And ordinary girls who don't have time for complex styling, but at the same time you need to look business stylish. In this sense, the best option would be a French braid. It visually thickens the hair, refreshes the image and looks great on hair of any shade. But most importantly, it is easy to braid it yourself. You just need to practice a little. Natalia Litvinenko, stylist of Dmitry Vinokurov's beauty studio, told us about how to braid a French braid in stages in three ways.
“French braids work best on textured hair — curls, waves, or crimped strands. This hairstyle should be light and slightly careless, as if disheveled by a gust of wind. When weaving the braid, keep your hands close to the braid so that the hairstyle is strong and does not fall apart. Read below how to braid your own French braid. "
How to braid a French braid: Method number 1
1. Grab some of the hair from the top. Divide them into three strands. Transfer the right strand to the middle one, and then shift the left strand there. From this stage, weaving of any braid begins.
2. Transfer all three strands to your left hand, but so that they are separated from each other.
3. Now you can take small, equal strands of hair from the right side right hand and add them to the right strand.
5. Now, while holding all the strands separately, you need to free your left hand.
6. Take a section of hair from the left side and add it to the left section.
7. Move the left strand to the middle one and move the middle one to the left. As you do all these steps, try to keep your hands close to your head to keep the braid tight.
8. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of the hair is braided. Finish braiding with a regular braid and secure it with an elastic band.
How to braid a French braid: Method number 2
1. Part a small section of hair from the left ear to the middle of the head.
2. Divide this strand into three equal parts.
3. Fold over the left strand and then the right strand to the middle one, as when weaving a regular braid. Add the right section of the hair to the right section.
4. Continue to weave the braid, alternately adding strands to the left and right.
How to braid a French braid: Method number 3
1. Comb your hair well. Mark the starting point for braiding. This can be the back of the head, parietal or even lateral zones.
2. In the selected area, separate a small strand about 4 cm long.
3. Divide it into three equal parts.
4. Braid a regular braid: take the leftmost strand and place it between the right and center, placing it on top of the center, then take the rightmost strand and place it between the left and center as already described.
5. Grab the left strand, place it in the center and add a thin strand of loose hair to it on the left side, closer to the existing braid.
6. Do the same for the right strand and the loose hair on the right side.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have used all the hair on both sides.
8. Continue to braid as shown in step 4 (simple braid method).
9. Fix the result.
French braid- This is a pigtail, with an unclear origin story. Some fashion historians say that the French weaving originated from the French court hairdresser and therefore came to be called "French". But this version still has no documentary confirmation. What is the weaving of French braids?
This is a braided braid of 3 strands, it is tightly pressed to the head and slightly. A French braid can be braided “in reverse”, in a zigzag pattern, slightly similar to a “fish tail”, as well as resemble a wreath.
Weaving French braids is not difficult, but to become a master in this business, you must go through a series of workouts on friends who have long hair. After a while, you can easily braid your own braid. With this hairstyle, you can appear anywhere and at any event.
What is needed for weaving?
The most important thing in this matter is the desire to learn and of course free time. Before weaving a French braid, you need to purchase the following tools:
- Good massage hairbrush;
- Comb with a long pointed rod at the end;
- An elastic band for hair, you can choose both a simple one and with decorative ornaments, it all depends on your preferences;
- Colored satin ribbons, you can turn on their weaving or just tie a pigtail;
- Invisible, they will be needed if your hair is not too long or unwanted strands are knocked out of your hairstyle;
- Means for easy fixing of hair, it can be mousse or varnish;
- You can also decorate the head and the weaving itself with different interesting accessories to your taste (ribbons, beads, rhinestones, coins, flowers, lace, feathers, etc.).
How to weave a French braid? Weaving technique
In order to master the weaving of a French braid, you must start with the most simplified option.
- Such a braid is braided directly from the forehead, including bangs in the weaving straight to the back of the head.
- To make the braid look the most effective, it is better to braid it on clean, freshly washed and dried hair. As we said, this is a three-strand braid.
- The first thing to do is to separate 3 strands from the larger mass of hair, using the index finger starting from the forehead, and with the remaining free thumbs, add a little other hair to the braiding from both sides of the head. This will create a tight, tight braid from all your hair.
This is not the only variation of the French braid, there is also an inverted, reverse French, it is also called the reverse French braid, and some hairdressers call it. Delicate, romantic weaving instantly conquered modern beauties, such a pigtail can often be seen on girls running on a date with their beloved. How to braid such a braid? The technique is similar to the classic French one, only this weaving is purl.
