Step-by-step braiding for beginners is of interest to female representatives. Girls of any age have the right to be beautiful. The delight of your loved ones or just passers-by can raise self-esteem and give you a good mood for many days to come. Frequent changes of image are common to all girls.
The target for such experiments is hair. Hairstyles - important detail, which affects appearance generally. However, not all representatives of the fairer sex can boast of their hair styling skills. The solution would be braids. Their number is so huge that you can change your hairstyle every day for a year. Various styling tricks will help diversify the appearance.
Benefits of braids
You don't have to be a great hairdresser or stylist to do beautiful hairstyle. Braids are a great solution for anyone who doesn’t have time to visit a salon. There are diagrams (Fig. 1) that will serve as an excellent hint in creating a hairstyle.
There are many advantages to such hairstyles:
- Variety. There are countless step-by-step braiding lessons for beginners. People have always been distinguished by their ingenuity and ability to invent. You can start with a simple three-strand braid and end up with complex patterns that will take the whole day.
- Simplicity and comfort. Braids are always convenient and comfortable. Hair will not cling to various parts of the jacket or tree branches. In a strong wind, the head will remain in the same order.
- Beautiful view. A braided hairstyle looks good on the head. You can be a prom queen or a strict boss. Braids are suitable for any field of activity.
You can add various accessories to your hair. Hairpins, bows, ribbons, elastic bands, and flowers will not be superfluous.
Instead of the usual three strands, all 5 or more can also be used. The trick will be to weave a braid from already woven small braids. It is possible to make the hairstyle voluminous by taking large strands for braiding. Those with curly hair are the luckiest. They got the volume from nature.
Instructions for weaving the most ordinary classic braid:
The hair is divided into 3 strands, from which a braid will be formed in the future. The entire weaving process occurs with simple movements. First we place the first strand between the second and third, then the third between the first and second. And such actions are repeated a number of times. The end of the braid can be tied with an elastic band. Strands are counted from the left.
Step-by-step braiding
"Snake"
One of the most common braiding patterns is the “Snake”. The advantage of this weaving is that it takes very little time to complete. If you urgently need to go to a meeting, then “Snake” will be a suitable option. However, it is difficult to weave it yourself; you should get help. Instructions for implementation:
- Take a strand of hair from the right temple and divide it into 3 parts.
- From these parts, weave an ordinary braid towards the left temple, weaving in individual strands of the remaining hair.
- Having reached the goal, change direction and weave to the right temple. Thus form a snake.
This hairstyle is suitable for those with long hair. The snake can reach any size.
"Fishtail"
This weaving option is complex, but looks beautiful on medium length hair. Instructions:
- All hair is divided into 2 equal parts.
- A small strand is taken from the left side from the outside.
- The same thing is done on the right.
- The curl on the right is moved to the left side of the head, and then the procedure is repeated.
The process is very confusing; this hairstyle requires a lot of tinkering. The end result will be something that all the girls around will envy. This type of weaving is often popular among brides. For such important events as a wedding, the fishtail is perfect.
"Spikelet"
One of the hairstyle options suitable for short hair. You shouldn’t limit yourself to one spikelet; several of these braids at once will look great on your head. Instructions:
- A small part of the hair is separated for the first spikelet.
- The strand is divided into 3 curls, from which an ordinary braid is woven.
- With each weave, a strand of loose hair is added to the spikelet.
- It is recommended to make 2 or more spikelets.
You can experiment with spikelets endlessly.
A wonderful solution would be to weave braids from small spikelets.
Braids are perfect for every girl. They can be braided on medium, long and short hair. It is not difficult to cope with this work, and there are enough weaving options for everyone. It's very easy to create your own hairstyle. Any female representative can boast of unique braids.
Irina AndreevaBraids have remained fashionable over the past few years. Girls come up with ideas based on braids, practice on themselves and their friends, and even create true masterpieces. They post photos on social networks so that other people can appreciate their creations and, inspired by the idea, create something similar.
Let's look at the options for braiding, and start with the classic one.
We braid a classic braid
You saw such a braid in old Soviet films and fairy tales; painters depicted it on their canvases, conveying to the viewer. This is the kind of braid your mothers and grandmothers would braid when they sent you to kindergarten and school. And it’s not difficult to make, because this is a classic version - three strands are alternately overlapped with each other. The step-by-step instructions are as follows:
Lino Russo braid with ribbon
We will braid the Lino Russo braid like this:
Comb your hair and sprinkle it with water.
At the very top of your head, select a strand of hair that you wrap with a ribbon.
Now divide the selected strand into two equal in size.
On each side, add a braid to the main strands.
Cross the working strands.
Now wrap each strand with ribbon.
