Hairstyles for dancing: types and tips for creating
Anyone who is fond of the art of choreography knows very well how important the right hairstyle is for dancing. Moreover, both dance tournaments and training, classes require a certain styling. A properly chosen hairstyle will create the necessary image, as well as provide comfort in the process of performing choreographic compositions.
How to choose the right hairstyle? What styles are suitable for this or that type of dance? Read more about this in our material.
What are they?
Today there are a huge number of hairstyles that are suitable for those who dance. Some of them are quite difficult to perform and require contacting hairdressers or beauty salons, while others can be done independently at home. The main rule is that the hairstyle should be combined with the style of dance that you are performing.
Hip-hop and street varieties
This style of dance is gaining more and more fans. He is cocky and has a rather fast rhythm - styling should match this mood.
So, one of the simplest, but at the same time, the most common ways to style a hairstyle is to use a bandage. In this case, the hair itself can be left loose, and the bandage, in turn, will prevent hair from getting on the face and provide comfort during the performance. If there are strict rules in your team and hair must be collected, then the bandage can also be worn on the hairstyle with a braid or bun. It is also important to note that a properly selected headband will be an excellent addition to a costume and will act as an unusual accessory.
Its color can completely coincide with the color of the suit or hair, or it can be the opposite - in this case, the hairstyle will become bright and accentuated.
Another option is a high ponytail. In order to decorate it, you can use unusual elastic bands of bright colors. Also, hair can be sprinkled with varnish with multi-colored sparkles, which will shine brightly from the stage.
So, hip hop and street dance hairstyles are quite easy to do and can be done at home without the help of stylists.
Modern
Contemporary dances most often include styles such as contemporary and modern. In the process of performing choreographic compositions of this genre, the dancer often and at a fairly fast pace changes the position of his body in space, so loose hair can greatly interfere. Due to this nature of the dance, the most popular hairstyle for this style is bun, and it should be quite strong.
The simplest variation of a bun is when the hair is gathered into a ponytail, then a braid is woven from it and wrapped around an elastic band, and then secured with hairpins. In order for the hairstyle to hold well, a special mesh is put on it. If this variation of the bun seems too simple for you, then try to make more modern and interesting options.
So, the flagellum muzzle is very popular. To make a similar hairstyle, a low tail should be assembled, then it must be divided into several strands, each of which must be twisted into a bundle and secured with hairpins or invisible hairpins.
Another popular variety is the scythe. To perform this styling, you need to leave a few supratemporal and supra-forehead strands of hair and secure them with clips. From the remaining volume of hair we collect a classic bun, and then weave braids from the strands left earlier in the direction of the bun, hide the edges of the braids under the bun and fasten with hairpins.
In order for the hairstyle to last for a long time and not deteriorate during the dance, it must be fixed with a varnish with a high level of fixation.
Oriental and belly dancing
The classic hairstyle for this genre is loose hair, since it plays a rather important role in the dance process and is an adornment for many choreographic compositions. Often, oriental dancers include various head movements in their numbers that demonstrate the beauty of their hair. This is the highlight of the choreographic compositions of this genre.
In this case, it is quite important that the hair is long or at least medium in length. If you are the happy owner of such hair, then you just need to wash, dry and comb your hair. Optionally, you can also do styling with a hair dryer and foam, or, conversely, straighten your hair.
In the opposite situation, if your haircut is rather short, you can extend the hair, thereby giving the desired length.
You can do this at home with your own hands, using inexpensive extended curls, or you can seek professional help from a stylist in a beauty salon. Note, however, that such services are quite expensive.
Latin
Latina belongs to the category of paired ballroom dancing. Often, performers of such choreography prefer to do quite voluminous and complex hairstyles that would go well with the chic costumes used for performances. That is why this category of dancers most often turns to hairdressing and beauty salons.
An important difference is that not only the partner, but also the partner must do the hairstyle in order to perform the Latin. Young people usually style their hair with various foams and mousses.
Spanish and Gypsy
The same hairstyles are often used for Spanish and Gypsy dances. Usually it is loose hair, a braid or a high ponytail.In this style (as well as in oriental dances) it is important that the hair is rather long, otherwise it is recommended to extend it.
A distinctive feature of hairstyles for the choreography of this genre is the use of adornments in the hair, usually red flowers. Despite the fact that such hairstyles are quite simple, they look impressive from the stage and make an indelible impression on the audience.
Russians
Often, girls performing choreography in the Russian folk style wear headdresses on stage - in this case, the hairstyle is not so important. If the headdress is not used, then the classic option is an ordinary braid, which is also called Russian. Having given preference to this hairstyle, you definitely can't go wrong.
What should you pay attention to?
Before you start choosing your own hairstyle, you should consider several important factors. So, if you are a member of a choreographic group or attend a dance school, then your choreographer-teacher is the person who determines the general style of the group. Without fail, before performances and concerts, you will be informed about the requirements for appearance, including the hairstyle that must be done. The uniformity of the team on stage looks pretty nice and gives the impression of professionalism.
On the other hand, if you are a solo dancer, then the choice of hairstyle depends only on your individual preferences and tastes. From performance to performance, you are free to change your hairstyles, each time creating a new look.
It is also important to remember the fact that no matter what hairstyle you choose, you need to make sure that it holds on quite tightly, does not interfere with your choreography and does not deteriorate during the dance. Therefore, it is worth taking care of using reliable hairpins, hairpins, elastic bands and invisible hairpins, as well as fixing the hairstyle with a strong fixation varnish.
Styling for dance tournaments
The hairstyle of the dancer, who is preparing to perform at the competition, requires special attention. Under such circumstances, styling must meet several criteria at once: convenience, reliability and durability, aesthetics, conformity to the image.
- Ballroom dance hairstyles will be the most time consuming - they require a lot of creativity. So, complex styling is often used, which requires the skill of a professional. For example, hairdressers create a voluminous hairstyle from tourniquets, releasing a few curls around the face, or they do a classic "shell" hairstyle.
- Girls performing oriental or gypsy dances often wind their hair on a curling iron to add volume to the hair.
- For modern dances, styling is used with the use of special nets, which ensure the convenience of performing the number - the hair does not fall on the face and eyes.
- Styles such as hip-hop, R-n-B and other street styles require creative and original hairstyles.
A version of the hairstyle for ballroom dancing is waiting for you in the video below.