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===Making Sure Your Hair Will Hold a Katniss Braid=== | ===Making Sure Your Hair Will Hold a Katniss Braid=== | ||
| − | #Gather the items you will need. Creating a Katniss inspired braid is easier than you might think. It is like a French braid, but it starts lower, wraps around the side and back of your head, and looks messier. To create the look, you will need:<ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEKegUWSADQ</ref> | + | #Gather the items you will need. Creating a Katniss inspired braid is easier than you might think. It is like a French braid, but it starts lower, wraps around the side and back of your head, and looks messier. To create the look, you will need:<ref name="rf1"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEKegUWSADQ</ref> |
#*shampoo and conditioner | #*shampoo and conditioner | ||
#*comb and/or brush | #*comb and/or brush | ||
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#Start with clean, dry, tangle-free hair. Wash and dry your hair first and then brush and/or comb through it until it is completely tangle-free. You can use an anti-frizz serum or a leave in conditioner if you like. | #Start with clean, dry, tangle-free hair. Wash and dry your hair first and then brush and/or comb through it until it is completely tangle-free. You can use an anti-frizz serum or a leave in conditioner if you like. | ||
#*Some people find braiding easier with damp hair, but it depends on the texture of your hair. If you have fine, thin hair, then starting with damp hair is a good idea. However, if you have thick hair that is also curly or wavy, then you should start with dry hair. | #*Some people find braiding easier with damp hair, but it depends on the texture of your hair. If you have fine, thin hair, then starting with damp hair is a good idea. However, if you have thick hair that is also curly or wavy, then you should start with dry hair. | ||
| − | #Add texture to your hair. If your hair is textured, then it will have more volume and look more impressive. You can texturize your hair with a crimper or using some texturizing spray, which is what the ''Hunger Games'' hair stylist used when she created Katniss' braid for the films.<ref> http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a6787/hair-secrets-from-behind-the-scenes-of-the-hunger-games-movie/</ref> | + | #Add texture to your hair. If your hair is textured, then it will have more volume and look more impressive. You can texturize your hair with a crimper or using some texturizing spray, which is what the ''Hunger Games'' hair stylist used when she created Katniss' braid for the films.<ref name="rf2"> http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a6787/hair-secrets-from-behind-the-scenes-of-the-hunger-games-movie/</ref> |
| − | #*To crimp your hair, start near your roots and then crimp across your hair down to the ends. Hold the crimper for a few seconds on each section.<ref | + | #*To crimp your hair, start near your roots and then crimp across your hair down to the ends. Hold the crimper for a few seconds on each section.<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #*To use a texturizing spray, pour a small amount onto the palm of your hand or spray it directly onto your hair. Then use your hands and fingers to work the texturizing spray through your hair so that the strands are evenly coated. If you prefer, you can use mousse or gel instead of texturizing spray.<ref>http://www.popsugar.com.au/beauty/Katniss-Everdeen-Braid-How-23578514</ref> | + | #*To use a texturizing spray, pour a small amount onto the palm of your hand or spray it directly onto your hair. Then use your hands and fingers to work the texturizing spray through your hair so that the strands are evenly coated. If you prefer, you can use mousse or gel instead of texturizing spray.<ref name="rf3">http://www.popsugar.com.au/beauty/Katniss-Everdeen-Braid-How-23578514</ref> |
| − | #Consider using extensions if your hair is not long enough. If your hair is thin or too short to complete the braid, then you may want to add some extensions to your hair. Choose extensions that are about the same color as your hair so that they will blend in.<ref | + | #Consider using extensions if your hair is not long enough. If your hair is thin or too short to complete the braid, then you may want to add some extensions to your hair. Choose extensions that are about the same color as your hair so that they will blend in.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*To put in the extensions, lift up a section of your hair on the back of your head. | #*To put in the extensions, lift up a section of your hair on the back of your head. | ||
#*Then, place the extensions on back of your head and secure the extensions with bobby pins. Tug on the extensions to ensure that they are tight and will not fall out. | #*Then, place the extensions on back of your head and secure the extensions with bobby pins. Tug on the extensions to ensure that they are tight and will not fall out. | ||
#*Then, unclip the section of hair above the extensions and let it fall over the extensions. | #*Then, unclip the section of hair above the extensions and let it fall over the extensions. | ||
===Braiding Your Hair Like Katniss=== | ===Braiding Your Hair Like Katniss=== | ||
| − | #Start braiding the hair behind your ear. Katniss’ braid starts just behind and slightly above her left ear. Take the hair from this area and divide it into three equal-sized strands. Then, begin [[Braid Hair|braiding your hair]] by crossing the sections over each other, but do not go too far. Just cross over the first three strands.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEKegUWSADQ</ref> | + | #Start braiding the hair behind your ear. Katniss’ braid starts just behind and slightly above her left ear. Take the hair from this area and divide it into three equal-sized strands. Then, begin [[Braid Hair|braiding your hair]] by crossing the sections over each other, but do not go too far. Just cross over the first three strands.<ref name="rf4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEKegUWSADQ</ref> |
