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Pick Your Plait

May 27th 2017

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Emporio Armani | Meticulously arranged extra-long twin braids embrace Armani’s not-so-newfound love for athleisure. To achieve this bold look, weave waist-length extensions into plaits and complement with a fun, pillar box-red polish.
Ashish | Vibrant, funky-coloured ribbons and floral embellishments are worn on Ashish’s runway and used to decorate super-chunky pony plaits. Blessed with thick tresses? Separate a high pony into up to three separate plaits for added drama.
Delpozo | This youthful hairstyle works on all lengths of hair – pull locks back into a pony and roughly part hair into a soft, wispy braid. Twirl into a loose-fitting bun or knot and draw attention with an over-sized, colourful pair of statement earrings.
Emilia Wickstead | Private school girl meets sophisticated businesswoman, courtesy of Emilia Wickstead. Carefully separate hair into a central parting and smartly plait two casual twin French braids. Ensure sufficient texture by pulling strands free, after tying off at the base of the neck.
Hermes | Appropriate for the catwalk and diamond-drenched red carpet, this beautifully slick and characterful updo is achieved through an ultra-feminine side parting. Volume can be added with a thickening mouse, and elegance thanks to a smooth and natural complexion.
Leitmotiv | The trick to achieving a thick, eye-popping fishtail? Ensure the braid isn’t too perfect by roughing up with texture spray and a fine-toothed comb. Keep it in place with a firm-hold hairspray. Keep a few wispy curls loose towards the front to frame the face.
Ports 1961 | Sweep back locks from the face and separate into a deep side parting, before slicking down with an effective styling gel. Use a hairbrush to keep hair glossy and in place, before crafting a fiddly mini-plait that snakes from one side of the head to the other.
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi | An incredibly striking look for those with a statement hair colour, undone and rough oversized cornrows add incredible life and texture to this updo, while loose curls and tight mini-plaits inject a romantic edge into this theatrical style.
Simone Rocha | Acclaimed hair stylist James Pecis, on behalf of Simone Rocha, adds seduction and delicacy to the brand’s models’s beauty with urbanised braids and dewy skin. Pulsating attitude and modernism, vibrant accessories superbly complement dark locks.
Valentino | The luxury maison gracefully brings 19th Century romanticism to the 21st Century with pretty, extra-long and loose plaits, that are fastened low towards the nape of the neck. Perfect for those with light-weight and wavy hair, wear with a dusting of sun-kissed blush.
Vivetta | A rough-and-ready halo completes this dramatic, punk-infused look by Vivetta. Avoid looking too messy by carefully curling and styling slackened locks, while keeping skin looking fresh and youthful. Add attitude with either an oversized cat-eye or bold lip.
Christian Dior | Guido Palau reveals that the turn-of-the-century skater girl provided inspiration for Dior’s spring/summer17 plaited buns in the runway’s show notes. A friend/assistant is undoubtedly needed to achieve this ‘do, which is offset with J’Adior earrings.
Roberto Cavalli | The ultimate bohemian beauty look was achieved by Roberto Cavalli, and emphasised with laid-back, softly curled waves. Two skinny braids were interspersed to frame the face. Additional plaits could be added, and should be worn with a summer-bronzed tan

An easy-to-wear and long lasting hairstyle that gets revamped almost every season, a braid-encumbered updo will never go out of fashion. Romantic and intricate, wearing your hair in a plait will rarely go unnoticed. From tousled fishtails to textured halos, check out MOJEH’s edit of the best plaits from the spring/summer17 runways.

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