Styling

Hunger Games-Inspired Updo

December 11, 2014·1 min read

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Intricately laced updos are always in fashion and this Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1-inspired ‘do is definitely on trend. Sexy Hair Master Artist, Dawn Atkinson, created this consumer-friendly, twisted upstyle to bring the beautifully crafted looks from the screen into the salon. Here’s her how-to!More How-TosAnnaLynne McCord-Inspired Curls Sexy Hair Styles Katharine McPhee Soft, Romantic Chignon (more…)
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    Section from recession to recession around the lower crown.
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    Create a horizontal parting across the back at the top of the ear, and create a ponytail using side profiles and the center back, securing just below crown. Spray with Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Touchable for light hold. Quick Tip - Use Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Paste for control as you section and create your ponytails.
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    Divide remaining hair in half horizontally, and make a ponytail with each section. You will now have three ponytails down the center back.
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    Begin with ponytail at the nape and create loose knots until you run out of hair.

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    Collapse knots and secure to ponytail base. Repeat on remaining two ponytails, applying Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Touchable and Soy Paste as needed.
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    Drop down the top section and divide it horizontally in half. With the crown section, create loose knots as previously done, and secure into a ponytail below the crown.
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    Divide the remaining section in half with a diagonal back parting from the right, front hairline to the left, side of the previous section. Create loose knots and secure for desired results. 
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