How to weave two French braids and style them into a hairstyle?
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Do you know how to weave two French braids? After all, it is not difficult to braid 2 pigtails on the sides of yourself. In this article, we will describe how to make a hairstyle with voluminous braids step by step so that your look becomes stylish and modern. The French braid is not only an original and neat hairstyle, but also a useful tool for collecting hair in hot weather. Weaving French braids is used not only for children's hairstyles. Today it is also relevant for adults.
There are tons of options to experiment with.
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Variants
We have collected the most popular types of weaving:
- classic;
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- inverted braid;
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- pigtail "cascade";
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- hoop;
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- Mermaid's tail;
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- weave a braid of 4 strands.
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After reading and highlighting your favorite way for yourself, you can look great every day, because braids are always in fashion, they were braided in ancient times.
Weaving rules
First, let's figure out what tools you need to make a French braid:
- brushing spray;
- for the convenience of distribution into uniform parts, you need a "comb-comb" with fine teeth and a sharp handle;
- regular comb;
- accessories (ribbons, elastic bands and hairpins, hairpins);
- means for fixing hairstyles (varnish or gel).
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Now we will give recommendations to facilitate the process.
- It is best to wash your hair before weaving. Your curls should be clean and slightly moisturized.
- For naughty or tangled curls, special products should be applied.
- Keep all the necessary accessories and tools close at hand.
- It is worth combing your hair well (you can use a combing agent).
- Make all the parts taken the same thickness.
- Tighten evenly.
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Classic French braid
The classic French braid is a regular braid that grabs individual strands. For a simple understanding of how to do it, we will first describe the step-by-step process of weaving an ordinary braid.
- We comb the head.
- If required, apply special combing sprays.
- We distribute the hair into three equal parts.
- We take the outer strands in our hands, and the middle one remains free.
- The left strand is laid on top of the middle one. In this case, the middle now becomes the outer strand and is held by the right hand.
- Now we lay the right strand on the middle strand, holding it with the left hand.
- At this stage, you will be able to observe how the strands cross, forming a beautiful weave.
- Your further actions are identical. Remember, we put the outer strand on the middle one in turn. At the end, tie with an elastic band.
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Classic French with the capture of individual strands is woven like this.
- Separate part of the hair that is usually used for "malvinka".
- We divide into 3 strands of equal thickness and start weaving a classic braid, as indicated in the description.
- Only now, when laying the outer strand on the inner one, we grab another small part of the curls that we have loosened.
- We finish weaving at the moment when there are no loose curls left.
- At the end, tie with an elastic band.
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Reverse French braid
Braiding back braids is easy enough. Especially for those who know how to weave a classic braid. This hairstyle will be especially effective, because voluminous braids are created. So let's get down to the process.
- Separate part of the hair that is usually used for "malvinka".
- From this part, we divide 3 uniform strands.
- We start weaving, but now the outer strands will fall under the middle one.
- Gradually and evenly grab the strands from the remaining curls.
- Perform braiding so that all hair is in a braid.
- At the very end, you can pull on the outermost strands already woven to add even more volume.
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How to weave 2 braids on the sides correctly? To get a neat and beautiful hairstyle, you need to comb your hair well and weave first one side, then the other. Divide the hair into two equal parts using a comb with fine teeth. We fix one part of the hair with an elastic band. On the other hand, we divide 3 strands. We begin to weave the usual classic French braid. At the same time, we grab the remaining strands that are not involved. At the end, we fix it with an elastic band. Weave the other side in the same way.
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Do not forget the main rule: all strands should be stretched evenly. To make the hairstyle look more beautiful at the end of the work and combine into one, we recommend finishing the weaving of two braids in the neck area.
Divide 3 strands evenly from two ponytails. Make a classic braid at the end. The two braids on the sides are perfect for owners of long and thick hair. This will be a high-quality completion of a romantic and evening look.
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Spit cascade
We present to your attention such an elegant French braid as the cascade braid. A spectacular and beautiful hairstyle will suit medium hair. Step-by-step instruction.
- First, comb your hair and moisturize a little. We use means for fixing.
- Distribute the hair and mark the parting.
- We start weaving from the temple.
- Weave a classic French braid.
- When crossing occurs, we lower the lower strand, while taking a new one.
- At the end, weave a braid as long as required.
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Pigtail "Rapunzel"
The Rapunzel braid is woven with elastic bands and is formed into a volumetric one. This hairstyle stays in shape for a long time. Looks great on long hair. The work process is as follows.
- We comb the curls and fasten them in a "malvinka".
- Next, we take strands from the outside and fasten them with an elastic band.
- This happens until the end of weaving.
- After that, we stretch the hair a little from each ponytail. We get a voluminous and beautiful braid.
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Braid "Bunch"
For short hair, there is also a beautiful weaving, which will also look beautiful and impressive. The step-by-step instructions are as follows.
- The hair needs to be combed and can be rolled up. In a similar way, the weaving will be much more magnificent.
- We distribute the hair into 3 equal strands.
- Medium strand - designed to create a bunch.
- Outside strands - for weaving a regular classic braid with a grab.
- When you finish weaving the braids, we fasten them with elastic bands and put them around the bundle. We strengthen with invisibility and hairpins.
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Braid hoop
Sometimes there is such a situation that there is no hoop at hand, and the hair is constantly in the way. To do this, we suggest you make a braid hoop. The original idea of this weaving creates a unique image. The process looks like this.
- Comb the hair and separate the part to be weaved.
- We start weaving from the temple.
- We separate 3 strands and start to weave with the capture of the rest of the strands.
- There are several weaving options. You can take additional strands only from the side of the face. Or it is possible from both sides. Everyone has their own preference.
- We finish the braid to the end. We hide it behind the hair, securing it with invisibility.
The rest of the hair can be twisted into curls.
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Mermaid tail braid
One of the many options for weaving French braids that are not difficult. Moreover, the appearance of such a braid is quite original and attractive. So, to create a braid "mermaid tail" you need the following.
- Comb the hair and divide it into two equal parts with a fine-toothed comb.
- We grab one small strand from one side and transfer it to the other side.
- We do the same with the other side. We do crossbreeding.
- In this way we weave to the very end.
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French "chain braid"
If you have long, straight hair, this type of braiding works best. A feature of this hairstyle is lightness. So, let's move on to the creation process.
- Comb the hair and straighten it with an iron.
- Comb all the hair back.
- We take 3 thin strands. Two from the temple and one in the middle.
- From them, we begin to weave a classic French braid with a grip.
- Only we also grab thin strands from the outside.
- You should have an even, thin braid in the middle that fits nicely over the rest of your hair.
- At the end we tie with an elastic band.
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The classic version of the French braid of four strands
The braid, which consists of 4 strands, looks very impressive. You don't have to have long, thick hair. This braiding is perfect for all hair types. Gives volume and creates the illusion of thick hair. First you need to wash and comb your hair well. Use special fixing and combing products. Now you can proceed to the weaving process.
- Divide your hair into 4 equal sections.
- Number each strand for yourself from left to right.
- Now take the third strand and throw on the second one on top, while they should remain in the middle.
- We throw the fourth strand on the first. Visually, it should be between the third and the first.
- We carefully lay the second strand under the first, then on top of the third.
- Thus, you get a weave of four strands. Follow the pattern until the end of the weave.
If you get confused in the process, we recommend remembering the simplified diagram. The three strands on the left should be woven in the usual way, and the last one is always laid under the far right strand.
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To learn how to braid French braids yourself, see below.