Communion hairstyle: The most beautiful hairstyles with instructions & tips

A First Communion is a major event in the life of a Catholic child. Because on this day, girls and boys receive Holy Communion - a very special day of honour. Of course, the little girls in particular want to look especially pretty for their communion. This also includes the right hairstyle for their first communion. The hair is braided, adorned with a wreath of flowers or even pinned up. Here we give you tips for the most beautiful communion hairstyles.

Braided communion hairstyles

Braided ha irstyles for communion are always a good idea. They are real styling classics, so to speak. The big advantage is that there are endless possibilities when it comes to braiding. Braided communion hairstyles are great for long hair . And with a little practice, you can achieve the look even if you're not that creative. A beautiful hairstyle for girls for this occasion is the waterfall plait. Here is a little tutorial:

• Brush or comb the hair through well
• Make a centre parting
• Start braiding at the front on the left side of the head. To do this, divide one strand into three equal sections
• Pull the left strand over the centre strand and then the right strand over the centre, as with a classic braid
• Then pull the left strand over the centre strand again
• Now add a little more hair to the right strand
• Instead of continuing to braid with the left strand, let it fall down and pick up a new strand to the right of the one you dropped, which is then placed over the centre
• Add a little more hair to the right strand as with the French plait and place it over the centre
• Then let the left strand fall again, pick up a new strand to the right of it and place it over the centre...

To ensure that the hairstyle holds, the hair should be braided tightly and close to the head. Once you have reached the centre of the back of the head with this version, secure the braided strand with a hair clip. The other side is braided in the same way - but mirror-inverted.

Communion hairstyles with a wreath

Communion hairstyles with a beautiful flower wreath are particularly eye-catching. A simple hairstyle with curls or waves serves as the basis. Girls with straight hair like to have a few curls on their special day. The hair doesn't have to be long for this. Shoulder-length hair is then given relaxed waves instead of curls.

This way, you don't lose too much length visually. A wreath decorated with flowers is then attached to the hair for the communion. It's worth securing this as it can easily slip out of place in the excitement.

Tip: If you don't want to use a straightener or curling iron when styling your hair, you can also do the curls overnight: Wash your hair the night before. Then dry it with a hairdryer, twist strand by strand into small snails and secure them with hair elastics. This variation should be tried out beforehand. Depending on the hair structure, it may not always work. Hairspray gives the artificial curls a good hold.

Half-open communion hairstyles with curls

Half-open hair also looks beautiful as a communion hairstyle. Especially if the girl likes to wear her hair down, you can conjure up a quick and chic hairstyle with an elongated plait. The hair can be straight or curly. Half-open communion hairstyles with curls are easy to create. Take a slightly wider strand on the right and left and bring it together in the centre at the back of the head. A festive white silk or lace ribbon adorns the plait, which is secured with a hair tie. Alternatively, half-open hairstyles can also be complemented with flowers. Incidentally, flowers hold better in communion hairstyles for curly hair, as curly hair has more structure. If the child has straight hair, a texturising spray will help the look to hold better. The plait tied together in the centre at the back of the head can of course also be braided. Alternatively, you can braid the two strands on the right and left and then put them together as a beautiful plait.

A fine (braided) bun for first communion

A bun can be created classically at the back of the head or as a ballerina bun further up. However, a braided bun for communion is also great. Here are a few instructions:

• Comb through the hair well and divide into three equal sections. Tie each section into a low ponytail and braid loosely.
• If you have fine hair, you can create a little more volume by pulling the hair at the front of the head upwards with your fingers.
• Place the left of the three plaits under the centre one and then over the right one.
• Secure the end of the left plait under the right plait with a bobby pin.
• Then move the right plait to the left and secure its end under the left plait.
• In the final step, pull the centre braid through the left and right braids. Hair clips and hairspray are important for securing.

Updos for girls for communion

A very glamorous look for a girl of around nine is a proper updo. To achieve this, comb the hair through well (a leave-in spray helps). Then apply some texturising styling cream or gel to the hair and pull it back tightly. This is done either as a ballerina bun or chignon as described above. If you want absolute precision, you can of course also go to the hairdresser. Tip: The child's wishes should come first on this day. This also applies to the hairstyle. After all, a perfectly styled updo is not always what your daughter wants. Casual, neat hairstyles are also a good choice.

Open hair for communion

Many girls want to wear their hair down. They want to look natural for their communion and perhaps don't want anything special for their hair. Parents should accept this. To ensure that the hair looks healthy and well-groomed , you should take your child to the hairdresser a week or two beforehand to have the ends cut. A small glitter hair clip or a headband with pearls or flowers can be used as a festive accessory.