Top 5 men’s hairstyles with braids

Can solid men do hairstyles with pigtails? Masters of the barbershop network “TsirulniKBarbershop” will describe five options of hairstyles that are suitable for men regardless of their age.

African braids

The popularity of this hairstyle fell in the 2000s. At that time, they were worn by both men and women. Such famous personalities as Justin Timberlake, Fergie, Snoop Doggs and other show business stars were owners of African braids. Football player Sergio Ramos also had such a hairstyle when he was not yet considered a style icon, so future fans did not discuss his choice. But David Beckham got a complete defeat because of his “African” image.

Today African braids have replaced braids (braids translated from the English "braid"). The only difference between these hairstyles is that artificial material is woven into the braids – kanekalon threads, which are matched to the color of natural hair or, on the contrary, have bright exotic colors. Such hairstyles can be seen in many athletes, as kanekalon allows to provide a neat look to their owners for a long time. Hairstyles with braids are called by many “boxers”.

To create a universal hairstyle, it should be done on the basis of a top knot haircut. The length of the hair on the crown should be about 15 cm, and the temples and the back of the head should be cut short. After braiding, they are collected on the top of the head in a tail or a tight bundle.

Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks, or dreadlocks, can be called a classic hairstyle of informal people. These are not pigtails in the literal sense of the word, as a special weaving technique is used to create them. They can be natural or artificial (from kanekalon). The advantage of artificial dreadlocks is the fact that they can be removed at any time. Meanwhile, men can wear natural dreadlocks for several years, periodically subjecting the hairstyle to correction.

French braids

Braids are sometimes called this, while French braids have a wider and less tight weave. The owner of this hairstyle is Romeo Beckham. Pigtails can be braided independently, having hair on the top of the head about 15-20 cm long. First, you should apply a small amount of styling (matte) to cleanly washed hair and comb it well. Then take a large strand in the forehead area and divide it into 3 identical curls. Start braiding and, moving towards the middle of the top, add new strands to the existing ones. You can watch the full video lesson on the NgelRodzTV YouTube channel.

Viking style

After the TV series "Vikings" braids began to interest many representatives of the stronger sex. The image of the main character Ragnar Lodbrok cannot be called feminine. For two seasons of the series, he wore a tail made of a large number of pigtails, and the temples and the back of the head were cleanly shaved. By its technique, this hairstyle is similar to an undercut and a top knot, but to create it, you need to have long hair. There were other characters with similar hairstyles in this series. Ivar Bezkostny was remembered the most: at first his hair was braided in the style of French braids, and then he changed his hairstyle a little and braided his hair into a "dragon".

Men Ban

In the first place is the hairstyle called Men Ban (man bun). Professionals called it a classic, not subject to the influence of time, as it can be done by men of any age. It is suitable for any type and color of hair, as well as a masculine image.

Perhaps a man bun is not as effective as a top knot , but thanks to the long hair, you can use a wide variety of weaving techniques. You can braid your hair in a “fish tail”; and collect them on the top of the head in a bundle, or you can braid two braids from the sides and make a tail from them on the back of the head or in the upper part of the head. A hairstyle with a large number of thin braids will look original. At the same time, the bundle should not be perfectly even and smoothed. A slight stylish carelessness should be present.

Read also: Choosing a boy’s hairstyle.

What you need to know about pigtails

Regardless of choosing a hairstyle, the following aspects must be taken into account:

• Hairstyles with pigtails can emphasize a person’s flaws.
• Men with thin and sparse hair are not recommended to weave tight braids.
• Braids are more suitable for men under 40, and if you are older, it is better to make a man ban.

If you don’t like pigtails, but want to change your style and appearance, visit the barbershop «TsirulniKBarbershop», where experienced craftsmen will be able to choose a haircut that will completely match your style.