Extra host Maria Menunos looked radiant at the 86th annual Academy Awards in her embroidered silvery white gown and Grecian-style braids. The look is elegant, yet chic—perfect for your fashionable brides.Who did itHair: Lorena GarciaPhotography: William Ntim-AburamMakeup & Wardrobe: Amin KabaniFor more information visit, www.farouk.com. Subscribe to behindthechair.com On Paper Magazine! SUBSCRIBE NOW! (more…)
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Prep hair by soaking with BioSilk Thermal Shield before blow-drying with a DURA CHI Professional Dryer. Create a clean center part and divide the front into 2 sections from the top of the head to back of the ear. - 2Step 2 of 12
Divide remaining hair into two horizontal sections, pinning top section up. - 3Step 3 of 12
Spray the remaining hair in the back with BioSilk Natural Hold Finishing Spray before curling 1 ½-inch subsections with a 1-inch DURA CHI Professional Curling Iron. - 4Step 4 of 12
French braid the left side section and pin. - 5Step 5 of 12
Repeat on right side. For added texture and grip use BioSilk Clean Dry Shampoo. - 6Step 6 of 12
Connect braids with an elastic band. - 7Step 7 of 12
Loosen up curls by raking through with fingers. - 8Step 8 of 12
Start pinning up curls into a loose chignon. - 9Step 9 of 12
Pull some whispy pieces loose in the front. Finish the look with BioSilk Natural Hold Finishing Spray. Mist hair with BioSilk Shine On for added shine. - 10Step 10 of 12
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