Every girl, woman in any life situation wants to look attractive, stylish and well-groomed. For those in a hurry to work or study, it is not always possible to quickly make a beautiful hairstyle. Today we learn about the perfect solution to this problem - this is a hair sponge, literally in a matter of minutes you can cope with your hairdo.
A bit of history
In the sixties, the so-called volumetric styling called "babette" came into fashion. The popularity of hairstyles with a sponge for hair came after the release of the feature film "Babette Goes to War." The main role in the film was played by the charming actress Brigitte Bardot, who first appeared with an incredible high and magnificent bun, the hairstyle became instantly popular among women from different countries.
In China, women's hairstyles with a bun have always been considered popular. Chinese beauties made hair styling with the help of numerous rollers, hairstyles were considered quite complicated.
However, even now this styling has its recognition, only with time the hairstyle changes, it becomes more modern.
Styling Benefits
According to those who managed to acquire this useful accessory, a hairstyle with a sponge for hair is suitable for any special occasion, but this styling is also good for everyday life.
Advantages:
- Hairstyle retains its appearance for a long time.
- It does not matter the length of the hair and its structure.
- The hairstyle is universal, it looks good with and without bangs.
- It does not take a lot of time to create it.
- To create a hairstyle does not need significant cash costs.
Styling with a sponge for hair, as the reviews say, has huge advantages. In the responses, the girls write about the many advantages of using such accessories in their hairstyles. According to them, the installation does not take much time, is simple in execution, universal, economical. Hairstyles look stylish and relevant.
Little tricks
Despite the fact that a hairstyle with a sponge for hair is suitable for virtually all ladies, there are still a few secrets.
In the reviews, the girls share some tricks:
- It is not recommended to make tall bunches for girls of tall stature and owners of extra pounds, thereby you exacerbate your situation, make your features and disadvantages more noticeable.
- Women of short stature, on the contrary, are offered high hairstyles to visually become taller, but do not do too voluminous styling.
- Ladies who have a round shape or square, recommend sloppy hairstyles, strands of which will hide the roundness of the face.
- For girls who have the shape of a face like a triangle, styling with bangs is most suitable.
- When buying a sponge, choose the right size and diameter correctly.
With these little tips, you can choose your perfect hairstyle.
What do we need
For styling hair with a sponge we will need: several elastic bands, various jewelry, invisible, hairspray or mousse for hair, a comb.
There are two types of sponges - round (popularly “bagel”) and elongated on the buttons. There are several colors of rollers: red, black and light, so that every woman can pick up a sponge for her hair (photo attached).
Ordinary high beam
Styling with a bun looks appropriate in any life situation, whether it be a corporate party or an official meeting, the hairstyle suits literally all women of any appearance. Let's look at an example of how to use a hair sponge.
Let's get acquainted with the simplest option:
- Comb your hair thoroughly.
- We collect curls with the help of elastic in a high tail.
- We put a sponge on an elastic band.
- We straighten hair the same way throughout the sponge.
- We fix the hair with the second rubber band, hide the ends under the rubber band.
- We fix with varnish for reliability.
A high bun with a sponge for hair is a versatile hairstyle that can be completed in minutes, and the result exceeds all expectations.
Making a volume beam
Styling with a sponge for hair volume looks especially beautiful; this is a win-win option for a wedding celebration, birthday or party.
Consider one of the options:
- We collect hair in a ponytail. It can be high or low, it depends on your mood.
- We put a hair sponge over the elastic.
- We distribute the strands into equal parts.
- We twist each curl in a spiral, we tuck the ends under the sponge.
- We fasten spiral spirals with invisible ones and for better fixation we spray with hairspray.
A voluminous bun with a hair sponge is light in its execution, but it looks elegant and luxurious.
Double bun and pigtail styling
If you are the owner of long hair and want to make a splash at a friendly party, then you will like a hairstyle with a double bun or styling with braids as never before. Moreover, these models do not require much time, and you will look your best!
Step-by-step instruction:
- We comb the hair and collect the elastic in the tail.
- Put on a hair sponge.
- We distribute the curls, the ends of our curls should again be in the middle of the sponge.
- Then we take an elastic band and we fasten the ends of hair with it.
- We wrap the curls around the gum, we get another small bundle.
- We attach the big bundle to the small one with invisible ones, fix with varnish.
It turns out an unusually interesting and peculiar hairstyle model.
Let's look at how to use a hair sponge to create a stunning image of styling with pigtails.
Step by step:
- Comb your hair thoroughly.
- With the help of an elastic band we pull the curls into the tail.
- Divide the tail into strands.
- From each strand we braid pigtails.
- We put on a rubber sponge for hair.
- Around the sponge we wrap each pigtail.
- The hair ends are attached with hairpins.
- Pigtails need to be lightly tousled to give volume.
- We fix the finished hairstyle with varnish.
To create an unforgettable image, decorate the finished styling with accessories.
Hairstyles in the style of "babette"
Laying “babette” is distinguished by the fact that the sponge for hair is attached to the occipital part of the head, strands are laid on top of it.
We make the hairstyle “babette”:
- We apply hair mousse to clean curls to keep their shape.
- We tie a high tail, with a rubber band we tie it in another place.
- Under the tail we put a large-sized sponge for hair, fasten it with invisibility.
- Take the tail to the sponge and fix it with an elastic band.
- Distribute the hair evenly.
- The remaining end of the tail is divided into two parts and with invisible attach each separately to the head.
- Then we straighten each part of the tail and fix it in the center with invisible ones.
It turns out a volumetric bundle with a beautiful bow on the back of the head. Great decision for prom.
Another version of the hairstyle "babette":
- We divide clean hair into approximately two identical parts, we parted across the head.
- Separate the upper part of the hair and do a comb.
- We take a hair sponge and attach it under the combed upper part.
- The outer part of the pile is gently smoothed with a comb with soft bristles.
- Loose hair can be wound on curlers or left smooth.
- You can divide the hair into two equal parts and braid the braids.
- We braid the sponge for hair and attach it with invisibility.
- For reliable fixation of our hairstyle, we process it with hair spray.
How can we decorate the finished hairstyles that we created with a hair sponge? Today on the shelves a wide variety of different decorations and accessories. You can decorate the bunch on the head with ribbons, elastic bands with flowers, chains and rims, add a highlight to your image with the help of oriental hairpins. If you are going to a festive celebration, then the rim of various stones or beads will suit your hair style decor more than ever. For everyday life, it is desirable to choose discreet jewelry.