How to learn to braid a pigtail from 5 strands: diagrams and photo-instructions for beginners

Today in the fashion of femininity, so many girls choose all kinds of hairstyles with weaving. They are not only comfortable, since the hair collects and does not climb into the eyes, but is also damn sexy. Now it is fashionable to learn to braid the original braids, they include a braid of 5 strands.

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There is the easiest way to learn this original weave.

1. Comb your hair and moisten it a little, so it will be easier for you to braid your curls.
2. Make a tail and tie it with an elastic band. Based on the tail, performing such a weaving will be easier for you. When you already have an experience in braiding such braids, you can start braiding the braid and without the tail.
3. Divide the hair into 5 strands( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
4. Take the strand number 5 and draw it over the strand under number 3 and under number 4.
5. Now lock strand number 1 over number 4 and under number 3.
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6. Hold strand number 5 over number 4 and under number 3.
7. Take lock number 1 and draw it over number 3 and under number 2.
8. Repeat the same operations from the fifth point until you finish the weave. Secure the braid with an elastic band.
9. To create a volumetric hairstyle, gently pull the outer strands of the hair.

Weaving diagrams

Weaving with tape

A step-by-step instruction with detailed photos on creating such a hairstyle is waiting for you below.

Tie a ribbon to the hair so that it is 4 of 5 strands. In the right hand you should have the first strand and ribbon, and in the left hand the other three strands.

You must start the braid on the left side. For convenience, number the strands from left to right. Take the first strand and stretch it under the second, now toss it across the third and put it under the ribbon. In your left hand, you should now have a ribbon and two strands, and in the right hand only two strands.

Take the last strand from the left side, stretch it under the middle and roll it over the tape. In the right hand you should have a ribbon and one strand, and in the left hand there are three strands.

Repeat the previous two steps, only now you need to perform pick-up. On the left side of the temple, take a strand of loose hair and connect it to the leftmost strand. Twist the new strand with picking with each next strand as follows: draw under the second strand, then place it on the third and draw under the ribbon.

Now do the picking on the right side. Draw the rightmost strand under the fourth and roll it over the ribbon.

Continue to weave the same pattern, alternating the two main steps. Secure the tip of the braid with an elastic band. Pull out carefully the outer spirals of the braid - this will add extra volume to the hairstyle.

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You will need ribbons for this weave, they should not be wider than 1.5 cm. If you braid a braid, you must constantly tighten the ribbons and do not let them curl.

1. Carefully comb hair.
2. Separate a strand of hair from one side.
3. Take the tape, fold it in half. Place the folding of the ribbon to the separated strand with the help of an invisible.
4. Divide this strand into three strands. Between the second and third strands, stretch the ends of the ribbon, they will serve you two missing locks.
5. Begin the weaving from the leftmost strand. Draw it under the second strand, then put it on the third strand( ribbon), and then draw under the fourth( ribbon).
6. Do exactly the same on the right side. Continue the weaving in the same technique, but already with the pick-up. The lateral strands of the braid should not be tightened. But tighten the ribbons tighter.

In the French style

you can braid the braid diagonally or in the middle.

1. Gently comb the hair and separate three strands on the top of the head.
2. Make one turn of the classic French pigtail, then start to pick up free side strands.
3. For the convenience of weaving the strand under number 2, it is located at the edge, lift and lay to the opposite side.
4. Continue the weaving of the five strands with picking.
5. The tip of the braid is fixed with an elastic band.

To quickly learn how to create amazing hairstyles in a weaving technique of five strands, see the detailed videos: