Styling

Bouffant French Twist by Stephanie Brinkerhoff

January 21, 2014·1 min read

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Her wedding day is the most important day of her life. Help make it amazing by crafting a unique updo that will truly make her stand out and feel gorgeous! This elegant bouffant French twist, courtesy of bridal style sensation Stephanie Brinkerhoff, is soft and feminine with a dash of red carpet glam. Get Steph’s Book Elegant Upstyles for Today’s Bride today! (more…)
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    Use a comb to create a deep side part.

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    Backcomb the crown area to create volume.

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    Continue backcombing all remaining hair.

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    Smooth the top layer of the hair with a comb to conceal the backcombing underneath.

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    Draw the top half of the hair, including the sides, into a loose twist. Secure the hair with bobby pins in the back.

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    Backcomb the remaining lengths.

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    Gather the backcombed lengths into a French twist.

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    Secure the twist with bobby pins.

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    Arrange the fringe into a gentle, sweeping shape and secure with pins.

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    Finish with hairspray.

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    Finished look.