How to braid two braids for yourself: methods and tips

• February 16, 2020
• Hairstyles
• Vladislav Evsyukova

There are several hairstyles that are familiar to every girl since childhood. First of all, the tail, bun and braid come to mind. The styling of two braids is especially good. It is suitable for any occasion, not only for a child, but also for an adult. In recent years, thanks to the fashion for weaving, many types and ways of creating this universal hairstyle have appeared, as well as recommendations for those who choose it.

Who is it suitable for?

Two braids, correctly selected for a girl’s face type, can look more advantageous than many complex hairstyles. Depending on the type of weaving, they are suitable for ladies of any age and character: both schoolgirls and their mothers, both business women and charming young ladies. This hairstyle is appropriate in any situation, from meeting with friends to a wedding or business meeting. Two braids look great on any hair: red, light brown, light and dark, although in the case of highlighted strands they take on a truly special and unique look.

How to choose a weaving method?

There are many ways to weave. Two braids are an excellent choice, but still, when choosing a specific type, it is advisable to take into account the shape of the face.

• Those with an oval face are the luckiest: any weave suits them!
• It is important for chubby girls to visually elongate their features, so they are recommended to choose braids with the base at the top of the head.
• In the opposite situation, bulky braids with strands running along the cheeks will help round out an elongated face. The most successful option would be two braids on the sides, the weaving of which does not start immediately from the roots, but slightly lower.
• The “heart” should enlarge the lower part of the face. One option would be an elongated bang, lying on the right or left.
• In the case of a square shape, stylists tend to create one braid. If a girl decides to braid two, her choice will be limited: only voluminous options will do.

There are many ways to weave, so a girl has the opportunity to choose the perfect one for herself in accordance with her appearance, preferences, image and impression that she wants to make.

Simple techniques are often chosen for study, work, everyday life, walks, travel, active recreation, while complex ones are reserved for special occasions. The ideal image that any girl can create by following all the advice will not leave anyone indifferent.

Two French braids from bangs

You can do two French braids if you have long side bangs. Comb your hair back, then apply styling serum or blow-dry to get the strands in the desired position. You will need to weave braids near the roots, grabbing small strands and gradually adding new ones to them in order to weave the entire bang into the hairstyle.

Ruby Rose showed how to play up a short haircut: make thin, tight French braids on both sides, connecting them at the back of the head (if your hair is long enough), or simply pin them with a bobby pin at the back.

Ruby Rose

Inventory

To braid two braids for yourself at home, you need to purchase a few simple hairdressing supplies in advance. The main ones are:

• mirror, preferably large;
• varnish and mousse (or any other means suitable for styling and fixing hair);
• combs (to create an even parting, in addition to a massage comb, you will need a fine one with frequent teeth);
• fasteners (rubber bands, clips, and in some cases, pins).

Russian braids

This easy-to-perform hairstyle accompanies the lives of girls from early childhood. The classic version is three intertwined strands, but variations of the simple styling are numerous and varied. The parting can be made straight or oblique, weaving can begin from the crown, from the back of the head or from the side. The density can also be chosen as desired: the final option can be either voluminous or tight braids.

To learn how to braid two pigtails for yourself in the classic version, you should read the instructions below:

1. After thorough combing, the hair is divided into two equal halves.
2. The strands on one side are removed and secured with a clip.
3. The hair from the other half of the head is divided into three parts of the same size.
4. The braid is braided: tight or loose.
5. The tip is secured with an elastic band.
6. The steps are repeated with the remaining hair.

After you finish braiding, you can sit in front of a mirror and carefully pull out individual strands until your hairstyle becomes visually fuller and airier.

How to use a childhood hairstyle in a modern look?

Two braids on the sides will fit well into some looks even in adulthood. In addition, to beautifully style your hair in such a hairstyle, you do not need to have any special skills:

1. Hair should be washed thoroughly, dried well and combed.
2. Make a parting that divides the mass of hair into two equal parts.
3. One of the resulting halves is also divided into three identical strands.
4. Next, the outermost strand on one side is transferred between the other two.
5. Then you need to take a strand from the other side and also move it to the center.
6. Continue braiding in this way until the ends of the hair, then secure with an elastic band.
7. Repeat the same steps with part of the hair on the other side of the parting.

