Ballroom dance fascinates with its grace and aesthetics. Flexible and fragile dancers seem to be free from physical laws, literally hover above the floor. In order to make a real choreographic work out of simple dance, you undoubtedly need great skill and talent. However, the image of balnikov occupies an equally important place in the whole performance and greatly influences the impression of the audience. A hairstyle dancer - one of the most important details of her image.
Hairstyle requirements
At various sporting events and ball tournaments there are certain rules for the appearance of the participants. This applies not only to costume, shoes, but also hairstyles for performances.
- Accuracy. For ballroom dancing, smoothness and neatness of the hairstyle are particularly important. It can be various bunches, tight tails and tightly folded curls. Different bouffants, fluffy tails and bangs are by no means suitable either for a ballroom dance competition or for regular performances.
- Comfort. Both very small and adult dancers should not be distracted during the performance by the discomfort of poorly designed styling. The varnish should firmly fix every curl, and the studs should not stick into the scalp. A bundle or spit should be made so as not to disintegrate from active movements of the head.
- Open face Facial expression is one of the important tools of a professional dancer, along with plasticity and strength. That is why even the most difficult ball hairstyle should not cover the face and eyes of the participant. In the event that a girl has a fringe cut off, she should be placed on the top or on the side, opening her eyebrows and forehead.
- Relevance. Laying should be combined with the costume and the dance serving, creating a single image. It should complement it, and not distract all attention to itself. Often this is achieved by decorations, echoing the elements of attire.
Age category
In this regard, you can choose several universal styles for each age category. The requirements for hairstyles for beginner dancers and experienced masters vary significantly. So, for children under 15 years old, who may already be juniors, the use of overhead strands or chignons, coloring and shiny varnishes is prohibited.
Also not recommended complex high styling and large reflective jewelry.
Children
Boys and girls up to 7 years old fall into this category. Baby hairstyles should be as simple and convenient as possible. Most often these are various bunches, braids and “buns”. Hairpins and hairpins with artificial flowers that do not shimmer or shine can be used as decorations.
Juveniles
Juveniles are those children who are 8-11 years old this year. Requirements for their hairstyles are similar to the requirements for very young girls. The best solution in this case is a simple shell, a smooth high or low tail, a complex bunch.
Juniors
For juniors who can be from 12 to 15 years old, the requirements become a little softer. Short hair, jewelry in the form of various curls and hair harnesses, as well as more massive jewelry, are becoming available.
Youth
Dancers from 16 years old to 21 years old fall into this category. For them allowed the use of various chignons and artificial strands.Hairstyles become more complex, ornaments are plentiful. The hairstyle is often used stones and fabric, which were used when sewing a competitive costume.
Options depending on the length of hair
Despite the stereotypical view that balnits should have exceptionally long hair, there are many girls with short haircuts who also perform at competitions. Of course, in groups of juniors and juveniles such haircuts are not recommended, however, it is possible to choose a suitable styling for any hair length.
Long
Long thick hair is the most suitable material for creating a beautiful ball hairstyle. They can be removed in a beautiful high or low beam, braid with a large braid, removed in a net or laid in separate curls. Even the largest elements will not require additional rollers and linings, if the length and thickness of their own hair are large enough.
Average
On medium hair, different tails look great, which, because of their size, will not interfere with the performance of dance elements. Various shells and curls, thin braids are also perfect for medium length hair.
The main thing is that the haircut is not a cascade, as it will be very difficult to put in a smooth hairstyle. It is best to fit exactly trimmed hair to the shoulders or slightly lower.
Short
Short hair is difficult to put in a bun or a braid - either the length of the hair is not enough, or the tips will be sloppy. In this case, a short haircut can be beautifully laid with a lot of varnish and mousse. From large and thin strands you can create beautiful waves, comb them to the side and decorate with a small flower or ribbon.
However, such haircuts are still not recommended for girls and girls who are seriously engaged in ballroom dancing and plan to participate in various competitions, as the jury prefers to see participants with more complex and beautiful hairstyles.
Types of styling
The hairstyle for performance can be simple and concise, made with the help of one element, and can combine several techniques. For a sporting competition, it is best to contact a professional hairdresser who has experience in creating such hairstyles. You can choose one of the main varieties and supplement it with individual elements.
