Braid cuffs and hair jewellery, and how to keep them on
A cuff holds by compression, so the fit against the braid is everything. How to close them without damaging hair, and which metals sit against a scalp comfortably.
Wax sticks and slicked-back styles
A wax stick is for the last five per cent. How much to use, why the brush matters more than the wax, and how to get it out again at the end of the day.
Sectioning clips, and why the cheap ones do not work
A clip has to hold a section without denting it. Cushion grips, jaw width, spring tension and the difference between a styling clip and a makeup clip.