Worn up or down, this style from Alan Edwards Artistic Team is boho-chic at its best. Full of texture and volume, this beautiful look can be created simply with volumizer, a brush, a few pins and your two hands. About Alan Edwards Salon – Located in Glasgow, Scotland, Alan Edwards Salons are award-winning and cater to clients from all over the UK. View the Salon Collection! Order Alan Edwards’ Foundational Cutting DVD! [Best Seller- 9 Cuts/ 2 DVDs- $149.95] To learn more, go to www.alanedwardssalon.com Subscribe to behindthechair.com “On Paper” Magazine–4 Issues Only $29.95! Next Issue: COLOR with Beth Minardi! (more…)
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Hair should be shampooed and dried first. - 2Step 2 of 16
Mix a thickening lotion and a styling crème together in a bowl and apply to the roots with a brush, like a root tint application. - 3Step 3 of 16
Dry all the roots upwards with a comb to create structure and volume at the roots only. - 4Step 4 of 16
Make up the same product mixture and this time, using your hands, apply to the mid-lengths and ends. Start approximately two inches from the roots. - 5Step 5 of 16
Now begin to dry by starting at the nape, using only your fingers. - 6Step 6 of 16
Drag your fingers through the mid-lengths and ends (to straighten but not smooth the hair) until each section is completely dry. - 7Step 7 of 16
Continue this technique throughout, working in an upward motion. - 8Step 8 of 16
Keep reapplying the mixture to the mid-lengths and ends until the hair feels almost synthetic, creating structure, volume and texture. - 9Step 9 of 16
Working from the underneath, start to back-brush the mid-lengths in an upward, flicking motion to create a fluffy texture. - 10Step 10 of 16
Continue back-brushing throughout, creating a light fluffy texture. - 11Step 11 of 16
Smooth over the top sections very lightly with a soft brush. - 12Step 12 of 16
Gently brush back the sides. - 13Step 13 of 16
Secure the sides with a pin. - 14Step 14 of 16
Dress the remainder of the hair back into a loose ponytail. - 15Step 15 of 16
Release the pins and dress out for a loose, bohemian-chic look. - 16Step 16 of 16
Let hair down and style loosely for a classy casual look.
