Today, the "Spikelet" hairstyles differ from their ancestor - a simple openwork braid - with a wide variety of weaving methods and variations in the styling of the braids themselves and free curls.
Every girl must be able to braid a spikelet, even if she is not a fan of this hairstyle. Sometimes there are situations when just such a styling option can be a real salvation: you will achieve a double goal - remove the interfering hair and create a romantic look. Such hairstyles are simply necessary when there is no time to create complex styling, and you need to look different than in everyday life.
How to braid a spikelet in a classic version
First, you need to prepare the hair, treating it with a firming care product so that it is smooth, obedient and does not fall apart. Weaving can begin right from the hairline on the forehead, or you can retreat from it by ten sentiments. A wide central strand of hair is separated in the center of the head. An ordinary braid of three strands begins to be braided from it, but only one weaving cycle is done: the central strand once intersects with the side ones (first from the right, then from the left).
Further, the weaving will be different from a simple braid, because side locks, previously left on both sides, will begin to be added to it. Crossing each subsequent side strand from the central one, add strands from the side sectors to it: to the right strand from the temporal zone to the right, to the left, respectively, from the left. Continue weaving to the back of the head. So that the strands do not knock out of the main braid, pull them well along the weave and smooth them with your fingers, and only then weave them into the hairstyle. Secure the spikelet with a hairpin or rubber band.
How to braid a spikelet around the head
You need to start weaving in the area of the right temple, directing the braid down, leading it in a circle to the left temple, then continue to weave around the face. Additional strands to the braid can be taken both on both sides of the braid, and only on one (outer). The finer to take the strands, the more elegant the hairstyle will turn out.
How to braid a spikelet with a zigzag
To get the braid in the form of a broken zigzag, you need to start weaving it slightly above the right ear, leading the braid to the left and adding additional strands at first only to the right side. Make five crossings, then turn the weave in the opposite direction (to the right) and make five more crossings, adding additional strands to the left side of the pigtails. Bends are made until the length of the hair ends.
How to braid a spikelet turned outward
The reverse French pigtail looks more expressive and bright. It is woven exactly on the same principle as the classical one, only the locks do not overlap, but are attached from the bottom. So the braid becomes convex, embossed.
How to braid a spikelet with a volume effect
"Disheveled spikelet" is also created from the classic French braid. From the braided spikelet, fixed with an elastic band, it is necessary, starting from the bottom, from the clamp, to begin to stretch the parts of the locks, weakening the weaving. It is important to weaken not the braid itself, but only parts of the strands, stretching them slightly to the sides of the main spikelet. So you can give it a beautiful volume, making it wide and openwork.
How to braid a spikelet "fish tail"
Hair is divided into two parts with a vertical parting. On one (any) side, a small strand is taken and throws over all the hair to the opposite half. Then the step is repeated in relation to the other half of the hair in mirror image. Similarly, all the strands are braided, the braid is fastened with a decorative clip.
Braiding a spikelet is not at all difficult, however, in order to achieve perfect hairstyles, you will first have to work out. Mastery is not developed immediately, but if you wish, you can learn to create any styling using spikelets in a matter of minutes.