Babette: what is it and how to do it?

Stylish hairstyle became very fashionable after the release of the film of the same name in the 60s. last century. The middle of the last century is considered the peak of the popularity of this hairstyle. Lush styling with fleece and decoration in the form of a ribbon brought immense popularity to Brigitte Bardot. Babette is loved by girls all over the world, and thanks to the large number of variations it is suitable for any occasion and celebration.

Babette is a feminine hairstyle in retro style. The hairstyle became very popular thanks to the movie Babette Goes to War.

At the time, this kind of styling revolutionized the hairdressing industry. In the middle of the last century, strongly curled curls or smooth hair combed back were very popular. After the release of the film, Babette remained at the peak of popularity for many years thanks to its slight negligence and pile.

In the USSR, hairstyles were not recognized. But Soviet women of fashion could not deny themselves the same hairstyle as that of the famous actress. To do this, one had to make great sacrifices. This was due to the lack and a strong shortage of styling products. To fix the hairstyle, girls in the USSR used furniture varnish and mixed it with cologne. In order to maintain a presentable appearance of the hairstyle, many girls slept while sitting or did not wash their hair for a week. This hairstyle often led to the formation of fungi or even lice. For a long time, people have called this type of styling "lice house".

The main feature of the hairstyle is a large fleece, which hides a roller or bagel made of foam rubber under it. It is considered to be very versatile. This hairstyle can be done on hair of any length.

For more than half a century of history, the hairstyle has acquired a large number of variations. Stylists complement the modern hairstyle with various hair accessories in the form of headbands, ribbons, combs and tiaras. This is a great styling option for a theme party, date or special occasion.

It is good to do a hairstyle for some festive occasion or a festive event. This is a great solution for a retro party.

The main advantages of this hairstyle:

• Babette can be made on any type of hair;
• Currently, there are a huge number of variations of this hairstyle: it can be with a high or low pile, with a ponytail or very smoothly combed. It is done with a bun or loose strands, with a hair bow, braids or plaits;
• due to its peculiarities, the hairstyle helps short women visually appear much taller.

This type of styling also has one big drawback - it should not be used as a daily hairstyle. Due to the abundance of fleece, this has a detrimental effect on the general condition and structure of the hair. It is advisable to use this styling from time to time, which will keep the hair structure in good condition.

Babette is truly considered a versatile hairstyle, which, by adding small nuances, is suitable for any type of face.

• An oval or elongated face shape is considered ideal. All types of this hairstyle are suitable for the beautiful half of humanity with this form.

• For girls who have square or rectangular face, it is worth choosing a classic hairstyle and combining it with a small bang. It can be of medium length or slightly elongated and combed to the side. This technique will soften the facial features a little and give the image a feminine look.

• Owners of a round or pear-shaped face sleek hairstyles should be avoided. In order to mask round cheeks, you should make a strong volume in the area of ​​the crown and leave small strands on the sides to visually make the face a little narrower. Curls can be curled or left straight depending on the chosen look.

• Representatives of the beautiful half of humanity with a triangular or diamond-shaped face it is important to hide a too narrow chin. Tightly combed or smooth babette should be avoided. Small volume and thick bangs up to the eyebrows, which can start from the crown of the head, are ideal.

To make babette with different hair lengths, you need to stock up on a set of necessary accessories and tools.

1. Hair dryer, curling iron, iron and styling combs. Depending on the length and thickness of the hair, it is worth choosing the size of the nozzles for the curling iron and the diameter of the round comb.
2. Soft rolls in the form of a donut. They will help you to make a beautiful and stylish hairstyle much faster.
3. Mandatory attributes of such a hairstyle are additional accessories in the form hairpins, invisible hairpins and hair ties. With their help, it is very easy and simple to fix all the strands.
4. Hair fixing products should be suitable for the specific type and structure of the strands. They will help maintain the original look throughout the day.

Babette is quite easy to make for different hair lengths. Much will depend on the type of hairstyle, length and thickness of the girl's hair.

Babette for medium hair is an excellent solution for a beautiful and quick hairstyle.

1. It is recommended to comb the strands on the head thoroughly, and then collect them in a high ponytail at the crown.
2. A donut-shaped babette should be put on the very base of the tail. It is important to remember that it must match the girl's hair color in order to slightly stand out in the hairstyle.
3. At the next stage, you should collect all the ends of the hair with your hand and, pulling them slightly forward, wrap them under a foam pad.
4. The entire hairstyle must be fixed with hairpins and invisible hairpins. You can choose not to choose a decoration for a hairstyle or pick it up in accordance with the clothes and the event.

1. All strands should be combed and collected at the top of the head in a ponytail.
2. The tip of the ponytail should be secured to the connector of the flat patch and then rolled around the hair. The accessory should be placed slightly upward to create more volume on the head.
3. After all the hair is rolled on a flat roller, its ends must be connected at the back at the back of the head.
4. All strands should be carefully straightened so that the foam roller is invisible.
5. Then the hairstyle should be secured with a spiral elastic or a wide tape. It is possible to decorate the babette with any desired accessory.
6. At the very last stage, the strands on the head should be fixed with varnish for a strong hold.

The modern lifestyle dictates its own conditions, and many girls preferred short haircuts and styling. But sometimes there are reasons when you especially want to look romantic and feminine. In such a situation, it is also possible to create a babette hairstyle, but taking into account small nuances.

