France is an amazing country that has given the world some of the greatest figures in the field of fashion and beauty. It’s no wonder that everything French evokes awe and a desire to own, even if it’s a French braid on the contrary, which everyone can learn to weave, regardless of their country of residence.

For those who are familiar with weaving ordinary braids, it will not be difficult to master another technique that will help you look irresistible, equally on an ordinary day or at an evening festive event.

In order for French braiding to look neat, fresh and beautiful, you should practice well in advance.

We do not recommend starting this hairstyle on the day of the intended event where you plan to appear with it.


Try to find time for preliminary “training” so that your braids, on the contrary, the pattern of which is quite simple, look truly elegant. The weaving algorithm consists of the following operations.

• Comb washed and dried hair along the entire length.
• Take a strand of hair from which you plan to braid, divide it into three equal parts.

• Hold the left and middle sections with your left hand, and hold the third strand with your right hand.
• Throw the left one under the middle strand, tighten it tightly.

• Similarly, weave with the right and middle strands, passing the middle strand under the right.

• This way you will get a pigtail, appearance which resembles an inverted regular braid.

Hairstyle options

With the help of French braids, on the contrary, you can create various types of hairstyles for one or another hair length. We will tell you about the most fashionable options in our time, where our step-by-step instruction, described above.

Waterfall

The loose version will appeal to romantic owners voluminous hair with a shiny top layer.

1. After combing your dried hair, start braiding from one of the sides of your head.
2. Carry out the braiding as described in the section above, but each time leave the rightmost strand hanging down freely.
3. Do the same on the other side of the head.
4. Secure two French braids in reverse with a discreet elastic band or bobby pin in the middle.
5. Treat your hair with medium hold hairspray.

The Dragon

This hairstyle is also called the “French dragon”, thanks to the famous braid line technique. It will help keep your hair neat and tidy throughout the day. In addition, the “dragon” will help remove growing bangs from the forehead without disturbing the eyes throughout the day.


That's why it is so popular among mothers who practice braiding hair for their daughters at school or kindergarten.

• Start weaving from the base of the forehead, in the middle, selecting three strands of equal size. If you don't plan to style your bangs, capture them in braided strands. For evening version, you can make a backcomb by laying your bangs in an elegant wave from the forehead to the back of the head.

• Braid your hair, carefully picking up new strands as close to the center line of your head as possible.

• Secure with ribbons or bobby pins. As a result, you should have a tight braid along the entire length of your hair, in the central part of your head.
• It is not recommended to treat children's hair with hairspray, as this spoils the child's delicate scalp and disrupts the healthy structure of the hair.

Holiday option

A special feature of the evening look of an inside-out French braid is the presence of decor in the form of hairpins and hairpins, decorated with rhinestones and pearls. In addition, you can add 1 or 2 multi-colored ribbons or decorative lacing to the weave.


To make it even more unusual looking, the finished braided ponytail can be slightly stretched along its entire length, creating additional volume. In this case, you should definitely treat the braid with a strong hold varnish to prevent deterioration in the appearance of the hairstyle.

Secrets and tricks

Sometimes it is difficult to understand why braiding, on the contrary, does not work the first or even the fifth time. We'll share key tricks that will help you quickly master this type of hair styling. Follow our tips before braiding your hair the other way around and the effect will exceed your expectations.

• Wash your hair thoroughly and do not forget about conditioner or balm. Without it, the hairs will become electrified and try to break out of the braided strands.
• Do not over-dry your hair with a hairdryer with a hot stream of air. Ideally, hair should dry naturally. If you do choose to blow-dry, do not tilt your head down, as short hairs will stick out on your head in the future and spoil the overall appearance.
• It is important that the weaving pattern is before your eyes, especially the first time, when it is quite easy to get confused.
• Practice for the first time on another person or a hairdressing dummy. Your fingers will “remember” the weaving technique and it will be much easier for you to master it on your own head. It is best to braid your own curls in front of a dressing table or at least two large mirrors located at an angle to each other.

Now you know how to do a French braid in reverse and you can surprise others with an exquisite hairstyle, creating it with your own hands at home.

Once upon a time, a long time ago in France they came up with a luxurious braid. Unlike the usual three-strand braid, this braid did not adhere to the hair, but seemed to rise above it, striking the imagination with its intricate weaving. They called it an inverted French braid or in another way - reverse braiding.

