Inside the Look: Breaking Down the Editorial Hair Trend Behind the Gallagher Name
By James H. Sterling
Recreating celebrity inspired hair requires disciplined prep work before a single plait is crossed. Skipping foundation steps invariably produces messy, sagging results.
Cleanse the hair using a clarifying wash to eliminate silicone buildup, then dry the strands thoroughly with a directional nozzle. Apply a featherweight texturizing mousse to add grip. Fine or slippery hair textures will slide out of Dutch crossings if the fiber is overly conditioned.
Precision edge control and parting comes next. Use a metal tail comb to carve out a clean diagonal quadrant running from the temple peak to the mid-crown. Clip away non-working hair. Work a dime-sized amount of water-soluble styling paste along the seam to establish razor-sharp parting visibility without crusting.
Begin the initial underhand plait at the hairline. Keep index fingers pressed flush against the scalp to anchor the root without pulling backward on delicate baby hairs. After three complete rotations, switch to an overhand gather, folding subsequent hair additions across the top face of the braid. Repeat this sequence symmetrically down both sides of the head. Secure the ends using snag-free silicone elastics wrapped three times.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
