Technical Buns and Plaits.

So the first introductory lesson to Hair and Postiche involved our brief and a practical session with some simple techniques. 

A standard bun, twist bun, plait bun, staffed plait, French plait and a fishtail plait. 
These were all quite simple but effective techniques which are used a lot within Elizabethan style hair.

This bun was done by creating 4 barrel curls, securing and then blending the sections together using a pin.

This bun was simply a ponytail twisted into position, this is a very easy and quick way to put hair up into a bun, especially if in a hurry.

This is the same as above but plaited beforehand.

Three strand French braid, something I find hard to do but after practicing I was absolutely fine. 

Fishtail braid.

I enjoyed actually doing some practical work and being the first session and it being hairdressing I felt comfortable with having the background. One thing I learnt I need to do is be a lot more gentle with the hair when dressing as opposed to being used to cutting hair where tension is key. 

This is something I will be working towards varying throughout my work and learning how heavy handed or how a softer touch affects the overall outcome of the final look. 

Although I have the previous experience with hair I feel the techniques I will learn will definitely be useful and as well it's always better to learn new ways to do things even if you already have a good idea of what you're doing.