@russellamber_: I get comments all the time on why I’m using electrical tape on my horses’ manes & tails. When caring for Vanners, Cobs, Friesians, and other horses bred & blessed with long hair - I groom their manes every 1-2 weeks. Braids are left in between grooming sessions to protect the hair and allow the horses to eat and move about freely. With their long hair down, they can step it out, chew on it, or get it caught. Electrical tape is a way to secure braids with a wider surface area, thus preventing breakage. Quality electrical tapes do not leave any residue. When I remove the tape, you can see that it doesn’t take any hair with it! I use black tape for black hair and white tape for all other kinds of hair. I’ve never had black tape bleed through as I only leave it in for a couple weeks at a time, but white tape would prevent this entirely. I then wrap the braid in vet wrap or a bag. What do you think about using electrical tape for securing braids & braid buns? #equestrian #haircare #gypsyvanner #horse #horselover

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