tail in the occipital-lateral part of the head.

2. Separate a third of the hair from the tail and weave a simple pigtail out of them.

3. Twist the pigtail in the form of a spiral at the base of the tail and pin it with hairpins.

4. Depending on your desire, you can decorate the tail with a "snail" with decorative hairpins or twist the ends of the tail with electric pliers.

Braided bun

A bun with a braided rim looks very strict and elegant.

1. Comb your hair. Make a low, tight ponytail at the back of your head, secure it with an elastic band. Part your hair over the elastic and thread the ends of the ponytail through the slit.

2. Divide the tail into two equal parts. From each part, weave a simple pigtail.

3. Wrap the braids around the base of the ponytail, which is now in a bun.

4. Fix the pigtails with hairpins and stealth. Make sure that the ends of the braids are well hidden.

swiss braid

The Swiss braid is woven with the help of an assistant.

1. Comb your hair. Make a low ponytail at the back of your head.

2. Divide the tail into three parts and twist the tourniquet from each, ask the assistant to hold them.

3. Weave a simple braid from the bundles. It will look more lush and voluminous than a regular braid.

Fashion changes, and depending on it, girls not only choose clothes, shoes, makeup, but also hairstyles. In recent years, women are increasingly choosing fashionable short haircuts, but long hair will never lose its relevance.

At all times and for all ages braids for long hair were considered a beautiful decoration of the female image, besides, now the choice of various hairstyles with braids and weaves is simply huge.

Everyone can learn to weave braids for long hair with their own hands, let's start with simpler weaves, and finish with a variety of interesting braids.

Classic three strand braid

Hairstyle that has passed through time - a classic braid of 3 strands, suitable for both long and medium hair. Our grandmothers and great-grandmothers braided their long thick hair into a braid, and the thicker it was, the more beautiful the woman was considered.

Today it is the fastest and easiest pigtail, which even a child can learn to weave.

The hair must be divided into three equal parts and then weaved as shown in the diagram: The extreme strand on the right is shifted between the other two, then the leftmost strand also moves between the two adjacent ones. We continue braiding to the ends of the hair and secure with an elastic band.

At first glance, this braid may seem boring, but take a look at the variety of hairstyles that can be made based on this weave, and for many it becomes a favorite.

Braid of three strands - photo

French braid for long hair

A French braid on long hair looks very impressive, besides, such weaving allows you to tightly collect hair, they will not fall out of your hair and interfere with you. It can be braided straight or obliquely, you can braid two or more French braids over the head.

Weaving also begins with three strands as in the previous version, however, we start weaving from the top of the head and separate three small strands. We start weaving in the usual way, the only difference is that when shifting the extreme strand, each time we grab a small strand of free hair to it.

By adjusting the thickness of the strands, you can determine for yourself what type of braid you will have, with fine or coarse weaving.

Reverse French braid

This hairstyle is also called a dragon braid. As you already understood by the name, weaving occurs in the same way as with a regular French braid, but at the same time, the extreme strands do not move up, but under the adjacent strand, that is, from below.

There can also be several options for such a braid, you can braid two symmetrical braids, or one zigzag. If you pull out small loops from each weave of the finished braid, you get a beautiful voluminous hairstyle for long hair, which is even suitable for going out.

Reverse French braid - photo

Fishtail braid for long hair

A fishtail is a fairly simple weaving, which in fact is made from two strands. More precisely, the hair is divided into two parts, then a small strand is pulled out from one part and transferred to the next part, we will do the same on the other side, so we get an interesting weaving that really remotely resembles a fishtail :)

Such weaving looks especially advantageous on long hair, the braid turns out to be very unusual and interesting. You can also make a high ponytail at the crown and braid a fish tail out of it - you get a fashionable and stylish hairstyle.

Spit waterfall - a great hairstyle for long hair

The combination of loose curls and beautiful weaving is the perfect hairstyle for girls who like to wear long hair in a free style. At the same time, framing the hairstyle with such a pigtail will give the image a finished and neat look.

