Kosa has long been considered a jewel for a girl, and today various weaving techniques are more and more interested in current fashionistas. One of the most popular techniques is “basket”. The beauty of this hairstyle is not only elegance, but also in its versatility. After all, with the “basket” you can go anywhere, while the curls braided around the head look attractive and do not interfere with the girl at all.
What it is?
A braid with a fancy name “basket” is an original type of weaving that appeared after the French braid. His plus lies in the fact that this hairstyle can be applied not only on long but also on medium hair. For the most part, we are accustomed to see that the “basket” is laid around the head, but this type of hairstyle is also going into a tight knot, creating an attractive element from the tangle of curls.
Weave such a braid can be both independently and in specialized barber shops. This kind of styling is suitable for girls of any age, but now it has become an amazing hairdo- “basket” for both a teenage girl and a young primary school and pre-school age.
If you want to make baby styling with elements of weaving "basket", then it is best to add a crown to it, then your princess will overshadow all. In addition, different variations of the “basket” can be woven with bows for going to the First September of the school.
And if you add a haircut with satin ribbons, then for a matinee in kindergarten it is better not to find a hairstyle.
Varieties
Despite the same weaving technique, the hairstyle “basket” can be performed in several variants. Let's take a closer look at each view.
Standard
Standard and most common type. To do this, you first need to braid two pigtails, and then with the help of hairpins or stealth sticks lay them in the form of a “basket”. Of course, this type is already obsolete, but this method of execution is the simplest. In this way in Russia, the girls collected their curls.
Creative
Although this option looks unusual, it is more suitable for girls of school age, because the “basket” of rubber bands is not the best hairstyle for going to work. To build this creation, it is enough to collect all the hair in a tight tail at the top. Then take a little strand from the tail and weave it with a proportional strand from the bottom.
After all the hair will be braided in this way, hide the tail behind the original hairstyle and pin it invisible.
Festive
For the solemn event will suit "basket", braided around the head. To do this, according to the type of French braid, you should gradually pick up hair in one braid by small strands. Of course, it is not easy to make such a wreath, but the result will simply overwhelm you. And if you vary the hairstyle and weave a ribbon in there, the girl will overshadow everyone. If the idea with ribbons is not to your liking, then you can make a "highlight" with the help of a bow or stained glass pins.
Weaving technique
Such an attractive hairstyle as a “basket” is not so difficult. Of course, at first glance, the task is very difficult, but if you know exactly what to do, then you can spend only a couple of minutes on weaving it. To create a "basket" will need:
- massage comb;
- hair fixation agent;
- invisible or studs;
- decor to give elegance.
After preparing the necessary accessories, follow the step by step instructions.
- Wash your hair well, and after drying dry it thoroughly and start creating a hairstyle.
- Divide hair into two parts. To do this, collect the curls on the crown in a circle, visually dividing the pile into two parts, then assemble the top part into a tight bundle.
- Weaving is best to start from the temples, so the hairstyle will be more accurate. Therefore, taking the lower strand from the temple, connect it with a strand of tail.
- Continue this technique of weaving the French braid around the entire circumference of the head, alternately twisting the upper and lower strands of hair.
- Note that the hair should be evenly distributed to have enough for full for weaving spikelet. If the balance is upset, the braid will not look too symmetrical. For a more aesthetic look, it is better that the strands are of the same thickness.
- After all the hair is in a braid, fasten it with a rubber band and hide its tip into the depth of the pigtail and hook it with a hairpin.
- At will the hairstyle can be decorated with bows, flowers and other stained glass products.
If you follow the instructions clearly, the “basket” hairstyle will quickly and effortlessly show off in the hair of a little fashionista.
Is length important?
Such a plain weaving in the form of a “basket” is mainly made for little girls, because this hairstyle is just lovely. But many do not know that this weave looks great on hair of almost any length. This hairstyle will not require hair to the waist, it can be applied to short curls, and it looks best at medium length.
If you braid her hair- “basket” to the owner of medium hair, she will give the young lady romance and lightness. And if you tighten your hair more tightly, the look will change, and it will look business-like and very strict.
The principle of weaving does not depend on the length of the hair, so that the process of creating hairstyles, and, more precisely, the technique will not change. But you can use different variations of this hairstyle, creating unique masterpieces.
Tips
Of course, those who make the basket for the first time may experience difficulties, because practice is important in any business. There are several tricks that will help in creating the perfect styling.
- To create volume it is better to weave a “basket” on clean hair.
- Good fixation can be achieved using mousse.
- Holders of curly hair are recommended to straighten them, otherwise the “basket” will look disheveled.
- For girls with thin hair, it is desirable to comb curls at the root before forming a “basket”. So the braid will be twice as bulky, and look much more spectacular.
Master class on creating an interesting hairstyle for a girl, see below.
