The subtleties of weaving braids with ribbons
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Since ancient times, ribbons are considered the most popular accessory for decorating braids. They bring festive notes to the image of any woman. Their variety is great - from glamorous cambric and satin to delicate lace and organza.
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What tapes are used?
Bows, ribbons refer to textile accessories - ornaments that can be used not only on holidays, but also on weekdays. It is important to develop your own tactics for using certain tapes in accordance with the situation and purpose. So, in order to learn how to choose the right braid ribbons, you need to have an idea of their varieties.
In all their diversity, they are divided into types: with bugles, with sequins and sequins, lace, with embroidery, satin, with lurex, velvet, tulle or organza. And this is not the whole list of decorative hair textiles.
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And you should also take into account the features of various types of tapes.
- For example, thin ribbons weakly hold hair, so they are often used as an independent decor, decorating ready-made hairstyles.
- Wide bands are suitable for long hair. They give volume to braids, keep their shape well.
- Medium ribbons are versatile. They can be woven into braids by owners of any hair type.
- Experts advise dark-haired women to use light tones of ribbons, and blondes - dark, contrasting ones. Of course, it will not be a mistake if we also weave a brown silk ribbon into the chestnut curls, and a white bow into the light blond ones.
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Weaving options
Since ancient times, the Hellenes and Egyptians have woven various types of braids.Each noble person had her own hairdresser at the court, who spent hours conjuring over the image of her mistress. Many hours of experimentation were not in vain, and now we have a great variety of options for weaving braids. Every woman has in her beauty arsenal at least three or four options for braiding hair with subsequent styling.
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There are more than five hundred types of hair braiding in the world. Braided hair is adorned in all sorts of ways. In beauty salons and hairdressing salons, skilled craftsmen will make any weaving of your choice. But each model can be learned to perform at home using the available means by decorating your hair with beads, rhinestones, ribbons or braids.
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Women with short hair can also afford braids by innovating with faux strands with ribbons. But it is also possible to pre-grow hair using new safe techniques. Long to medium hair, whether sparse or thick, can be skillfully braided into any kind of braid. A regular three-row braid can be woven without instructions. From four strands, you can independently quickly create a stylish weaving for every taste. At first, you can resort to the help of a friend.
There are different schemes where one or another type of braiding is described step by step. Adhering to the instructions, you can create braids of any complexity, one or two, in a basket or in a free form, cascading waterfalls, and so on.
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Three-strand braid
There are two ways to braid a pigtail of three strands with a ribbon: from curls collected at the back of the head, the so-called ponytail, or by simply braiding the main hair mass. In any form, the braid will turn out well, and with a ribbon woven into it, it will look even more beautiful. This hairstyle is perfect for every day for women, girls and girls.
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Consider an option for making a three-strand braid with a ribbon braided from the tail.
- First you need to prepare a tape of the desired width. Its length should be almost twice the length of the hair itself. The ribbon is folded in half and a small bow is tied at the fold.
- Hair should be tied up in a tight ponytail, combed in such a way that there are no “cocks” on the head.
- Tie a textile bow to the tail, carefully straightening its elements.
- Then divide the curls into three waves and start braiding, leaving the first row without a ribbon.
- On the second row, you need to stretch the tape between the strands, grabbing and weaving it on each row. It turns out such a pattern of weaving the ribbon: between the left and middle strand - up, then back down - between the middle and right.
- So weave until the end, then fix the braid from below.
To create an eccentric and special look, you can create a side braid by first pulling your hair into a side ponytail. A delicate thin tulle ribbon will perfectly adorn your hairstyle.
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Simple
In just a few minutes, you can braid yourself a simple spikelet. It is woven quite simply, unassuming in care and looks great at the same time, especially with a ribbon. There are a lot of variations in weaving a spikelet. We will focus on the most popular and fastest of them.
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So, the strand of hair at the crown needs to be divided into three parts. Start braiding as usual. On the second row, weave loose hair into strands while adding a thin ribbon in the middle. Weaving all the hair in this way, reach the end, ending in a three-strand way. Then, securing your hair with an elastic band, tie a bow. You can wrap the pigtail inside and additionally decorate with a decorative hairpin.
You can also braid the strands into a double spikelet. To do this, divide the hair in half with a parting, and then braid a spikelet from temple to ear on each side using the technology described above. In this case, the tape is woven almost at the very end, at the junction of the two braids into one. Weaving is also completed in a three-strand way.
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Obliquely
To braid the braid obliquely, you first need to comb your hair to the side.
- Divide the curls into two parts by attaching the tape folded in half to the base. You will get four strands: two from the hair and two from the ribbon.
- Wrap the tape around one of the strands, fixing it.
- You need to start the bindings according to the following scheme: draw the first strand under the second and above the third, transfer the fourth strand to the place of the third.
- In this pattern, braid to the end, row by row, until the length of the hair ends.
The result is a very beautiful pigtail.
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Openwork
Fishnet hairstyles are considered the most sophisticated of all. And this is no coincidence, because they are performed with almost pinpoint precision and look very beautiful. Lightweight designs can be easily assembled into wonderful hairstyles that can beautify any woman and girl.
