How to braid a spikelet

Step-by-step instructions for weaving different spikelet options

Spikelets are very diverse. You can create any beautiful hairstyles, not limited to imagination.

Spikelet on the side

A spikelet on its side looks unusual and impressive.

The principle of weaving is the same as that of a classic spikelet:

1. It is necessary to comb the hair thoroughly, directing the hair back so that the parting is not visible.
2. Then a strand is carefully taken from the side of the head and divided into 3 equal parts.
3. The collection of the bulk of the hair begins after 3-4 crossing the curls.
4. Gradually applying hair from both sides to each strand, you need to braid the braid to the base of the neck and secure with an elastic band.

• It is better to weave a braid on the side from thick strands. Such a spikelet looks more original.
• With an average length of hair, the hairstyle must be secured with a clothespin or invisibility.
• A side braid will not work with a short haircut.

Inside out

A spikelet inside out requires more skill. Unlike the classic spikelet, here the strands are placed from below, not from above.

How to weave a spikelet inside out:

1. Comb your hair well and spray with a spray to avoid tangling.
2. Separate the bun closer to the bangs.
3. Divide into 3 parts.
4. Start braiding by pulling the left strand from the bottom, between the right and middle.
5. Repeat the same action with the right strand.
6. Attach a curl to the left strand and stretch it from bottom to top.
7. Hair is also applied to the right strand.
8. Continue braiding to the base of the neck.
9. Braid with a regular three-row braid and secure with an elastic band.

This hairstyle has a pronounced pattern, in contrast to the usual spikelet. The braid stands out against the general background and looks three-dimensional.

The spikelet inside out is not very suitable for short hair, as the curls will constantly fall out.

2 inverted spikelets

The hairstyle option allows braiding on hair of any length. Weaving pattern, as from the previous instructions, where the braid is made inside out (the strands are superimposed under each other).

Weaving technique:

1. The hair is divided into two halves using a straight or side parting.
2. From one half of the hair, weave an ordinary purl to the end of the free hair and end the braid with a 3-beam weaving, not forgetting that the strands are stacked under each other.
3. Repeat the same for the second half of the hair.
4. Each braid is fastened with thin elastic bands. Weaving can be slightly loosened for volume and fixed with varnish.

Around the head

A spikelet (how to weave this hairstyle step by step is described in detail later in the article) can be laid around the head in two ways. The hairstyle is neat and all the hair is attached to the head.

This option is suitable for long to medium hair lengths. Many people prefer this hairstyle during the hot season.

Weaving technique:

1. Hair is being combed. Previously, you can slightly wet them to make them more obedient or treat them with mousse.
2. It is advisable to first smooth out naturally curly hair with an iron so that they do not get tangled during the process. If you make a root bouffant, the hairstyle will turn out to be more luxuriant.
3. The hair is parted into two equal halves. One side is temporarily secured so that the hair does not get in the way.
4. Work with the other side. They begin to weave a classic spikelet from about the middle of the back of the head to the sides of the crown.In the process, loose hair is woven right and left.
5. Gradually get to the parting and loosen the removed half of the hair.
6. Continue braiding using the other half of the hair. Now the movement occurs from top to bottom, towards the back of the head.
7. When the loose hair is over, the end of the braid is completed with a three-beam weave. Twist it in a spiral on the back of the head over the main braid pattern and fix it with invisibility.

Snake

This kind of weave has a complex but interesting look that works especially well on long hair.

Weaving technique:

1. Weaving begins at the temple. The spikelet runs horizontally, not reaching the back of the head.
2. When the braid reaches the back of the head, loose hair is woven from the top of the head, but not from below, and thus continues the entire weaving.
3. When the braid reaches the opposite side of the head, a direction reversal is made.
4. Continue braiding, adding strands from the top of the loose hair, making occasional turns to the end of the length.
5. The length of the hair depends on how freely the "snake" can be located from top to bottom. The shorter the hair, the more often the curves will appear.

Tail spikelet

A spikelet (how to weave this braid step by step according to the basic pattern is described in the instructions below) can be diversified by choosing the option of weaving from the tail.

Weaving technique:

1. All hair is well combed and collected in a ponytail, secured with an elastic band. The tail can be attached to the crown or the back of the head - it depends on the girl's preference.
2. At the base of the tail, three strands are separated and they begin to weave a simple spikelet, alternately adding thin rays to it on both sides. The thinner the strands, the neater and more unusual the hairstyle looks.
3. When the braid is finished, secure it with an elastic band. Strands can be loosened slightly and fixed with hairspray.

Braid in braid

Another interesting option for weaving a spikelet is especially well suited for owners of long hair.

