Step by step and tools used for my design

My second design was my favourite out of the three, so i chose to use this for my final design. I preferred to my initial design as it included more Elizabethan detail with the plaits. I decided against my third design as I wasn't keen on the four buns- as my hair is quite short these buns would end up being really small which would mean i wouldn't be able to create much height, which i felt would take away the Elizabethan feel. As it was swaying towards more of a contemporary design anyway, I needed to make sure the Elizabethan elements were clear.


Step by step guide for my design:

• gown model.
• brush through hair using paddle brush.
• split the hair into three equal sections using a pintail comb.
• before tying these sections into ponytails, do a small plait up along each section (6 in total).
• Very neatly, tie sections into sleek ponytails.
• Taking small sections at a time, crimp the ponytails.
• Once crimped, backcomb the ponytails using a pintail comb at the base and then an afro comb for the rest of the ponytail. Backcombing makes bending the hair into a bun a lot easier, and also ensures that the structure will hold. 
• Split the ponytail into three sections to create a flower style bun, securing the hair with grips. Ensure that each section stays separate, as i want a crown effect. 
• repeat with remaining ponytails.
• Any tweaking that needs to be done.

Tools used:
 

• Protective gown
• Paddle brush.
• Pintail comb.
•  Plastic hair ties.
• Crimpers.
• Afro comb.
• Hair grips.