9 plaiting products to help you create the perfect look

Keep plaits looking neat and pristine with this spray from Supreme Products, even when plaiting up the night before or when doing back-to-back competitions.

It’s quick and easy, non-tacky and non-greasy, and can be used on wet or dry hair. It can also be used on the tail to help aid grip when pulling.

This plaiting gel from Smart grooming is great when you want a bit more grip and control while plaiting. It helps keep the hair manageable as you plait, with a light tackiness that makes it easier to hold sections neatly and keep everything in place.

The clear gel works well for taming stray hair and unruly manes. It also adds a nice shine without leaving the mane sticky or attracting dust.

This Leovet gel helps plaits stay in place for longer while caring for the mane. It is specially developed to detangle long hairs, giving the mane better body and more hold for braiding without stickiness. Rub a small amount in the mane before plaiting to encourage grip.

This easy-to-use plaiting wax is designed to make plaiting easier, helping you achieve a neater, more professional finish with less effort. It works by smoothing down flyaways, adding subtle shine and keeping the hair tidy and easier to manage, without leaving it too slippery to plait.

It’s enriched with argan oil to condition the hair and leave the mane looking healthy.

This formula from Nettex gives the perfect grip to make plaiting manes and tails easier, which makes plaiting quick and easy without damaging the hair.

It doesn’t dry out or split the hairs, just simply brushes out easily after plaits are removed leaving hair soft and manageable. If someone has recommended “Lynn Russell Quick Plait”, this is the product they mean.

Whether prepping for competition the night before or maintaining a tidy look, this compact push-up wax stick delivers professional results every time even controlling the finest, most unruly mane hairs.

Formulated with shea butter, beeswax, and jojoba oil. Its lightweight yet effective formula not only secures plaits in place but also nourishes and moisturises the mane, ensuring a naturally healthy shine. Easy to apply and mess-free.

This mousse from Shapley’s will really help to save you time. It gives you more control without being sticky, allowing you to grip the hair easily. It helps to keep plaits tight and neat, with stray hairs at a minimum even in humid or windy weather.

This product can also be used to train manes over and keep long unplaited manes and tails in place. It can be applied to wet or dry hair and will add volume and shine to hair. It can also be used on feathered legs to create fullness.