A six-strand braid looks stylish and very original; it is used to create incredibly beautiful airy hairstyles, and this braid itself will suit almost any look you create.
The 6-strand braid is a traditional Russian hairstyle. Our great-great-grandmothers easily and simply braided six, eight and even twelve strands. They learned this from a very young age, because in those days the braid was the pride of every girl and all the headdresses of young women since the 17th century were adapted to it.
You can make a 6-strand braid yourself at home. Of course, it’s harder to do this with your own hands, but by following our instructions step by step and practicing a little time, you can easily and quickly braid a six-strand braid yourself.
It’s better to train first, for example, on a girlfriend. When you have a perfect six-strand braid, you can even braid it yourself easily and freely.
So, let's take a step-by-step look at weaving a 6-strand braid. To make it easier for you to assimilate the information, we will number each strand from one to six. In fact, the weaving pattern is quite simple, as you will now see for yourself.
- Six-strand braid pattern
- First of all, you need to comb your hair very carefully so that it lies in an even, heavy waterfall;
Then we divide the entire mass of hair into six equal parts. For convenience, we assign a serial number to each beam from left to right. (1,2,3,4,5,6)
- Let's start weaving. Instructions
- We place strand No. 1 on 2; We put 1 under 3; 1 to 4; No. 1 under 5; No. 6 under 1;
- No. 2 we lay 3; 2 under 4; 2 by 5; 2 under 6; No. 1 under 2;
- No. 3 is placed on 4; 3 under 5; 3 to 6; 3 under 1; No. 2 under 3.
In this way, we continue to weave for the entire length of hair or the length you need. We fasten the braid at the bottom with a regular elastic band. Well, our six-strand braid is ready. With your own hands you easily and quickly created unusual weaving , which can be combined into different options
hairstyles
Let's look at a hairstyle option that is based on a six-strand braid.
Mesh over hair
- We divide all the hair horizontally from the right to the left ear, as for everyone known from childhood.
- We collect the lower part of the curls in a ponytail so as not to interfere.
- The upper part of the hair, in turn, is divided into three bundles. We temporarily hold two of them with an elastic band.
- We divide the first bundle into 6 parts and weave it according to a braid pattern of 6 strands along the entire length of the hair. When you reach the end, grab your hair with a regular elastic band.
- Using the same principle, braid the remaining two braids.
- You've got three beautiful braids. To make them look like a solid mesh, lace up their edges with a thin satin ribbon, like a corset.
- Unravel the lower large ponytail and comb it carefully.
The hairstyle is ready. It looks as if there is a beautiful thin mesh lying on the surface of your hair, laced with a satin ribbon. In order to give this styling even more original look, you can decorate it with various decorations and accessories. For example, decoration material can be satin ribbons different widths. You can also not only weave your hair with them, but also tie large and small bows, both simple and complex. You can also use pins with rhinestones to decorate the mesh, which are secured at the intersection of the strands.
Video: master class on braiding 6-strand braids
Long, luxurious hair that attracts the attention of the opposite sex has always been considered the main source of pride and the main decoration of appearance for the fair sex. Curls look especially beautiful if they are braided into a unique braid. A braid can be braided from 3, 4, 6, 8 strands, etc. In fact, there are a great many variations of weaving, but we will look below at how a braid of six strands is woven.
How to make beauty out of six curls?
In order for a 6-strand braid to be beautiful, attractive and unique, you will need a clear knowledge of some steps, and also acquire certain materials and tools before the procedure. So, we will try to consider the necessary attributes of performing the work, the procedure and everything that may be needed to implement such a 6-strand hairstyle.
Materials, tools:
- Elastic bands, hairpins;
- Comb, hair dryer;
- Cleaning and care products.
Having prepared everything necessary materials, the tools that a braid braided from 6 strands will require from you, you can proceed directly to the braiding process itself. Below is a list of steps to realize such beauty on your head.
Step-by-step instruction:
A braid made of 6 strands can be used as a decoration for a smooth hairstyle. Braid it to the side of your head, and in order to get a tight braid, make thin ponytails and pull them up as you braid. Try to maintain uniform tension along the entire length of the strands. A braid that is poorly braided will simply look ugly, especially if the braid is made of thick ponytails.
It is always possible to make your own appearance more beautiful and attractive, and the effort can be minimal, since a braid made of 6 ponytails does not take as much time as it might seem at first glance. On top of that, a huge advantage of the weaving technique is that there is no need for financial costs.
By slightly pulling your hair out of the braids, you can give your hair more volume.
If you have a rather long hairstyle and have been bored with the same type of styling for a long time, then it’s time to study more complex options hairstyles with braids. What do you say if we try to braid a pigtail not from the usual 3 curls, but from 6?
At first, this task may not seem the most common, but rest assured that after a few sessions in front of the mirror, you can effortlessly create unique images with your own hands.
