The Updo: The Tutorial

I couldn't be more flattered by the amazing response to my Updo post and oddly enough, you made that my most commented post!  Although I am far from a fashionista (that is my sister-in-law's job), I am quite proud to say I do know a thing or two about Updos (because I went to beauty school)!

So, by popular demand, I'm bring you a How To, if you will, on how I did a simple sweep up of the classic bun.

Step 1: Spray Psst dry shampoo to add volume.  I typically think that the grundgier the hair, the easier it is to mold.  So I use dry shampoo to rid the hair of day old oils as well as give the hair some BODY!

Step 2: Tease- Whip that back comb out (or a regular comb if you don't have one) and tease the HECK out of your hair... the more you tease, the more the voluptuous body!

Step 3: Bobby Pin It- I prefer my mini Snookie bump off center, so I pin that up and then sweep the crown of my hairs by coming from the front sides and loosely pulling back and pinning up!

Step 4: Swoop it up into a pony- place your pony at whatever height.

Step 5:  ENOUGH SAID

Step 6: Pull It and Pin It.  This is the tricky part!  First loop the pony through the band upwards instead of the typical bun downwards, and leave it halfway.  Pull at the bun strands and pin them into desired place.  I just randomly pin it.

 Step 7: ROCK IT!  You owned this updo!  Now it's time for you to ROCK IT with confidence and flare!

  

I hope you enjoyed this little Tutorial!  If you end up whipping up your own version I'd love to see it!