Weaving technique:

1. The hair is divided horizontally into 2 equal parts. The upper part of the hair is twisted into a temporary bun and fixed so that it does not interfere.
2. A tight 3-ray braid is woven from the bottom. Fasten it with a temporary elastic band and loosen the braid links.
3. The upper part of the hair is loosened and a spikelet is woven from it inside out to the end of the length, fixed with a temporary elastic band. The links are loosening.
4. Both parts of the braids are fastened together at the bottom with one elastic band, temporary ones are removed. It turns out a braid with a purl over the usual weave.

Weaving 2 braids

This hairstyle is suitable for hair of any length. Weaving pattern as from a standard spikelet instruction.

Weaving technique:

1. The hair is divided into two parts vertically.
2. Weave an ordinary spikelet from one part of the hair until the free hair runs out. Then the braid is continued with a 3-beam weaving.
3. Repeat the same algorithm for the other half of the hair.
4. Fish tail to herself
5. This is a more subtle way of weaving a spikelet. The braid itself remains flat, but wide, consisting of numerous thin strands. By its appearance, the hairstyle resembles a fin, hence its name.

Weaving technique:

1. The hair is divided into two parts with a straight part.
2. The hair is held with the left hand, preventing the separated parts of the hair from connecting.
3. A thin strand is separated from the far edge of the right half of the hair, thrown over and connected to the left half.
4. Now, both halves are taken in the right hand, without connecting them. A thin strand is separated from the edge of the right half and, as described above, attach it to the left side.
5. Weaving is continued, following points 2-4. They try to make strands of the same thickness.
6. Weaving continues to the end.

Triple fishtail

The styling is designed for long curls.

Weaving technique:

1. The hair is divided into 3 equal parts.
2. Each part is braided into a separate braid by weaving a fishtail and temporarily secured with elastic bands.
3. Of the three braids, one is braided according to the principle of the usual 3-beam weaving. Braids are used instead of strands.
4. Fasten the braid with an elastic band, and remove the temporary elastic bands.

Air spikelet

Weaving a spikelet in any way can be made both tight and more airy. The second method is more suitable for those whose hair is not thick. Loose braiding will create a voluminous look.

Whichever way of weaving a girl chooses, she can give an airy look, for this:

before weaving braids, the hair must be treated with styling mousse;

a spikelet is weaved with a weak tension of the hair;

loosen the hairstyle with your fingers and fix it with varnish.

Wave

Weaving of this type of spikelet occurs horizontally, starting from the temple and moving in the opposite direction, then returning back and forth. The thicker the strands, the more voluminous the braid and the fewer turns of the wave can fit on the head.

Hairstyles work best on long hair and medium lengths.

Weaving technique:

1. Weaving starts from the temple horizontally to the opposite part of the head. Loose hair is braided from the top of the head, but not from the bottom. They try to weave the braid tighter and closer to the hair roots.
2. Having reached the opposite temple, they make a U-turn and weave in the same way in the other direction.
3. Make as many turns as the area allows. At the end, the braid is fastened with an elastic band, and the weaving links are loosened and fixed with varnish.

A square spikelet on itself or a double spikelet

A spikelet (how to weave this braid step by step is indicated in the following instructions) can be modified and choose another hairstyle option - a square spikelet.

The technique will resemble a fishtail, but the appearance of such a hairstyle is different.

Weaving technique:

1. The hair is combed and divided in half.
2. A thin strand is separated on the left side and thrown onto the right side from above.
3. On the right side, a strand is separated and thrown to the left from above.
4. On the left side, a strand is separated and thrown to the right from below.
5. On the right side, throw a strand to the left from below.
   Weaving is continued to the end, each time alternating weaving from above and below.

Diagonal

You can diversify your hairstyle by changing the direction of the braid. The effect of weaving diagonally is more noticeable when weaving 2 braids at once.

Weaving technique:

1. The hair is divided with a side parting in half diagonally.
2. Weave a classic spikelet from the top of the hair to the neck, fasten the remaining length with a temporary elastic band.
3. Weave the same braid from the bottom of the hair to the neck.
4. Remove the temporary elastic from the upper braid. Both braids are connected together and immediately divided into 3 strands.
5. Next, a 3-ray braid is weaved from these strands into 2-3 crosses and again the strands are divided in half.
6. From the left and right half of the hair, a spike is alternately weaved to the end of the hair length and each end is fastened with elastic bands.

Zigzag

In order to create a spikelet braid using the "zigzag" technique, you should follow the algorithm:

1. The curls are combed, parting diagonally. They are divided in half into an upper and a lower part.
2. Separate 3 strands at the temple and braid a spikelet, adding strands of loose hair only on top.
3. Gradually twist the braids towards the second section of hair, starting to add strands from this section of hair.
4. The braid is finished with a 3-beam weaving, the end is fixed with a thin elastic band.
5. The tip of the braid can be left hanging or attached to the hair in a spiral with bobby pins or hairpins.