1. At the very beginning, it is important to make a small ponytail from your own hair in the crown area. Then it is recommended to comb the tail carefully using a comb with blunt and slightly rounded teeth. Hair should not be knocked out of the general mass. To do this, a small ponytail will have to be combed from time to time with a brush.
2. Then a natural hair chignon is attached to the bottom of the tail. It is important to remember that it must match the color of your natural hair. The hairpiece is attached with invisible pins that hide under the base of the tail. In specialty stores, you can buy a ready-made chignon in the form of a roller made of natural strands. If one is not available, then the strands should be carefully twisted and secured with hairpins and invisible pins.
3. From the top of the chignon, you should straighten all the hair and fix it on the sides with the help of invisible hairpins or hairpins, and then fix the entire hairstyle with varnish.
4. A ribbon or a folded small scarf, pearls or other decorative elements are placed at the base of the tail. This is necessary in order to hide the obvious transition between your hair and the chignon.

Currently, there are a huge number of different types of styling for this hairstyle. If it is not possible to visit the master, then such a hairstyle is very easy to do at home with the necessary accessories and tools. Do-it-yourself hairstyle will become a real creative experiment for any girl. Depending on the length of the hair, it can be with a donut, with bangs, with a headband, with a pearl ribbon or flowers. It will not be difficult to make such a hairstyle itself if there is a correct and step-by-step instruction for its implementation.

An elastic and lightweight foam ring is essential in creating a stylish and bright hairstyle. This is a real find for girls with thin hair.

1. The horizontal parting separates the hair at the level of the ears at the back of the head.
2. Create a high ponytail from the top half of the hair. After it is assembled, it should be combed a little with a fine comb.
3. Having measured the distance on the tail that is required to fix the donut, the strands must be secured with an elastic band.
4. A special foam roller is placed in the hair at the level of the first elastic band.
5. The next step, all the strands are lowered and straightened to completely hide the foam ring.
6. All strands should be secured with invisibility. The ends of the hair are hidden under foam rubber and are also fixed with invisibility.
7. The entire hairstyle should be fixed well with quality hairspray. Decorative jewelry should be chosen according to the general concept of the image.

This design allows you to create a very light hairstyle that can be decorated with various accessories. The hairstyle is perfect for girls with long hair.

1. All hair should be brushed and tied up in a ponytail.
2. A roller is formed from the tail and fixed to the rest of the hair with the help of invisibility.
3. Hair is neatly distributed over the entire head and secured with hairspray. Due to the absence of pile, such a hairstyle can be used daily.

This type of hairstyle is more suitable for girls with thick and well-groomed hair. He creates an incredibly feminine and romantic look.

1. All strands must be combed well. Then the hair is combed, starting from the parietal region and ending with the level of the forehead.
2. A foam roller is applied to the parietal region. It is important that it is similar in color to your hair.
3. The upper strands are laid on a roller and fastened with pins and invisible hairpins.
4. The rest of the hair is combed and the entire hair is fixed with varnish. To add more romance, the lower strands can be wound on a curling iron and create waves of medium or large size.

Babette with a bow seems like a very difficult styling option. But this is absolutely not the case. This hairstyle is perfect for ladies of any age and, of course, for little princesses to elegant dresses. This hairstyle is not suitable for girls with short hair.

1. First, you should make a smooth tail and separate a rather thick strand from it.
2. Then you need to make a large fleece and create a roller out of the hair. You can also use a foam babette.
3. With the help of a small strand separated at the beginning, cover the place of the fleece.
4. The ends of the hair are hidden under the roller and are fixed with invisible hairpins.
5. From the remaining loose strands, three strands are formed. The sides should be slightly larger than the middle.
6. A bow is formed from the side strands of hair and fixed with invisibility.
7. The middle curl is needed in order to cover the entire styling in the middle part.
8. The ends of the middle strand are also hidden under the babette and are fixed with invisible pins and hairpins.

A little aristocratic and very feminine image will turn out, if you arrange a hairstyle with beautiful curls.

1. The first step is to comb your hair and shape the babette using a special donut.
2. It is not worth collecting side strands into a hairstyle. When the styling is ready, they should be curled into curls with a curling iron.
3. The entire hairstyle is fixed with hairspray and decorated with various accessories.

A great and stylish option for a girl with long and medium-length hair. Looks most impressive with a rather thick bangs of a classic shape. For a particularly special occasion, the styling can be decorated with a variety of accessories.

1. All the initial stages coincide with the design of the babette with loose strands.
2. When the first styling honor is ready, you can start decorating the rest of the strands.
3. The hair is divided into two parts and braided into a braid or several braids, depending on the density of the strands.
4. When the braid is ready, she should wrap the bun over her head.
5. All styling should be fixed with hairspray.

Over the past few years, it has become fashionable among brides to create high styling for such a solemn occasion.

Wedding babette can be:

• with or without bangs;
• the roller can be mounted on the back of the head or on the crown;
• the hairstyle can be very sleek or slightly sloppy;
• The hairstyle with a hair bow is very popular.

This is a great option for a dandy themed party. Combined with bright makeup and flared skirts, the hairstyle will create a modern and unforgettable look.

You can find out how to make your own "Babette" hairstyle in the next video.