Curls/Texture Care

Trendy Half-Up Curls

July 18, 2023·1 min read

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Is your curly client looking for a style that’s the perfect blend of elegance and charm? Add this popular half-up hairstyle by CHI® Artistic Creative Director Mego Ayvazian (@paulandmego) to your service menu. Keep scrolling for Mego’s detailed step-by-step for recreating this royal-worthy result, complete with his go-to products.   Give curls the Royal Treatment—add Mego’s CHI® staples to your station! (more…)
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    Carefully detangle the hair with CHI® Turbo Ceramic Round Boar Brush until smooth and free of knots.

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    Prep the hair with CHI® Royal Treatment Rapid Shine Spray.

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    Divide the hair into two sections, top and bottom, separated by a horizontal parting just above the ears.

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    Apply CHI® Royal Treatment Bond & Repair Blowout Primer and CHI® Royal Treatment Ultimate Control Working Spray to the top section for control. Mold into a ponytail and secure with an elastic.

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    Take a small section of hair from the secured ponytail and spray it with CHI® Royal Treatment Ultimate Control Working Spray. Then, wrap the strand around the elastic to conceal it from view. Secure with a pin.

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    Next, apply a small amount of CHI® Royal Treatment White Truffle Foaming Mousse throughout the hair.

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    Create global ringlet curls using CHI® Lava Tapered Wand by taking one small section of hair at a time and wrapping it around the wand for three to five seconds.

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    Separate the curls using CHI® Eco Volumizing Comb. For additional volume and texture, use your fingers to detail the curls. Once the curls are placed as desired, apply Royal Treatment Rapid Shine Spray to set them.

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    Finish with more CHI® Royal Treatment Ultimate Control Working Spray for all-day hold and control.

     

    Recreate the look with the CHI® Royal Treatment line!

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