How To Plait Classic Pigtails

Apply smoothing cream to the hair, avoiding the scalp as adding cream to the roots will make it greasy.

Form a central parting with a comb, unless you have a strong side hairline such as a cowslick. In this case, the parting can start off-centre as long as it moves towards the middle by the time you reach the top of the crown.

Clip one side of your hair away from the other. Comb the unclipped side behind the ears in the direction you want the plait to go.

Divide the hair into 3 sections and plait it as close to the scalp as possible.

Tie the end with an elastic band and plait the other side.

Spray your hair with hairspray to keep the style in place, and use a comb to push any stray hairs into the plait.