Perfect Plaits - how to get started
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Choose either bands or thread, and the colour that will blend into the hair that you are going to be plaiting.
Step 1. Divide up the mane using the mane comb. This is done by putting the comb through the mane to make a hair parting. If you have done this correctly you will see a nice straight parting between each bunch. Each bunch should be of even thickness to ensure the plaits are all the same size.
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Step 2. Start plaiting the divided bunches at the poll and work down. Use the Plaiting Wax on the top of the mane before plaiting, this will help smooth the hairs down, then squeeze a small amount on Plaiting Gel onto fingers and work into the mane and plait down.
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Step 3. (bands). If you are using bands, plait down and secure each plait/braid with a band at the end.
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Step 3. (thread) If you are using thread you can also do it this way and then attach the thread to the bottom of the plait or plait one down at a time and secure the end with thread.
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Step 4. (bands) Once you are at the bottom of the plait with bands you can roll up and then secure around the top with a second band.
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Step 4. (thread) With thread, poke the needle up from the bottom of the plait into the bottom of the mane and pull through the middle of the plait, then carefully sew backwards and forwards with small stitches so that they are not visible. Finish the last stitch so that the thread comes down through the plait and cut the thread close and under the plait so that no loose ends show.
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Step 5. Repeat the process until all the mane is finished. Once all the plaits are all rolled up and secure, spray over the entire row of plaits with Perfect Plaits, this will hold and shine, and keep them in place all day.
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When you are ready to take out the plaits/braids, do this carefully to avoid cutting any mane. We recommend using the Quick Unpicker, rather than scissors, this has a little blade on the edge and can be accurately used against the thread or bands to cut without touching the mane.
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