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Plaiting guide

Learn various plaiting techniques.

  • Level 2 Barbering
  • Level 2 Hairdressing
  • Level 3 Hairdressing
  • Guide
  • Designing, setting, dressing & styling
  • NVQ
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  • Plait and twist hair
  • Set and dress hair
  • Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques

Description

This guide shows plaiting techniques, including cornrows, french plait and fishtail plait, also advice on maintaining the look and how to remove plaits. This guide can be printed off and used to support your learning.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Maintain effective and safe methods of working when plaiting and twisting hair
  2. Plait and twist hair

Alternative resources

French plait video

Fishtail plait video

Cornrow plait video

Plait video

Plaiting activity

Plait and twist hair quiz

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Plaiting guide (PDF)

Plaiting guide (Word)

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