- Comb your hair well so that you do not have tangled strands, and then spray a little on it with varnish or apply mousse to the roots.
- After that, you should distribute all the hair on one side. Start braiding from the forehead line. You need to select 1 large lock from the rest of the hair and divide it into 3 even sections.
- The extreme strand on the right side of the head must be stretched to the strand in the middle, and then the central strand to the right strand on the right side, and on top of it the left. Repeat these steps again.
- The strands need to be woven into the braid on both sides of the head until you reach the back of the head. Once you reach the back of your head, continue braiding to the end of your hair.
- When finished braiding, tie the braid with an elastic band or ribbon.
Another option is sloppy, disheveled, or. It is very easy to do, you just weave a classic French braid, and then gently loosen the braiding and release a few strands of the braid outward.
French braid - rim
Hair should be clean, freshly washed and dried.
- Apply a lacquer or mousse to your hair to fix it and feel free to start braiding.
- You need to part in the hairline, keeping the parting from ear to ear. Tie up the remaining curls with an elastic band or pin with a hair clip so that they do not interfere with you.
- Start braiding on the left ear side, braiding can be any of the French braiding techniques. The strands for weaving should not be too wide.
- We braid the pigtail towards the right ear.
- After you have no strands left to add to the braid, tie up the curls or continue braiding to the very end, and then pin the end with a hairpin.
French braid zigzag
This braid will be easier to braid the second day after shampooing. So the hairs will not fall out of the hairstyle and the image will be flawless. Short, medium and of course long hair are suitable for weaving. If you have long or medium-length hair, the first thing to do is to pin the bangs and highlight the parting on the side on the side that you find more comfortable for yourself.
- On the side where the smaller part of the parting, you need to select 3 identical strands and start weaving. Correct zigzag braid, covering hair only at the top.
- When you find yourself on the opposite side of the head, then go down and twist the pigtail in the opposite direction and continue to weave. With this manipulation of a 90 degree flip, you will achieve the desired zigzag.
- After that, you weave a braid and gradually it takes the form of the letter Z.
- You collect the remaining hair in a bun and tie it with a beautiful ribbon or elastic band.
Spit - French waterfall
- these are chic French braids with flowing strands. These hairstyles cannot be classified as light, but if you put in the effort and a little patience, then you will learn how to weave one of the most beautiful hairstyles.
- Select 3 equal-width strands at the forehead. We will call these strands, upper, middle, and also lower;
- The strand on top should be put on the middle one, and the bottom one in the middle, between the top and middle strand;
- We leave the bottom strand alone. On the lower side, you need to highlight a new strand, it will also participate in the process. With this strand, we repeat the same thing as in the second stage. Exactly as in the classic variation top strand to do with the capture. After the completion of one of the tiers of the braid, all the lower strands remain;
- We bring the weaving to the line you need and tie up the hair.
These, of course, are not all variations on how you can make beautiful French braids. With time and desire, you will master the rest, no less interesting options for braids.
Video: how to braid a French Falls
How to make a braid more original?
If you are tired of the usual image of such a hairstyle, then you can make your image more interesting by just adding a beautiful ribbon to the weaving, it can be of any color and texture. For a newbie in braiding, it will be difficult to incorporate such a ribbon into a hairdo, but time and practice will fix this situation. To make braiding easier, use only thin ribbons. In addition to the ribbon, you can decorate your hairstyle with rhinestones or fresh flowers, with the addition of such accessories you will get a feminine and sexy look.
Video: weaving French braids
Master this lovely hairstyle and become even more attractive!
Braiding an ancient way of styling long hair, and although women have done this since time immemorial, but today it is very relevant. On many world catwalks, you can find models with pretentious weaving, and many designers prefer long-haired girls for their shows - thus, complementing the created image. But instead of the usual weaving, they come up with new ways, for example, a braid in French, on the contrary, a lot of small African braids or an unusual wreath of beautifully braided hair.
Description of the purl French braid, weaving pattern
How to braid a braid correctly inside out - step by step
Weaving in reverse
- In the area of \u200b\u200bthe crown, a large strand should be separated;
- We divide it into three parts - one lies on the right, the other in the middle, and the left part;
- Start weaving from the right side, put it under the middle;
- Then the left strand should be placed under the right strand, which should be located in the middle;
- Then, from the left side, select the strand again and connect it with 2 curls, which should be located on the left side;
- Move medium hair under the newly created strand with a tack;
- Grab the hair in the center to the strand and create a new strand, and place it on the right side;
- In this technique, braid all the hair, picking up the hair on both the right and left sides each time.
