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Braid hairstyle for short hair. Learning to weave graceful braids on short hair

Braids for short hair, although not very popular, still give their owner femininity and charm. In order to braid the braid, the length of the hair should be at least shoulder length.

French braids are so popular today that they are combined with a romantic, business and even sporty style. Of course, on short hair, it is difficult to grab the braiding strands and hold them. Therefore, such a variant of the French braid as a "waterfall" is suitable. First, comb your hair well and apply styling product to it. Next, separate the wide strand at the temple and divide it into three parts. Start weaving a regular braid. When after a couple of links the top strand is at the bottom, leave it there. This will be the first trickle of the waterfall.

Take a new strand from the bottom of the total mass of hair and continue weaving. When the top strand is at the bottom, drop it again. So, continue weaving to the opposite temple. Secure the end of the braid with a hairpin, elastic, invisible. You can put a beautiful hairpin on this place. The main thing is that the braid does not fall apart. If you want to make your hairstyle even more original, braid the “waterfall” not horizontally, but diagonally. At the end, secure your hair with an elastic band.

In ancient times, it was believed that the scythe was able to protect from evil spirits and various negative external influences.

When the weaving is completed, curl the falling strands with a curling iron. The larger the curls, the more romantic the hairstyle will be. "Waterfall" can be worn both on a normal day and on a festive one. You are guaranteed admiring glances. The hairstyle looks great with highlights or toning. Such hair emphasizes the bend of the braid and visually increases the volume.

If the length of the strands is sufficient, braid a hoop or headband at the forehead using the French braid technique. If you do not have enough length, you can use artificial strands, elastic bands or combs.

African braids look great on short hair. Such braids emphasize the oval of the face, so it must be perfect. African braids can be braided on very short hair (10 cm from the roots). Part your hair into a straight parting from your forehead. Next, divide the left and right parts into several more equal zones of 3-4 cm each. Divide each zone into three strands and weave the pigtail in the direction from the forehead to the top of the head and down. Braid your hair to the very end. In order not to accidentally capture strands from other zones, stab them with crabs.

If you have thin hair, braid more than one braid. So the hairstyle looks more interesting and spectacular.

For afro braids, you can choose different types of weaving. For example, with thin hair, braid cords from two strands. And if the hair is thick, weave complex braids with 4, 5 or more strands. Braid your hair as tight as possible. So the hairstyle will last longer. Braids can be located not only directly, but also in a circle, diagonally, snake, and so on. If during weaving the hair does not obey, just moisten it. Braiding Afro braids, you can experiment with colored strands, threads and ribbons.

Short hair is not a sentence to wear a monotonous hairstyle. There are many ways to diversify your look, for example, with the help of braids, even without resorting to expensive natural or artificial overlays.

A braid is a fairly popular hairstyle in our time, despite the fact that it is apparently the oldest. Making braids for short hair, of course, is not an easy undertaking, but complex and beautiful weaving can be done not only on long hair.

Weaving with false hair

In the case of short hair, for example, overhead strands or even whole braids can come to the rescue.. They will look no worse than natural hair, but the main thing is to choose a quality material.

  • False hair can now be found in almost all specialized salons and stores. Of course, such products can be quite expensive - it all depends on the material you choose - it can be artificial or natural hair.
  • The latter are several times more expensive, but they can be dyed, straightened and curled. Artificial strands must be selected according to your hair color, since it is strictly forbidden to dye them in any case.
  • There are heat-resistant false hair that can be straightened with an iron, or vice versa - curled with a curling iron.
  • At the hairdresser, a specialist will advise you on more suitable attachments for false hair - these can be hairpins, ribbons, capsules, etc. - it all depends on their length and thickness.
  • If your hair is very short (10 centimeters or less), it is best to contact the salon master.
  • If the hair is longer (more than 15 centimeters), you can attach overhead strands yourself at home. The choice is yours.

Types of braided hairstyles and braids

Even the shortest hair can be braided, so do not assume that monotonous styling is the only way out. There are a lot of different types of hairstyles and braids.

For example - an incomplete list, which presents only some of the options for hairstyles.