You can add a little volume to your braids by gently pulling the outer strands to the sides.

It is better to take the same rubber bands for securing the weave of two braids. Then the hairstyle will look neat.

French braids

France is not called the capital of love and romance for nothing. For those who want to get the most delicate look, these two braids are suitable. How to weave:

1. The process must begin with thorough combing.
2. The hair is divided into two parts, parted straight.
3. Let's say the first braid will be made on the left side. Then the strand on the left is taken and divided into three equal ones.
4. Now weaving follows the principle of a Russian braid, but the strands are placed downwards.
5. Smooth, not tight strands are created. Every few weaves you need to add loose curls on each side.
6. In this way, the braid is braided to the base of the neck, then you can continue in the usual way.
7. The tip is secured with an elastic band.
8. The same is done on the right side. It is important to carefully ensure that the braids are at the same level.
9. For additional volume, the strands are slightly stretched.

Braid hoop

This option is ideal for side bangs. With this styling, we will perform a French braid, grabbing the strands from one side. With a side braid, start at the roots and braid up to your ear. Hide the end behind your ear and secure it with a bobby pin to give the braid the appearance of a hoop. Cover the clip with a strand of hair. You can make the braid as thick as you want. A looser braid will partially cover your forehead, while a tight braid will hide the fact that you have bangs at all. However, creating the appearance of a hoop is not necessary. You can tie the strands with elastic bands, resulting in a cute braid with a ponytail. You can braid the braid to the end or stop at the ear area, and then twist or, on the contrary, straighten the remaining part. This arrangement provides a wide field for experimentation.

Braid wreath Constance Jablonski

Greek braids

Greek braids are loved by all fans of the romantic style. How to braid two Greek braids:

1. A side parting is made starting at the temple.
2. Three strands are taken and intertwined, as in a Russian braid.
3. Next you have to move towards the opposite temple. Additional strands are taken only from above or only from below (depending on the intended result).
4. The end of the braid is secured with an elastic band.
5. The second one is woven at a distance of one centimeter from the first one. Its base is at the opposite temple.
6. A wreath is placed at the bottom of the head from the free parts of the braids.
7. You can do this with unused strands: either they are put into a roller or left loose.

The hairstyle is usually worn with an open forehead, so a girl with bangs should weave it into her hair. The finished hairstyle can be decorated with flowers, hairpins, pearl thread, etc.

French braids

Two French braids look very good on long hair, but can also be done on short hair.

This hairstyle is very convenient and practical, as the curls do not interfere. In addition, she is very beautiful and will become a real highlight of a romantic image.

1. First, you need to comb your hair well and part it into equal parts (in half).
2. They begin to work with one half - a small part of the hair is separated from above, near the forehead.
3. Three approximately identical strands are formed from it, from which the braid begins.
4. You need to add loose strands to the braid, either on the left or on the right.
5. You can continue braiding the entire length of your hair or leave loose ends as you wish.
6. On the other side of the parting, all actions are performed similarly.
7. The braids are secured with elastic bands.

To give your braids volume, you can slightly stretch the braided strands to the sides.

Reverse weave

Another variety of this type of braiding is French reverse braids. They are not too different from the original classic version. During braiding, the curls on the sides are placed under the bottom of two other strands, which turns the braid inside out, as it were.

When done properly, this hairstyle looks even more voluminous.

French braids for short hair

Owners of short hair may encounter unruly strands and their intention to get out of their hairstyle. But this problem is easily solved by using styling gels and mousses. With their help, even the most obstinate curls will be kept in the right place in the weave.

Also, for short hair, it would be appropriate to use not all the hair in the braiding, but a part (two strands), forming a braiding from the left temple to the middle of the back of the head and from the right, respectively. The braids can be secured with an elastic band and the remaining hair can be left to fall freely.

