Plaiting Your Hair
Pepita Jones
Cowee!
Summer is here. Hot! Hot! Hot!
Fashionistas and alikes will be sporting on-trend side braids to cope with the heat! (Don’t go away, Sun!)
One must remember that there is plaiting and there is PLAITING. It is not just a matter of dividing your treasured long tresses into three parts and start braiding. No sireee. Braiding and plaiting are complicated business! 😉 So many things to consider.
Do you want it a loose braid?
Do you want to look as if you did not take much effort in doing your plait?
Do you want it carefree but will hold all day long?
Do you want to show some neck action?
And of course, will it go with what you are wearing? But this is another ball game altogether! 😉
Make-up artist, James McMahon has these tips for an elegant romantic plait:
- If you are aiming for a loose side plait, first spritz your clean hair with texturising spray to add body and hold. Then sweep your hair into one side.
- Take a section of hair and start braiding loosely but close to the hairline.
- When you reach your ear, start to incorporate the rest of your hair to finish the plait.
- Tie the end with a hair band and hiding it with a wisp of hair.
- To make the hair look effortless, try to pull out a few stand around your face.