How to braid a Greek braid
Owners of long and thick hair can afford any hairstyles, changing them from daily, everyday to stylish and festive. One of the options for hairstyles for every day and for a celebration is weaving a Greek braid. Since ancient times, braids have been a popular decoration for women of all social strata. It is not difficult to braid a Greek braid, it is enough to practice for a few days. Then you can braid the braid braiding your head “with your eyes closed”. The Greek braid is ideal for those girls who grow bangs, it can be easily removed from the forehead and used to create a sophisticated hairstyle.
How to braid a Greek braid
In this article, we will look at how you can braid a Greek braid, the peculiarity of which is to create a “voluminous wreath”.
There are 2 main ways to weave a Greek braid: classic and free.
For the classic weaving method, divide your hair into 2 parts and make an even parting. Pin one part of the hair with a hairpin, and start weaving from the second: take one strand and divide it into three parts. Start braiding, adding hair from the rest of the braid. With proper weaving, the pigtail should turn out to be even and repeat your head contour. When braiding, do not pull the hair too tight, otherwise you will not get the effect of a voluminous wreath.
After the pigtail reaches the back of your head, braid all the remaining hair into it. Do the same with the second part of the hair, trying to maintain symmetry. When all the pigtails are braided, pin them together with a hairpin or elastic band, preferably in the Greek style (various flowers will look beautiful in your hair). If individual non-braided hairs remain on the head, they can be sprinkled with varnish so that they do not bristle and do not stand out from the general row. The tips of the cos can be shut up and combed, such a braid will be an ideal summer version of the hairstyle, especially in combination with sundresses and dresses in the floor.
How to braid a Greek braid
Free (informal) way of weaving a Greek braid. This hairstyle is suitable for parties and holidays, you will look stylish and original. Before you start braiding, spray your hair with varnish, comb it. The technique of free weaving a Greek braid is the same as the classic one, but you need to start from the left ear. The difference between this method and the classic one lies in careless and sloppy weaving, because of this the braid will turn out to be not very even, free, which is its originality. The braid must be woven through the entire back of the head to the right side of the head, but not to the ear. Pin the ends of your hair with hairpins, gathering them inward with a tight bun.
How to braid a Greek braid
Another version of the Greek braid are thin braids, also great for any celebration. Separate a wide strand of hair over your forehead, stabbing it with a clip. Take the front, a strand of hair and comb it slightly, divided into two parts. To the left of the parting, take a thin strand of hair and dividing it into 3 parts, start weaving a pigtail to the back of the head, clamping with a clip at the end of weaving. Also braid a pigtail from the second part of the hair, to the right of the parting. Next, dissolve a strand of hair, stabbed upstairs and, combing slightly, sprinkle with varnish. Raise all your hair and gently turn it in a lush roller. Cut it with beautiful hairpins or small clamps. Then take the tips from all braided braids and circle them around the comb, and add under it. You will get a beautiful and unusual hairstyle.
Before you start weaving a Greek braid, watch videos on the Internet with weaving instructions, this will help you quickly master the necessary skills to get the perfect hairstyle.
