Owners of long hair spend a lot of time on care of them. Not less time is spent on creating hairstyles.
The ideal decoration for any long-haired girl for every day or for a solemn occasion will be a Greek hairstyle - these are several different ways of styling that were in vogue during the times of ancient Greece and are back today.
The highlight of the Greek hairstyle
In ancient times, it was not customary to shave curls, so all the hairstyles were created for great length. If desired, they can be upgraded for medium length, but they fully reveal their charm to a great length.
Greek Goddesses always personified beauty and prettiness, were role models for most women.
The hairstyles of that era are united by a common feature - with their help, a girl can make herself more feminine, attractive and they are suitable for any type.
Regardless of the type of person, she will emphasize his strengths and hide disadvantages. For all hairstyles, the general remains:
- abundance of curls. All of them look good on hair curled in a large wave. And individual strands can curl bundles, braid in braids, rollers or bundles;
- bulkiness. Laying is quite spacious and "careless." If braids are woven, it is not stupid and slightly disheveled. The volume also increases due to the use of fixing means. Hair rollers giving volume are welcome;
- straight lines. Most styling is created to show the neckline, high head. It looks especially elegant and attractive. Another flat line - a parting in the middle of the head;
- lack of bangs. It may be, but long strands and bangs should be combed back, opening the forehead. Hair becomes a frame that focuses on the eyes, lips. And an open forehead is a symbol of the beauty of that era;
- accessories. There is no better hairstyle decoration than shiny stones and beads, gold threads, ribbons. All this is actively used to create hairstyles in the Greek style.
To consolidate the "desired" result, foam, mousse, varnish and other styling products are used.
Greek hairstyle with long hair rim
The most popular hairstyle in the Greek style is created with the help of the rim. This is a special hair ornament. Half of it is a decorative ribbon with embroidery, beads, or can be made in the form of a braid of artificial hair.
And the second half is a rubber band connecting the ends of the decorative tape.
Before creating the styling, the hair is carefully combed and curled. So increase their volume. The use of straight strands is allowed. The hairstyle with a rim is created in a few minutes and does not require a lot of effort.
So, how to make a Greek hairstyle with a rim for long hair:
- The whole volume is divided into two beams. Wear a bezel. In front it is placed on the forehead or along the hairline. In Greece, it was believed that hair should begin to grow from a line 2 fingers above the eyebrows and the rim hid the roots, creating the right image. Behind an elastic band is corrected so that it densely covered the head, nothing bristled;
- On each side locks are chosen, starting from the face. They twist loose harness and bring under the bezel-gum. It is not necessary to completely pull out, just enough to fix under the rim. If the hair is very long, pre-strands are twisted into the palm and curl is fixed. The procedure is repeated for all strands, first on one side - then on the other. It is necessary to make sure that the hair over the elastic band is not knocked out, "cocks" are not formed;
- Fix either the entire volume of hair, or only part of the upper strands. In the first case, the last one bends the overall strand on the back of the head for both sides. It should be carefully brought under the gum, but not push on the other side. In the second case, the side strands cover the gum and leave the rest to lie on the shoulders and back;
- Once all the hair is collected, the hair can be fixed. Check that the strands are not too tightly twisted, creating volume. Several curls at the temples can be released from the hair. They will draw attention to the neck. The overall appearance of the hairstyle is casual-romantic, not strict.
This is a good choice for a solemn occasion, and for every day. As soon as the hand gets used to create it on the head, no more than 5 minutes will be spent on it.
Greek tail for long hair
Classical hairstyle tail in the Greek style for long hair has several variations. Consider one of them step by step. Before you collect it, the hair is divided in half evenly and each side can be:
- curl harness;
- assemble in a loose braid of the french type.
Next, the strands are joined at the back of the head and secured with an ordinary rubber band. To hide the gum and give the tail more pomp, the beam is lifted up and pulled over by the gum, as if winding it from top to bottom. The strand is removed under the elastic between the hair.
This procedure can be repeated several times, increasing the volume at the back of the head and giving the hairstyle a little negligence.
Additionally, hair can be decorated with a rim with a regular or double, add thin braids or decorative threads to the tail. The main thing is that everything should be volumetric and lush. Ideal bed hairstyle on wavy hair.
