nine easy steps to learn how to hashi

Step 1
Gather hair into a tight ponytail at nape of neck.

Step 2
Firmly twist ponytail to the right, while pulling up toward the ceiling.

Step 3
Hold end of ponytail with right hand.  Cup twist with left hand - keeping fingers tucked inside.

Step 4
Tuck end of ponytail inside twist.  Continue tucking length of twist so that it is smooth and snug.

Step 5
While holding the twist in place, insert first stick.  Allow at least 1" of the tip to show on the other side.

Step 6
Touch tip of stick to scalp and gently reverse it back through the twist.

Step 7
Let stick slide comfortably across the scalp.  Do not force.

Step 8
Insert second stick repeating steps 5-7.

Step 9
To secure the twist tightly, extend the stick as far as possible.  When reversing, keep stick very close to scalp.