Styling

Master the French Twist

November 14, 2016·1 min read

61902oribeSBS7_orig
The French twist is a hairdressing mainstay and a great measurement of your skill level. In Oribe’s Journey to Mastery program, hairdressers get an intense course on creating and personalizing the absolute perfect French twist. Here, editorial stylist Ramona Eschbach shows us exactly how to get this classic look. (more…)
  1. 1Step 1 of 11
    61892oribeSBS_step1_orig

    Apply Oribe Foundation Mist on dry hair and section the top crown, creating a large V-shaped section. Make an almond-shaped section from the curvature of the head to the nape of the neck, leaving the hairline out.

  2. 2Step 2 of 11
    61893oribeSBS_step2_orig

    Braid the middle section below the crown and above the nape into a flat braid and tie with an elastic.

  3. 3Step 3 of 11
    61894oribeSBS_step3_orig

    Attach the entire braid by wrapping it around the base of the braid, keeping it flat to the head, and secure.

  4. 4Step 4 of 11
    61895oribeSBS_step4_orig

    Blow out the remaining hair with a medium-round brush, using a combination of Foundation Mist and Oribe Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream.

  5. 5Step 5 of 11
    61896oribeSBS_step5_orig

    Allow the hair to set and cool.

  6. 6Step 6 of 11
    61897oribeSBS_step6_orig

    Pulse Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray on roots and backcomb the hair to create a base.

  7. 7Step 7 of 11
    61898oribeSBS_step7_orig

    Starting from the front middle section, working toward the back, lace the remaining length of hair ends. For the sides, start in the back then work toward the front. Once the shape and parting are decided, lightly comb hair into place.

  8. 8Step 8 of 11
    61899oribeSBS_step8_orig

    Once the front is set, gather the hair and twist into shape, keeping the tail out. Hold the tail and twist into a full French twist. Release the tail and secure into the flat braid base. Set with Oribe Superfine Hair Spray.

  9. 9Step 9 of 11
    61900oribeSBS21_orig

    Finished Look - Back

  10. 10Step 10 of 11
    61901oribeSBS17_orig

    Finished Look - Side

  11. 11Step 11 of 11
    61902oribeSBS7_orig

    Finished Look - Front