  • french braid
  • Spikelet
  • Spikelet over the head
  • Braids on bangs
  • Pigtails in the Greek style
  • Waterfall
  • Afro braids
  • Fish tail

Types of weaving braids for short hair: options and possibilities

As already mentioned, there are many options for weaving braids for short hair.

For example, the most common hairstyle is the French braid. Visually, it will increase the volume of hair and add romance to your image.

french braid

Before weaving, you can curl your hair slightly to make the hairstyle appear more magnificent. Next, you need to comb them well so that there are no tangled “bunches” and tips left. We comb the curls to one side and divide them into three even strands. Under the middle one, it is necessary to braid the side strands, and then alternately weave the remaining strands from above and below.

After the braid is ready, it must be secured with an elastic band, creating a smooth or tight bun (depending on the thickness and length of the hair). It will look great both in everyday chores and at any celebration.

If the curls of your hair reach at least 15 centimeters, then braiding pigtails is not difficult. Naturally, weaving them is a little more difficult, but they will look just as good. Also, it is worth noting that the thinner the strands you choose, the more elegant and beautiful the braid will look.

Spikelet

Also, another option is a “spikelet” over the head. To do this, you will need to comb all the hair back, even the bangs.
Choose the same strands and braid the braid, gradually adding curls.

Another option is "waterfall". This option is woven quite simply, but it will look especially beautiful. It is necessary to start from the temple, braiding the French braid, while partially releasing the strands.

Afro braids

Afro braids are also one of the most popular, original braid options. The length of the strands can be minimal. Hairstyle will attract the attention of others and give the image of unusualness.

For this option, floss threads of different colors are used. You can use one - the choice is yours. The combination of two or three colors looks the most beautiful.

The hair is divided into small strands, and pigtails are subsequently made from them, into which threads are woven. The hairstyle will last as long as you want, but washing your hair with it will be quite problematic.

Greek braid

Pigtails in the Greek style will look great. Usually such braids are woven around the head, and you can start weaving both from the temple and from the forehead - you need to choose the appropriate option depending on the shape of the face and the thickness of the hair.

It is necessary to choose the middle strand and divide it into three parts, braiding the braid and gradually weaving the rest of the curls. The end of the braid is best hidden at its beginning. Such a braid looks voluminous, and will look great at any holiday.

Fish tail


"Fishtail" can be done by girls whose hair reaches at least the shoulders or even the middle of the neck.

This option looks original, although its weaving technique is very simple..

Before weaving, it is necessary to divide all hair into two parts. Next, on both sides, you need to take one strand and twist them together.

Then, strands from the main mass of hair are added in turn, they are gradually woven into one or another strand. As a result, you need to weave all the hair into one braid - a tourniquet, forming from it the so-called "fish tail". At the end, this braid must be secured with an elastic band or a hairpin.

If you think that hairstyles with braids can only decorate the heads of long-haired beauties, then you are greatly mistaken. Modern stylists have come up with a lot of schemes with which you can perform beautiful braiding for short hair. Having got acquainted with some of them in our master classes, you will also be able to independently construct stylish braided hairstyles from your short hair or turn to the master for help with a ready-made hairstyle idea.

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Spikelet

The basis for most hairstyles from braids for short strands is spikelet weaving. Its main feature is that curls are gradually added to each new link of the braid, lengthening the initial strands and allowing you to perform beautiful weaving on short hair.

Separate a small strand from the total mass of hair. Divide it into three equal parts and start creating a classic three-strand braid.

Starting from the second turn, make pickups, i.e., add a small curl to each of the braid links on the right and left.

Continue working until all the strands on the right and left are woven into a pigtail.

Such a hairstyle is able to provide the girl with a neat and beautiful styling for the whole day. If you are afraid that during the day the curls will be disheveled, then apply a little to the hair before weaving. foam or gel for hair styling. This will help keep your hair intact longer, and will also make it easier to work if you have too naughty curls.

How to weave a "spikelet" on short strands is shown in the video.

Using weaving based on the “spikelet” scheme on short hair, you can create a wide variety of styling.

Pigtails can be braided in a circle in the form crowns or hairstyles "baskets". This creates a neat styling that securely holds the strands.

Weaving braids for short hair can be done in a spiral or by diagonals.

