Styling

Sweet and Sexy Side Braid

February 12, 2015·1 min read

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Love is in the hair! To get her ready for an evening on the town, try this sweet and sexy side braid, courtesy of PRAVANA’s Lara Kay. It’s elegant and sophisticated, yet youthful and edgy. It’s the perfect look for both day and night!Who did ithair: Lara Kay @larackaymakeup: Karen Sarahii @iluvsarahiiwebsite: pravana.com More How-TosAutumn Color Melt Color How-To: Subtle Ombré The Crown Braid (more…)
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    Begin with dry hair and apply NEVO Invisible Control throughout and NEVO Hydra Pearls through the ends.
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    Part the hair straight back in an extreme side part.
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    Section out three strands of hair to braid in the fringe.
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    Begin a Dutch braid by crossing the middle strand beneath the outer strand.
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    Continue working back this way, gathering strands from the top, above the part and side below the braid.
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    Once you reach the back of the head, pull strands into the braid from below the part.
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    Finish the braid by working down toward the side of the head. Fasten with an elastic.
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    Beginning at the end of the braid, tug and loosen each side to increase fullness.

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    Work your way up the head, continuing to tug and loosen the braid.

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    Finish by setting the hair with NEVO Super Shape Hair Spray for all-night hold.
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