French Pleat Hairstyles

Arguably the most elegant way to put your hair up – think of Catherine Deneuve’s neat French pleat in the film Belle du Jour.

Things you will need to create French Pleat Hairstyles:
Medium or firm setting lotion, hairdryer, matt hair grips, hairspray

Step By Step Instructions for Beautiful French Pleat Hairstyle

1. Set or blow-dry your hair loosely, using a medium or firm setting lotion.

2. Gently run your fingers through your hair to break it up.

3. Twist the hair up the back of the head and, holding it tightly; secure it in place using matt hair grips.

4. Spray the hair with hairspray to hold the style in place.

5. For a modern take on the classic French pleat, splay out a few ends from the top section to give the style a slightly dishevelled finish.