Fishtail braids

This hairstyle can look very feminine, especially if done on the sides of the head. How to braid two braids for yourself:

1. Thorough combing is important, so if your hair is unruly, it is better to ease the process and use a special spray.
2. The curls are divided into two parts.
3. Two small strands are taken from one side and crossed.
4. You need to hold them firmly with your hand. The action is repeated until the end of the weaving: the right curl goes to the left, and the left one goes to the right.
5. The end of the braid is secured with an elastic band.
6. A braid from the remaining hair is created using the same principle.

You can start weaving both from the temples and from the ears. It all depends on the girl’s preferences, style and the impression she is going to make.

Fishtail technique for long hair

Two fishtail-style braids can add femininity and sophistication to any look.

Mastering this weaving yourself will not be difficult:

1. Hair needs to be combed well and preferably slightly moistened. The strands should not be tangled or electrified, this will complicate the hairstyle.
2. On either side of the parting, you need to separate a small strand of hair and divide it into two parts.
3. You can start weaving from the temples or below. The height of the braids can be adjusted according to your wishes.
4. The two upper curls cross each other.
5. On the left side, another strand is separated from the free hair and transferred to the previous right one.
6. On the right side, in turn, the same strand is separated and transferred to the left.
7. Thus, shifting the strands from the left to the right, the weaving should be continued to the ends of the hair.
8. The resulting braid is secured with an elastic band, after which it is necessary to do the same actions with free hair on the other side of the parting. The braids should be parallel to each other.

To give volume and graceful negligence to this hairstyle, the sections need to be carefully stretched to the sides.

Two braids on short hair

Fashion has changed noticeably in recent years. And this affected not only clothes, jewelry and makeup. Increasingly, women and girls prefer more practical haircuts to long hair to the waist or even to the thigh: elongated bob, bob, pageboy, curls to the shoulder blades or shoulders. It’s in vain that their owner thinks that after experimenting with the length of styling, the braids will become inaccessible to them. They can very well bring elegance to their look by using two short braids. To do this you need:

1. Comb thoroughly.
2. Choose a specific hairstyle and determine the place from which weaving will begin (any of the options will do: from the back of the head, from the side, from the forehead itself).
3. Separate a wide curl, outlining three equal parts in it.
4. Use classic Russian braiding.
5. Sending the left strand to the center, attach the curl on the right to it.
6. Thus continue until the very end.
7. In order for the hairstyle to look neat, the tip should be secured with an inconspicuous, thin and, preferably, transparent elastic band, hidden under the main part of the braid, and securely secured with a hairpin.
8. Using the same pattern, braid the hair on the second half of your head.

The peculiarity of braiding girls with short hair is that the hairstyle will not last long if you do not spray it with hairspray immediately after creating it.

Useful Tricks

• Combing is the first step in any weave, so it is important to pay special attention to the quality of the comb. If it is made from unsuitable materials, your hair faces many dangers: hair loss, split ends, etc.
• Sprays and gels are a must-have for every girl with unruly hair. With them, combing will happen quickly, efficiently and, most importantly, safely.
• It is better to braid two braids parallel to each other, because then it is easier to make them the same.
• You can give your hair a festive look not only by experimenting with the type of braids. An excellent option to add some originality and color to your styling is to use jewelry. Anything that seems appropriate to you will do: ribbons, various hairpins, headbands of any width, pearl threads and even fresh flowers.

Expert advice

• If long hair is prone to tangling, you can moisten it before combing, but you should not braid it on wet hair: it will begin to stick to your hands and be seriously injured.
• It’s also not a good idea to create a hairstyle from freshly washed hair: the braids will fall apart. The optimal time is on the second or third day after washing.
• For pomp and extra volume, you can use a light backcomb, special powder or mousse.
• If you don’t have any skills in weaving, then you shouldn’t immediately take on complex patterns. Start with simple ones and move on to the next steps when your hands get used to them.
• It is convenient to hold the braids on top with your thumbs, leaving your little fingers to hold the side strands. This is especially true for fishtail hairstyles: the “spikelets” will be neat only if the craftswoman learns to properly control her own hands. In addition, this will significantly save her time.
• Girls with short hair can not only use the scheme given above, but also apply artificial strands to make any fantasies come true.

The two braids hairstyle is quite simple. All you need is perseverance, a little skill and advice from experts. Any girl can add something new to her look with this hairstyle.