How to make a basket hairstyle for a girl?

A braid has long been considered an adornment for a girl, and today various weaving techniques are increasingly of interest to today's fashionistas. One of the most popular techniques is the "basket". The beauty of this hairstyle lies not only in its elegance, but also in its versatility. After all, with the "basket" you can go anywhere, while the curls braided around the head look attractive and do not interfere with the girl at all.

The braid with the fancy name "basket" is an original type of weaving that appeared after the French braid. Its plus is that this hairstyle can be applied not only to long, but also to medium hair. For the most part we are accustomed to seeing the "basket" tucked around the head, but this type of hairstyle also gathers in a tight knot, creating an attractive element from the tangle of curls.

You can weave such a pigtail both independently and in specialized hairdressing salons. This kind of styling is suitable for girls of any age, but now it has become an amazing hairstyle - a "basket" for a teenage girl and a baby of primary school and preschool age.

If you want to make children's styling with basket weaving elements, then it is best to add a crown to it, then your princess will outshine everyone. In addition, different variations of the "basket" can be woven with bows for going to school on the First of September.

Despite the same weaving technique, the "basket" hairstyle can be performed in several ways.Let's take a closer look at each species.

The standard and most common type. To do this, first of all, you need to braid two pigtails, and then, using hairpins or invisible hairpins, lay them in the form of a "basket". Of course, this type is already obsolete, but this execution method is the simplest. This is how girls in Russia gathered their curls.

Although this option looks unusual, it is more suitable for girls of school age, because the "basket" of elastic bands is not the best hairstyle for going to work. To build this creation, it is enough to collect all the hair in a tight ponytail at the top of the head. Then take a small strand from the tail and weave with a proportional strand from the bottom.

For a festive event, a "basket" braided around the head is suitable. To do this, by the type of a French braid, you should gradually pick up the hair in one braid in small strands. Of course, weaving such a wreath is very difficult, but the result will simply stun you. And if you diversify the hairstyle and weave a ribbon there, then the girl will outshine everyone. If you don't like the idea of ​​ribbons, then you can add a "zest" with a bow or stained glass hairpins.

Such an attractive hairstyle as a "basket" is not so difficult to do. Of course, at first glance, the task is very difficult, but if you know exactly what to do, then you can spend just a couple of minutes weaving it. To create a "basket" you will need:

• massage comb;
• hair fixing agent;
• invisible or hairpins;
• decor to add elegance.

After preparing the necessary accessories, follow the step-by-step instructions.

1. Wash your hair well, and after it dries, comb it thoroughly and start creating your hairstyle.
2. Divide your hair into two sections. To do this, on the top of the head, collect the curls in a circle, visually dividing the shock into two parts, then collect the upper part in a tight bun.
3. It is best to start braiding at the temples, so the hairstyle will be more neat. Therefore, taking the lower strand at the temple, connect it with the strand from the tail.
4. Continue this French braid technique all over your head, alternately interweaving the top and bottom strands of hair.
5. Please note that the hair must be evenly distributed so that it is enough for a full spikelet to weave. If the balance is disturbed, the braid will not look too symmetrical. For a more aesthetic look, it is better to keep the strands of the same thickness.
6. After all the hair is collected in a braid, secure it with an elastic band and hide its tip in the depth of the braid and attach it with a hairpin.
7. If desired, the hairstyle can be decorated with bows, flowers and other stained glass products.

Such an uncomplicated basket weaving is mainly done for little girls, because this hairstyle is simply adorable. But many do not know that this weave looks great on hair of almost any length. This hairstyle does not require waist-length hair, it can also be applied to short curls, and it looks best at medium length.

If you braid a "basket" hairstyle for the owner of medium hair, it will add romance and lightness to the young lady. And if you tighten your hair tighter, then the look will change, and it will look businesslike and very strict.

Of course, those who make a “basket” for the first time may have difficulties, because practice is important in any business. There are a few tips and tricks to help you get the perfect look.

• To create volume, it is better to weave a "basket" on clean hair.
• A good hold can be achieved using mousse.
• Owners of curly hair are advised to straighten them, otherwise the "basket" will look disheveled.
• For girls with thin hair, it is advisable to comb the curls at the root before forming the "basket". So the braid will be twice as voluminous, and look much more spectacular.

A master class on creating an interesting basket hairstyle for a girl, see below