You can also make fishnet braids at home. The main thing is to train your hand. The first and main rule of airy weaving is that it should not be tight. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient to straighten the strands.
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To create an openwork braid with a ribbon, you need:
- fix the tape, and divide the curls on the left into three strands, the fourth - there will be a tape;
- then weave according to the scheme: the right strand - under the second, the ribbon below, the left strand on top of the ribbon - under the third;
- then, in a given order, intertwining each row, add hair with a grab to the braiding;
- following the weaving pattern, complete the work by tying a bow;
- with the help of a hairpin, straighten the fishnet loops of the hair;
- in the end, sprinkle the finished hairstyle with varnish.
A beautiful masterpiece on your head is ready in just 15 minutes! Any weaving can be made openwork with the help of selected strands. For example, a reverse French braid with openwork elements will become a unique stylish accessory that adorns any look. For the correct openwork, you need to pull out not the entire link of the strand, but only some of it.
It is best to do this at the very end on a ready-made braid.
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"Chess"
Traditionally, the "checkerboard" braid is woven from five strands. It is decorated with ribbons, floral prints on various elements and other elegant accessories. To braid this braid, you will need the widest ribbon, hairpins, hairpins, an elastic band, styling mousse and a comb. We will weave a braid of five curls, of which three are strands of hair, and two are the ends of the ribbon. So, we braid a "checkerboard" braid according to the step-by-step instructions:
- we apply special cosmetic wax to the hair, and comb the head well;
- under the main strand on the crown, we fasten a tape folded in half with the help of an invisible;
- we divide the top into curls;
- we place the strands and the ribbon in this way - a hair strand, two ribbon, two strands of hair;
- we begin to weave from the side of two strands of hair - one strand to the other, then to the ribbon, down and further up;
- in this way, a strand is skipped on the other side in a checkerboard pattern;
- braiding to the end, fix the hair with an elastic band;
- for a greater effect, the straws from the strands are pulled out of the braid with a hairpin, fixing with varnish.
Alternatively, you can create a diagonal braid.
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4 strands
Straight neat braids are obtained by four-strand braiding from any type of hair. Can be woven on long to medium hair with gel for comfort.
- To braid a beautiful 4-strand braid-waterfall, you need to comb the curls back, counting 4 strands at the left temple, one of which is ribbon.
- Next, weave according to the scheme: the first strand - under the second - over the third. Then the fourth - above the first - below the third.
- Then carry out the upper pick up to the second strand, connecting them.
- They weave again according to the scheme, and then release the first waterfall strand, instead of it they pick up the hair from below.
- Weave by analogy to the end.
- The finished braid with a ribbon is fixed and decorated with any decor.
The hairstyle can be twisted like a "rose" or rolled inward, secured with a hairpin with an artificial flower. With such a braid, any woman will feel like a real queen anywhere.
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From one strand and ribbon
This type of hairstyle is quite simple. Take a wide tape, the wider the better.Long and medium hair is gathered in a ponytail, well secured with an elastic band. A ribbon is tied on the head, and the ends are braided around the hair in a criss-cross pattern. At the end, fix the hairstyle with another elastic band, if desired, tie a bow at the end of the braid.
You can also twist the ends of the tape together with your hair, like a tourniquet, and then roll it up with a snake at the back of your head, securing it with hairpins.
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Hollywood Wave
The Hollywood wave braid is considered one of the persistent hairstyles. It looks gorgeous and suits all hair types. Thanks to the weaving method, even thin hair in it seems lush and thick. This hairstyle with an openwork ribbon woven into the curls in a special way looks especially advantageous.
The essence of Hollywood weaving is the correct alternation of strands. Thus, a very complicated design is obtained, which is rather difficult to carry out at home. Therefore, it is better to contact hairdressers to create this type of hairstyle.
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Beautiful examples
Let's admire the most luxurious hairstyles with decorative textiles.
The key to creating a beautiful look with embellished braids is, oddly enough, lightness and a certain carelessness. After all, it is thanks to naturalness that any braid will look natural and harmonious. The "doll" gloss of hair is a thing of the past. Modern hairstyles delight the eye with a natural texture, freedom and unpretentiousness. In addition, there is no need to spend long hours waiting for some expert hairdresser to build a complex multi-stage structure on the head. It’s unfashionable and very inconvenient, believe me.
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The modern market is represented by a wide variety of hair accessories and hairstyles. As an effective multifunctional textile, manufacturers offer various ribbons, kanzash, designs with artificial flowers, hair, feathers and even colored laces woven into braids. Hairstyles with this decor look unusual and very diverse. Every woman can choose a suitable option.
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For example, with a little practice, you can master the technique of weaving a French braid with three ribbons. It turns out very beautifully, and most importantly - such a hairstyle is suitable if you urgently need to put your head in order. What is characteristic - such a braid will hold well on the second and even the third day of the celebration.
Interestingly, the secret of any braiding with ribbons is replacing them with strands of hair in one form or another. Try it and the result will surpass all your expectations.
For information on how to weave a braid with one ribbon, see the next video.