Little basket

This is a romantic hairstyle that is suitable for a daily look and for special occasions. Hairstyles work best on long or medium length hair.

On short hair, the basket can disintegrate, but you can try using additional means of fixing the hairstyle - varnish, foam or mousse.

Weaving technique:

1. Part of the hair is separated from one side and a spikelet is braided from it to the end of the hair length.
2. Secure the finished braid with a thin elastic band and slightly loosen the weaving for volume.
3. The remaining loose hair is collected in a ponytail and a donut is put on.
4. With the help of a donut, a bun is made from the tail.
5. The braid is wrapped around the bundle and fixed with invisibility.

Spikelet with strands released

The romantic version of the hairstyle is suitable for owners of hair of any length, both for a daily look and for special events.

Weaving technique:

1. Separate 3 strands at the temple and weave a regular spikelet in a horizontal direction, moving to another temple.
2. In the process, loose hair is woven from the side of the crown, and the hair is not woven from below at all.
3. When the braid reaches the temple opposite the beginning, the hair is fixed with a silicone rubber band, the tip is wrapped inward and secured with invisibility. The links are slightly weakened.

Large spikelet

A bright option for weaving a spikelet. The links in the braids are very relaxing to create volume, which is why the length of the hair in the hairstyle is significantly reduced.

Therefore, this braiding option is suitable for owners of long hair.

Weaving technique:

1. A small lock of hair is fixed with a temporary thin elastic band (you can use a silicone one) on the crown.
2. Take a thin strand from the temples and also connect immediately under the previous tail.
3. Divide the upper tail into 2 strands, wrap them around the lower tail. They attach strands of free hair to them from the sides and again make a tail with an elastic band. It turns out 3 tails in a row.
4. This algorithm is continued to the end.
5. The side strands framing the elastic bands relax so that they take on volume and cover the elastic bands.

Weaving with ribbon

A spikelet hairstyle using a ribbon can diversify the usual look and be suitable for special events. You can easily cope with this hairstyle yourself.

Weaving technique:

1. The hair is combed, mousse is applied to it.
2. A bunch of hair is separated in the area of ​​the crown of the head. The type of braid will depend on its size. If the bundle is thin, the braid will gradually expand towards the neck. If the bun is thick, the braid will be uniform along the entire length.
3. Divide the bunch into 3 strands. The tape is applied or wrapped around its center strand.
4. They begin to weave a classic spikelet, alternating strands. The two edges of the tape alternate together with the right and left strands (connect them).
5. When the braiding is over, the braid is fixed. To do this, the ends of the tape are tied into a bow.
6. To step by step learn how to weave a spikelet on your own, a little training is required, but every time it will be easier.

Weaving technique in the Greek style

Ancient Greek beauty canons are mesmerizing. A beautiful Greek-style hairstyle can be created with curls, braids and various decorations.

There are three ways to style your hair in the Greek style - a high braid, on the back of the head or on the side.

A weaving option that is woven from ear to ear is considered practical, versatile and neat. Modern trends have created various variations of weaving in this style.

This type of weaving makes the image especially feminine and romantic, turning modern girls into priestesses and goddesses of Greek mythology.

The braid can have the usual weaving option - classic and voluminous, as well as modified - a braid to one side, a braid from small braids, from strands of different colors, and so on.

Such a hairstyle with bangs to eyebrows looks spectacular and festive. To do this hairstyle, you need 5 minutes of time, a comb, hair spray and an elastic band.

Consider the weaving of a Greek spikelet in stages:

1. Separate the main part of the hair and pin it at the crown.
2. From this mass it is necessary not to fix the hair at the forehead and behind the ear.
3. We begin to form a braid under the earlobe: separate a strand and weave a spikelet, use loose hair, add new strands from below.
4. Weave a braid until we run out of loose hair. We end at the opposite ear. We braid the braid around the front of the head.
5. We dissolve the left hair, and weave a spikelet further, add additional strands on both sides.
6. Add all the hair while going back to the beginning. The weave should be thicker at the bottom than at the top.
7. When you run out of additional strands, weave as usual.
8. We straighten the braid, stretch the strands, and lay the weaving in the Greek style.
9. We hide the tip of the braid under the lower part of the weaving, pin it with invisible ones.

Let's consider another option for creating a hairstyle in the Greek style, which is called "hairstyle for the Greek goddess."

