How to braid a spikelet for a child?

For modern girls, the image of a cute and charming princess is no longer relevant. Young ladies are paying more and more attention to the superheroines of popular films and TV shows, such as Lara Croft and even Catwoman. It's just impossible to go on feats with a regular ponytail or loose curls. Therefore, the image of bold and active girls includes such a hairstyle as a spikelet.

Despite the certain complexity of creation, every mother appreciates all the advantages of French weaving. The hairstyle in its appearance turns out to be neat, the hair is firmly fixed, and the child feels convenience and comfort.

A spikelet is a very interesting and unusual technique for braiding hair, suitable for both everyday hairstyles and for creating a festive look. It can be used on both short and long curls. As for the variations of the weaving technique, there are quite a few of them, each of them goes well with the image of little girls and young schoolgirls. Several varieties of spikelet weaving are very popular.

• Classic spikelet. The hairstyle consists of three curls of the same thickness, connected in a single braid.
• Free spikelet. Strands of the finished hairstyle are casually pulled to the surface.
• Reverse spikelet. This type of weaving is better known as a reverse spikelet or a braid vice versa.
• Fish tail. Several curls are used to create this hairstyle.
• Dragon's tail. The spikelet hairstyle is complemented by decorative ribbons.
• Many spikelets... This variation of the hairstyle suggests something similar to African braids.
• Hoop. The braid is distributed around the circumference of the head with partial pick-up of the curls.

It is very important for every mother that her little daughter is the brightest and most extraordinary. As a hairstyle, braids are considered an alternative option. Carefully collected hair allows the child to learn about the world around him with comfort, does not get dirty and does not bother. A neatly made spikelet evokes the most pleasant associations. The feeling of delight and affection of others will allow the child to raise his self-esteem to a higher level. The spikelet is ideal as a hairstyle for a child's daily routine. A correctly chosen styling variation will allow you to gather the girl for a children's matinee and for any other festive event. But just before you start braiding a spikelet, you should pay attention to a number of some important rules.

• The delicate scalp of a small child is quite vulnerable, therefore it is strictly forbidden to resort to the use of any fixing means, for example, hairpins. If the child's hair is unruly, then it is better to slightly moisten it with water.
• In the process of weaving, you should not tighten the curls tightly. The finished hairstyle should not create discomfort, as the child will have to wear it throughout the day.
• A small child can safely wait for 10 minutes. At the end of this time, the activity phase turns on, due to which it will be almost impossible to create a neat spikelet.
• The daily weaving of braids brings up neatness in the girl. Over time, she herself will begin to strive for beauty, grace and will begin to take care of herself.

A small child is a real fidget who finds it extremely difficult to sit in one place for more than 5 minutes. Not every mother will be able to braid a neat pigtail in such a short time. But paying attention to the advice of experienced craftsmen, you can understand how to make a spikelet out of loose curls in a couple of minutes.

• To create a beautiful and neat hairstyle, it is necessary that the girl's hair is clean. If necessary, the head will have to be washed and dried well.
• Damp hair needs to be combed along its entire length.
• If the girl's curls are curly or are simply naughty, it is enough to moisten them with warm water and then start combing.
• In any case, it is required to fix the curls. It is best to use small rubber bands, not hairpins.
• It is very important to monitor the tightness of the weave. In addition to the fact that the braids should not be pulled tight, they should fit snugly against the head.
• To create the volume of the spikelet hairstyle, the side strands woven into the braid should be slightly loosened. But if you overdo it, the hair will not be able to hold, and the hair will fall.

In almost all large families, creating a spikelet hairstyle on a little girl's head requires the involvement of all family members in the process. Dad, as a distraction, must play with the child or make funny grimaces. The siblings should display different toys on both sides to add variety to the child's overall view. But the mother must have time to style the baby's hair in this short period of time. This is difficult to learn, but still possible.

If it is not possible to use the help of other family members, the mother must be smart. At the very beginning of combing, you can start telling interesting rhymes that attract the child. The baby will be distracted from her hair and will begin to listen to the words of her beloved mother. Sometimes it is enough for a girl to give a bright book in her hands, asking her to show pictures and tell what is depicted on them. During this very period, it is very convenient to braid a spikelet.

A spikelet hairstyle for a small child should last all day, despite outdoor games and any other activity. That is why you should consider a step-by-step scheme of the simplest and most common styling, which can be created in a matter of minutes, both on long and medium curls.

In the process of weaving, it is important to follow the step-by-step instructions in order to avoid mistakes.

