Alan Edwards "Bohemian Chic" Styling How-To

STEPS

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   Hair should be shampooed and dried first.
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   Mix a thickening lotion and a styling crème together in a bowl and apply to the roots with a brush, like a root tint application.
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   Dry all the roots upwards with a comb to create structure and volume at the roots only.
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   Make up the same product mixture and this time, using your hands, apply to the mid-lengths and ends.  Start approximately two inches from the roots.
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   Now begin to dry by starting at the nape, using only your fingers.
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   Drag your fingers through the mid-lengths and ends (to straighten but not smooth the hair) until each section is completely dry.
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   Continue this technique throughout, working in an upward motion.
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   Keep reapplying the mixture to the mid-lengths and ends until the hair feels almost synthetic, creating structure, volume and texture.
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   Working from the underneath, start to back-brush the mid-lengths in an upward, flicking motion to create a fluffy texture.
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    Continue back-brushing throughout, creating a light fluffy texture.
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    Smooth over the top sections very lightly with a soft brush.
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    Gently brush back the sides.
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    Secure the sides with a pin.
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    Dress the remainder of the hair back into a loose ponytail.
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    Release the pins and dress out for a loose, bohemian-chic look.
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    Let hair down and style loosely for a classy casual look.