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Twist each individual plait back onto itself to create an even thicker plait, then squeeze the plaits together with your hands to break up the pieces which will release some strands and tease out using L'Oreal Air Fix Spray.

You can stretch out your waterfall plait and pull it down to make it appear more diagonal.

Victoria explains: "Plaits are huge since David Beckham sported his.

STEP 4: Apply glue to the top of the paper bin and wrap the plaited paper around.

The Knot so Perfect Plait - Romantic and bohemian, this is the perfect festival braid, ideal with soft waves and textured hair.

"Then part the hair at the centre and, working along the hairline, plait the hair - any ends that come loose leave out.

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THIS WEEK...THE SIDE PLAIT It looks intricate, but this is a style that's easy to achieve.

Hairpiece, PS20.99 @ Hairrehab london Plait your hair, along with the hairpiece, for a longer, thicker plait.

Our favourites include the dishevelled milkmaid plait as seen on Kate Bosworth at a post-Oscar party and the ultra-chic but effortlessly romantic side plait recently sported by Elle Fanning.

Plaits were everywhere on this year's spring/summer runways and the grown-up plait, the side sweeping milkmaid braid, is one way to keep the look effortless and sophisticated.

You'll need to keep as much as possible of the old straw-like foliage on the bulbs when you harvest them as these will make your plait.

Now twist your plait flat to the head around the base of the pony tail and hold in place with pins.

l For a simple plait, keep the three pieces of hair you're working with separate for a neat and precise finish.

"She loved horses like me, and I want to grow my hair long enough so I can have a French plait. Lin used to do French plaits for me and Megan.