If your even and smooth hairstyle does not hold its style well, then you can additionally fix it with hairspray
6 6 piece braid accessories
So, in order to start creating a unique “hair net”, and so that the process itself is very comfortable, We will prepare basic devices in advance In one place:
- massage brush for combing the entire hairstyle;
- single row comb made of plastic for forming partings and separating curls;
- 6 thin silicone rubber bands for hair (or you can choose any that you have);
- huge mirror to be able to keep control over the entire process;
- spray for easy combing and styling of curls;
- varnish to record the result.
Option 1. Weaving of 6 parts in the traditional version
Choose more illuminated places next to the mirror to practice developing a wide “mesh” of hairstyles
First in line we will have a pattern for weaving a braid of 6 strands in the traditional version - more common and accessible for a newbie to do it with their own hands:
- Putting your hair into a high ponytail . Here it is important to make sure that there are no “roosters” on the top of the head and that the hairstyle looks neat.
- We divide the tail into 6 equal parts and at the level of thoughts we number any of them in order from left to right.
- We carry the first strand on the left under the 2 adjacent ones.
- We put the one on the far right on the opposite side of the 2 adjacent ones.
- In this way, the last two curls will be side by side, and we cross them, placing the left one on top of the right one.
- After which we repeat the same method of action: we place the last strand on the left under the next two, and put the strand on the right on top of the previous ones.
- So we lead the braid to the very end of the hair and secure it with an elastic band or a bow at the tip.
Advice! In order to make the process of rearranging hairs more common and understandable, and so as not to get tangled in them, you can tie thin elastic bands approximately in the middle of the length. Once you get to them in the braid, you can simply pull them off.
Option 2. Multi-strand braid with gradual addition of curls
Extensive weaving allows you to give visual thickness to your hairstyle
The unique 6-strand braid pattern presented below allows you to experiment with your hairstyle and make hairstyles not only from 6 parts, but even more:
- Comb your hair and divide it into 2 equal parts.
- We divide the right part of the hairstyle into 3 parts and weave an ordinary “spikelet” with the side strands overlapping the central one.
- After the first such binding from the left side, we add a new strand from the side, which we place under the second, then on the third.
- We superimpose the one on the far right onto the previous one. In total, we got 4 strands in weaving.
- Next, from the left side of the hairstyle, we separate the newest strand and place it on the adjacent one, and then under the next one and on the third one.
Pay attention! The essence of this weaving lies in the alternation of hairs. If, with the addition of a new curl, the previous one was superimposed on the subsequent one, i.e. was on top, which means the new one is placed under the adjacent one, and vice versa.
- We again overlap the outermost strand on the right with the previous one. In total we have 5 of them.
- Then we again select the last curl on the left and add it to the weave, placing it under the adjacent one, then on the next one, then under the 4th and on the 5th.
- We still place the last curl on the right on top of the previous one. Total - 6 hairs.
- Then we simply continue to weave the first 4 strands in order of priority, overlapping or placing them under the next one, and we also cross the last strands on the right with each other until the very end.
Advice! If you wish, you can slightly pull the strands beyond the edges to get a lush openwork braid.
Option 3. Weaving - mesh on one side
Photo of a hairstyle in the form of a wide “mesh” on one side
You can also make the task easier for yourself by pulling the braid to one side. The step-by-step summary looks like this:
- We lay the hair on one side on the shoulder.
- We divide them into two equal halves.
- From the first half we make 3 curls.
- We place the first strand on the second and bring it under the third - secure with a clip.
- Now we also divide the second part of the hairstyle into 3 curls.
- We carry the last 6th curl under the adjacent heel, then put it on the fourth and stretch it under the third, which played the role of the first on the left.
- All these actions are repeated until the end of the hair and secured with a hairpin.
Option 4. Wide braid with ribbon
Photo of the process of creating a wide weave with ribbon
With your own hands you can not only create an original extensive weave, but also decorate it with ribbons, which will act as 1 of 6 curls. The summary below will give you a hint on how to do this:
- On the crown, using a clip or any other hairpin, we secure a narrow strand of any color you like.
- We separate three hairs from the left side of the hairstyle, and two from the right, while the ribbon will act as the fourth.
- We begin to weave: the first strand is placed under the second, then carried over the third and under the ribbon.
- The last one on the right is superimposed on the previous one, placed under the subsequent one and on the tape.
- We continue to make the braid again in the same sequence: we place the outermost strand on the left under the second, but this time we add a pick-up from the side of the hairstyle.
- Then we put the leftmost one on the third one and carry it under the tape.
- The last right hand is placed on the fifth with the addition of a catch that sweeps under the adjacent one and connects to the last curl. Thus, the right curl and the tie are broken by the adjacent strand.
