Since ancient times, the braid in men has symbolized courage and courage. They were worn by representatives of nomadic steppe tribes (Mongols, Huns, Scythians), and Scandinavian Vikings. And although modern society prefers to see short haircuts on the head of a strong half of humanity, a variety of braids are gradually turning into fashionable men's hairstyles. Photos and descriptions of them are presented in our article. Here we also present the sequence of weaving male braids.
Fashionable men's hairstyles: photo, description
Long men's haircuts are in fashion today. Thanks to the master’s skillful hands, even with hair below the shoulders, a man can look stylish and neat. If the density of the hair allows, then the side strands are completely cut, only the upper wide sector remains, on which weaving is subsequently performed. The most common French braid and French braid on the contrary, as well as fish tail.
Men's hairstyles with a pigtail on the back of the head (like the ancient Chinese and Mongols) are also very popular. In this case, a regular men's haircut is performed and only at the back of the head there is a strand of hair of arbitrary thickness, which is braided into a regular pigtail.
Brady
In translation, the word "brad" means "pigtail" or "weaving." There are several varieties of this hairstyle, which is equally used by both women and men. A braid is a hairstyle consisting of many, usually not less than 100, thin braids. They are braided from their own hair or synthetic material Kanekalon is partially woven into their curls. Depending on the method of weaving, African and French braids are distinguished.
African ones are thin, loose pigtails hanging in which strands of kanekalon or ribbon are often woven. They stay on their heads for up to two months and do not require adjustment.
French braids weave very tightly to the surface of the head. The principle of weaving is very similar to a French braid, which is why they got this name. This is perhaps the most popular and common male pigtails. Thanks to a change in the direction of weaving, the master creates amazing patterns of hair on his head.
African pigtails
The basis for many men's hairstyles on medium and long hair are African braids. Special braiding lessons allow everyone to learn this ancient skill. Even popular among men, braids are woven according to the principle of African braids.
African braids are braided in the following sequence:
- A bundle of hair of any thickness stands out on the head.
- The bundle is divided into 3 identical strands, while the side strands are held by the little fingers, and the central one - with the thumb and forefinger.
- Braiding is carried out through the bottom, that is, first the right strand is shifted under the center, and then the left, etc.
Men's hairstyles with a pigtail have many varieties. African pigtails can be collected in a bundle on the back of the head, or even weaved them directly on the surface of the head, forming unique patterns of hair.
French braids for men : how to weave
French braids are one of the varieties of braids. Unlike African ones, which are braided from a strand highlighted anywhere in the head, French ones start from the edge of hair growth.
French men's braids are braided in the following sequence:
- A strand of arbitrary thickness is distinguished by two partings from the edge of hair growth (the thinner the better).
- From the edge of the hairline, the strand is divided into 3 parts. The technique of weaving "through the bottom" is performed as in African braids, but a part of the hair from the selected sector is added to each central strand.
- Weaving is performed as close to the surface of the head as possible. The result is a thin and dense pigtail.
- In a similar order, weaving on the surface of the head is performed to any level, to the beginning of the occipital part or to the end of hair growth. Next you need to continue weaving the African pigtail.
French braids-braids weave in any direction. You can change the trajectory of weaving even in the process of work. Thanks to this, interesting patterns are easily created on the head.
Dreadlocks
It is believed that dreadlocks are a type of African braids. In fact, their origin has Indian roots and is associated with the name of the deity of Shiva. According to legend, the god Shiva wore such dreadlock warlocks on his head. Later, such a hairstyle of the deity was borrowed by Hindu hermits. Dreadlocks were popular during the hippies, and during the heyday of the work of Bob Marley, and today, especially among the stars of world and domestic show business. Initially, dreadlocks were positioned as male pigtails, or rather one of their options, but over time, women began to braid them too.
Dreadlocks can not be woven, but obtained in a natural way. To do this, it is enough not to comb your hair for 4-6 months. But there are special ways to design such a hairstyle.
How to weave dreadlocks
There are two ways to weave dreadlocks. In the first case, men's braids can be braided with an ordinary knitting needle. When choosing the second method, be prepared for the fact that you will have to part with your hair, since it will no longer be possible to unravel such dreadlocks.
Safe dreadlocks are woven in the following sequence:
- The entire surface of the head is divided into squares.
- Hair is collected in small bundles.
- With the help of a small scallop, fleece is performed from the ends of the hair to their roots.
- Hair knocked out of a combed bundle is set into it by means of a crochet hook.
If the own hair length is not enough, synthetic kanekalon is woven into the selected strand.
Dreadlocks that are not subject to unraveling are braided by very strong combing of the strand, as a result of which up to 25% of healthy hair is damaged.