Product watch: Hair plaits

Plaits were the style to be seen with at Cannes this year and Cheryl Cole’s waterfall braid is the perfect do for a summer wedding. Liz O’Regan, head stylist at The Hair Bar, tells Rachel Marie Walsh how to get the look.

Step 1: “The most important first step to any up style is to prep the hair properly.” For this braid, Liz recommends products that give volume and shine. Try Aussie Miracle Shine Shampoo and Conditioner, each €7.65. “Towel dry and gently spritz your hair with John Frieda Heat Defeat Styling Spray, €6.31. Then comb through.”

Step 2: “Apply Semi di Lino Illuminating Mousse, €16.95, for body and shine. A great tip for even distribution of the mousse is to put a dollop into your hand and run a comb through it. Then use this comb through your hair. Blowdry your hair with a large round brush and set in large Velcro rollers for extra volume. This prep work ensures that your hair maintains volume and shine throughout the event.”