- Secure the remaining hair with a decorative clip or you can remove it under the braid with invisibility.
- To add a touch of casualness, pull out a few strands and coat your hair with fixative hairspray.
On video diagram weaving braids on the contrary for beginners.
The French braid is a popular, versatile hairstyle that never goes out of style. A wide variety of views will create an unrivaled look. Such a braid is not difficult to weave for yourself. How to weave unusual braids in different versions will be described in detail in this text.
Braiding a French braid is much easier for another person than for oneself: the braiding process is fully visible, if necessary, mistakes are easy to correct, hands are in a comfortable position and do not get tired. Making your own braids is not an easy task. It will take attention and some practice.
Weaving accessories
To weave a french braid, you will need the following tools and tools:
- comb with fine teeth and a pointed handle for easy separation of strands;
- massage brush for combing;
- clips, tapes, elastic bands;
- hairpins, invisible braids;
- hair spray and wax for fixing the finished hairstyle.
How to weave a French braid correctly?
Weaving pattern of a classic French braid
The French braid (how to weave in the classic version will be discussed in this section) is based on the execution of an ordinary braid.
Step-by-step recreation of the pattern of weaving an ordinary braid:
A French braid with hooks is woven like this:
- Highlight a significant lock of hair on the parietal part. Divide equally by three.
- Make 2 weaves as indicated in the previous description.
- Next, start weaving the side strands in turn from each edge and one for each weave.
- Continue this alternation until all the hair falls into the hairstyle.
- Now you can fix the braid with an elastic band or continue braiding to the ends of the hair using the classical method.
Self braiding back braids
To weave a French braid, on the contrary, you will need:
- comb;
- water;
- hair fixation spray;
- elastic.
Execution technique:
How to braid two braids
Before creating a hairstyle, consisting of 2 braids, the hair is combed well, moisturized, separated by a central parting. The braids are woven in turn. The non-working half of the hair is pulled together with an elastic band.
Weaving technique:
To get a neat braid, the amount of hair you grab must be the same.
Hair should be pulled tight throughout the work. The second braid is performed in the same way.
Two French braids can be combined into one, it is done like this:
- Two separate braids are secured with hairpins at the base of the neck.
- Without removing the hairpins, pick up the right strands of both braids with one finger.
- Pick up both left strands with your other finger.
- Remove the hairpins, complete the braiding with an ordinary braid, combining the hair of both braids.
A hairstyle from 2 French braids will suit the owners thick hair length from 30 cm. French braids will be appropriate both in an everyday look and in an evening dress.
Braid on the side
A braid on the side is a great hairstyle option for those who like to collect their hair.
Suitable for owners of long hair and medium length hair.
Execution order:
Waterfall
French braid-waterfall - an original evening hairstyle with many options.
Especially suitable for thin hair lacking volume.
To create a braid in one direction:
- Comb your hair, mark the parting.
- Separate a lock of hair from the front of the head, start weaving a simple braid, but with each crossing, release the lower lock and replace it with a new one taken from above.
- Twist the braid to the desired length.
The spit-waterfall is woven from 2 sides like this:
- Hair is combed, separated.
- According to the previous description, the 1st braid is performed, at the back of the head it is pulled together with an elastic band.
- The 2nd braid is braided symmetrically with the 1st braid from the opposite side of the head.
- Braids are secured with one elastic band at the back of the head.
Inverted
An inverted braid looks more luxurious than a simple braid.
As a hairstyle, it is ideal for thin hair, braided according to the following scheme:
- An insignificant strand is highlighted, divided by 3.
- The braid is braided according to the standard braid method, only the extreme strands are not superimposed on the central curl, but are located under it.
- Loose hair gradually weave into the hairstyle.
- When all the hair is involved, continue weaving the back braid.
- Put an elastic band on the free ends.
Openwork braid of elastic bands
Braids woven with elastic bands are very simple to perform. The secret is that the tiers of the weave are fixed with an elastic band. Such a braid keeps its shape for a long time. 
An openwork braid made of elastic bands looks amazing on long hair.
Operating procedure:
- The combed hair is tied into a ponytail.
- The extreme strands are tied with an elastic band, slightly stretched.
- Connect the outer strands again and fix.
- The actions are repeated until the end of weaving.
Volumetric
The French braid (how to weave in a volumetric version, will be analyzed further) can be located in the middle, on the side, or braided diagonally. It is recommended to weave using the twisted braid method.