#*If your hair tangles easily, then you may want to brush it again before you start braiding. | #*If your hair tangles easily, then you may want to brush it again before you start braiding. | ||
| − | #Add more hair as you braid. Katniss’ braid wraps around the side and back of her head. To achieve this effect, you will need to add hair to the braid as you braid. After you cross the first three strands, take a piece from behind your left ear and pull it into one of the strands. Then, cross the strands again.<ref | + | #Add more hair as you braid. Katniss’ braid wraps around the side and back of her head. To achieve this effect, you will need to add hair to the braid as you braid. After you cross the first three strands, take a piece from behind your left ear and pull it into one of the strands. Then, cross the strands again.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#*Continue to pull a piece of hair into the braid every time you cross the three strands. | #*Continue to pull a piece of hair into the braid every time you cross the three strands. | ||
| − | #Wrap the braid around the back of your head. You will need to continue braiding towards the back of your head so that the braid will be able to wrap around the back of your head. Use the same braiding technique as you used for the side of your head. Keep adding in hair as you go.<ref> http://www.popsugar.com.au/beauty/Katniss-Everdeen-Braid-How-23578514</ref><ref | + | #Wrap the braid around the back of your head. You will need to continue braiding towards the back of your head so that the braid will be able to wrap around the back of your head. Use the same braiding technique as you used for the side of your head. Keep adding in hair as you go.<ref name="rf5"> http://www.popsugar.com.au/beauty/Katniss-Everdeen-Braid-How-23578514</ref><ref name="rf4" /> |
#*Make sure that the braid stays above the hairline on your neck. | #*Make sure that the braid stays above the hairline on your neck. | ||
#*Keep the ends taut as you braid to ensure that there will not be any bumps weak spots in the braid. | #*Keep the ends taut as you braid to ensure that there will not be any bumps weak spots in the braid. | ||
| − | #Finish with a normal three strand braid. When you get to the right side of your head, just behind your right ear, you can begin to braid downwards. Do a normal three strand braid for the rest of your hair. Then, secure the end of the braid with a rubber band.<ref | + | #Finish with a normal three strand braid. When you get to the right side of your head, just behind your right ear, you can begin to braid downwards. Do a normal three strand braid for the rest of your hair. Then, secure the end of the braid with a rubber band.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#*Make sure that you grab any remaining long strands of hair before you start braiding and add them to the braid. | #*Make sure that you grab any remaining long strands of hair before you start braiding and add them to the braid. | ||
===Finishing Your Katniss Braid=== | ===Finishing Your Katniss Braid=== | ||
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#*To use a bobby pin, open up the bobby pin and then slide it over the loose piece and connect it to some of the hair on your scalp. You will probably need a couple of bobby pins for each loose strand. | #*To use a bobby pin, open up the bobby pin and then slide it over the loose piece and connect it to some of the hair on your scalp. You will probably need a couple of bobby pins for each loose strand. | ||
#*It is okay if the braid looks messy with a few loose strands near the front, but you don’t want it coming undone completely. | #*It is okay if the braid looks messy with a few loose strands near the front, but you don’t want it coming undone completely. | ||
| − | #Tug the sides of the braid to widen it. If your braid looks a little thin, then you can gently tug on the sides of your braid to widen it. Start near the top the braid and grab a couple of pieces on opposite side of the braid and pull them apart slightly.<ref>http://www.teen.com/2014/11/27/style/celebrity-hair/braid-hacks-tips-tricks-braided-hair-style-guide-pictures/</ref> | + | #Tug the sides of the braid to widen it. If your braid looks a little thin, then you can gently tug on the sides of your braid to widen it. Start near the top the braid and grab a couple of pieces on opposite side of the braid and pull them apart slightly.<ref name="rf6">http://www.teen.com/2014/11/27/style/celebrity-hair/braid-hacks-tips-tricks-braided-hair-style-guide-pictures/</ref> |
#* Do not pull too hard or you may undo part of the braid. Just pull enough to make the braid look a little wider and looser. | #* Do not pull too hard or you may undo part of the braid. Just pull enough to make the braid look a little wider and looser. | ||
| − | #[[Curl Hair|Curl loose pieces]]. If your hair is naturally wavy or curly, then you do not have to worry about doing anything with the loose pieces in front. But if you have really straight hair, then curling these pieces is a nice finishing touch.<ref | + | #[[Curl Hair|Curl loose pieces]]. If your hair is naturally wavy or curly, then you do not have to worry about doing anything with the loose pieces in front. But if you have really straight hair, then curling these pieces is a nice finishing touch.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#*Make sure that the curling iron is hot before you use it. Turn it on about 15 minutes before you want to use it. | #*Make sure that the curling iron is hot before you use it. Turn it on about 15 minutes before you want to use it. | ||
#*Starting at the end, clamp a piece of hair and wrap it around the curling iron barrel until you are an inch or two away from your scalp. Do not allow the curling iron to ouch your scalp or it will burn you. | #*Starting at the end, clamp a piece of hair and wrap it around the curling iron barrel until you are an inch or two away from your scalp. Do not allow the curling iron to ouch your scalp or it will burn you. | ||
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#* Make sure that you close your eyes and hold the can about 12 to 18 inches from your head. | #* Make sure that you close your eyes and hold the can about 12 to 18 inches from your head. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