The spit-waterfall is perfect for a special occasion, a romantic walk or going to the theater.

Weaving can be seen on the diagram, it is quite simple, it is performed according to the type of weaving a French braid. To get the effect of flowing hair, an additional strand that enters the braid is not braided, but remains free to hang.

Braid for long hair 4 strands

We examined simple braids of 2 and 3 strands, now you can move on to more complex openwork weaving patterns. These include braids for long hair of 4 or more strands.

When weaving a braid of 4 strands, the main thing is not to get confused about what comes after. When you fill your hand, such a seemingly complex braid can be completed in a few minutes.

The easiest way to learn how to weave this braid is with video tutorials.

Weaving an openwork braid of 5 strands for long hair

Weaving a braid of five strands requires some skill and experience, if you already easily perform the previous weaves, you can move on to more complex ones.

A 5-strand braid is only performed on long thick hair, I advise you to carefully watch the diagram and video tutorial to master this weaving technique.

Braid - mermaid tail - hairstyle for long-haired beauties

A very gentle and romantic braid, it looks voluminous and a little careless. We take the weaving of a French braid as a basis, the only difference is that when grabbing another strand of free hair, we do not tighten it into weaving, but leave it in a weakened form.

A mermaid braid can also be made in several variations, look at the photo and video.

Scythe shell

Another great hairstyle for long hair. It can be performed on the basis of any braid (classic, French, fishtail). It is the location of the pigtail that plays an important role here, it should start from one edge, then make a semicircle and twist like a shell.

Also, to create a shell, you will need invisible or hairpins to fix it in the desired position.

Braid around the head (crown)

A spectacular hairstyle that is not suitable for everyone, if you have a beautiful oval face shape and pronounced features, then you can safely take this braid into service. This hairstyle is also called a basket.

Weaving can be done in several ways, it can be a classic braid that wraps around the head when finished, or it can be a circular weave of a French braid.

If you chose the first option, then keep in mind that the hair must be very long so that it is enough to completely cover the head.

Every girl dreams of having a luxurious head of hair, but everyone knows that various chemical styling and hairstyles, such as ponytails, flagella and many others, spoil the hair. But the safest hairstyle for hair is undoubtedly a braid.

At first it may seem that such an original hairstyle is very difficult to do, but this is absolutely not the case! If you know how to weave a French and classic braid, then you can do this one without any problems. So, let's begin.

We will need:

• Several hair ties;
• Comb;
• Hair fixation spray.

First stage:

Divide your hair into three equally sized strands. We start braiding a regular braid and stop after each of the three strands has been involved.

Second phase:

Next, we need to leave a smaller strand free from each strand, while continuing to weave. These actions are very similar to weaving a French braid, only exactly the opposite. It will be better if you have someone to help you hold the separated hair so that it does not get tangled in the main braid.

Third stage:

From the hair left free, we make a more complex braid, right on the main braid (detailed weaving can be seen in the video at the end of the article).

Fourth stage:

Secure the resulting 3d braid into one with an elastic band or hair clips. And finally, fix the resulting hairstyle with hairspray. Well, the seemingly complex braid is ready, and it took quite a bit of time!

Chic braid from 3d braid

1. First, stretch the entire fabric with an iron or hair dryer to make it easier for yourself - smooth straight hair lends itself much better, and it is also easier to track the direction of each curl along it.
2. Secondly, if they are very long, it is recommended to periodically moisten the working mass during the process, since the ends will get confused.
3. Comb the entire fabric of hair well and break it into 5 equal parts. Which half you start weaving with does not matter. For convenience, we suggest proceeding in exactly the same way as indicated in the diagram.
4. Take 3 parts in your left hand, stretch the last one under the one on the right and throw it over the next one - the one that is central for all 5 strands.
5. Hold them in a predetermined position, and then go to the remaining ones in the right hand: stretch the extreme one under the next one and throw it over the central one (in relation to all parts).
6. Repeat the above steps: stretch the leftmost strand under the next one and place it crosswise over the middle one. Then bring the extreme right out from under the neighboring one and above the middle one.