• You need to comb your baby hair thoroughly. To do this, use a soft brush soaked in warm water beforehand. Especially if the little girl's hair is curly or naughty.
• Next, you should take a small lock of hair from the frontal side and divide it into 3 equal parts. The thickness of the finished braid depends entirely on the size of the curls used.
• The creation of a hairstyle begins with weaving a regular braid. After a few crossings, add side curls. To do this, you need to separate a small strand from the side and shift it to the left strand.
• The next step is to detach the side strand from the right side and shift it along with the right curl to the main strand.
• When creating a spikelet, it is important to monitor the thickness of each curl.
• It is necessary to finish braiding in the area of ​​hair growth, fix the braid with an elastic band and, if necessary, braid the hairstyle to the end.

The spikelet hairstyle looks quite interesting and very unusual as a head edging. This version of modeling is subdivided into two types: classic and with grabs.

The classical way is simpler in technique than pick-up weaving.

• First you need to take a small strand of hair behind the ear and divide it into 3 equal parts.
• You can start weaving by crossing the selected strands in the form of a regular classic braid. After which 2 strands are folded together, it turns out only 2 curls.
• The next stage of creating a hairstyle is quite difficult. Both strands are held, the right small part of the hair is separated, the same part from the right curl is added to it and transferred to the left side.
• A small curl is defined on the left, a small part of the hair is reported to it and transferred to the right strand. Then the curls get better and smoothed.
• Thus, it is necessary to draw the spikelet to the opposite side of the head. Just at this point, the main part of the hair ends, so braiding should be continued with the existing ponytail.
• At the very end, the spikelet must be slightly stretched. This will not only add volume, but you can also hide the remaining end of the hair under the pigtail.

The spikelet hairstyle with curls falling over the shoulders looks very impressive. From the technical point of view, weaving is not difficult, and a little time is spent on creating a hairstyle.

• First you need to select a strand of hair at the crown and tie it in a weak ponytail.
• The collected hair should be twisted through the base of the control strand to form a kind of tourniquet.
• From the sides, one curl should be selected and also fixed with an elastic band in separate tails at a distance slightly higher than the main tourniquet, turning them in a similar system.
• Thus, the curls are twisted along the entire length of the hair.
• At the final stage, you should collect all the hair in a common ponytail and fix it with a hairpin.
• This variation of the spikelet is not durable; you will have to resort to using a fixing varnish.

Classic variations of French spikelets are easy to modernize. For example, the usual 2 pigtails can be turned into a purl.

• The hair is divided along the parting into 2 parts.
• It is necessary to decide which side to start working on. If the choice fell on the right side, the curls on the left side should be fixed so that they do not interfere with weaving.
• In the frontal part, a small strand of hair is captured and divided into 3 curls of equal thickness.
• You can start weaving. The process is in many ways reminiscent of drawing up an ordinary classic braid, only the strands need to be applied not on top of each other, but from the seamy side, that is, under the bottom. From the sides, thin locks of loose hair should be braided, due to which the spikelet will look much more elegant.
• After drawing up the braids on one side of the head, you should start working in the opposite direction.

Before you start creating a hairstyle, you need to prepare the curls for the upcoming procedure. Unfortunately, not every mother knows all the nuances, so the final weaving result may turn out to be careless. To solve this problem, you should find out the recommendations of experienced stylists.

• To make the hair naturally voluminous, after shampooing, rinse the curls with warm water with a maximum temperature of 40 degrees.
• Do not scratch your hair immediately after shampooing. The volume created by rinsing will increase significantly. First, dry your hair a little with a towel and wrap it up for about 10 minutes. And only after that scratch.
• High-quality hair volume is obtained thanks to natural drying. Additional devices, such as a hairdryer, can turn a baby into a "dandelion".
• Before starting to weave a spikelet, the girl's hair must be moistened with warm water, or the comb or comb itself must be wetted. A thick comb and a hair stick should be purchased in advance as additional helpers.

Quite an interesting option for weaving using decorative ribbons. The very process of creating this hairstyle takes a long time, but the effect is unimaginable.

With such a spikelet, you can send a little princess to any festive event. There is nothing superfluous in the created hairstyle, on the contrary, the length of the hair and the brightness of the color of the curls are emphasized.

Stylish and modern weave, suitable for everyday wear. The weaving technique is quite simple and does not take a lot of time. But the girl's individuality is emphasized very brightly.

For information on how to braid a spikelet, see the video below.