STEP BY STEP
A plait, commonly known as a braid, is created by interlacing hair strands.
Tools used
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FLAT OR PADDLE BRUSH
Large rectangular wooden brush with boar bristles and nylon monofilament, ideal for long/very long hair.
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PINTAIL COMB
Ideal for backcombing and sectioning hair, creating precise styles, taming unruly hair to create elaborate hairstyles.
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SECTIONING CLIPS
Used to temporarily keep hair strands in place.
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NATURAL GLAM STRAIGHTENER
Tilting and perfectly rounded plates to create waves, soft curls or straight hair with a natural finish.
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HAIR CRIMPER HAIRPINS
Used to hold updos in place.
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HAIR GRIPS
They hold hair in place and are tighter than hairpins.
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ELASTIC BANDS
They hold hair in a ponytail.
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HAIR BUN DOUGHNUT
Used to provide support to a structured updo.
Teaching materials
Step by step
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STEP 1
Choose the sector or area on which to weave. In this case, we start from a ponytail. Take out three sections of the same thickness. Cross one of the two outer sections to the centre.
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STEP 2
Proceed in the same way, alternating the outer sections. Continue weaving until there is no more hair left.
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STEP 3
Select three sections of the same thickness. Begin weaving by crossing the outer sections towards the centre, alternating them.
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STEP 4
Feed the weave by inserting a section of the same thickness into it, first on one side, then on the other.
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STEP 5
Select three sections of the same thickness. Begin weaving by crossing the outer sections towards the centre, alternating them.
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STEP 6
Feed the weave by inserting a section of the same thickness into it, first on one side, then on the other.
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STEP 7
Select three sections of the same thickness. Begin weaving by crossing the outer sections towards the centre, alternating them.
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STEP 8
Feed the weave by inserting a section of the same thickness into it from the face side. Continue weaving until there is no more hair left.
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STEP 9
Continue weaving until there is no more hair left.
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STEP 10
These clips show two different interpretations of the three-section weave, built on a single, structured work plan.
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