Volumetric 3D braid

1. Comb your hair and comb it back.
2. For convenience, you can collect them in the tail.
3. Divide the hair into 3 parts, start weaving a regular pigtail: put the left strand on the middle one, then also interlace the right strand with the middle one.
4. After the first weave, separate a small strand of hair from each side part and fold it to the side, then weave the braid.
5. With subsequent weaves, separate the braids from the sides along the strand, and then weave.
6. In the same technique, braid the braid to the end and tie it with an elastic band.
7. Let's move on to the released strands.
8. Take 3 strands and start braiding an inverted braid, in which the side strands should be intertwined under the middle one.
9. Continue braiding using the loose strands as tiebacks for the new braid.
10. In this technique, weave the braid to the end.
11. Connect both ends together and tie with an elastic band.
12. Fix with varnish, if necessary, use decorative accessories.
13. Hairstyle is ready!

Multi-strand 3d braid

1. All hair must be collected in a high ponytail at the back of the head and divided into seven identical parts.
2. Secure the middle of these parts with seven silicone rubber bands. It is best if the rubber bands are multi-colored.
3. Next, the tail of the strands must be divided into two parts: in one there are four tails, in the other - three.
4. Then the last strand of the four must be placed on top of the next one, then threaded under the two strands that remained and attached to the part where there were three tails.
5. The same steps must be done with the other side. It becomes clear that only the extreme strands take part in weaving.
6. The hairstyle is fixed with an elastic band. To make the braid looser, you can remove the elastic that holds the tail on the back of the head, which will make it more airy.
7. At the end, such styling can be fixed with varnish.

At the beginning of the scheme, such a hairstyle seems complex and intricate. You need to do all these weaving several times to understand the technique. For those who are familiar with the macrame technique, learning to make a 3D braid will be much easier, since it almost completely repeats the principle of such weaving. But it will be easy for people who are not familiar with the “macro” to get used to it.

Stylish braid 3d

1. Comb the entire mass of hair back, separate a thick horizontal layer from above, break it into 3 equal parts.
2. Cross the left strand over the middle, then cross the right over what is now the middle (former left): the classic start to a regular 3-strand French braid.
3. After that, lift the side parts up and secure with a clip - they will not be needed temporarily.
4. Now pick up from the free mass of hair (top layer) along a wide strand equal to the one that remained untouched - the middle strand in the braid.
5. Repeat the previous steps again: cross the new right strand over the middle one, then cross the new left strand over the middle one too.
6. It is important to keep the primary direction here: if you started weaving from the left, then each next level also start from the left.
7. Fix the middle strand in place with a duck clip, lift the side strands up and leave them there - they will not be needed temporarily.
8. And those that were previously at the top, release: now they will become working side ones.
9. Such a trick will allow you not to get confused in the number of parts and make weaving as accurate as possible.

French braid 3D

1. Using your fingers, take a bunch of hair and divide it into 5 parts.
2. We will count the strands from 1 to 5 from right to left.
3. We turn to direct weaving.
4. Insert your index finger and little finger between strands 1 and 2.
5. Take 1 strand with your little finger.
6. Insert the ring finger into the 2nd strand and grab
7. Now you need to insert your middle and index fingers between 3 and 4.
8. Using the middle finger, grab 2 strands, and put the index finger under 4 and grab
9. Now the right hand needs to be stretched to the ends of the hair.
10. This way you can straighten your hair.
11. Do the same with the other hand.
12. Now you need to add another strand to the strand between the middle and index fingers.
13. Now repeat steps 3-5.
14. All hair should be in one left hand.
15. Now repeat point 7, only add a strand on the other side.
16. Now weave in this way until the hair runs out.

