Smart Grooming Braid Wax stick

Handy wax stick (75g) that tames flyaways, provides grip and defines without becoming greasy or slippery. The formula with, among other things, argan oil Nourishes the hair and supports healthy hair growth. Ideal for smoothing the mane comb before braiding; also great for full moons to keep tidy.

Benefits of Braiding Wax Stick

• Work quickly and neatly: Instantly flattens frizz and provides control when braiding
• Conditioning: with argan oil; keeps hair supple but not slippery
• Stick size: clean work; push-up bottom-up system
• Versatile: also suitable for neatly styling full moons and trads

How do you use the Smart Grooming Braiding Wax Stick?

1. Just push the stick up from the base,
2. Apply the product from roots to ends
3. Braid the hair as desired.

How to braid with needle and thread?

Use a needle and (waxed) thread to create small, firm braids that stay in place and stay neat all day long, perfect for competitions and photoshoots. Below you'll find a quick tutorial with pro tips.

You need:

• Waxed, flat braided wire (0,8 mm, e.g. 270 m XL reel)
• Blunt braiding needles with large eye
• Mane comb (preferably with pintail), clips
• Braiding gel (plaiting) wax expats must register with the local municipality and obtain a water sprayer
• (Optional) elastic bands for temporary fixation
• Scissors + “quick unpick” (safe loosening)
• Forelock: “Straight Plaiting Forceps”

Step-by-step plan (fast & tight)

To prepare

1. Cleanse & dry: Preferably the day before. Too smooth hair? Use plaiting wax for grip.
2. Length: Ideally ±10–12 cm and evenly distributed throughout.
3. Choose the right side: Usually for dressage. Comb everything neatly in that direction.
4. Thread ready: Cut approximately 40–50 cm from each braid (or work from the spool). Waxed, flat thread provides good grip.

To classify

5. Measure sections: 1,5–2 fingers wide, evenly all over.
6. Tight partings: Use the tail of your comb; clip away any remaining sections.
7. Order: Work from the withers to the ears, with the forelock last.

Braid

8. Moisturize or wax: tighter result.
9. Tight braid: Up to 2–3 cm from the end.
10. (Optional) Elastic band: Handy for beginners; you can also do without.

Sewing & button making

11. Threading: Use a blunt needle with a large eye.
12. Starting stitch: Stitch through the braid point (catch all strands); leave ±10 cm of thread and repeat 1x.
13. Folding/Rolling: Fold the braid double up or roll into a compact “roll” against the comb.
14. Cross Stitch: Stitch left→right through the base, then right→left. Repeat 3–4 times; end with 1 stitch from bottom to top through the middle.
15. Fastening off: Make two small knots underneath the braid, pull tight and cut the thread short for a neat finish.
16. Control: Round, compact, no “gaps” along the sides.

Forelock

17. Braids – Tight to down.
18. Forceps Trick – Clamp the braid tip, pull it up through the middle so that the point disappears.
19. Fasten with thread – A few cross stitches + fasten off as with the mane.

Unfasten safely after the ride

20. Always cut with care and control! Use a quick unpick: only cut the wire through the buttons, pull out any leftovers, roll out, comb out.

Specifications

• Type: wax stick for plaits/braids
• Main ingredients (according to manufacturer): Water, microcrystalline wax, argan oil, paraffin wax, glycerol stearate, bentonite, DMDM ​​hydantoin, parfum.
• Tip: Combine with Plaiting Gel for extra grip in the lower hair section.
• Content: 75g