Buns and plaits

Technical File (hair) Buns and plaits.

Equipment used: Section clips, tooth comb, hair grips.

French plait.

1     1)   Start with three sections

2     2)   Take a section over the top, into the middle and plait.

3     3)   Go to the opposite side and repeat this action.

4     4)   Repeat these steps until finished, remembering to add another section of hair each time you plait.

For a full head French plait add sections closer to the head and then further away in turn to stop the hair from gapping in the process.

Fishtail plait.

1   1)   Start with two sections of hair both the same size.

2   2)   Take a section from the right hand side and wrap it around the left

3   3)   Repeat until finished

Remember that when creating a fishtail plait it is best to use smaller sections of hair and to not create to much tension when plaiting so that it is easier to create a softer look.

Bun

1   1)   Take a clean section of hair and prep so that there are no knots by brushing the section into a ponytail.

2   2)   Separate the ponytail into 4 sections.

3   3)   Take the first section (at the front) and backcomb* then roll the section and pin in place.

4   4)   Repeat this process with the other three sections of hair.

5   5)   Move the hair carefully as to not squish the sections so that they join the section on either side, pinch at the base and pin into place.

*Remember not to back comb hair that will be shown.