- The 1st working strand is highlighted and divided equally by three.
- An inverted braid is braided with a pick-up of side curls. The extreme strands fall under the middle one. Unoccupied hair is picked up and woven into the hairdo.
- When the braid is completed to the final, secure with an elastic band.
- Gently draw out the edges of the intertwined strands.
With ribbon
French braid with ribbon - original festive and everyday hairstyle... In order to braid a French braid with a ribbon, you need to separate the working strand with a horizontal parting. Attach the tape folded in half over the invisible parting. The working strand is divided into 3. Start braiding the inverted braid. 
The tape is located between the strands. The strand closest to the center lies under the tape. The extreme strand goes down, loose hair is added to it. The tape goes down. Repeat the algorithm of actions on the other side. Essentially 2 back braids are braided at the same time. In the same order, the braid is woven without including the strands.
Zigzag
The French braid (how to weave in a fancy zigzag version, will be described in this paragraph) has many interesting varieties. First, comb the hair and mark the parting on the side. Weaving starts from the temple and goes in a horizontal direction. The initial strand is divided into 3. In the process, loose hair is captured exclusively from above.
Having brought the work to the opposite side of the head, the braid is unrolled and continues to weave in the opposite direction. Continue to weave in the same way until the end. Secure the unbraided ends of the hair with a barrette. The longer the hair, the more zigzags you get.
Bezel
In a French braid, bangs are braided, the rest of the hair remains unused.
The hairstyle looks elegant and elementary to create.
The working strand is separated from the side of the forehead, the rest of the hair is collected in a ponytail. A highlighted lock of hair is braided into a classic French braid. Weaving the braids continues to the opposite ear. The end of the braid is stabbed with invisibility and hides under loose hair.
Spikelet
A spikelet in the style of weaving a French braid is performed according to the following description:
The French braid in the Spikelet version is suitable for women of any age and is comfortable to weave.
Fish tail
Braid Fishtail is suitable for owners of hair below the shoulders. Such a spectacular hairstyle is appropriate under any circumstances. 
Weaving technique:
- 2 working strands are collected from the top hair.
- On the left side, the 3rd strand is highlighted in thickness like the first 2, crosses with the nearest 2nd strand (the 2nd strand passes from below) and combines with the hair of the 1st strand.
- On the right, select the 4th strand and similarly connect with the 2nd.
- You need to continue these actions until all the curls are woven.
- Once you reach the neck, continue braiding your hair using the pull-over technique.
Hairstyles with French braids
| Hairstyle name | Execution technique | Who suits |
| "Bows" | The hair is divided into 2 halves. Several thin strands are separated on each side, the rest of the hair is braided with a classic french braid. The separated hair is passed in loops between the strands of the braid, forming bows. | For owners of medium length hair. |
| Braid from bottom to top | The braiding starts from the hair on the bottom of the head. The hair is combed forward and braided from the bottom up. Having reached the back of the head, they continue weaving with a simple braid. Twist the braid. Decorate with accessories. | Evening hairstyle for long hair. |
| Wedding openwork braid | A classic french braid is braided or a braid, on the contrary, while the strands do not need to be tightened too much. Fix the end of the braid with a hairpin. Draw out the side strands of the braid. Sprinkle hairspray on the hairstyle. Decorate with flowers and rhinestones. | For women with long hair |
Accessories for weaving French braids
When creating hairstyles with braids, use the following accessories:
The French braid is the most popular hairstyle for long hair. There are many different ways weaving french braids. A variety of weaving variations and versatility allow you to form excellent hairstyles for all occasions on the basis of a French braid.
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Video on how to weave a French braid
Weaving a French braid for yourself:
To braid a French braid, you need to follow these steps step by step:
- Comb your hair, select a wide strand from the hairline at the crown of the head. The wider the strand, the more voluminous the braid will turn out.
- Divide the selected strand of hair into three equal parts. All the following strands involved in weaving should be of the same volume. Arrange the strands as when weaving a regular braid: put the right one on the middle one, and then put the left one on top.
- Holding the left strand with the middle strand, grab a new strand of hair from the right side and connect it to the right strand of the main part of the braid.
- Weave the resulting right part with the middle main part, acting in the same way as weaving a simple pigtail.
- Take all three strands with your right hand.
- Take a new lock of hair from the left side with your left hand.
- Weave a new strand of hair with the leftmost strand and put on top of the middle strand of the main part.
- Repeat the steps above to complete the braid to the base of your neck, then braid your loose hair into a simple braid.
