Oscar How-To: Maria Menunos' Grecian Goddess Braids

STEPS

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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.
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   Divide remaining hair into two horizontal sections, pinning top section up.
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   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.
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   French braid the left side section and pin.
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   Repeat on right side. For added texture and grip use BioSilk Clean Dry Shampoo.
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   Connect braids with an elastic band.
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   Loosen up curls by raking through with fingers.
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   Start pinning up curls into a loose chignon.
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   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. 
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