Two Updo How-Tos From Nathan Rosenkranz

STEPS

1. 1
   

   As always, the foundation is important, and for this look, it’s imperative.

   SIDES AND BACK
   Step 1: Spray hair with Matrix Amplify Full Body Texturizer and blow dry using fingers - this will create simple natural texture
   Step 2: Separate the hair on the top of the head into a horseshoe shape and clip out of the way
   Step 3: Take sides and back into a French twist and pull hair up and out of the top of the twist just below the crown

   TOP
   Step 1: Leave out about a quarter inch section on the edge around the front and sides of the horseshoe
   Step 2: Use a lacing technique with your cushion brush to create a little volume throughout the rest of the section
   Step 3: Gently twist and form the hair into a cushion on top of the head
   Step 4: Use the edges of the section that were left out to sweep up, over, and around the cushion disguising it, but not totally hiding it
   Step 5: Finish with small flowers and/or pretty jeweled hair accessories and spray with Matrix Vavoom ShapeMAKER Shaping Spray for hold

2. 2
   

   Step 1: Spray Matrix Biolage Smoothing Shine Milk into hair and blow-dry directionally towards the back of the head, this will make securing a nice smooth ponytail much easier
   Step 2: Secure ponytail low on the head
   Step 3: Place a fine hairnet around the ponytail and pin to secure - the net will help keep hair smooth and in place
   Step 4: Take the hair to one side of the ponytail and use a grip to secure the hair to the head
   Step 5: Pull the ponytail to the opposite side and repeat
   Step 6: Take the end of the ponytail back to the middle and wrap it over and around the middle to create a bow chignon
   Step 7: Finish with Matrix Vavoom ShapeMAKER Shaping Spray for extra hold