Making hairstyles for ballroom dancing

Creation of an effective image is of great importance for dancers. An elegant and sophisticated hairstyle plays an important role in this, it complements the whole image along with the couple's costume. There are certain requirements for dancers. About what hairstyles are, how to style them correctly, and will be discussed in this article.

The hairstyles of ballroom dancers are beautiful and elegant. The Sports and Ballroom Federation puts forward certain requirements that apply to dancers of different age categories.

• Austerity in performing styling. The construction of bulky high structures on the head, which can disintegrate at any time, is not encouraged.

• Hair should be neatly stacked. Curly strands, if desired, are leveled, fixed with styling agents. Short and unruly strands are secured with bobby pins

• Reliability and comfort are important requirements when styling your hair.

• The partners' hairstyles should be made in the same style and match the couple's costume and the dance itself... The use of original decor is encouraged, but without too much frills.

• It is important that the styling matches the type of face, its shape. For broad-faced dancers, the option of styling collected upward is more suitable, and for an elongated and thin face, the option of a hairstyle combed to one side will be preferable.The bangs are often laid on one side.

• The faces of the contestants must be as open as possible, this will make it possible to see the emotions conveyed by them.

Hairstyles for children are different from styling for adults. It is not recommended for dancers of the younger age group to erect complex structures on their heads; it is better to make simple styling, without all kinds of weaving and the use of numerous accessories.

Choosing the right hairstyle will visually reduce the significant difference in height between the dancers. If the partner is slightly shorter than the dancer, it is preferable for her to make an understated bun. The young man, in turn, gets bouffant. But, if the partner is much lower, you can visually reduce this gap with the help of a high beam collected at the top.

According to the requirements of the International Dance Committee, the type of participants must meet the standards. There are certain restrictions related to the hairstyle of partners.

• Girls under the age of 16 are prohibited from using large voluminous designs, false curls, wigs and hairpieces, bouffants, as well as bright and bulky accessories.
• Decorations and the use of accessories are allowed in the Juniors-1 categories, but they must also use them within acceptable limits, without lighting effects.
• Senior dancers can use overhead strands and decorative elements, but it is important for them to avoid unnecessary liberties and pretentiousness. Complex designs are not welcome.

The presence of certain fixtures and fittings will allow for styling that meets the requirements of the World DanceSport Federation.

For ballroom dancing partners, it is advisable to have a number of necessary accessories in their cosmetic box.

• A brush. It is used to smooth the strand, unravel them.
• Convenient comb for parting.
• Scallop. More often they use it on short strands that do not want to take the required shape.
• Durable and reliable rubber bands. Their color should match the shade of the hair. You should also prepare colorless rubber bands.
• Dancers cannot do without hairpins and invisibility. They can be used as ordinary accessories or as decorative items. There should be enough of them so that the curls are well fixed and held during the dance.
• Roller. It is used to create a beam. You also need a bun mesh that matches the color of your hair.

In addition, the arsenal of the ball should contain mousses and foams, as well as styling gels, styling products with strong fixation.

It is not so easy for dancers with short hair to get a reliable and beautiful hairstyle. Performing the actions step by step will allow you to build an interesting style for a dance tournament with your own hands, regardless of the length and structure of the hair.

To style with a short haircut, you need:

• process the hair with foam or use mousse to add volume;
• comb the strands and remove them back;
• the upper curls should be combed well and screwed onto a curling iron, then fixed with invisible ones, sprinkled with varnish, it is advisable to use a product with strong fixation.

Girls with impressive hair length have more options when creating spectacular designs.

The classic version for strands with an average length, a bundle is considered, which is often fixed using a special mesh.

It is not difficult to make it by performing actions according to a certain algorithm.

• With the help of a comb, the hair is combed, then the curls are collected in a tail or a bun is made.
• After the strands are wrapped around the elastic. Studs are used to fix them. The result is a bun, on which the mesh is put on.
• Hair fixes well with styling agent.

For performances, as well as for training, many girls prefer to make a traditional bun, forming it from strands twisted into a bundle. A special roller cover can also be used.

