Creative Plaiting and Twisting Techniques
Creative Plaiting and Twisting Techniques
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Creative Plaiting and Twisting Techniques
What do you already know about plaits and twists?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify, create, and decorate on scalp plaits, off scalp plaits, and twists.
On Scalp Plaits
Plaits braided close to the scalp, such as cornrows or French braids.
Secure, detailed patterns; keeps hair tight to the head.
Key Features
What are they?
On Scalp Plaits: Step by Step
1. Section hair neatly. 2. Start braiding directly against the scalp. 3. Continue evenly, following the desired pattern. 4. Secure ends with bands if necessary.
What is the first step in scalp plaits?
Secure ends with clips.
Braid hair loosely.
Section hair neatly.
Start at the ends.
Where do you start braiding?
In the middle.
At the ends.
With loose strands.
Against the scalp.
What should you do with the ends?
Secure ends with bands if necessary.
Leave ends loose.
Cut ends before braiding.
Use clips instead of bands.
Off Scalp Plaits
Key Features
What are they?
Plaits made away from the scalp, like standard braids or box braids.
Freely hanging, versatile, can be moved or styled in multiple ways.
What are off scalp plaits?
Plaits attached directly to the scalp
Plaits made away from the scalp
What is a key feature of off scalp plaits?
Freely hanging and versatile
Permanently fixed to the scalp
Off Scalp Plaits: Step by Step
1. Divide hair into sections off the scalp. 2. Plait each section in your chosen style. 3. Tie off ends securely.
Twists: Adding Texture
Twists are created by wrapping two strands of hair around each other. Twists offer a coiled, textured look and are excellent for adding volume.
Decoration for Plaits and Twists
Enhance your styles with beads, ribbons, or flowers. Choose decorations that suit the occasion and ensure secure placement.
Reflection
Braid Basket weave
How would you decorate this braid basket weave look?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