- Secure the resulting hairstyle with an elastic band or hair clip.
The whole process is presented in even more detail in the video below:
Following step-by-step master class will show you how to weave a French braid with a bun. In order for the hairstyle to be neat, you will need a special hair bagel.
- The braid can be braided in any area of \u200b\u200bthe head. Having chosen a place on the head, select three equal strands of hair and make several loops, as in a regular braid.
- As you move along the head, grab additional strands of hair and weave them into the main part of the future braid so that the French braid is fixed on the head.
- Braid and secure.
- Tie the remaining loose hair with an elastic band in a ponytail, putting on a special roller for a bun.
- Comb the hair gathered in a ponytail and tuck it into the roller, forming a voluminous bun.
- Wind the previously braided braid onto the base of the bundle.
The romantic hairstyle is ready!
Weaving "French Falls"
Its name " French waterfall"Hairstyle got for its similarity with falling jets of water. It is quite simple to perform, after a little workout you can easily braid it not only for your friend or daughter, but also for yourself.
Braid creation scheme
This hairstyle looks especially impressive on curly hair... Naturally straight hair can be slightly curled at the ends with a curling iron to make the braid more lush and voluminous.
Step-by-step instruction
- Make a deep side parting on the head and separate three equal small strands of hair from the larger comb.
- Make several classic stitches with a fence of additional strands on the head, after which weave the braids in such a way that the lower strands remain free and do not participate in further weaving. Instead of the released lower strand, take a new one, moving around the circumference of the head.
- Having reached the ear, take the strand above it and fix the weaving tightly with it.
- Having reached the other side of the head, fix the finished braid with an inconspicuous thin elastic band.
The hairstyle is complete!
The finished braid can be decorated with hairpins with flowers or rhinestones.
Next step-by-step instruction allows you to master the technique of weaving an inverted French braid:
- Separate a wide section of hair at the forehead and divide it into three equal parts.
- Bring the left strand under the middle one, crossing them.
- Bring the right strand under the left.
- To the left strand, add a thin new strand of hair from the left temple.
- Similarly, we weave the right strand with an additional one taken from the right temple. Continue braiding until all hair is braided at the temples.
- Finish braiding by tying the remaining loose hair in a ponytail, or braiding it to the very ends.
In even more detail, the technique for creating a French braid inside out is presented in the following video:
In the same way, you can do a hairstyle from two inverted French braids at the same time.
Braiding diagonally
- The braid is woven from five strands. We take the beginning just above the right ear and end under the left. Select a strand of hair and divide it into three equal parts (each strand in the photo has a number).
- Throw strand 1 over strand 2. Throw strand number 3 over 1.
- To the left of the main part, select the fourth strand.
- Place strand 4 under strand 2, and then drag over strand 3 so that they form a pattern like on a checkerboard.
- Select the fifth strand above the right temple and draw it under 1 and above strand 4. Thus, the main part will be created by strands numbered 2, 3 and 5.
- Now wind 2 strand under 3 and over strand 5.
- Bring the third inverted strand up.
- On the left, pick up a new strand.
- Add pick-up to 2 strands.
- Strand 3 to release. Take a part from strands 2, 4 and 1.
- Strand 4 up.
- Pick up a new strand on the right and add it to the first section. Bring strand 1 over 2 and under strand 3. Lower section 4.
- We repeat the actions from the fifth step until all the strands from the head are in the braid.
- Having completely finished weaving, stretch the sides of the braid for a lace effect until the braid is secured.
- Complete the braid to the end and secure with a transparent silicone rubber band. If desired, it can be additionally decorated with flowers or rhinestones.
French braids
Small, tight-fitting French braids, also called braids, are one of the varieties of African hairstyles. The weaving technique of French braids is no different from creating ordinary spikelets, the difference is in the width of the braid and its tighter weaving.
Some time ago, they could only be seen on African hair. Today, this kind of braiding is also popular with representatives of other races.
To create French braids, a special material is often used - kanekalon, woven together with the strands for greater density and long-term hairstyle.
Braids with kanekalon, provided that they are properly cared for, can be worn for up to 1 month, while without them, their wear period is only 1-2 weeks.
Such braids can be woven with a hair length of 10 cm, while the pattern created with ready-made braids can be absolutely anything - it all depends on the client's imagination and the talent of the master.
Braided hair gives the hairstyle a neatness and grace that always attracts admiring glances and the attention of others. Add braids to your everyday look and feel the difference!