There are two ways to screw the roller.

• In the first version, a donut is gradually wrapped on a pre-formed tail, moving towards the elastic. At the end, the finished bundle is secured with pins.
• In the second version, a roller is immediately put on the tail, then the hair is evenly distributed over it and wrapped with an elastic band. The remaining strands are fixed around the base.

Supplements in the form of curls with rhinestones can decorate any hairstyle.

One of the most popular and uncomplicated hairstyles is "shell". It is the "shell" that has long been considered the classic style of secular ladies. This option is suitable for almost all dancers who have the minimum length of the strands - up to the shoulder.

To make your own classic styling, you must:

• choose the side where the shell will be twisted.
• separate the bang, if any, and secure it with clamps;
• comb the curls to the desired side and fix carefully with the help of invisible hairpins;
• then the hair is wrapped inward and securely fixed, the upper zone is also twisted with a snail and fixed;
• the bangs are twisted, taking into account the bends and shape of the structure;
• treated with varnish.

When constructing a hairstyle on sufficiently long strands, you will have to spend a lot of time and effort. The most successful options in this case would be the construction of a tourniquet, beam or shell.

Experts recommend doing a test styling in order to understand how well it holds up, whether it causes discomfort.

One interesting option for competition is ribbed hair styling. It is more often used in dance competitions for the Latin American program. Instructions for creating a similar hairstyle:

1. It is necessary to select a triangle from the strand and treat the curls with powder to give volume, then apply varnish on each strand. The strands are collected, they are given a certain shape, supporting them at the bundle. They should be pulled out and secured with studs.
2. The hair on the temples is treated with powder, then they are raised to the crown, at the same time shaping them into ribs with the fingers. Fix with wax.
3. Using pins, unused strands under the bundle are connected to a roller, ribs are made.

The “Wave” variation is also ideal for partners with similar hair length. To perform the "Wave" you do not need an iron, curling iron and curlers, it is enough to have styling tools and clips. Progress:

• It is necessary to treat the strands with a styling product.
• Separate curls to form curls. Collect the rest of the strands in a bunch.
• Lay curls in the form of the "S" symbol. At the bend, they are fixed with clamps.
• To dry the hair, blow cold air using a hair dryer.
• Remove the clamps.

It remains to give the styling a finished look, applying varnish to the hair, supplementing with decorative elements.

A spectacular choice for the competition will be styling the corrugation, in the form of the illusion of an elegant wave.... This option looks very impressive and is able to distinguish the dancer from the crowd of other competitors. Shirred strands can be complemented with bright glitter details.

A couple of dancers in spectacular costumes with stylish hair and makeup are eye-catching. The partner, just like his chosen one, should look impressive. The hairstyle plays a significant role in creating an attractive image for him.

Young dancers usually do simple hairstyles. Such options can be easily done independently.

The hair must be pre-treated with styling foam and dried with a hairdryer, choosing the maximum power.

A master class on creating a man's hairstyle will help you do the job step by step.

To make a beautiful styling, you should:

• take a comb and mark the parting, more often it is done obliquely;
• then the bangs should be combed back and laid to one side;
• using the gel, they begin to form the strand.

Similar options without parting will look no less interesting. To do this, the strands need to be combed back, then apply a styling agent.

Hairstyles for ball gowns are quite specific, and sometimes only professional stylists and hairdressers can do a difficult option. If you wish, you can independently build an elegant and stylish styling by examining the photo and choosing the appropriate option.

• Looks very elegant styling "gel wave". This option looks stylish and original.

• Hairstyles look no less impressive with volumetric elements.

• Use of rhinestones, sequins, flowers, bright large stones and luxurious feathers in the hairstyle will allow you to highlight a pair on the floor.

• The creation of a delicate image will be facilitated by the use of styling with a high beam, "seashells".

• Young dancers should turn attention to simple styling options.

• Senior contestants will need more unusual and bright styling.

For information on how to make a hairstyle for ballroom dancing, see the next video.