Spit-dragon got its name for a look similar to the structure of the dragon. Her alternative weaving method is the spikelet (french version). Hair dragon is quite young, but nowadays it is actively beginning to acquire relevance. Braid braided around the head looks very feminine, and 2 braids decorated with flowers or hairpins on the sides are no less beautiful and charming.
Characteristic
If you have dyed hair and you like contrast - this hairstyle is for you. Individual bright strands gently stand out in the spit and give it a special look.
The peculiarities of weaving include the following points.
- Start. Unlike the French braid (spikelet), the dragon starts from the forehead.
- Method. The braid trudges freely, strands can be straightened or pulled, as you want.
- Parts. The original dragon is woven in two parts. The French are lagging along with one braid.
But there are similarities with the French version.
In order to give a realistic look, a hairstyle is made on wet hair (but it can be done on dry hair), so at the end you will get a soft and smooth wave. To create it, you can use and elastic bands.
Advantages and disadvantages
The positive aspects of this hairstyle include the following nuances.
- Suitable for girls (for example, this hairstyle is often done on the first of September, decorating it with lush white bows) and girls (for a romantic meeting or a walk with friends), and women (office, casual styles and others).
- Reliability. There will be no need to think about your hair at an important event - throughout the whole day the dragon will serve you faithfully and the strands will not disintegrate. If you are not sure about the strength of your work, you can additionally use ordinary hairspray. Also, this hairstyle is well suited to the hair is not the first freshness.
- Weaving speed. With a hand crammed such braids will not take much time. On average - 10 minutes.
- Volume It can be increased by slightly pulling the strands (it is important to do this during weaving, and not at the end), fluffing the braid. Thus, this option of weaving of braids is suitable both for thick, and for rare hair.
- Versatility. Suitable for almost any style and goes well with a variety of accessories. This is one of the most popular hairstyles for any holiday. It is also perfect for a themed evening, such as Halloween, or celebrating the New Year, if according to the Chinese calendar it will be the year of the Dragon.
- The foundation. This hairstyle is the base for all other, more complex. Having mastered it, you can easily start doing other styling, acquire useful skills.
But there are also negative aspects: a head can ache from being unaccustomed to it. Therefore, do not overstretch the strands.
How to braid?
Pigtails should be the same - divide the entire mass of hair into strands of equal thickness. In order for the hands to remember what thickness to take a strand, it is better to first practice on someone. Hard hair needs special tools such as mousse, foam
Two braids on the sides of itself: a simple weaving pattern
One of the methods of weaving is presented in the picture below. As you can see, the dragon spit is great for both curly and straight hair. Trellis is a very convenient thing if you weave braids yourself.
Step by step instruction is as follows.
- Comb hair, brushing back.
- Divide the whole mass of hair in half. For convenience, you can fix one of the resulting rubber band, while we are working on another. The parting can be both direct and zigzag. But for beginners the first option is easier.
- Start weave pigtail in an internal or external way from the center of the head. The photo below shows the second method. It is sometimes called purl. The inner one is easier for beginners, since all the strands are woven inside, the extra ones hide the previous ones.
First, take a small curl, divide it into 3 equal parts. After a couple of steps of weaving an ordinary braid, begin to weave the adjacent strands on both sides so that they continue the curl that you weave. If you want to make a pigtail inside out, add strands in turn on each side. Put them under each other. So the spit will come up.
- Same in a way braid the second pigtail.
- Attach both braids to the tail. You can not do this by continuing to weave ordinary braids, if the length of hair allows, or to weave them together. You can wrap the remaining hair inside - this is a more evening and sophisticated version.
- Comb the tail.
- Straighten strands slightlyby giving volume.
- Hairstyle can be completed tying the tail strand of hair, as do some celebrities, or pick up your favorite accessory.
Also on the sides you can weave many-tier pigtail-dragons: 2, 3, and sometimes even 4 braids on each side.
For the minimum length of hair necessary for weaving, take 10-15 cm.
For shorter hair of shorter length, artificial strands are used.
You can add hair The following accessories:
- gum (well suited silicone);
- hairpins;
- artificial or live flowers;
- bows;
- tapes;
- invisible beads;
- studs;
- rhinestones and pebbles.
You can also diversify the little dragon using varnish with sparkles (avoid excessive gloss when selecting accessories) or curling tails and braid tips.
To make your hair neater, weave thin strands. The faster you spin it, the more careless it is. To create this effect, you can additionally release a couple of strands at the temples.
Interesting options
Below will be presented a few ideas design spit-dragon.
Openwork option
Fits for romantic evenings, prom, wedding and other events where you want to look gentle and easy. It is woven in the same way as the classic version, but strands are gently drawn, creating gentle waves. They are formed by pulling strands on both sides of each braid. Sometimes they are additionally tightened with rubber bands. That the hairstyle was not scattered, it is fixed with varnish.
Fish tail
Close to the dragon, he creates a unique image. It weaves the same way as internal dragon-dragon, but strands are taken thin and then straightened. Stretched and wide, they will hold out well with varnish and bring a touch of elegance and charm. Stretch strands can actually be like anything. The main thing is that you like the result.
Stud version
They are inserted in the middle of braids. So it is created the impression that pearls are scattered in the hair. But you need to be sure that the studs, rhinestones or pebbles will not bother you. Hairpins with flowers or multi-colored pebbles are an excellent hairdressing solution.
Spit-dragon is popular with many actresses, singers, models and other celebrities, for example, Selena Gomez, Kylie Jenner.
The collected, neat look is perfect for dancing, visiting a school, college, work, events, and so on.
Do not be discouraged if the perfect hairstyle does not work out the first time - practice with your girlfriend, sister or daughter. The desired result will come with time. Well-honed skills will allow you to create new elegant images.
A detailed workshop on weaving a dragon-braid is offered in the video below.