Greek style hairstyle with bandage
If there is no rim at hand, it will be replaced by the usual bandage. With its help it is easy to collect the hair in a neat bunch and fix. In style, it will suit students, young girls, well complement urban style.
Instructions step by step creating a Greek hairstyle with a bandage on his long hair:
- comb hair and gum ends;
- the end of the hair of the invisible is attached to the center of the bandage;
- on a bandage, as the coil is wound hair;
- as soon as the entire length is twisted, and the bandage is at the back adjacent to the back of the head, the free sides of the bandage are tied in front, fixed by invisible ones.
A nice cushion of hair has formed behind, the neck is fully open. Additional decorations are required.
The secret of "correct and neat" hair twisting - do not do hair on clean hair. A bandage slides easily over them and the strands themselves are light, lively, poorly fixed.
Popular Greek hairstyles for every taste
Consider how to do other Greek hairstyles for long hair with your own hands. Any of them is easily reproduced. With a little skill and in a few minutes you can create an attractive image, give your hair an artistic mess. There are several varieties in the Greek style.
Lampadion
This is a high evening hairstyle. Starts with a direct parting. Then take a small strand on the back of his head and fix it with an elastic band. The free end is wound.
Starting from this strand, choose the following and twist curling. When all the hair is curled, they are thrown back. One curl is fastened around the gum, twisting the ends. The magnificent and high bunch turns out.
Long curls, knocked out of the beam, intertwined with each other and left to hang or pick up. Decorate hair with ribbons, rim, tiara. The necklace on the open neck perfectly complements the image.
Knot
The hair is divided in two parts and curled by a large curling hair. They are collected in a tight bundle on the back of his head. The tail is wound around the gum, forming a neat cone in the back of the head. The ends and the construction itself is firmly fixed with studs, stealth and ribbons.
Melon slices
A variation on the lampadia. As in the first case, the entire volume scrolls and leans back, locking around one strand.
Strands on top should be large and neatly laid. "Slices" are created by tape or double rim.
It is laid in several stripes, starting from the forehead and approaching the beam. Tight-fitting to the head, it helps to form large curls at the crown.
Braid crown
Another beautiful hairstyle framing face. To create it will have a little practice. It begins with braiding.
Ideally, these are two braids, but it can also be formed from one long braid. The braids weave from bottom to top, leaving it lush, creating a negligent effect.
At the ends of their secure small rubber bands. Each is laid as a crown on the head along the hairline, and the ends are bent inward under the weave.
The entire hairstyle is fixed stealth and stiletto. You can leave a few curls, knocked out of the total mass. Spit can be thick or thin, openwork or normal. This hairstyle is combined with bangs.
Tail to the side
Another way to create a tail in the Greek style is to shift it to the side. Hair is also pre-parted and curled. Strands back up on the side and secure.
Instead of gum, they can be tied with ribbon or decorative thread. To give more volume on one side, you can pre-braid the braid or twist the braid. If the usual elastic band was used, it is covered with a small strand or thin oblique.
The hair in the tail is intertwined or decorated with a ribbon, a string of beads. You can collect them in several places with a rubber band, “fluffing up” the area between them. To add extra volume, hair at the roots can be gently combed.
Weave and Greek hairstyles
Any Greek hairstyle optionally complemented by braids. They can be used to mask the elastic in a bundle, twist around the tail, instead of the bezel to decorate the head. Weave used a variety.
The usual spikelet is easily transformed by pulling strands. A pair of strands can be twisted with a rope.
Braids are suitable for owners of thick hair. If they are thin and liquid, add artificial strands to the hair, or braids of them at once. It is very important to choose them for your hair color.
Accessories
A common feature of Greek hairstyles are hair ornaments. Many of them require the use of headbands, bands, bandages. The rims and ribbons themselves are decorated with embroidery, stones, and metal parts.
Hair for every day will be decorated with artificial flowers, and for a solemn occasion, live or shining tiaras are more suitable. All jewelry is used to add color, they should not merge with the hair. Choose them under the rest of the outfit.
Proper selection of accessories will complete the image, emphasize the femininity and romance of the long-haired beauty.
In the next video step by step you can see how to make a Greek hairstyle for long hair.
