Masterclass

Tools Needed:

Hair brushes

Hair grips and ties

Method:

The 11 Strand Plait 

1. Begin with a 5 strand plait
2. Plait to the end using the over, under process and secure
3. Create a 3 strand plait alongside the secured plait, weaving it into the 5 strand plait, threading through the strand on the left hand side
4. Repeat this on  the other side with another 3 strand plait, threading on the right hand side

The Weave Plait 

1. Begin with a 5 strand plait and weave in strands of hair from either side, adding to the amount of strands you're working with
2. Weave from the outer strands in an under, over, pattern
3. The pattern will be the opposite as you alternate
4. When you have finished introducing hair, continue to weave from the outer strands

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**Images from Anna Garner-Hodgson, as I was unable to attend this lesson.

Timed Assessment Final Images

Timed Assessment Hair and Face Charts

Classic Shapes and Silhouettes

Tools needed:
Hair brushes
Hair dryer
Hair straighteners
Bungee ties

Products needed:

Serum

Wax

Mousse

Method:

Sleek Hair

1. Wet down the hair to loosen it's structure
2. Apply serum to soften the hair and section at the nape of the neck
3. Blow dry the hair straight using a paddle or denman brush, directing the heat down
4. You may straighten the hair if necessary

Sleek Ponytail 

1. Use a small amount of mousse or serum to help smooth back the hair
2. Brush the hair into position and then use a comb to smooth over keeping it tight to the scalp
3. Secure with a hair tie or bungee tie, using an additional tie for longer or heavier hair, you may wish to insert a bent hair grip into the ponytail to give a little lift
4. Use serum or wax on a comb to sleek down any fly away hairs 

Slicked Back Hairstyle

1. Bring the hair from either side of the model back and secure, sleek and tight behind the ears
2. Direct the top section of hair back and over the side sections, securing with wax or haispray

Natural Beauty Hair

Tools needed:

-Hair brushes
-Hair dryer with diffuser

Products needed:
-Water Spray
-Hair Mousse
-Sea Salt Spray 

Method:

1 Begin by wetting down/ dampening the hair

2 If the model has straight hair, use a mousse to aid movement

3 Spritz the hair with sea salt spray

4 Dry the hair using a hair dryer and diffuser, resting the hair on top of the diffuser

5 If you haven't got a diffuser, work the hair dryer on a medium heat and high blast, using your fingers to move the hair

6 If the hair is stubborn, scrunch it in your hand whilst drying 

7 Finally, once the hair is dry, run your hands through and make sure the ends even out.

Plaiting for fashion

Tools needed:

-Hair brushes
-Hair grips and ties

Method:

The Wiggle Plait

1. Begin with a normal 3 section plait, plait it to the end, not too tight
2. Hold the plait with the two sections facing outwards and push the middle section back up and loosen. Secure with grips

Fairytail/ Waterfall 

1. Begin with 3 strands and follow the pattern of a French plait
2. Plait twice and then instead of bringing more hair into the handful, you drop this section (ideally have the model hold it out of the way) and then replace with a new section
3. Continue this to the end of the plait

Slip Knot Tie

1. Begin with the front section of hair
2. Split the hair into two handfuls and tie a knot, have the model hold the ends between their fingers
3. Take the next section from the temple and bring up to knot again, again have the model hold these ends
4. For the third section, bring the first sections of hair underneath the second to join the handfuls and knot
5. Bring the second section of hair underneath the third to knot with the fourth and continue this pattern down the hair, securing at the end

Tip: Use a piece of cloth to create a messy effect by rubbing it over the surface for a messy, runway look. 

**Images from Danielle Packman, as I was unable to attend this lesson.

Hair Up: Modern and adding accessories

Tools needed:

• Hair brushes
• Pintail comb
• Hair grips and ties
• Assortment of accessories

1 Begin with an off centre parting

2 Section off the front of the hair, in line with the ears and secure out of the way

3 You may put some height in the crown section by back combing if necessary 

4 Brush the hair back into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck and secure with a tie

5 Back comb it a little to help create shape

6 Roll the end of the pony tail up and over, securing with grips against the head

7 Use wide grips to tease the hair from the sides and secure

8 With the front section, either plait or twist and fasten back over the top of the chignon

9 Decorate with accessories  

Image from Anna Garner

Image from Anna  Garner

Volume and lift inspired by 50's, 60's and 70's

The Beehive

Tools Needed:

Pintail comb

Hair brushes

Sectioning clips

Hair Grips

Tongs

Products Needed:

Dry Shampoo

Hair Spray

Method:

1 Section front of hair and clip away

2 Start at the top of the crown and section downwards, leaving one section at the front to smooth over the beehive.

3 Spray dry shampoo to the root to make the hair dry and tacky. Don't use hairspray as this will make the hair crisp and unworkable.

4 Take another small section of hair behind the pieces you just clipped, use your heated tongs to curl the section and then gently slide the tong out making sure the curl is still in place. Hold it in with a section clip then repeat this until you get to about ear level, do the same to the side of the head.

5 To check the hair has cooled down you can just place your finger inside the curl; you can then remove of the clips to begin backcombing.

6 Gently backcomb each section; it needs to hold the hair into place without making it difficult to brush out. You can then move the hair around to get the beehive style shape you want, use the end of your comb to help lift the hair. Clip it into place at the back with hair grips.

7 This is where the small section you pulled out earlier will be useful. The backcomb can make the hair look messy so by pulling this over and clipping it in with the rest of the hair it will give a smooth finish to the style.

8 With the last pieces of hair at the front you can clip them into the back too so that the hair is still in its parting but out of the way which gives it that 60's look.

**Images from Emma Pomphrey 

Adding volume to the hair using the Blow Dry

Tools Needed:

Hair Dryer

Round ventilated brush

Sectioning clips

Pintail Comb

Products Needed:

Heat Protect Spray

Mousse

Root Boost (Optional)

Serum (Optional)

Shine Spray (Optional)

·   If the hair is freshly washed and very wet, make sure to blast the hair before you start your blow dry, as it is only the last 10% of moisture in the hair that changes the hair structure.

·    The same goes for adding hair products. If you add them when the hair is wet, it will dilute the product and decrease its effectiveness.

1  Start by sectioning the hair into nice clean sections that are not too big. Use high heat and power and start on each section. To get volume, make sure there is enough tension in your brush and blast the hair from the underneath side of the root, before doing the same on the topside. Once your root is dry, move to the midlength, making sure to hold the hair up so you don’t drag the hair down and lose the volume. Make sure to keep your damp sections away from dry ones throughout.

2  One the hair is fully dry, take the ends in large sections and wrap half the length around a curling tong to curl the ends to create a softened look. Once each section is curled, use a paddle brush to brush each section and finish off the hairstyle. Do not over brush and lose your volume!