Notes For Kimono

Vol.1 How to use Kanzashi, itfs easy!

The basic way to use Kanzashi

Preparation:one long and strong Kanzashi

1jBind your hair in one wisp.
Bind the hair in one wisp at the lower position and a little left side.

2) Twist the hair counterclockwise.
Twist it a little tightly though it may be difficult at the beginning.

3) Lift up the twisted hair.
Twist it upward at the beginning if you want to fasten it tightly.

4) Use Kanzashi.
4-a:Stick Kanzashi through from the front of the twisted hair like scooping the hair from the right side.
4-b:Stick into the left side hair to a little extent over the twisted hair.

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5jTurn the Kanzashi.
Turn the Kanzashi to the left until the Kanzashi bead reaches at the left position.

6) Push the Kanzashi.
Push the Kanzashi until the tip appears out from the hair and stop at your favorite position.
Finally arrange the ends of your hair.