1. We take a wide thin strand on the crown, make a light bouffant.
2. We separate another strand, do the same with it as in paragraph one.
3. We continue to weave to the parietal zone.
4. We process each strand with varnish.
5. The volume of hair should increase significantly after such manipulations.
6. Do not touch the strand of hair near the forehead. To make it original, you can sprinkle it with varnish.
7. If you come across strands that stick out ugly, then we lay them with a comb, fix them with varnish.
8. On the back of the head along the hairline, separate the strand for the braid.
9. Weave a regular braid in 3 strands.

1. We make it openwork, pull the strands to the side.
2. We fix the end of the weaving. At this stage, if you wish, you can remove the front curl into the total mass of the hair.
3. We put the braid over the head, fasten with hairpins.
4. By analogy, we weave a braid on the other side, lay it, fix it with invisibility.
5. Use the remaining strands of hair for a side braid.
6. Pull the edges of the spikelet, add volume, fix it with an elastic band.

You can decorate the gala evening with an oblique crown in the same style. Weaving Algorithm:

1. we make a parting on the side, we separate one strand from the rest;
2. we divide this strand into 3 identical parts and weave like a back braid;
3. we do not tighten the braid, we leave a slight negligence;
   having formed a small braid, weave the usual classic braid;
4. we wrap a small braid over the forehead, fix the end under the hair with an invisible one;
5. we stretch part of the braid, give the effect of a lush styling.

How to make a 4-strand braid

This is a pretty interesting and cute hairstyle option. Such a braid always looks beautiful and original. This option is suitable for girls with long and thick hair.

A 4-strand braid is a custom styling option, and your hair will always be tidied up.

The following is a weaving pattern.

1. Divide the hair into 4 strands. We define the numbering for ourselves. Let's start counting from the left ear.
2. We put the third strand on the second, push it under the first, and put the second on the fourth.
3. We put the fourth strand on the first, and the third and second strands braid them.
4. We push the second strand under the first, then it on the third.
5. We continue to weave according to the pattern.

If the above weaving option seems difficult to begin with, then you can simplify your task and weave according to the following pattern:

Weave 3 strands like a regular braid, and the fourth is attached under the right curl.

A special occasion requires not only a beautiful outfit, but also a unique hairstyle option. Consider an openwork four-strand braid reminiscent of the Waterfall style.

• We start weaving from left to right. We separate 4 strands at the temple, we take one slightly thinner than the rest.
• We put the first strand under the second, then on top of the third (this strand should be thin).
• Further, the fourth strand is crossed over the first, we direct it under the third (thin).

• From the free hair, select a part, combine it with the second.
• We turn the second strand under the fourth, and then put it on the third.
• Let the first one go down, creating the effect of a waterfall, and leave it in a free position.
• In place of the dropped curl, separate the strand from below, place it above the second, then under the third strand.

• On top of the fourth strand we attach a strand from the total mass.
• We direct this curl under the first strand, put it on the third part.
• Let the second strand go down. In its place, we grab a strand from below. We put it on the fourth, then we carry it under the third strand.
• We attach the hair from above to the first strand, then we put it under the second, and then over the third strands.

• We act in turn until we braid all the parts on the head.
• Create an openwork effect by extending the edges of the braid links.
• It is desirable to fix the end of the braid beautifully, for example, with a hairpin.

The basic pattern of weaving a spikelet

A spikelet (how to weave this braid step by step helps to figure out a simple scheme described later in the article) can be braided both on long and short hair from 5-7 cm.

Accurately following each stage of weaving, you get an even and neat hairstyle.

The order of weaving a spikelet:

The hair is slightly moistened so that it does not frizz and is more manageable during braiding. You can use a little styling mousse.

Whichever tool the girl decides to use, its main goal is to fix the hair in the hairstyle so that it does not unravel.

• Part of the hair is collected in a ponytail at the crown and connected with an elastic band. This is done so that the hair is fixed while there are 2 more strands in the hands. Subsequently, when the principle of weaving is well mastered, it will be possible to do without an elastic band.
• There are 3 strands in the hands: the first is a tail made of elastic, the rest are on the right and left sides, they are collected on the sides and held in the hands.
• The right strand is transferred to the left side over the central one (with an elastic band). The center strand is led to the right so that it passes under the right strand.
• The left strand is taken to the left, but it passes over the central one.

• The central strand (now on the right) is combined with a small amount of loose hair on the right in a bun and held over the left strand to the left. At this stage, a spikelet pattern begins to form.
• Continue braiding up to the neck, repeating one principle and remembering to grab loose hair on both sides each time.
• In the neck area, loose hair should already end, so the braid ends with the usual 3-beam weaving.
• The elastic at the top of the head can be trimmed or neatly hidden behind the braiding. The hair in the strands is slightly straightened for a voluminous look and the hair is fixed with varnish.

Beautiful examples of weaving a spikelet

In our informative age, quite a few beautiful examples of weaving can be found. Below are suggested unusual and complex options for weaving spikelets.