When you hear the name Grace Kelly, what do you think of? How about immaculately coiffed, soft, sensual, classic and glamorous, to start? Here, celebrity stylist Creighton Bowman of Exclusive Artists Management uses the iconic glamour of the screen siren as inspiration for this updo, but adds an up-to-the-minute twist; he gives the classic mid-century chignon a beachy, textured finish that firmly roots the ‘do in modern times.
STEPS
First, prep hair with René Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo for extra volume.
Next, create three sections. Lift and pin the top two sections of hair at the top of the head and pull the lower section back into a ponytail. The ponytail is secured above the nape of the neck with an elastic band. Spritz with René Furterer Vegetal Finishing Spray.
Un-pin the top sections and lightly back-comb the hair one section at a time, starting with the section at the back of the head. Begin to wind the hair around the ponytail.
After wrapping ends of back section around the ponytail, spray the ponytail with René Furterer Vegetal Finishing Spray.
Continue winding the ends of the back section around the ponytail, blending the two to create a full chignon.
Next, un-pin the front section. After lightly back-combing the section, brush it back, working the ends into a chignon and pinning securely.
To smooth flyaways, apply René Furterer Modeling Paste to palms of hands and run palms lightly over the hair.
For a long-lasting natural hold, mist hair with René Furterer Vegetal Finishing Spray.
Finished look.
