Braiding patterns from 4 strands

The braid is a maiden beauty. So it was and is at all times. Nothing adorns a girl like this diverse hair structure. A braid made of four strands looks especially elegant.

A 4-strand braid is considered a universal option for any special occasion, as it looks very impressive and suits almost everyone. Girls, women and girls with different face shapes and different looks can create their own version of a four-strand braid, laid on one side or decorated with ribbons, while it is not necessary to have an impressive head of hair. A braid can be created from any hair: thick or thin, dry or thin, the main thing is to have basic weaving skills.

Long braids are always in fashion. If you have medium length hair, there are quite a few braided designs you can create as well. A four-strand braid of streaked hair looks very noble.

And well-chosen accessories, for example, a hairpin or a headband with a floral print, will add additional charm and charm to a feminine style. Naturally curly hair should be straightened if possible. Such curls are well braided when wet.

There are several ways to weave four-strand braids. To braid the curls correctly, you need to decide on the choice: classic, French, from a ponytail at the back of the head or double - all varieties of this hairstyle are good in their own way.

One of the most affordable ways to do this four-strand hairstyle is to braid the braid as usual from three, while the fourth is pulled under the outermost strand on the right. It turns out an openwork version, which needs to be straightened out for the greatest effect and fixed with hairspray.

You can braid your hair in a different way, leaving the middle section motionless. You can twist it with a tourniquet, threading it with colored ribbons and harnesses for the greatest effect.

A four-strand braid in the French manner is woven in the opposite way. This type is considered one of the most difficult and beautiful, but it requires some training and skills. The weaving pattern is as follows:

1. from the total mass of well-combed hair, a third of the total part is isolated, fixing on the crown;
2. four strands are formed from them;
3. you can braid in any way, but we will do it from right to left: the first strand - above the second, below the third and then above the fourth;
4. the fourth strand is wound under the third and carried over the second, while simultaneously picking up the hair from the common part;
5. so, repeating step by step, weave to the desired length.

The braid can go to the end, or it can end in the middle, leaving half of the hair loose. This is the so-called shortened version. It is better not to tighten the hair in weaving, loose it slightly. Although tight braids hold up better, weakened ones look more impressive, especially if they are decorated with woven ribbons and other elements.

This type of hairstyle is very convenient for both evening wear and fitness. It is suitable for absolutely all types of hair of various structures and colors. The weaving process is carried out as follows:

1. for a start, it is best to apply a foam or styling mousse to dry hair, evenly distributing it along the entire length;
2. with a convenient comb or brush, collect the hair in a ponytail, firmly fixing it on the back of the head;
3. Divide the collected hair into four strands, attach a tape to the middle one;
4. skip the first strand under the second, throw on the third and skip under the fourth;
5. then the fourth - under the third, throw over the second;
6. throw the second over the third, skip under the first, and, in turn, skip it under a strand with a ribbon;
7. so continue to weave to the ends of the hair;
8. at the bottom of the braid, complete with a bow or any other fixer.

There is a so-called false four-strand weave, which looks three-dimensional. To create it, you need to take one strand, twisting it into a bundle. Then separate by strand from different sides, stick them into the tourniquet and stab up. Further, separating by strands and pushing into the next segment of the bundle, continue to weave according to the pattern to the end. At the end, you need to straighten the braid, giving volume.

The famous "fishtail" or "spikelet" is traditionally woven from two strands, but it can be woven from four. A feature of this method is a very fine weaving. It looks perfect on thick hair. If owners of thin and sparse hair want to braid a braid in this way, experts recommend a relaxed braiding option followed by fluffing. For the reverse "spikelet" hairstyles are often used above the forehead in the "basket" type.

One of the most popular weaves is a four-strand French braid, braided with a "waterfall".

They begin to braid it, as usual, then at the second stage begin to braid hair from the total mass into the outer strand. Continuing to weave according to the pattern, reaching the bottom, they lower it in a loose state, and instead take a new strand from the total mass of hair. Such loose cascades are formed that look very impressive.