It looks very interesting in combination with a short haircut hairstyle "dragon". These are several braids braided parallel to each other or in any other order. It all depends on the imagination of the master. At the heart of these small braids is the same principle of weaving a spikelet hairstyle.

These hairstyles are especially popular. in little girls. They let a mom braid her baby's hair for kindergarten and don't worry about her hair getting messed up during the day.

In a pigtail you can braid long bangs, which also allows you to make an interesting fashionable styling of short hair.

How the master weaves an interesting snail pigtail hairstyle from short hair and you can hear a lot of useful tips from the video.

Waterfall

This is an original weave that is suitable for both straight and wavy hair. It combines graceful weave patterns and the presence of free-falling curls.

Work is carried out according to the following scheme:

  • Comb your hair well. If they are naughty, treat them with a styling product.
  • Separate a small strand from the front of the hair.
  • Start braiding your regular French braid.
  • The main feature of the waterfall braid is that when it is created, one strand is left free on each new turn. In its place, another strand is taken from free hair that has not yet taken part in weaving.

On the basis of such a braid, you can create a variety of styling. You can braid it evenly, diagonally or in the form of a "Malvinka".

You can see how to make a waterfall hairstyle out of short hair on your own in the video.

Exotic afro braids

Creative styling of afro braids can also be created on short strands. To do this, it is enough to have at least 5 cm of your own hair. The technology of weaving such braids is quite simple: the curls are parted into thin strips and braided into tight small braids. As a decoration in afro-braids, you can use multi-colored threads for embroidery.

Creating such intricate styling takes a lot of time, moreover, it is almost impossible to make them yourself. You will need the help of a master, but the result is worth the effort.

Such hairstyles require special care for the hair, but you do not have to worry about your styling for a long time until the roots grow.

How Afro-braids are woven can be seen in the video.

False curls

Well, if you still want to definitely braid chic voluminous braids, but you can’t grow your hair longer, then you can always use overhead strands matched to the color of your hair. They stick as best as they can. closer to the roots hair with clips, barrettes, ribbons, etc. Attachment points are masked by your own strands. And if the false curls are well matched, then no one will ever be able to guess what the secret of your styling is.

On sale you can also find false hair already braided into skillful braids. All that is required of you is just to securely pin them.

As you can see, weaving braids for short hair is not such a fantastic idea as it seems at first glance. The main thing is that there is a desire, a little skill and there is a free flight of fantasy.

Hairstyles made from braids look very romantic and also elegant. In addition, they reveal all the beauty of the girl and emphasize her individual style. And if it is not difficult to imagine beautiful braids on a long-haired girl, then with short-haired girls, as a rule, there are many problems. If you have short hair, then in no case should you worry about this! For short strands, there are many options for weaving. How to make braids for short hair?

Beautiful braids made on short strands have a number of advantages:

  • They are suitable for any event;
  • Creating braids for short hair is quite simple if you use basic methods. After a few simple movements, you will get a beautiful styling;
  • The procedure takes several minutes.

Waterfall

Laying can be done on different lengths of strands. In order to create weaving braids for short hair, we need:

  • Rubber bands (they must be in the tone of the curls);
  • Using tongs or a hair dryer, create small curls on the head (only applies to straight strands).

Styling process:

  1. Separate a small strand at the temple, which also needs to be divided into 3 strands and start weaving a regular pigtail;
  2. In order for the hairstyle to be elegant, small strands should be woven. After about 1 cm, lower the top strand down. Continue weaving with the release of 1 strand;
  3. Thus, we weave a pigtail, while not forgetting to constantly let out a strand. We arrange the styling just the way we like it. Creating a waterfall at the back of the head, we fix it with an elastic band, but if weaving is carried out to the ear, then we fix our styling using a hairpin for this.

Based on this weaving option, you can create beautiful styling. This styling option can be completed in 5 minutes, which is extremely important in the morning.

Bundle of braids

Pigtails have many options for creating. However, the most popular of them is considered to be a bundle made of braids.

