When it comes to the hairstyles of Russian girls who lived in the century before last, the first thing that comes to mind is a long and thick braid, tied with a beautiful painted ribbon. The prevailing image in the minds is dictated by Russian-folk tales and children's feature films based on fairy tales. However, despite the fact that life and time have long changed, Russian folk hairstyles are still relevant. About which hairstyles have passed in our time, in today's article.
The most feminine hairstyle
The first thing I would like to recall is that during the existence of Russia, wearing loose hair was considered simply indecent. Therefore, literally from an early age, mothers and older sisters taught babies to style their hair in hairstyles. In the photo, a Russian hairstyle with a classic braid.
The symbol of femininity has long been considered a simple three-strand braid laid on the shoulder. The advantage of such a hairstyle is in its simplicity and versatility. And, perhaps, no one will argue that the beautiful long and thick braid of a girl speaks primarily about her health. After all, hair is an excellent indicator of the state of your body.
If you still can’t do it yourself on your own hair, we recommend that you make a low tail before weaving a braid. And start weaving a pigtail out of it.
By the way, it is the braid that is considered the basis of most Russian hairstyles. From one or several braids, Russian beauties made simple and very feminine hairstyles.
A bunch of braids
The second most popular in Russia was considered a bundle assembled from braids. It was worn mainly by married girls and women. To make such a bunch, in general, is not difficult. So, braid a tight braid and, holding at the base, twist into a spiral. The beam can be fixed with stealth, hairpins or elastic.
If you are tired of the usual bundle of braids or simply do not like it, we advise you to try making a bundle of two braids. It is done very easily. Dividing your hair into a middle part in the middle, braid two braids. Then, collecting them in a tail at the back of the head, begin to lay them in a bundle. Fix the finished hairstyle with elegant rubber bands or hairpins.
Spit Bezel
A very unusual and at the same time very braid-like rim from a braid. There are many variations of this hairstyle. The most classic is the option when all the hair is completely removed.
But today, the fashion for this type of hairstyle has stepped far forward, and hairdressers perform a braid-rim on her loose hair or laid in a second hairstyle. We suggest you familiarize yourself with the traditional Russian hairstyle, which you can repeat at home.
This hairstyle option is more suitable for special occasions, for example, for a wedding. Especially if the celebration is planned to be held in the style of Russian-folk traditions and customs.
Jewelry for hairstyles in the native Russian style
If everything is clear with Russian hairstyles, then it's time to go to the jewelry with which Russian beauties dressed their hair. Since in those days women did not know such hair accessories as a “crab” or some tricky hairpins, they decorated hair styles with what could be sewn on their own or found in nature.
Here are the most popular jewelry of the time:
- Various ribbons. The most popular way to decorate a braid was, of course, ribbons. Their craftswomen were sheathed with various patterns, fastened beads and tied to the end of a braid or woven into it.
- Kokoshnik. The symbol of the Russian beauty was worn on the girl’s head and was an indicator of her condition. The simplest kokoshniks were sheathed with ribbons and beads. And the kokoshniks of girls from wealthy families were decorated with precious stones, natural pearls and expensive fabric.
- Wildflowers. With the advent of summer, all the girls decorated their hairstyles with fresh flowers. It looked very feminine and, of course, attracted the attention of young men.