The hairstyle became a wonderful adornment for women of all ages, and soon became popular throughout the world. At first glance, it seems as if it is difficult to weave, but this is not the case. Today we will tell you the secret of how to weave a French braid, on the contrary, quickly and easily.

Weaving pattern

To get a true French braid, follow the step-by-step photographs, videos, and our instructions.

Important: It is better to braid a French braid on the second or third day after washing your hair - the hair will not become frizzy and fall apart.

You can finish weaving a masterpiece in any way familiar to you. Then give it a little volume. To do this, carefully pull the braided strands to the sides. The French braid will become airy, lush and luxurious, as in the photos presented. As you can see, the French braid pattern, on the contrary, does not present any particular difficulties and does not require specific skills. Try it, experiment! The following video will help you with this.

Special Features of the Inverted French Braid

On the contrary, you can weave ribbons, flowers into a braid, decorate it with feathers, bright hairpins, and sparkles. It all depends on your taste and where you are going to go. By the way, an inverted French braid is popular at any event, be it a youth party, children's party or a social event. She is preferred by thousands of brides all over the world. It is equally appropriate on the head of both a first-grader and a strict businesswoman.

A braid will decorate a face of any shape; bangs of any length and design will suit her, as well as no bangs. It will harmonize with tracksuit, and with evening dress, and with a business ensemble. For jewelry, you can choose long earrings and a pendant or necklace. The versatility and beauty of French braids amazes and continues to win the hearts of millions of women.

And in this one we will learn how to weave an unusual spikelet called a reverse French braid. This braid has a special look and is suitable for any event, be it a simple evening walk, going to work or on a holiday.
Like any other braid, it can be loose, fluffy, a little deliberately “careless” or tight and thin. But the last option more suitable for girls.

French braid in reverse - we braid it ourselves

Weaving a French reverse braid differs from a regular braid only in that strands of hair weave inward rather than outward. In order to understand how to weave yourself, consider step by step photos with a description of this process:

1. As for any other hairstyle, first comb your hair and separate a bunch of hair at the top of your head

2. Now we will divide this beam into three parts, equal to each other. At your discretion, you can take small strands or large ones, depending on this, the braid will look slightly different.

3. Let's start weaving from the left. Take the first strand and place it UNDER the second and third strands.


4. We do the same with the third strand. We lay it BOTTOM, between the second and first strand.

5. Next we do the same as in steps 1 and 2, but in addition we add strands of hair taken from the temples of the head. We add additional strands to the main central one (put everything together under the bottom).

6. We maintain this braiding principle to the end and finally braid a regular braid in reverse (that is, from the bottom). And secure it with an elastic band.

7. French braid On the contrary, it’s ready, now let’s decorate it a little. To do this, let's pull our spikelets in the braid, from bottom to top. This will give the appearance of a thicker, more voluminous braid. You can pull hair out of the spikelets at will, depending on how loose and fluffy you want the braid to be.



That's the whole trick

France is a country that is rightfully considered the founder of fashion. It was here that such a simple and, at the same time, unique hairstyle arose, like a reverse French braid. The undoubted advantage of this braid is the fact that it looks great on both young girls and older ladies, giving the whole look airiness, femininity and extraordinary elegance. The inside-out braid is very similar to the classic French braid, but instead of being “hidden” " in her hair, it seems to rise above her.

Now let's take a closer look at how to do a reverse French braid.

So, we will need the following available tools:

1. two elastic bands with a smooth surface;
2. comb (preferably a massage brush);
3. decorations (if desired, you can use all kinds of ribbons, bows, hairpins, etc.).

Weaving a French braid in reverse: step-by-step instructions

1. Comb your hair gently and thoroughly. It is important that they are as smooth as possible. Decide which part of your head you will start braiding from, and how exactly your braid will be positioned - in the middle or on the side.

2. Take one strand of hair from the forehead, sides and crown and separate it into three equal parts, as shown in the picture:

3. Take two strands in left hand, as shown in the figure, and the third to the right. Bring the right strand under the middle one, grabbing it with your left hand. It is important that during the weaving process you tightly intertwine the strands together:

4. Now with your left hand, pull the first strand under the middle one. Do not forget that the weaving should be as tight as possible:

Thus, you braid a regular braid, but pass the curls not above the braid, but under it. As a result, it turns out that the intertwined strands “look” down.

