Hair Technique - Padding

Ever wonder how some people can create high volume hair styles without the hassle of back combing?  Simple answer...padding! 

Padding is so easy to use and creates the perfect base for any up do. To use padding, first see where you want the volume to be. Once you have determined this, create two plaits either side. When the length of the hair has been braided, fold back onto itself and pin to the head. Repeat this process until you have no hair left to fold back. This braid is created to pin the padding to the hair.

 

 Place a pin through the padding and attach to the braid. Do this until the padding is completely secure on the head. Now you can place the hair over the padding in the desired style. Make sure the whole of the padding is covered with hair.

 Above is a beehive look, created using padding.