A variety of women's hairstyles sometimes strikes our imagination, and professional hairdressers do not get tired of delighting with real masterpieces of hair. Of course, some of them are created exclusively for the show, demonstrating the level of skill and imagination, but most of them successfully decorate our heads in everyday life.
Laws and trends exist not only in the fashion world, but also in hairdressing. And if in the fashion industry it is customary to consider a small black dress as classic, then for the creators of beauty this is a Babette hairstyle. Step-by-step instructions for creating this styling will be presented later in our article.
How did the hairstyle "Babette"
The popularity of the original styling is primarily due to the star of French and world cinema Brigitte Bardot. But if in the famous film “Babette goes to war”, the actress wore this hairstyle in everyday life, but now this styling has a festive and even solemn status.
The classic version known to all over time has gained a considerable amount of additions, so choosing a hairstyle for a certain event will not be difficult to your liking.
Classic hairstyle "Babette": step by step instructions
To create a named hairstyle, follow the detailed diagram below:
- Wash your hair and be sure to use a balm so that the hair in the process is not confused and obedient.
- Apply heat protective agent to the strands, dry them and straighten them with an iron.
- Divide the hair into 2 parts, making a cross parting from the left ear to the right;
- From the strands of the occipital zone, collect the tail, and divide the curls remaining on top with a part (zigzag, straight or oblique).
- Comb the tail slightly and fix with varnish.
- Using the elastic, fasten the ends of the tail and wrap to the top. Fix the resulting roller from the hair with invisibility;
- Sprinkle the hair divided into 2 parts with a styling agent and wrap it around the roller in turn.
As a result, you should get a hairstyle “Babette” (photo of the solemn version - below).
The original version with a scythe
There is a modernized and easy styling option that always looks young and fresh - “Babette” with a scythe. Here are the most popular ways to add it:
- on the basis of "Babette";
- along the bangs, like a rim;
- You can also braid the braid according to the French pattern from one edge to the other, hiding the ends under the comb.
So, not quite a classic Babette hairstyle, a step-by-step instruction for styling with a pigtail at the base:
- Apply mousse to dry and clean hair.
- Carefully comb the hair from the forehead to the crown and secure with hairpins.
- Divide the lower curls into 2 parts and braid the usual braids.
- Circle them with a hair roller that was previously combed, hide the ends and fix with invisible ones.
- To give the hairstyle a charm, decorate it with a large beautiful hairpin, flower or hairpins with pearls.
"Babette" with a bow of hair
And what should be the hairstyle “Babette” for girls of five or six years of age? Of course, cute, original and harmoniously combined with a magnificent dress. And the best complement to the created image and hairstyle will be a bow made of hair.
Rhinestones, stones, multi-colored ribbons, beads and other bright accessories can become a supplement. But adult girls can afford this option. Many ask hairdressers to do similar hairstyles for graduation. "Babetta" with a bow is done like this:
- We collect clean hair in a high ponytail.
- Separate a small strand and temporarily stab so as not to interfere.
- Separate a few thin strands, and comb the rest well, constantly spraying with varnish.
- From shaggy hair, create a roller and fix it with hairpins. On top, we put several strands separated and with the help of a comb we make the “Babette” perfectly smooth. We twist the ends and fix.
Now we pass to the lock left at the first stage:
- Divide it into 3 parts.
- Apply varnish liberally to each and form a cute bow from extreme curls.
- Fix the central lock with an invisible one, lift it to the top and stab it with a hairpin, having previously hidden the ends.
You have a hairstyle ready for Babette (you can see the photo of fixing the bow in the article).
Casual with loose hair
There is also the easiest and most romantic way to collect hair in the described hairstyle in a matter of minutes. To create it, you need to comb only the upper strands, which are fixed with the help of invisibility. The rest of the hair remains loose.
If this is the evening hairstyle of “Babette” for girls, then from below it is often decorated with a bright bow or hairpin.
Elegant wedding option
Wedding hairstyle "Babette" (step by step instructions for it is the same as with a bow) is one of the most popular this season. She makes the image of the bride more feminine and elegant, especially when the low version is used. The veil in this case is fixed on top. Styling can also be decorated with a diadem, crown, crest or French braid.
Since in the past few years, brides have preferred light wedding dresses, the corresponding hairstyle is created. "Babette" is decorated with fresh flowers, ribbons or a wreath.
Great for thin hair
No matter how beautiful the “Babette” may be, this hairstyle is complex and it is rarely obtained the first time. The secret lies in good fleece. Owners of thick hair in this regard are easier, but what should girls do with "liquid" hair? A special hairdressing accessory comes to their aid.
Hairstyle "Babette" with a roller:
- Make a high tail.
- Tie another one just below the main gum.
- Place a roller under the tail and fix it with the help of invisible.
- Cover the attached accessory with hair, that is, the part that is located between the two elastic bands.
- Hide the ends on the roller and be sure to stab with studs so that they do not knock out.
- Fix the finished hairstyle with varnish.
If desired, it can be decorated with a small hairpin.
Please note that "Babette" is not suitable for every girl - you need to take into account the peculiarity of the shape of the face. But for those to whom she goes, the hairstyle will be in perfect harmony with the cocktail outfit, expensive jewelry, lush eyelashes. By the way, in addition to the everyday option described in the article, all the others are relevant only at solemn and social events.