Learning to braid a four-strand braid by yourself is not difficult, and over time, your hands will automatically weave. To learn how to weave a 4-strand braid yourself, you should adhere to the following step-by-step instructions:

1. first you need to treat clean hair with a styling product and comb it well;
2. distribute them into four parts, mentally numbered for yourself;
3. the third strand should be thrown over the second, and then skipped under the first;
4. the second - to the fourth, and her - to the first;
5. the second - under the first and third;
6. continue along the entire length of the hair and secure with an elastic band or any decorative element.

It is worth adhering to the following tips to help you create four-strand braids:

• for convenience, put two mirrors: one in front of you, the other behind your back; trellis is best suited to be able to see until the process becomes a habit;
• try to train more often, bring weaving to automatism;
• do not try to tighten the strands too much during the weaving process, as this is an unnecessary measure; there is more beauty and naturalness in free weaving;
• knocked out naughty hairs can be fixed with varnish or special hair wax.

Since ancient times, ribbons have served as a classic decoration of braided braids. They were different in shape, appearance, color, structure and purpose. One of the most elegant accessories is the kanzashi ribbon. With her, the hairstyle becomes especially beautiful and elegant. It is performed as follows:

1. combed hair is fixed in a ponytail;
2. then, having separated the fourth part, a special roller is put on the hair;
3. two strands are separated from above, one from below;
4. a row is weaved like a three-row braid, and a kanzashi fly is attached to the central strand;
5. then they again take the top strand from the roller, weave it into a braid and, braiding a row, leave the kanzashi in the center;
6. further, the strand from the bottom of the roller is added to the braid and intertwined;
7. repeating the weaving, fix the tape at the base of the tail.

The next option with elements of jewelry is braids with kanekalon. Few people know that these decorative elements are, in fact, called braids. This innovation is used to create stylish hairstyles. Artificial synthetic hair, created to strengthen the hairstyles of athletes, the so-called boxing braids, are highly resistant to moisture and heat.

This accessory was readily adopted by foreign and Russian pop stars, and with them - all girls and women who follow current fashion trends. Red, green, pink, gold, with shine and gloss, natural colors and shades - all these jewelry can diversify and complement any eccentric image.

Among other things, hair in braids can be decorated with artificial or natural flowers, a scattering of artificial stones on hairpins, rhinestones on hairpins and other decorative elements. Some retro style lovers use headbands or colorful ribbons on their heads, emphasizing their individuality.

It's amazing how many different possibilities a simple braid has. There are more than a dozen types of all kinds of weaving in the world, and most of them have four strands. There are many ways of transformation: a classic braid of four strands, the same braid with a ribbon instead of one strand, a braid with a braided strand instead of a ribbon, French, “fish tail”, reverse “spikelet”, checkerboard and others.

From different types of braids, you can create a huge number of hairstyles. For example, a four-strand Greek braid looks very subtle and graceful on both young girls and mature women.It weaves around the head, correcting the shape of the face, visually rounding its oval, reveals a beautiful neck.

They begin to weave a braid in the Greek style from left to right, decorate with stylized flowers, ornaments or any decorative hairpins. And you can also weave ribbons into it, fix beautiful hairpins in your hair. There are quite a few options for styling this type of hairstyle.

Any hairstyle is created to embellish, embody the desired style and image, and at the same time, it should look light and natural. Therefore, you should not overload yourself with particularly complex structures. It is enough to add just a few spectacular elements. For example, when creating an openwork weaving it is important to maintain a balance between the number of patterns, their sizes and the decor used.

A four-strand braid with one or two ribbons instead of strands looks festive and very impressive. Therefore, it is better not to invent anything special with styling your hairstyle. You can braid the braids from the temples to the common braid, or leave them on the shoulders, or decorate with pearls and flowers, creating a wonderful wedding option.

The longer the hair, the more options for braiding. Braided tight or airy, braids should be combined with the image, not acting as an independent element. Feel free to experiment creating your own unique hairstyles with four-strand braid options.

For information on how to weave 4-strand braids, see below.