Braids for Days

Braids are a Trend that will never go out of fashion.

No matter what the season, whether it’s the summer time when everyone loves a summer braid and an easy hairstyle to get their hair off their face in the warmer weather, or winter, when we clients are looking for hairstyles that will keep frizz and fl yaways at bay and their hair protected from the hash cold weather. However, now is the time to experiment with our braids and incorporate them into different hair looks such as ponytails and buns for a more contemporary braid look with added quirkiness.

The BOHO Braided ponytail –this look is so quick and simple to create and the results are effortless but chic. This hairstyle is perfect for clients who are looking for a soft, romantic style for weddings or special events, or who want something a bit different from the classic bouncy blow-dry and beachy waves. To create the style, fi rstly start by applying some Caviar Anti Aging Replenishing Moisture Leave-In Smoothing Gelee to the hair. This will not only give the hair moisture and shine before styling but it will also help defi ne and perfect the braid in the look. Once distributed throughout the hair, take a thick section of the hair on the right hand side and start creating your braid. For this look a regular three strand is used but to fi nish the braiding, the hair was gently pulled out in areas of the braid to provide thickness and a softer fi nish. Secure with a hair tie. Wrap a section of the ponytail hair around the hair tie to give a more sophisticated fi nish.

The FISHTAIL ponytail - for clients who want something a bit different from the regular three style braid, the fi shtail is a great choice for giving the hair the appearance of thickness and texture. This is an easy technique on prepared smooth but volumous hair. Use the Caviar Styling Rapid Blowout Balm prior to smoothing curling to help protect the hair from heat and breakage. Then, take a section, three sections from the top of the head, still leaving hair underneath, and divide this into three ponytails, one on the left hand side of the head, one on the right and one in the middle and secure with hair ties. Then the fun part starts! Create a hole in the top of the middle ponytail and then take the ponytail through it and make a twist and pull this out a little bit for a relaxed fi nish. Then take a hole from the right hand side and pull the ponytail through again. Each time you should slide the hair tie and create a new hole on the right hand side. Repeat the same technique with your left and right hand side ponytails and then join the braids into a ponytail and secure. Spritz with Caviar Perfect Texture Spray. My Hair. My Canvas. City Slay Shielding Hairspray can also be used to control any frizz and fl yaways and keep this hair look in place all day long!

Hair by SABRINA DIJKMAN, ALTERNAEUROPE AMBASSADOR Image Credits: Instagram @sabrinadijkman https://www.instagram.com/sabrinadijkman/