Cape Town-based hair experts, Style Bar Squad, suggests: ‘To start, brush through hair to untangle any knots so you have a smooth surface to work with. If you have a natural wave or curl – great!

‘If you don’t, use your curling iron/flat iron and do some rough curls. They don’t have to be perfect, because the look you want is tousled – the messier the better.’

• Use a sea salt spray on mid-lengths to ends.
• Allow the spray to dry before running your fingers through your hair.
• Use your hairdryer on medium power and medium heat, gently scrunching the hair with your fingers.
• Pull the hair over your shoulder, and start braiding weaving in the sections tightly.
• Secure with a clear elastic; mist braid with a light- to medium-hold hairspray.
• Lastly, gently tug braid and pull out a few strands for a lived-in look.

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Words: Kelli Clifton, Fairlady
Image: Anèl Van Der Merwe, Fairlady