I have had quite a few requests for basic techniques. Here is one for "Knots"
I apologize in advance for the flash. I usually turn it off, but since it was starting to get dark, the flash needed to be on.
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Start with her hair in a ponytail. This is straight-out-of-the-shower, so there is no hair spray or gel involved. I usually use the product. It makes for a smoother knot.
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Slide the tail end of a rat-tailed comb under the center of the ponytail. It makes you feel better if your comb is pink, by-the-way.
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Holding tight onto the comb, pull the elastic up, I'd say about 3/4 of an inch.
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Now, follow through with your forefinger all the way through the hair.
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Flip the hair up and
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through the space where your finger is.
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Pull the hair all of the way through.
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Pick up the ponytail and
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split it in half.
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Then pull the two sides until the elastic is tight agains the twists.
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Then I comb the hair smooth.
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Ta dah! A knot!
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