Charles Worthington
Shows you how to create the perfect fishtail plait
| • You need to work with hair that has a mattified texture. Ideally, that's a day after washing, or cheat by sectioning off the hair with a tailcomb and spraying the roots with dry shampoo. Allow to settle for a minute before combing through. | | • To inject extra body and height, backcomb the top section, from hairline to crown, with the tailcomb. Don't overdo it, though; aim for 1in of height from the top of your head. |
| • Sift through lengths of hair with your fingers to create a tousled look, then loosely pull them across to one side, folding the hair neatly over itself. Secure at the nape of the neck with a kirby grip. Let random strands fall around the face, keeping the bulk of the hair aside to form the plait. | | • Create the plait using the classic braiding technique. Aim for a loose, chunky plait, securing it at the end with a small, snag-free hair band. Leave 2-3 in of length at the end to form the fishtail.. |
• Finally, add body and texture to the length of the plait by massaging it with your fingers in a circular motion, so random strands come loose. Once the hair is suitably static looking, set it in place with a quick misting of hair spray..