Weaving
Various braids are an excellent solution for girls hairstyles from 5 to 15. Modest and at the same time rather complicated styling from braids will not draw too much attention to themselves, they are unusual and not too elaborate.
Bundle
Various "buns" and bunches - this is the most classic version of the ball hairstyle. Depending on the number of additional elements and decorations, this option can be both strict and concise, and quite original.
"Shell"
Like a bun, this hairstyle is a classic for ballroom dancing. It looks great on medium and long hair, and with a certain skill, you can put even rather short hair in a shell.
With harnesses
Tight harnesses of various volume, laid in a complex high hair, most often used by more experienced athletes. This hairstyle requires a more complex image, a brighter make-up and a thoughtful suit. Especially well plaits look on dark, almost black hair in combination with dark skin.
Tail
This hairstyle is suitable for owners of hair of medium length, as too voluminous and long tail can interfere during the dance. Different curls laid over it will add more structure and complexity to the regular tail.
They can be made from simple strands, braids, harnesses or using corrugated hair.
How to make yourself?
It is quite difficult to make a hairstyle suitable for performance at the competition, especially for the first time. It is best to choose concise smooth options without a lot of decorative elements. For example, the classic bundle. To create it, you must prepare in advance:
- comb with large teeth;
- tight gum;
- simple hairpins or invisible hair color;
- styling foam or gel;
- lacquer strong fixation.
Additionally, you can choose a beautiful hairpin, bezel or other decoration, if allowed by the contest rules. The very step-by-step instruction for creating a classic smooth beam is as follows.
- Apply the gel or styling foam to clean and dry hair and spread it over the entire length of the comb.
- Gather the hair in a high tail and fix it with a rubber band. All hair should be smoothly combed, not a single strand should be knocked out.
- A tail is rolled up from the tail, wrapped around the elastic and secured with pins or stealth. The tip of the harness hides under the rest of the hair and is well fixed inside.
- Laying is well fixed with lacquer and decorated with additional elements, if such are available and allowed.
How to fix?
Perfectly smooth bunches and curls, which can be observed at any competition of ballroom and sport dancing, require special attention to tools and styling tools.
- First, to create hairstyles used a variety of gum, studs and stealth. They should be strong and imperceptible, in color they should merge with hair and not shine in the sun or in the rays of spotlights.
- Secondly, to give additional volume, you can use different rollers, bagels and linings. With their help, even from the thinnest hair, you can get a chic bun or a shell.
- Thirdly, hairspray plays the most important role. He must firmly fix every curl, even if it is not fixed invisible or rubber band.
The secret of brilliant and smooth styling of any shape, which only professional balnitz can boast of, is multi-layered styling. To begin with, a large amount of foam or mousse is applied to the hair and dried with a hair dryer. After that, the curls are placed in the desired shape, put a layer of gel of strong fixation and again dried hair hairstyle. The topcoat is made from a layer of resistant varnish or mousse, which is allowed to dry naturally. This multi-level fixation completely eliminates the disintegration of the strands and the appearance of loose hairs. All styling products should be selected from the professional series so as not to cause undue harm to the hair and scalp.
After the performance, the head should be thoroughly washed and a nourishing mask applied to the hair.
How to decorate?
Girls over 15 years old are allowed to decorate styling for performances with additional elements. It can be rhinestones, ribbons, various hairpins and stones, nets and even feathers. All these elements are attached to varnished hair with a special glue that fixes them well. Do not abuse the large and shiny elements, they will look too defiant and cumbersome.
Before you do your hairstyle for the contest, you should try several options at home and choose the most suitable one.
Beautiful examples
On the short and medium hair look different variations of shells and tails, decorated with hairpins, rhinestones and curls.
Long hair beautifully in bundles and low smooth bunches.
For very young dancers perfect hairstyles with weaves and high beams. They can be decorated with small hairpins or thin ribbons that fit the costume.
For older sportswomen, high complex hairstyles with complex asymmetrical elements are perfect.
How to make a hairstyle for ballroom dancing, see the following video.