  1. Comb the hair and curl it into curls using a curling iron;
  2. Divide the strands into 3 parts (try to make the strands equal);
  3. From 2 strands (the one located in the middle) create a bundle;
  4. Braid two braids, starting from the forehead and moving towards the bundle;
  5. Fix the pigtails and attach to the bundle using stealth;
  6. If you want to make the styling careless, then you need to release a few strands from the weave.

Such styling is very popular with girls with long strands. This is understandable: styling is quite easy to perform and it will fit very well into many images.

The situation is different with short hair, because. it is extremely difficult to imagine such a bezel here. However, even at such a length, you can make a beautiful bezel from a strand.

  1. Divide the strands into two parts using an asymmetrical parting;
  2. The ends should be twisted using a curling iron;
  3. After the strands have cooled, a little foam should be applied to them;
  4. Separate the strands located in the temporal region with a parting from the main mass and fix them with clips;
  5. Put the strands located at the back into a shell, securing it with hairpins;
  6. Slowly moving from the parting to the ears, you need to braid the selected strands near the face. A similar method in weaving makes it possible to visually enlarge our unusual headband;
  7. The ends should be hidden under the hair.

A popular hair styling option is the basket. With this design option for short hair, you can safely go to work or to a sports club. Creating a basket hairstyle is not at all difficult.

  1. To do this, separate the line from the border so that approximately 5-7 cm remains to the border of the growth of curls;
  2. That part of the lock that remains should be collected in the tail;
  3. Start weaving a braid so that two strands are from the tail, and one from the free part;
  4. The tip of the pigtail must be hidden with some kind of accessory, for example, a flower.

False strands

Overhead curls have always been popular, and 2016 was no exception. With proper weaving, a braid with artificial strands is no different from a pigtail that was made from strands.

Prices for these items may vary slightly. As a rule, the cost is determined by the material, for example, natural hair is much more expensive, however, it can be dyed, combed, and even permed. When purchasing artificial products, you should pay attention to color. This is due to the fact that it will not work to recolor artificial strands, and it is quite difficult to adjust your color.

Weaving process:

  1. Curls need to be combed;
  2. Attach false hair to your own using a special hairpin or ribbon;
  3. Proceed to the usual weaving. When creating a braid, try not to see the attachment capsules to your curls.

African braids

Such pigtails are not only fashionable, but also feminine. To create them, as a rule, special threads intended for embroidery are used. Braids made using different threads look quite unusual.

With these braids, you can forget about daily styling. A distinctive feature of the styling is that it can last up to 3-4 months. After the hair grows back, the hairstyle will look a little untidy, so the braids will have to be untangled. This method allows you to braid on very short hair, the length of which should be at least 5 cm. If the length does not allow you to braid African braids, then you can use overhead strands.

In addition to various braids, there are also a huge number of types of weaving. Many of them can be used by ladies with short locks. Various ways of shaping hair can act as weaving, for example, knots, flowers, or bows made from hair. Various knots allow you to make original hairstyles.

There are a large number of options for beautiful styling that can be done. One of these hairstyles is a pigtail. And the braid, made for a short length of strand, looks feminine and very elegant.

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Today, hairstyles with braids are popular not only on long, but also on short hair. Girls prefer this styling because it is very original and versatile. From braids, you can create an evening look, braid them for a celebration and look charming.

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There is a common stereotype that braid hairstyles are difficult to do on short strands, but this is not the case. Of course, you will have to devote a little more time to mastering the technique. You need to practice a few times and everything will work out.

If you don’t know how to make beautiful weaving for a prom or a meeting with friends, you should use the step-by-step instructions. Schemes will allow you to quickly master the various options.


Hairstyles for different face shapes

Before doing hairstyles with oblique or straight bangs on short hair, you should decide on the shape of the face. For example, with a triangular shape, you need to soften the transition line between the chin and cheekbones. In this case, it is better to weave the upper strands of hair into the braids.

If you want to make a hairstyle with braids on short strands with a square face with bangs, you can braid the option on one shoulder. A photo showing the finished styling will help in weaving.

Also try a model with a side parting, or a lush side bang. Do not comb your hair back from your face. This will only emphasize the massive chin.

A round face looks good with styling that visually lengthens it. For example, a pigtail-headband with curls intertwined or high lush styling with a side parting is suitable.

