Experimenting: Rick-Racking
To start this look I started by parting the hair at the front of the head, with the size of the section to your choose (smaller is probably better) like shown in the top right hand picture. When having a square section of hair on the left and right side of the head, leaving the back of the hair separate and crimp these sections ready to create the heart shaped hair. You can then either use a prop to create the heart or use the backcombing technique. I decided to backcomb again, working by sections up the side of the head then I did both sides and rolled the hair over pinning it into place to create the heart shape. (shown in the top right hand picture). Now having the front shape I took the hair that I parted at the front from earlier. Then to start Rick-racking take a small section of hair and using a wide pin, hook it over the hair and then rapped the hair around the pin in a figure of eight shape. After that, pin the hair secure at the bottom of the hair and with straighteners press the rick-racking between them holding heat on for a couple of seconds (shown in the bottom right photo). Continue this around the front part off the head until finished.
When finished with that part of the look remove all pins from your Rick-racking technique and it should look like the left hand picture below. When having all your pieces ready pull each piece of hair one by one over the heart shaped hair and clip into place on the other side of the head. This look gives the heart shape hair a bit more texture and interest, as well as making the hair more of a period piece.
These are examples of some contemporary and Elizabethan looks using the technique of rick-racking. The picture on the left is a contemporary version of this technique I really like this contemporary version as it still has elements of Elizabethan by having fiery red hair and the texture. On the other hand, to make this design contemporary it has a clean cut to the hair which really adds to the modern version of this look. The Elizabethan look to the right is an interpretation of what this technique would have been used in during this era. In comparison to the contemporary version this is very neat and regal which also shows off her forehead, as the hair line is a lot further back.
When finished with that part of the look remove all pins from your Rick-racking technique and it should look like the left hand picture below. When having all your pieces ready pull each piece of hair one by one over the heart shaped hair and clip into place on the other side of the head. This look gives the heart shape hair a bit more texture and interest, as well as making the hair more of a period piece.
After completing the front part of this hair look I decided to part the hair down the middle and create a french braid. I then braided two french braids down the hair but instead of leaving it there I then took the end of the braid and rapped it around the other side of the head. I did the same with the other plait. This creates a milk maid braid and I believe this was more suited for the theme of look and really tied the whole design together.
Contemporary and Elizabethan Examples:
These are examples of some contemporary and Elizabethan looks using the technique of rick-racking. The picture on the left is a contemporary version of this technique I really like this contemporary version as it still has elements of Elizabethan by having fiery red hair and the texture. On the other hand, to make this design contemporary it has a clean cut to the hair which really adds to the modern version of this look. The Elizabethan look to the right is an interpretation of what this technique would have been used in during this era. In comparison to the contemporary version this is very neat and regal which also shows off her forehead, as the hair line is a lot further back.
Reflection:
I found that when performing this look that with the heart shape hair with more practice it becomes easier to perform as making the right shape can be hard to get right. The Rick-racking technique I found was quite difficult at first but again when practicing it more and more it became a lot easier. I really enjoyed making this look as I feel as if I have improved in my technical hair skills and by achieving this look and I am improving more and more.
By Amelia Richmond-Knight
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