There are many varieties of hairstyles, but a spikelet is one of the most popular types of weaving, giving the appearance a finished look and accuracy. How to make a spikelet, a hairstyle that is simple and at the same time so universal? This type of braid weaving is suitable for hair of any length and density, and a spikelet, if properly formed, is quite suitable for holiday outings.
What is called a spikelet?
This type of weaving is suitable for all women, regardless of age, an adult woman looks young with a spikelet, as well as a little girl, to whom this hairstyle gives mischief.
But before you discover all the secrets of weaving these hairdressing masterpieces, you should understand what exactly is called a spikelet.
This weaving is found in two versions, which differ in the number of strands intertwined.
So, the classic three-strand braid with frequent grabs all over the head is the first option, it is also called the "dragon".
The second option consists of an even number of strands - two or four and is called the "fish tail".
General rules for weaving braids
How to make a spikelet so that it looks similar to the work of a professional? To do this, you need to know and follow several rules for weaving it.
Firstly, it is necessary to start weaving a spikelet on carefully combed hair. If you or the person whom you are going to braid, the hair immediately after washing your hair is friable and soft, then it is best to do this procedure on the second day after washing your hair.
How to braid a pigtail-spikelet so that it looks uniform? To achieve this effect will be easy if you try to separate the strands of approximately the same width and before putting the strand in the general weaving, comb it with a comb with rare teeth.
To avoid fluffy hairstyles and the appearance of roosters, you should use wax or hair gel. But here you need to know the measure, a large number of these helpers on the hair can play a bad joke, and the hairstyle will look scruffy.
Hurry when weaving a spikelet is not worth it, when bumps and broken strands appear, you need to return to it and carefully remove it.
Spikelet on children's hair
Girls with pigtails always look very gentle and touching, but to make such a hairdressing miracle can be very difficult. This usually raises the same question: "How to braid a spikelet for a child who is constantly fidgeting and deprived of patience because of his age?"
The most correct solution to such a problem would be to distract the child to his favorite pastime, usually watching a cartoon. So, seat your girl in front of the screen. The best arrangement is when the child sits on the floor, and the mother on the chair or sofa behind the baby.
It is not difficult to braid a child’s spikelet, as in the picture, if you first practice on yourself or better on a doll or girlfriend.
Before weaving, you need to prepare everything you need: a comb, gel or hair wax, elastic, invisibility and more.
Weaving begins with the separation of the strands, with one hand you need to separate the strand, and with the other insert two fingers so that three strands are obtained.
We begin to weave a pigtail, slowly picking up the same small locks on top of the main ones.
The basic rules of weaving and options for pickups can be found by reading this article to the end.
Children are best suited by the type of weaving "basket", which is famous for its strength and ease of execution.
Types of Pickups
The appearance of the hairstyle depends on the quantity, thickness and options of pickups, consider a few such examples.
We lay the strand and grab under it - with this technique, the braid will be visible and the hooks will be nearby.
We lay the catch without the main strands, which will eventually close the braid and only the binding places will be visible.
Spikelet with grips all over the head
Making a spikelet as a professional is not difficult, you just need a little practice and everything will turn out in the best way. To start weaving is like a normal braid, for this you need to separate three narrow strands just above the beginning of hair growth in the frontal zone and shift the right to the center, then the left to the center. This creates a span, they need to be made two or three, and then add tackles.
On the fourth passage, you need to shift the right strand to the central one while capturing part of the hair from the temporal zone from the side and applying it on top.
The same thing should be done with the left strand of hair.
Thus, alternating strands, continue to weave to the back of the head.
Next - from the back of the head you need to go to weaving the usual three-strand braid.
The end of the braid must be fixed with a rubber band.
How to learn to braid a spikelet to itself?
This weaving the first time, of course, does not work out perfectly. Here you need experience, but starting and continuing to practice weaving spikelets, you can see that each time this hairstyle comes out better than the previous time.
A common problem for those who independently weave is that the spikelet is not even along the entire length, there is a slight bend in it. Braiding a spikelet on long hair, as a professional, is especially difficult, because the hair is constantly confused, and the process requires patience and effort.
To facilitate the weaving of the spikelet, it is recommended that you install mirrors for yourself, to visually see what is behind.
The technique of weaving this hairstyle remains the same.
Weave a spikelet around the head
This type of weaving is also called a “basket”, it is ideal for a child. And there is an explanation for this, firstly, this hairstyle is perfect for short hair, and secondly, the hair will stay in such a hairstyle for a long time.
The "basket" is braided as follows:
- It is necessary to divide carefully combed hair into four sectors. Dividing lines should extend from ear to ear and from forehead to neck.
- Weaving should begin from the lower left sector with a two-way pickup, while trying to separate the same strands and moving up to the ear.
- Having reached the left ear, you need to remove the clip that the strand adhered to, and continue to weave in a clockwise direction.
- Thus, you need to braid the braid to the back of the head and after that switch to weaving the usual braid.
- Lay the braid in a spiral, you need to start curling from the side of the rest of the hair in the form of a ponytail.
Variant of weaving "two spikelets"
This option also looks very interesting and for weaving such a hairstyle special efforts do not need to be applied.
Carefully combed hair should be divided into two equal parts with a direct parting from the forehead to the back of the head. Doing this is best done with a thin end comb.
We clamp the left part of the hair, and on the right part we begin to gently weave the spikelet in the manner described above.
We do the same with the left part of the separated hair.
When weaving the second spikelet, it is important to observe the symmetry of the pickups with the first.
Weaving "two spikelets" is suitable for owners of hair of medium or less than average length, since in this way the hair is denser fixed in a braid and the risk of a damaged hair will be minimal.
Spikelet on short and long hair
For weaving, the average length of hair is best suited, owners of short and long curls have a little more difficulty, because the former constantly stick out strands from the general system, and in the latter, the hair is constantly tangled during the weaving process.
For short hair, a spikelet type such as a basket or two spikelets is suitable, weaving can also be done as a hoop.
Any girl will be able to braid the spikelet herself for short hair like an expert, the main thing is to choose the right spikelet and not spare the varnish, wax or hair oil.
For long curls, the main rule will be carefully combed hair and the patience of their owner. A basket is also a good option for a spikelet for long hair, a fishtail or a zigzag spikelet is also suitable.
You have already learned how to make a spikelet. It remains only to choose the appropriate option and be patient. In any case, the main thing is to start experimenting and try to introduce something new into the look, and a spikelet with its own variety of designs is best suited for such a thing.