Very beautiful braid 3d

1. Comb dry clean hair well. A small point - if you
   If you want a tight braid, lightly dampen your hair with a spray bottle filled with water.
2. As you already know, a 5-strand pigtail originates from the side of the forehead and ends at the ear line. We separate a small part of the hair from the right or left side of the head.
   We divide the selected part of the hair into three identical pieces.
3. After that, it is necessary to impose the first strand on the second, then on the third.
4. Now we need to select the fourth part of the hair on the left side of the resulting pigtail.
5. After that, we impose 4 shreds under the second, and after that over the third,
   as if forming a checkerboard pattern.
6. Then, at the temporal zone on the right side, we separate another, fifth strand. We pass it under the first and over the fourth. Our weaving continues using strands 2,3 and 5.
7. It is necessary to bring the second strand under the third and over the fifth.
8. Third - pull up, and then separate another part of the hair and
   add it to the second one. We lower the third strand down. Our weaving will now consist of strands 2.4 and 1.
9. We lift the fourth shred up. Select a new part of the hair on the right side and put it to the first strand. Then, you need to start the first one over the second and thread it under the third. We lower the 4 strands down. Using this technology, we continue to weave as long as the length of the hair allows.

Volume braid twist 3d

1. First you need to thoroughly comb your hair and throw them on one side.
2. Tie the ponytail with silicone rubber. Such gum can be bought in special stores. Take elastic bands that match the color of your hair, or colorless ones, and be sure to check if it does not tear right away.
3. Just above the elastic, leave an opening for the twist.
4. Lift the end of the tail and pull it through the left opening, as if unfolding the tail. And so you made one element of the twist braid. Pull it tight.
5. We repeat this manipulation a couple more times, as long as the hair is enough.
6. To give the braid originality and volume, you need to stretch the top element in each part of the twist
7. As a result, you will get a very beautiful and practical braid (photo below).
8. You can easily add your own elements to this hairstyle to create a unique look. After all, a girl always needs to be different, and it is thanks to various styling that individuality can be achieved.

Spikelet 3d

1. Comb your hair back and separate one strand on each side in the temporal zone, on average, their thickness should be 2.5 cm.
2. We take the strands back to the back of the head and cross them.
3. Holding the resulting weave, select a new strand on one side and cross it over the top strand in the weave.
4. Next, take the strand on the other side and do exactly the same.
5. Follow these steps until you reach the bottom hairline.
6. Now we divide the hair into two parts and take strands from under the tail from one side to the other and continue to weave the braid as before, crossing them with each other.
7. Moreover, when we take a strand from the left side, then after weaving we must combine it with the right side of the hair.
8. Secure the resulting braid with an elastic band or hairpin.

chic french braid 3d

1. We separate part of the hair in front and fix it with a small silicone rubber band.
2. Starting braiding in this way, you will greatly facilitate your work.
3. This step is optional, you can skip it and from the very beginning divide this zone into three identical strands, which you need to cross and make one binding as if you were weaving a regular pigtail (shift the left strand to the middle and shift the right strand to the middle).
4. Now we separate two identical strands on both sides (strand 1 and 3).
5. We shift the right strand (number 3) through the top to the middle.
6. We also shift the left strand (number 1) to the middle.
7. Now we begin to grab new strands and weave them into a braid.
8. Separate a thin strand from the total mass of hair on the right and attach it to the rightmost strand number 2.
9. We already shift such a double strand to the middle through the top.
10. We repeat a similar action on the other side - we separate a small strand from the total mass of hair on the left and attach it to the left strand, shift it to the middle.
11. We repeat again on the right side and weave further, each time attaching new strands to the border of the hair at the neck.
12. After you have woven all the hair on the sides, we braid the usual pigtail, shifting the extreme strands alternately into the middle.
13. It turned out a beautiful feminine hairstyle
14. The elastic band with which we fixed the strand at the beginning must be hidden under the hair, or removed by carefully cutting it with scissors.
15. We stretch the pigtail a little in width with our hands.
16. If the hair is smooth and tends to fall apart, we fix the hairstyle with hairspray and it will remain in its original form for the whole day.
17. Small strands can be straightened near the face, this will give softness and lightness to the hairstyle.
18. It is beautiful when the pigtail is not braided tightly (this is how girls can be braided so that the hair does not interfere), but has a slightly careless look and separate falling strands near the face.

