African pigtails zizi are becoming increasingly popular among lovers of custom and extravagant experiments with hair. Afro-braids are one of the most practical and convenient hairstyles that do not require the regular use of a hair dryer, ironing and other hair care products. Many less courageous women do not dare to give their locks to the power of this unusual styling, for fear of attracting too much attention. However, they do not know that the arsenal of zizi-braids is characterized by a huge variety of weaving types that can satisfy any demanding taste and create the desired image.
What are zizi pigtails?
Zizi are thin African braids that are attached to natural hair using the technology of quick weaving. The hairstyle reaches 70-90 cm and can consist of wavy, corrugated or straight braids. In appearance, they resemble ordinary braids, differing in fine thin weaving, with a diameter of not more than 3 mm. Zizi can be created on hair with a length of at least 20 cm, otherwise the effect of the hairstyle will be lost.
Weaving braids of zizi takes an average of 2 to 4 hours - a relatively short time, because they are already ready-made items that you just need to attach to the hair.
Benefits of Zizi Pigtails
- Due to the minimal thickness of the elements, the hairstyle looks equally good both on young schoolgirls and on mature women.
- The lightness of the braids allows you to wear them for a long time without much harm to the structure of the hair.
- A wide selection of colors leaves room for creating a variety of images and vivid experiments with appearance.
- The ability to reuse zizi-braid material up to three times.
- Low cost of hairstyles.
- Zizi pigtails do not require special care, maintaining their original appearance and shape during normal washing and natural drying without using a hairdryer.
- Depending on the type of weaving , the creation of any image is possible: from romantic-feminine to sports-extravagant.
The luxurious look of your “mane” will provide you with maximum attention in any setting: in the office, school, college, on the beach and in a noisy party.
Creation methods
Zizi pigtails are created in two ways: by the point method and weaving through a braid.
1. Pointly zizi are woven into short hairs from 3 cm. Strands are separated in turn, to which two braids are attached. According to the weaving technology, one part of the braids is fixed at the roots to give volume, while the rest are intertwined with natural curls along the entire length and fixed with a special knot.
2. Braiding weaving technology is practiced only on long hair (from 15-20 cm and more). This method involves the use of one pack of Kanekalon (a special material identical to natural hair from seaweed) of the corresponding color. Zizi pigtails are fixed on the braid, either threading through it, or weaving.
Types of weaving
Corrugated zizi are similar to folds of corrugation material, hence the name comes from. This variation looks magnificent, airy and is intended for lovers of voluminous hair structures. The advantage of corrugation is that they do not wrinkle and have a very neat appearance.
Direct afrokos resemble classical weaving in appearance. They require a minimum of time and effort for their manufacture. These are even, smooth, symmetrical braids with a thickness of not more than 4 cm. If desired, they can be curled with an iron or curling iron. The advantage of straight zizi is their resistance to deformation and excellent appearance over time.
Zizi wavy pigtails (reviews about them are exclusively positive) are intended for those who are hopelessly in love with curls in their various manifestations. To recreate a zizi wave on your hair, purchase already curled elements in the store or ask the master to braid the strands with a large wave. Pay attention also to wavy pigtails with wet chemistry.
Pigtail Care Rules
Caring for such a hairstyle is nothing complicated and supernatural, as it might seem at first glance. Shampooing is carried out 1-2 times a week with a mixture of water and shampoo. The product should be applied only to the roots and root sections of the hair, without distributing it along the entire length. It is not recommended to use a dryer with a hairdryer, as it can adversely affect the appearance of the strands.
Zizi pigtails - a stylish and unusual hairstyle on which any woman can choose, regardless of age, style, profession, structure and length of hair.