There were delicate hippy plaits and punky pigtails and Rapunzel braids and elegant chignons and, at Dior, a chunky plaited bun. Every second head on the spring/summer catwalk sported a variation on the common plait. Now it’s your turn. To nail the complicated styles, experiment with salt sprays and pastes to make it stay. And don’t be afraid to enlist the nimble fingers of a friend.
Get the look
Balmain Hair Perfume £24.50 thisisbeautymart.com
John Frieda Sea Waves Sea Salt Spray £5.89 boots.com
Hershesons Braided Headband £30 hershesons.com
L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil £12.35 lookfantastic.com
Aveda Control Paste £21.50 johnlewis.com
Kérastase Matérialiste £14.10 hqhair.com
Bb Holding Spray £23 bumbleandbumble.co.uk
Oh K! Ribbon Hair Ties £5 asos.com
Ouai Matte Pomade £16 feelunique.com
Now’s the time to…
Blend. Clinique’s new Blend it Yourself Pigment Drops are highly concentrated drops that let you pimp your foundation, adjusting tone, finish and coverage as the summer goes on. £25 clinique.co.uk
