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SEPTEMBER 2017 | beautylaunchpad.com | 87 SECTION CENTER OF HAIR in a crescent moon shape and clip it out of the way. Prep remaining hair with a smoothing serum, then fl at iron or brush through. TAKE THE CRESCENT SECTION and begin forming your braid of choice from the smallest section possible at the front. KEEP THE BRAID GOING, increasing thickness as you go all the way to the nape, and secure. USING A FINISHING CREAM helps in the braiding process and keeps hair neat and workable. WRAP THE LEFT SIDE of the smoothed sections to the base of the braid, followed by the right side. Tie into a neat, polished ponytail. FINISH WITH A GLOSSING or fi nishing mist to smooth and secure the style. STYLING ESSENTIALS Oribe Smooth Style Serum @oribe Bass Brushes Styling Brush @bassbrushes Agadir Hair Shield 450 Plus Intense Crème Treatment @agadirint UNITE 7Seconds Glossing Thermal Spray @unite_hair Always in style, braids have really stepped up their game for the fall. e tribal braid in particular was a big hit at major shows, drawing its inspiration from Viking and African hairstyles. At Balmain, braids were placed along the center of the head and pulled back into tight ponytails, while models at Saint Laurent were rocking cornrows. e beauty of the braid is that there are no limits—thick, skinny, irregular in shape—the power of creativity lies in the hands of the stylist. Gary Baker, creative director for UNITE, provides his preferred plait step-by-step. Bring out your clients' inner warrior with these tribal-inspired tresses. POWER Plait GET THE LOOK to SAINT LAURENT BALMAIN: VICTOR VIRGILE/GETTY IMAGES (2); SAINT LAURENT: PETER WHITE/GETTY IMAGES; COURTESY OF MANUFACTURERS BALMAIN the