Do the braid again.
Cross the working strands again. And repeat these steps until you reach the desired length of the braid.
Fix the hairstyle at the hairline at the back of the head and tie with the free ends of the ribbon.
The ribbon in the hair gives the image freshness and femininity. Choose its shades so that the ribbon matches the color of clothing or accessories and is contrastingly different from.
Braid bow
This option looks unusual, and it seems that only an experienced hairdresser can create such a braid. In reality this is not the case. Any girl, after training, will achieve results.
Comb your hair and part it in the middle of your head.
At the parting itself, on both sides, select equal strands of hair.
Bring both strands to the side, for example, to the left.
Use the loose hair on the right side to create a French braid. Make it tight enough; the strands should not be loose in it.
Take a hairpin and use it to separate a strand of hair from the parting. Spray it with hairspray to make the hairstyle look neat and properly fixed.
Now pass the hairpin through the braided braid. From the strand fixed with varnish, hook a small loop with a hairpin. Pull it through the braid.
You have your first bow. Shape it, adjust the size of the loops. Place the small ponytail of hair that remains from the bow along the braid, and then hide it under the next strand.
Repeat the steps described in steps 5–7 and create another bow. So keep moving forward.
Braid the bows until you reach the end of the French braid. The braid itself can be tied with a ribbon at the bottom.
This hairstyle looks festive and is therefore suitable for a special event.
Unusual snake braid
This option is suitable for long hair in the best possible way. A hairstyle created using this algorithm looks interesting and attracts the attention of others to its owner.
Comb your hair and spray it with water from a spray bottle.
Separate a strand on one side of the forehead, divide it into three parts and create the following braiding: first two links of a classic braid, and then a French braid using a thinner strand from the outside. Tighten the braid tightly. Continue making a “snake”, moving towards the opposite side of the head at the back of the head.
Now work your way down the hair length. Pick up the strands from inside head, this will allow you to create a kind of bend.
Braid the “snake” to the opposite side of the hair, start picking up the strands again from the outside, if the length of the curls allows.
Finally, when you reach the desired length of the snake, secure your hair with an elastic band.
With the help of a snake braid you will embody a light and romantic image without spending a lot of time creating such an elegant hairstyle.
Incredible hair flower
This great option evening hairstyle. Such a flower, created by you from your own hair, will be remembered by others.
Comb your hair and sprinkle it with water.
Use a horizontal parting to separate your curls into two parts. The bottom one should be smaller than the top one.
From the top of your hair, create a French braid, starting from the right or left side at your temple and working your way to the opposite side. As you progress, slightly pull out the braid strands to add volume to your hairstyle. Secure the finished braid at the bottom with an elastic band.
Braid a braid from the bottom of your hair using the same technique, pulling out the strands in the same way. Secure it at the bottom with an elastic band.
Now wrap the bottom braid in a circle, and from the outside, wrap the braid from the top of the hair. Secure the “flower” with bobby pins and .
As you can see, this hairstyle option can be created without any problems. The main thing is to practice weaving before the significant date so that you are sure to get the result.
For beginners in this business, we can give some tips on braiding:
Always try before you start braiding. This will make the finished hairstyle look neater. Although, if you are used to braiding your hair when you are in a hurry to get to work without having time to wash your hair in the morning, there is nothing wrong with that. On the contrary, this is a good option to get yourself in order.
Use styling products to keep your braid looking neat. In addition, do not forget about elastic bands and hairpins.
Weave ribbons into your braids or decorate your hair with artificial flowers if you want to create a festive look.
And most importantly: if you don’t succeed the first time, don’t be discouraged. Braiding, especially unusual varieties, requires training.
29 April 2014, 17:40
In 2013, the victorious march of braided hairstyles will continue. It is already difficult to remember the day when the “thrush wreath” on the head became a real sensation. Today, all kinds of weaving are favorites of the latest collections, a source of endless inspiration for designers and the pride of Hollywood beauties.
A favorite among fashion and style
To be convinced of the evolution of the traditional braid, just pay attention to the shows of fashion stylists. The maestros of fashion houses never tire of creating unimaginable intricacies on the heads of models, and the fair sex is in a hurry to show off the trend from glossy magazines in front of their friends.
Even after the Critics Choice Awards ceremony, journalists were surprised to note the popularity of the image of the ancient goddess among actresses. Well, their hairdressers had to work hard to make the beauties appear in all the splendor of French braids, creative braids and aristocratic hairstyles with plaits.
