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Last updated: October 06, 2005

“Loops” by Patrick Cameron

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“Loops” by Patrick Cameron

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    Section ear to crown to ear and brush lower section back into an asymmetric ponytail Do the same with the top section and place 1cm above the lower ponytail.

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    Divided top and lower ponytails into 5 sections each.

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    Starting on the lower ponytail, take the first of your 5 sections and remove a quarter of that section.

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    Using the quarter section plait out 4cm.

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    Now take a strand of hair from the remaining section below and twist gently.

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    Place this twist into the plait and plait out 1cm before adding in the next strand from below.

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    Take another strand from below, twist and add into plait.

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    Creating soft loops as shown.

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    Continue process till end of plait ensuring you have 3 loops on either side of the plait.

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    Take first of the 5 lower sections, wrap around fingers, creating a barrel curl and hair grip to side of lower pony tail base.

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    Repeat process working around base of ponytail on next 3 lower sections.

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    Place fifth lower section on top, to fill the centre of the shape.

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    Hair spray for hold and shine.

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    Repeat steps 4-22 on the top ponytail. Place front as desired. If desired, place small flowers inside each of the barrel curl bases.

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