Technical File Week 8: Plaitting Masterclass

You will need: 

• Brushes and pintail comb 
• Hair ties
• Hair clips 

Method: 

1. 11 Strand Plait: 

• Start with a 5 strand plait following the rhythm of over and under and tie at the ends when complete. 
• Next to the 5 strand plait, start to create a three strand plait, looping a strand of the normal plait through the 5 strand plait each time it crosses. 
• On the other side, create another 3 strand plait and link through the middle 5 strand plait. 
• Can repeat this plaiting process all around the head if desired. 

 

   2. Weave Plait: 

• Start with 5 strands and begin a 5 strand plait. 
• Weave each strand over, under, over between the other strands of hair. 
• Introduce a strand of hair from the head each time and you will end up with an additional strand each time. 

 

I found these two styles quite challenging to create, especially the weave plait- the basic shape was starting to form but I struggled to hold the pieces so it was very loose and messy, I will practice it more to achieve a neater look. 

Technical File Week 7: Timed Assessment

These are some images from my timed assessment of a Spring/ Summer look for my chosen brand of Urban Decay. I think the style worked well as it looked quite slick and I managed to get it to stay in place. However, I don't think it is the most flattering style for my model from a straight on angle and there is also one piece of hair on the right hand side which could have been smoothed. 

Technical File Week 6: Classic Shapes and Shilloutes

You will need: 

• Water 
• Hairdryer with nozzle 
• Brushes and pintail comb 
• Straightners 
• Smoothing syrum 
• Gel 
• Hairspray 

Method: 

• Wet down the hair so its damp. 
• Use a paddle brush and a hairdryer with a nozzle and blow dry the hair straight and flat with the nozzle facing downwards. 
• Straighten over the hair if needed. 
• Once the hair is all straightened and flat, create a slick ponytail on the crown of the head.
• The sides of the hair should brush up from the corner of the eyebrow diagonally up for a more fashion forward look. 
• Use a pintail comb to smooth the ponytail into place. 
• Can use some syrup/ gel/ hairspray to smooth the baby hairs into place.