For an oval face, there are many simple and graceful hairstyles with braids braided on short hair. Eg:

  • French or classic braid;
  • weaving from 4 strands.

Several everyday options

Of course, on short curls you will not get the same hairstyle as on long ones. But you can weave an analogue of a braid, which will look just as good.

For example, for the popular bob haircut, a waterfall is perfect. This weaving starts from the temples and covers the entire head.

"Waterfall" means a classic pigtail, which is woven from temple to temple through the back of the head. During weaving, curls are gradually released.

You can also make a pigtail obliquely. To do this, you need to start weaving at the temples, and finish at the bottom at the back of the head.


The video will help to build beautiful hairstyles with braids on short female hair. The side weave, decorated with accessories, looks good.

If you have long bangs, make a beautiful Greek braid hairstyle that is suitable for short hair. You should weave the bangs into the pigtail towards the temple. Such styling will take only 5 minutes of your time.

Also try to build an inner pigtail. You will need a comb with rare teeth and an elastic band.

  1. Make a deep side parting, take part of the hair at its beginning. Then divide it into three strands and start the usual weaving.
  2. When you make the first "cell" of the pigtail, release one woven strand, and then take a new one from the total mass of hair.
  3. Continue weaving in the same way to the desired length. Pin the end of the pigtail with an invisibility.

On short hair, it is not always easy to make luxurious hairstyles and braids. If you really want a luxurious styling, buy false curls and use them to create styling. That's just your own hair should be longer than 10 cm.

False curls need to be fixed at the roots, then intertwined with your hair and fixed with varnish. There are also ready-made braids or false tail. With their help, on short hair it will be possible to build a lot of hairstyles with weaving braids.

Extreme girls will appreciate African braids that are woven when the length of the hair reaches 3-4 cm. Masters weave threads, ribbons, artificial curls, weave three, four or more strands.

African braids are worn for two months without correction. Longer wearing harms the hair. It is better to unwind the braids from the master.


Spikelet hairstyle with short oblique bangs looks great on short and medium hair. The photo shows that for beautiful weaving, the length of the hair should be from 15 cm.

Of course, styling is easier when the hair is long. So you have to practice a little to braid a charming spikelet all over your head.

  1. Comb back the entire hair along with the bangs. Divide it into three parts and start the traditional weaving.
  2. Gradually add new strands. Try to take thin ones so that the hairstyle looks more elegant.

Luxurious evening styling

When you want a beautiful hairstyle for a wedding, then you can braid a French braid on short curls. If you decorate the styling with hairpins and original hairpins, you will get a great evening option.

It weaves in about 15 minutes and lasts until late in the evening. You will need a comb, invisible, hairpin.

  1. Comb your hair and take part of the curls from one side of the parting.
  2. Start braiding from the forehead to the back of the head, weaving along one side of the head. Weave in new thin strands alternately.
  3. Secure the end of the pigtail with a beautiful hairpin. Curl the remaining strands with a curling iron and fix with invisibility.

Making a “twist” hairstyle with braids is difficult not only on short, but also on long hair. Therefore, it is recommended to arm yourself with photos and videos in order to quickly master the technology. This is a very unusual evening styling that will adorn any girl.


  1. Separate part of the hair from one side of the parting, divide it into two parts. Then arrange in such a way that one curl crosses the other.
  2. Start weaving by adding adjacent curls to the bottom strand. When there is a bang and you want to remove it, grab all the hair from your forehead. If you decide to leave the bangs, just pin it up so that it does not interfere.
  3. Weave down from the parting to the temple. In this case, the entire pigtail should be collected above the ear. Do not pull the curls too tight.
  4. Weaving must be started from the temple to the back of the head, getting the hair from below and behind. Please note that the weaving line should run horizontally in the middle of the back of the head.
  5. After weaving is finished, tie the end of the pigtail with an elastic band, and fasten each of its cells on top with invisibility.
  6. Turn the end of the pigtail inside out, secure it with an elastic band. Then attach all the strands that were not involved in weaving. You will get a tail, which also needs to be tied with an elastic band and turned inside out.
  7. Tie an elastic band in the middle of the tip, turn it inside out again. After that, straighten the ponytail to make it look more magnificent.