How to get this easy updo for long hair:
Step 1
Pump up any flattened or low-volume curls on top. To do this, wrap sections of
hair around the barrel of a curling iron, starting at the root. (No need to
get the ends or to use the clamp.)
Step 2
Loosely grab chunks of hair in back, then bobby pin and spray, tucking the ends under so you don't see straight pieces.
Step 3
Slip on a slim headband, but keep it close to your hairline. We have it
about an inch or so back.
Step 4
Top with shine spray. The overall effect should be touchable and fun, not
too perfect.
How to get this easy updo for long hair:
Step 1
Loosely bobby-pin a two-inch bang section back. Secure it closer to your
hairline than to the crown of your head to keep this look sophisticated, not preppy.
Step 2
Those with high volume are now looking at a major case of "triangle head." To slim down the hair's silhouette, try this trick with your sides: Gather a small section of hair from just above your ear on each side, leaving some hair loose over your ear (see picture). Twist these sections, rolling them down toward your ear, and secure with a bobby pin. The roll should be pretty tight to the head. Repeat on the other side for the full de-triangulation effect.
Step 3
Mist with shine spray.
How to get this easy updo for long hair:
Step 1
Smooth shine serum over your top layer of hair.
Step 2
Secure tightly into a ponytail. Smooth any strays by lightly combing them
into place.
Step 3
Use bobby pins to anchor your curls to the sleek hair surrounding the elastic to
camouflage it.
Step 4
Give an overall shot of hairspray to finish.
How to get this easy updo for long hair:
Step 1
Run your index fingers from mid-ears toward the back of your head until they touch at the back of your head. Pin up the top half of your hair to get it out of the way for now.
Step 2
Gather the bottom of your hair at the base of your neck. Now, make a "roller" out of two
fingers, and fold your hair up to the clipped section. (See inset photo No.1.) Bobby-pin it in place. Messy is fine; the pins will be hidden by the curls you'll make on top.
Step 3
Remove the top clip and free the sides of your hair. Re-clip the top bang section.
Step 4
Pull a side section down and back (the direction is important), then twist upward and secure with bobby pins so it lays flat. (See inset photo No.2.) Repeat with other side.
Step 5
Now comes the fun part: curls. Holding the iron horizontally, wrap a 1-inch section of hair from the crown of your head around the barrel. After five to 10 seconds, unwind it and stretch the curl back 'til it hangs over the bobby pins from step 1. Be sure to break up the curl a little with your fingers.
Step 6
Repeat until you've curled the whole top section and mist with hairspray.
Works on:
· Medium to long hair
· Wavy, curly or straight
· Freshly blow-dried or unwashed hair
Stuff to have handy:
· 1 small clear hair elastic
· 4 small bobby pins
· Texturizing cream
· Light hold hairspray
How to get this easy updo for long hair:
Step 1
Part hair where you usually do. Side or middle will work.
Step 2
Grab a section on each side of the part. (Section should be about as wide as two fingers.)
Step 3
Loosely braid both sections toward the back of your head where they will meet. Apply a dab of texturizing cream or pomade to the bottom of each braid so it doesn't unravel easily.
Step 4
Use a clear elastic to secure both braids together in back.
Step 5
Carefully slide the bobby pins in under the braid, along your scalp. This will keep the loose braids from falling out.
