By Ben Anton
A variation of hair updos is the half up/half down hairstyle. It can be stunning with on the wedding day or sexy for a night on the town. If you have fine hair that doesn't hold a stiyle well, it's best to use plenty of gel, holding spray, and bobby pins.
Creating Half Up/Half Down Hair Updos
- Don't wash your hair for at least 24 hours before creating a half up/half down style. Natural oils in the hair help the parts and knots stay tight.
- To start, brush out all tangles and knots. Next, creat sections of about 1-2” thickness and straightened them with a flat iron. After the hair cools, use the the tail of a rattail comb to create a side part extending from the front of the hairline to about 2 inches from the crown.
- Brush the hair from the part to the hairline’s opposite side. Pull the new section that has been created behind the ear. Use her hands and a paddle brush to smooth the hair.
- Clip the hair behind the ear temporarily. Pull out one strand from near the eyebrow to create an accent piece. You can leave it straight or curl it slightly.
- Brush the other side of the hair until it is smooth. Brush it behind the other ear and clip it temporarily.
- Seperate hair equally into bottom and top sections. Pull the bottom portion into a loose ponytail to keep it out of the way.
- Brush one of the top sections toward the middle of the back the head and roll it into a fairly flat and horizontal hair roll. Pin it against the scalp. Add a light gel or a setting lotion to each section of the hair at this point.
- Repeat with the other top section It is important to be sure to slightly overlap the first section that was rolled. The second roll needs to be pinned in a fashion that hides the first roll. Next, spray the entire area with hairspray.
- You can add a large decorative clip, a flower, or other hair accessory
The sections that were being temporarily held in loose ponytails can then be let out. Use a curling iron can to create a soft bend in the ends of the hair adn use hair spay again. For more information, visit http://www.allupdos.com
By Bobette Kyle-Wagner
Here are some tips for choosing wedding hair accessories:
A: Think understated. Choose a subtle headpiece that complements your dress and looks good with the rest of your jewelry . Consider a headband tor choose a comb decorated with pearls. You could also twist a strand of small crystals or pearls through your hair.
For a sleek look, try a Juliet cap (which looks like a bridal skullcap) to anchor your veil. You could wear a birdcage veil under a hat. Bridal hats range from very small to floppy and large-rimmed. It's a matter of your taste and what looks best with your gown.
For Hair jewelry, Try twists of pearls, rhinestones, or crystals. You can easily make hair jewelry yourself with craft or jewelry supplied.
Bobette Kyle-Wagner is publisher at http://www.MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com -- a Website helping engaged couples get the most use from Internet wedding resources. The site includes online wedding tips, original articles, and tutorials. Read more about wedding headpieces at: http://www.MyOnlineWeddingHelp.com/headpieces
Test Drive Wedding Hairstyles
Got to Brides.com/hair to upload your photo and virtually try on wedding hairstyles. Sounds like fun.