5. Continue braiding the braid, gradually adding hair to each strand, either from the right or left half of the head. You need to add hair before placing the strand under the braid:

Little advice: To ensure that the entire hairstyle has a neat appearance, make the first two braids without adding hair to the strands.

6. As you braid, you can add additional volume to the French braid. To do this, holding the scythe in your left hand, with your fingers right hand Pull out the braided curls a little. This must be done very carefully, otherwise you risk unraveling your entire hairstyle:

7. After finishing braiding, tie the resulting braid with an elastic band.

Advice: If your hair is very unruly, it is recommended to fix your hairstyle with a strong hold hairspray.

You can not braid the braid to the very end, but secure it with an elastic band or tape at the back of your head, leaving a free ponytail. However, this will only look beautiful if your hair is of sufficient length.

Reverse French braid: video

Who is suitable for a French braid?

This hairstyle will suit any face shape, it does not require bangs. On the contrary, a French braid looks best with a strict business suit or a light and romantic dress. Long earrings and delicate thin beads are perfect as an accessory, as this hairstyle completely opens your neck.

Also in Ancient Greece Noble women cut off the hair of their slaves to make extensions and braid them into a braid, combining them with their own hair. It was from Greece that the art of braiding and creating beautiful hairstyles came to us.

In Rus', a luxurious voluminous braid has always been considered a symbol female beauty, and the longer it was, the more valued it was. The number of braids braided indicated the social status of their owners: one braid - an unmarried girl, two braids - a married woman.

Hairstyles with braids - fashion trend

Braided hairstyles remain in fashion today. They are so original, beautiful and varied, they so radically change the image of those who wear braids, and they combine so organically with any style of clothing that designers of fashion houses decorate models’ hairstyles with all kinds of braids at the shows of their collections.
The braid is becoming a favorite of the coming season and fashion brands are offering a variety of hairstyles with braids: a French braid in reverse, unusual braids braided in the shape of a basket, simple braid, small African braids in different options weaving, braid fish tail and even extravagant braids.

The reverse French braid is a trend for the coming season

Smoothly styled hair is no longer in fashion, hair-to-hair styling is becoming a thing of the past, and at the peak of popularity is the reverse French braid or inverted braid.

The familiar French braid has undergone some changes. Now it has several names and one of them is the inside-out braid. Changes concern the weaving method: strands of hair are now intertwined with each other from below, rather than from above. The effect is amazing. Even Thin hair they look voluminous and luxurious, and their length, in principle, does not matter much for creating a beautiful hairstyle.

How to braid your hair backwards

First you need to prepare your hair: wash it, condition it, dry it and comb it thoroughly. Hair should become smooth, straight, shiny and not electrified.

In order to learn the braiding technique, we will braid one braid from the entire mass of hair, which will start from the crown and go down vertically.

1. At the top of the head, separate part of the hair from all the rest. The thicker this main strand is, the thicker the braid will look.

2. Divide the separated strand of hair into three equal parts and mentally number the strands:
strand No. 1 - on the right side,
strand number 2 - in the middle,
strand number 3 - on the left side.

3. We start braiding with strand No. 1 (right). We transfer this part of the hair under strand No. 2 (middle).

4. Take strand No. 3 (left) and move it under strand No. 1, which is currently in the middle, between strands No. 3 and No. 2.

5. Now on the left we separate a small strand from the main mass of hair and connect it with strand No. 2, which is now on the left.

6. Move a new strand No. 2 under the bottom (old strand No. 2 plus a new strand).

7. Then we attach a new strand on the right side to the central strand.

8. In this way we braid to the end of the braid, each time adding new strands from the main mass of hair, either left or right.

9. We fix the end of the braid depending on the length of the hair and the imagination of the braider.

10. Smooth the hair on both sides of the braid and fix it with hairspray. We remove excess hair under the braid.

11. To give your hair more volume, before fixing it with varnish, you need to pull out the loops of the braid.

12. The hairstyle will look evening if you decorate it with beautiful hairpins and barrettes.

Reverse braid video

Reverse braid with flower

Two outer braids

Having mastered the technique of weaving such a braid, you can create a variety of hairstyles: from classic to retro, from formal to evening.