Volume braid 3d

1. Separate a small part of the hair from the face, divide it into three equal strands.
2. Put the right strand under the center, and then the left under the right (now it has become the center).
3. Place the left section under the center section and add the section of hair on the left to it.
4. Place the right section under the center section and add the section of hair on the right to it.
5. Continue weaving the braid in the manner described.
6. Having collected all the hair in this way, continue to weave a simple reverse braid (it is weaved like a regular braid, only the side strands are placed under the middle one).
7. Secure the end with an elastic band.
8. Stretch the strands in the braid to add volume.

Openwork braid 3d

1. At the crown, select a bun of hair.
2. On the right side, cross the hair at the same level with the central strand.
3. Do the same on the left side.
4. When you cross the central strand with the side ones, slightly loosen the fingers with which you hold the strands, you will pull out the strand woven on the right.
5. Pull it until a gap is formed between the strands on the right and in the center, about the size of your finger.
6. Leave a gap, stretch the hair a little more, only from the edge of the right strand.
7. One openwork loop is ready.
8. Pull out the left strand in the same way.
9. Then again add strands on both sides, as in classic weaving.
10. Stop and repeat the steps, pulling the strands in turn.
11. Weave and stretch openwork loops to the end.
12. Spread them with your fingers so that they are identical and look neat.
13. When you're done braiding, secure your hair with an elastic band.

3d braid per turn

1. Before weaving a French braid, on the contrary, you need to prepare your hair.
2. They should be clean, combed and slightly damp.
3. You can add conditioner.
4. First, you should choose the place where the braid starts.
5. As already mentioned, it can be placed in different directions, starting from the top of the head, from the back of the head, from the temple, etc.
6. It all depends on the desired end result.
7. We select a wide curl and divide it into 3 strands.
8. We stretch the extreme left under the middle one.
9. Now it becomes central.
10. We do the same with the extreme curl on the right.
11. Next, we go back to the left curl, drag it under the bottom of the middle one, collect the entire structure in one hand, separate a thin strand from the unused hair with a free one and connect it to the central one.
12. We do the same with the right curl.
13. Alternately weaving loose strands on both sides, we form a braid along the entire length.

Inverted 3d braid

1. Comb your hair well.
2. Separate a small section of hair above your forehead.
3. You can experiment with the thickness, from this the appearance of the braid changes significantly.
4. We divide the separated strand into three equal parts.
5. We lightly sprinkle the hair with water from a spray bottle, so it is easier to separate one strand from another.
6. We put the left strand under the middle one, the right one on top of the middle one, then the left one on top of the right one.
7. After each crossing, tighten the strands very tightly, they will look neat, the hairstyle will last longer. Read more:
8. We release the left hand from the hair, we hold everything in the right.
9. Lower your palm down, turn the two extreme strands up.
10. So the left strand is the middle one.
11. We dive under the extreme strand from the left side, take a little from the mop of hair and put it on the middle one.
12. Take a strand approximately the same size as the main one.
13. With your left hand, fix the base of the braid, release the two extreme strands and turn it upside down.
14. Again, put the extreme strand on the right side on the middle one with a small curl from the main hair.
15. Braid the rest of your hair in the same way.
16. You can make a voluminous braid by securing the end of the curved pigtail with invisible ones at the very bottom.
17. This hairstyle is decorated with shiny hairpins or hairpins.
18. At the end of weaving, sprinkle your hair with hairspray.

Video: weaving technique of volumetric 3d braids