SS17 Hair How-To: Braidy Bunch

Lara Mansour   |   14-04-2017

For Spring, the humble plait has made a comeback, from the topknot with a plaited twist at Dior, to the pretty and delicate up-do at Erdem.

Dior

DIOR

The ultimate off-duty hairstyle, the topknot, was embellished with plaits and showcased at Dior. Masterminded by super-stylist Guido, intricate French plaits contrasted against a sleek bun. To create the look, section your hair from the top of each ear to the crown of your head and divide the lower section into four equal parts. Tip your head upside down, and starting at the neck, plait each section upwards, securing the ends with elastic at the crown. Then smooth the upper section into a topknot, wrapping the hair round to cover the ends of the plaits.

Erdem

ERDEM

If instead you are looking for the perfect hair to accompany your romantic and bohemian pieces, look no further than the twisted plait and bow at Erdem, which was created by Anthony Turner to look homemade. Start by blowdrying your hair using your fingers to add volume, and then spritz salt spray all over, to create texture. Next, separate your hair into two ponytails at the nape of your neck, braiding them in a more haphazard way. Cross the two finished braids over each other and pin them tightly together, close to your head, tucking in both ends. Finish the style with a black ribbon tied in a bow.

A Kit of Key Products to Create the Styles

GHD

The Aura Professional hairdryer is the quickest way to achieve more volume, and a super shiny finish.

GHD

Buly 1803

Use the pointed needle tail of this comb to create straight lines on the plaits in the Dior look.

Buly-1803

Original & Mineral

This salt spray has added Australian sea salt for added texture.

Original-&-Mineral

David Mallett

Add structure, lift and reinforcement to every strand of hair with this weightless, volume powder.

David-Mallett

Sephora

These mini, snag free elastics are perfect for securing the intricate plaits, and keeping the ends in.

Sephora

Ouai Haircare

Whether you are creating the sleek topknot, or loose undone look, a spritz of spray will tame any flyaway hairs.

Ouai-Haircare