T.recce and pigtails are the trendiest hairstyle of the season: celebrities confirm it – da Melissa Satta to Elodie – who are showing them off during their beach holidays. Give it afro style at boxer braids, it is these particular weaves that give life to sophisticated and glamorous hairstyler, ideal to show off during beach parties but also on red carpets, as Tina Kunakey showed in Cannes.
The hairstylist Clarissa Giannoccaro, Toni & Guy Technician Milano Brera reveals how to make them perfectly and make them last all summer.
Hairstyles with afro braids, how to do them
«From the classic braids, to the boxer braids, passing through the French ones, the braids represent the hairstyle evergreen always, perfect for any occasion. They are not just a style but a real hairstyle art form, given its infinite possibilities of realization ».
Tina Kunakey, Paola Turani and Elodie (Credits: GettyImages / Instagram)
The 90s and street fashion have made it a real cult, but today the hairstyles with afro braids return to break the hearts of celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Kendal Jenner and J.Lo.
«Super popular in the summer months, they are ideal for making canopy management easier and protect it from chlorine, salt and excessive heat. Whether it’s a day to get rid of the hair on your face or a special event, braids are therefore the right compromise to combine practicality with style “he explains Clarissa Giannoccaro by Toni & Guy Milan Brera.
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«This is a very versatile and capable hairstyle adapt well to all types of face and hair ” specifies the hairstylist.
«Perfect on medium or long hair, they express all their true beauty and allow you to keep hair fluttering on the face and neck at bay with a playful and at the same time super trendy style». And who doesn’t have sufficient lengths? “You can add some extension, in order to make styling possible even on medium-short hair ».
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«One of the most recent trends is certainly the mini braids, small braids scattered here and there around the hair or on the tuft-fringe reminiscent of the hippie style of the 70s ».
“But not only. Ponytails adorned with braids continue to be super in demand, boxer braids that start from the skin and therefore more defined, crown braids that rotate for important occasions and mini afro braids.
In short, the world of braids is waiting to be discovered: «every day we are inundated with new inspirations such as video tutorials on Tik Tok, Pinterest and Instagram. The real beauty is that you can indulge yourself depending on the occasion and imagination, also adorning them with mini accessories, rhinestones, swarovski or shells ».
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«Recreating them can be very simple but only if you use the right tools. What can not be missing is a tail and a comb grooming brush “.
“It is important to Fr.carefully trim the foliage before use a spray that creates a texture to help with the weave. In fact, the correct use of styling products helps not only to create braids more easily but also to keep them in the following days »explains the expert.
“For example one liquid wax will allow you to obtain maximum fixing and excellent definition while the use of mousse allows you to have greater control over the hairstyle, but at the same time, also a lot of naturalness. Finally, you can also use styling products for curly hair that guarantee definition for the looser and more natural braids ».
How to wash and dissolve pigtails
“If we talk about classic braids, the hairstyle, however, could be kept for a couple of days, after which, the hair will be untied and loose before proceeding with cleansing ».
In the case of the afro pigtails «It is important in the moment of cleansing do not rub the skin but dab the shampoo with the help of a twist sponge (a special sponge for this type of hairstyle) then rinse thoroughly »specifies the expert.
«Once we go to loosen our afro braids, especially if this happens after many days, it is good carry out treatments such as masks, packs and oils to regenerate hair. Even during the night it is possible to use serums that give instant hydration without weighing you down ».
Finally, “let’s dispel a myth: the braids do not damage the hair, do not make them fall out and do not traumatize the skin. The important thing is to create them correctly, always taking care of our hair »concludes the hairstylist.
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