Weaving of spikelets is recognized as the most universal and at the same time beautiful hairstyle. A huge number of variations makes it possible to prepare for any event, whether it’s a wedding or the most ordinary corporate event. The main advantages of spikelets not only in the variety of options, but also in the fact that you can build such a hairstyle yourself. A couple of workouts - and weaving a braid of braids will be like in a salon. And the most important plus is that it doesn’t matter at all what kind of hair you have, sparse or thick, curly or straight - your hair is braided easily.
French braid
The standard hair weaving spikelet has a second name - French braid. This name is not accidental, because it was in France that such a weaving technique first appeared. Fashion does not stand still, and such a hairstyle either went into fashion or again lost ground. But just recently, more and more spikelets can be seen not only on the streets of the city, but even on the world catwalks of the most famous models.
What are the benefits?
The versatility of the hairstyle is that it is perfect not only for little girls to go to school or kindergarten, but also for business ladies. In addition to beauty and grace, the hairstyle fell in love with the fact that it holds during the day and does not fall apart. A beautiful hairstyle also remains after the spikelets are braided - we get natural waves that look very charming.
Classic version
In order to get to work, you need to carefully comb your hair so that it is easily braided into a braid. Now you can start weaving the spikelet for beginners:
- Make a straight part and divide the hair into two identical parts.
- After determining the place of the beginning of the spikelet, and it can begin at the forehead or on the crown, you should take a small strand in the middle, one on the left, the second on the right.
- A spikelet is woven according to the scheme of an ordinary braid, with only one nuance - you need to alternately lay the hair from the right lock to the middle and from the left to the middle.
- This manipulation should be carried out several more times, after which strands are added to the main weave alternately from the right and left half of free hair. Simply put, to the main braid we add top or bottom free hair, right or left.
- The strands should be equal in size so that the spikelet looks perfect.
- A spikelet should be woven until all loose hair is woven into a braid.
You can spin the spikelet with an ordinary scythe, but you can experiment and make a "fish tail". So, a charming hairstyle for every day is ready.
What are the spikelet variations?
Classical weaving is just one of the few hairstyle designs available. The most popular spikelet variations, besides the classical one: back weaving, side weaving, spikelet around the head, fish tail, ribbon weaving and much more. Everyone will be able to choose the perfect option for themselves. The following patterns for weaving spikelets are the most popular.
Back spikelet
The procedure is exactly the same as in the weaving of a classic pigtail. But one unique nuance, which, as a result, gives us a completely different kind of spikelet, is that the locks are attached not from above, as in the previous version, but from below. If the spikelets are stretched, then the hairstyle looks very voluminous. You need to stretch your hair all over the spikelet so that the hairstyle looks neat. It can also be decorated with various accessories and feel free to go to a special occasion.
Diagonal spikelet
This is another popular weave that young girls especially fell in love with for their romantic and airy hairstyles. Want to be even more feminine? Learn to weave a French braid diagonally. Such a hairstyle looks most beautiful on long hair. From the first time you can braid such a spikelet for those who are familiar with the standard weaving technique, but beginners will have to be patient. Step-by-step instruction for weaving spikelets will help to cope with this task.
- Take a wide strand from the left or right side of the head above the ear, depending on which side the braid will wander.
- Divide the large strand into three smaller ones.
- Now put the left one on the middle lock, after which the right one also on the middle one and again return to the left. The principle is exactly the same as weaving the most ordinary pigtails.
- Separate a small part of the hair on the left side from the main weave and put on the middle strand, throwing it over the left strand in a pigtail. In general, the weaving technique is repeated, as in an ordinary spikelet.
- Next, the same thing that was listed in the previous step is repeated, only now you need to change the sequence of strands.
- After all the strands are woven into the spikelet diagonally, you can either braid an ordinary braid, or make a tail or a little bump.
The reverse French braid on the diagonal looks very impressive. This option is ideal for a special occasion.
The famous fish tail
This type of spikelet will definitely not leave anyone indifferent, and questions from girlfriends will be showered with hail. Such a simple hairstyle in appearance seems very complex and spectacular. And such a braid weaves only using two strands.
- To begin with, you should carefully comb the hair and divide them into two identical parts.
- Take a thin strand from the outer edge of the left side of the head and throw it to the right side of the head of hair.
- Now the same thing needs to be done on the other hand, a lock of the same thickness is only shifted to the center on the right.
- And now just repeat the previous two points one at a time, stacking the strands on the right and left on top of each other until you get a chic “fish tail”.
The result must be fixed with a thin rubber band, preferably transparent, so that it does not catch the eye. Do not forget, the finer the strands used in weaving, the more spectacular the braid will look. However, the process will take much longer than the previous options, especially if you are a happy owner of a long and thick head of hair.
Useful Tips
If you have never in your life had to weave such braids, you will have to work hard to get the hang of and become a real professional braid. Experienced hairdressers are advised to adopt the following rules:
- A spikelet is best when the hair is clean and thoroughly combed.
- To prevent strands from breaking out of weaving, you can apply a little foam or mousse.
- If you make spikelets for the night, in the morning you can wake up with chic curls without curlers or curling irons.
- When you already become an experienced master in weaving spikelets, you can weave various ribbons into them and experiment.
- It is advisable to comb each strand before weaving it into a braid, so the hair will ideally lie on top of each other, without the so-called “roosters”.
- If you have never wove spikelets, practice with your girlfriends, if no one is long-haired, then you can take ordinary ropes and work out hand movements during weaving.
- Do not be lazy to watch video tutorials, study all the options and try, experiment and train.
- Use elastic bands for hair to separate strands, for beginners it will be much more convenient to learn how to weave and not get confused in the hair.
- The ideal option would be the presence of mirrors in the back and front, to closely monitor the process from all sides and, if possible, immediately correct defects.
If you use all the rules and follow the step by step instructions, then after a couple of workouts, the spikelets will be braided in a couple of minutes. Such a versatile and incredibly feminine hairstyle will surely appeal to everyone.