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Begin by sectioning the front from the back with an arc from the back of the ear to the top of the crown.
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Clip top section towards the front and create 3 sub-sections making the largest section in the middle. Each side section is approximately 1-inch wide and is vertical from the top of the section to the nape.
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Add a drop off CHI Pliable Polish and work through middle section.
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Create a low ponytail at nape and conceal rubber band with a strand of hair.
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Starting on the side section, spray with CHI Infra Texture before curling for added texture.
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Wrap entire section around a ¾ inch CHI Orbit Styling Wand to create added texture and repeat on other side.
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Split pony in two sections and wrap each section around a ¾-inch CHI Orbit Styling Wand.
- 8Step 8 of 24

Drop top section and take 1-inch piece from fringe and spray with CHI Infra Texture.
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Wrap 1 inch sections around ¾-inch CHI Orbit Styling Wand until all front and side sections are complete.
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Start teasing from fringe to back through all sections of hair.
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Spray front fringe area up with CHI Enviro Flex Hold Hair Spray.
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Rake fingers through and pull up to spray more directly to roots then set finger sections with pins to separate.
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Gather top section loosely and pin down towards ponytail.
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Fold side sections back and pin into ponytail.
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Continue step 14.
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Split remaining hair into two sections and roll each section up towards nape and pin.
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Continue step 16.
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Remove front clips and shape with tail end of CHI Backcomb Brush and spray with CHI Enviro Flex Hold Hair Spray.
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