- Then the last strand on the right with a pick-up is again carried under the third and placed on the tape.
- This is how we do the hair up to the tip of the curls and secure it with an elastic band.
Advice! For this hairstyle, it is better to choose a ribbon from smooth fabrics, for example, satin, which will simply glide through the hair.
For the convenience of creating a hairstyle, broken hairs can be additionally fixed with clips or elastic bands.
Conclusion
I hope that this article will help you vary your daily looks at least a little, and you can create beautiful wide braids without the help of others. If such manipulations with your hair are new to you, do not rush to go to the salon.
Long hair has always been considered the pride and main adornment of a lady. Especially if they are styled in a stylish, exciting hairstyle. One of the most common and widespread styling methods is braiding. There are a huge number of different types of it, one of which is 6-strand weaving.
You will need it
- – hair washing and care products;
- – hair dryer, comb;
- - hairpins, hair ties.
Wash and dry your hair. Comb them from the roots down, combing the entire hairstyle back in this way. On the back of the head, divide the hair into 6 equal strands and number them conditionally: from the first to the 6th, from left to right. First, you can practice weaving on a mannequin’s head. For convenience, use 6 different colored strands.
Make all the strands of the same thickness, then the braid will be even and neat. Braiding 6-strand braids requires several steps, the main of which is braiding the first, 2nd and third strands.
Place the first strand of hair over the second. Place the same first strand under the third, then on top of the fourth, then lower it down again under the fifth, then place the sixth strand under the first. Placing hair in a 6-strand braid is reminiscent of the process of weaving a basket from rods.
The next step begins with laying the second strand according to the pattern described a little higher. Alternately intertwine the second strand with the third, on top of it, then lay the second strand of hair under the fourth, over the fifth, further under the sixth and, finally, lay the first strand under the second.
Next, work with the third strand. Place it on top of the fourth, pass under the fifth strand and place it on the sixth, lay under the first, and then over the 2nd. At the end of the second and third steps, if you did everything correctly, the weave will look like this: the ends of the strands spread out in three pieces to the left and right sides.
Continue weaving the strands, alternating stages 1 through 3 until the end. Secure the resulting braid with a beautiful hairpin or elastic band. If you want contrast, you can weave colored threads into your hair, add artificial strands, or dye part of your hair with a fast-washing tonic - a good solution for a costume party.
A 6-strand braid can be used as decoration for a smooth hairstyle. Braid it on the side of your head. To get a tight braid, make thin strands and pull them down as you braid. Try to maintain uniform tension along the entire length of your hair. A loosely braided braid will simply look ugly, especially if it is made from wide strands.
Greetings, dear readers! Today we will learn to weave again beautiful braids, namely, we will analyze in detail how to weave a braid of 6 strands based on the diagrams and photos I offer.
First of all, I would like to note that this weaving is quite complex, but very beautiful. And if you are just starting to learn how to weave braids, then I recommend that you first take a look at the braiding lessons and French braid. If you can achieve these hairstyles with ease, then you can safely start learning a new technique.
How to braid a wide 6-strand braid
For convenience, I recommend first gathering your hair into a ponytail, and then weaving a braid from it. Of course, you can do without a tail; moreover, a six-strand braid can be woven like a spikelet. But for beginners it is still better to simplify the task as much as possible.
So, let's get to work creating little masterpiece. Apply a little spray or a little mousse to your hair gathered into a bun, then divide it into six equal parts. Start weaving with the first three strands (leave the second three strands for now). As shown in scheme 1, cross the first and second strands so that the second lies on top of the first, then lay the first strand on top of the third.
We shift according to scheme 1 (in the photo it starts from the opposite side) Then take the second three strands in your hands. Following scheme 2, place the outermost bun of hair (6th) on top of the adjacent one (5th), and then under the bottom of the next bun (4).
Now you need to cross the first and sixth strands, which, as a result of the above-described manipulations, ended up next to each other (see diagram 3). Repeating the algorithm described above in the same way, continue weaving a braid of 6 strands.
If you look closely at the diagrams, you will notice that a braid consists of strands woven in a checkerboard pattern, that is, if a strand lay on top of another strand, then it lies under the bottom of the next one. This rule is also observed when crossing the 1st and 6th bundles of hair (see diagram 3). However, you will understand this principle yourself if you practice a little. Don’t be discouraged if it doesn’t work out the first time (I only succeeded on the 3rd try), practice, try again and again, sooner or later the hairstyle will succeed.
Finally, secure your hair with a bobby pin and stretch the braid out a little. It should turn out wide and flat. A 6-strand braid lasts quite well throughout the day and does not lose its shape. But if you wish, you can still fix it a little with varnish.
I hope I explained it more or less clearly, if I didn’t take something into account, I suggest you ask a question in the comments, I’ll be happy to answer everyone!