It would seem, what else can you expect from long-familiar braids? But no, they transform, surprise with elegance and audacity, seduce with femininity and emphasize individuality. Twisted around the head, elements of a complex hairstyle, a fish bone, a snake hairstyle or a combination of a braid with a ponytail - there are plenty of options for those who want to look unrivaled. And if ordinary girls do not have their own stylists, unlike star divas, this does not mean at all that you need to give up fashionable braids. There would be a desire!
Conquering the Shrew: Snake Weaving
Master class by Tatyana Sklemina.
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1. Weaving a French braid with a pick-up on one side begins at the left temple.
We make a horizontal parting from ear to ear. At the left ear, select a small strand, divide it into 3 and weave a couple of sections.
Then we apply a pick-up to the outer section of the braid.
We lead the braid in an arc towards the right ear.
2. We’ve almost reached the right ear - we no longer do tucks, we braid a regular braid.
3. From this place we begin to pick up new strands from the left ear area into the braid.
4. Having made about 6 grabs, we finish the hairstyle, securing the braid with an elastic band.
To get the first hairstyle (1 photo), in step 3 you need to pick up the strands in the braid not only on the left, but also on the right.
Using this technique of pickups you can create many interesting weaves, for example, with pick-ups in a checkerboard pattern.
The hairstyle was also done by Tatyana Sklemina. You will find more hairstyles from the master on her YouTube channel http://youtube.com/user/womenbeauty1
Another option for a snake hairstyle with a fishtail braid.
A similar hairstyle from ViriYueMoon, a snake running along the entire length of the hair.
Braids are appropriate both for the occasion of a holiday and as an everyday option. The statement that it is impossible to create a beautiful hairstyle with braided elements without the help of a hairdresser or at least a friend experienced in this matter is just a myth.
It turns out that the snake braid has completely different meanings on the Russian-speaking and English-speaking Internet. If for Russians this is a spikelet, as if curved over the head and braided in sections, then for American women it is an element of the hairstyle that serves as its decoration and is performed using a completely different technique.
In today's episode, we'll look at these two snake braiding techniques.
How to weave a snake braid in the Russian style:
- Separate a section of hair from one side of the forehead to the other, i.e. Make the parting horizontally, parallel to the forehead, and not perpendicular as usual.
- Then start weaving the most common one, again parallel to the forehead.
- After weaving one section, move on to the next. To do this, to go down to the next section, braid a couple of braids with a regular braid a little downwards, i.e. vertically and again weave the spikelet horizontally.
- This way you can weave several sections. The number of bends depends on the number of sections allocated on the head.
How to braid a “Snake” braid in pictures:
Below are illustrations from the book Braiding Braids
Video showing how to weave a snake braid in the Russian style:
American style snake braid:
This type of braiding has already been discussed on our website on the page
Hairstyles with braids are one of the most fashion trends, and braids have remained at the peak of popularity for several seasons now. For the lucky owners of long or semi-long hair, a hairstyle with a braid is best option to diversify your look. Hairstyles with braids, depending on the types of weaving and styling, are appropriate in both everyday life, and on special occasions.
Snake braid with floral decorations
Flowers are braids with side strands pulled out, rolled into a ring. The snake weaving lesson is presented below. In this option, new strands are picked up only from above.
The snake braid is very beautiful and feminine; it perfectly emphasizes the fragility and tenderness of the girl, creating a romantic image.
Today, there are a great many options for hairstyles with braids, as well as methods for weaving braids. A simple Russian braid of three strands is one of the most common options.
French braid snake for every day 
To braid a French snake braid or a zig-zag braid yourself, you need some skill. This braid can be woven with either one or two hooks; you can create a regular snake braid and an inverted snake braid, with voluminous strands. The weaving will look completely different. A reverse French braid, or topsy-turvy braid, differs from a regular braid in that the hair strands are braided inward rather than outward.
Inverted snake braid
With voluminous locks 
And ordinary 
The French snake braid looks very elegant and festive. For a zig-zag braid you need enough long hair, reverse weaving looks especially beautiful.
Snake weaving step by step
1. We begin to braid the braid from the temple to the opposite ear. Separate a strand of hair from the right temple and divide it into 3 sections. 
2. We braid a French braid inside out. 
3. We pick up a new strand only from above. We always place the side strands under the central strand, the one with the same tie. 
4. Continue weaving. 
5. We reach the opposite ear. As you can see, we are picking up new strands from the side of the face. 
6. From the area below the ear, change the direction of the braid - now it should go from left to right. We pick up the strands only from above, separating them with a thin comb. 
7. By analogy, we change the direction due to the woven strands. 
Twist the end of the braid into a ring. If you loosen the braid a little, pulling strands out of it, the French snake braid will look more voluminous and openwork. 
Video lessons of snake weaving
Pigtail from Polina
Zig-zag braid for long hair
Casual option
