Prom Hair How To
Sassy Messy Updo! |
| Karen Marie Shelton / Dedicated to FFOS |
| Revised Date: 09/05/11 |
Introduction
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Bella Capelli
Sanctuario
Westlake, Ohio
Stylist: Jack Dusek
Sassy Messy Updo |
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This Prom Sassy Messy Updo style is a spectacular Prom hairstyle
choice for a number of reasons.
The hairstyle showcases long
side-swept bangs which are perfectly highlighted with ribbons of
contrasting lighter and darker hues providing rich depth and movement.
The sides of this
messy Prom updo are swept back towards the middle of head creating a
sassy profile.
The side sections of hair are swept up and loosely pinned into a
cascade of soft messy loops which trickle seductively from the top of
the crown down to the nape of the neck.
This stunning and elegant Party, Dressy or Prom updo style is a
favorite of young Hollywood and never really goes out of style.
It is a constant staple on the Red Carpet and on fashion catwalks.
Similar updos have been spotted on Nicole Richie, Hayden Panettiere,
Jessica Alba and Lauren Conrad, to name just a few.
The updo style is sleek and elegant, but is also fresh, young and
edgy. It is the perfect compromise of sexy, messy and
polished.
This relatively simple hair style provide instant sassiness
mixed with elegance and simplicity.
Steal This Style
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This actual messy Prom style was created with precision but designed
to give the impression of a "just out of bed" messiness.
The sassy messy updo is
perfect for adding a wide range of hair accessories ranging from
skinny crystal encrusted headbands to a flirtier array of sparking
beads, rhinestones or even a sassy crystal encrusted tiara or tiara
comb.
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Step By Step Instructions -
Sassy Messy Style
Listed below are the detailed steps you should
follow to recreate this spectacular Sassy Messy Updo Prom Style:
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Shampoo hair with
product designed for your specific type, texture and
current condition of hair.
Keep in mind that hair that is allowed to "age" a
few hours may be less slippery to work with than
hair that is freshly washed.
- Finish shampoo treatment with a
rinse-out conditioning product
designed for your hair type, texture and condition.
- Complete the final rinse with cool/cold water rinse to close
cuticles.
- Towel blot hair to remove excess water.
- Apply
detangling or
leave-in/detangler and working from the
ends to the roots, carefully
detangle strands. Create desired
parting (front, side, high or low).
- When hair is completely detangled, apply a styling cocktail that
includes a mixture of leave-in conditioner and/or styling cream or
mousse.
If your hair is naturally curly or wavy, you may
wish to apply a
straightening balm or
defrisant.
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The Brown
Aveda Institute
Mentor, Ohio
Stylist: Danielle Synenberg
Sassy Messy Updo |
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Note: If your hair requires extra hold
you may wish to apply a styling glaze and/or
gel in
addition to a leave-in product.
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Use a blow dryer set on medium heat and a
large
flat paddle brush. Separate hair into 2-4 inch sections with one hand as you direct the heat "down
the shaft" from the "roots to the ends" with the blow dryer.
- Continue to work completely around your head from side to side
working with individual sections until the entire
head has been completely dried and straightened.
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Apply dab of
styling cream or pomade
before creating the desired part that extends from the hairline to
approximately 2 inches back towards the crown.
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After creating the desired part, create a horizontal
part that extends across the back of the head behind
each ear.
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Separate the newly horizontally parted hair into front and back
sections.
- Use your fingers to gather back section of hair into a loose
ponytail with the base situated right below the top
of the crown.
- Anchor
the ponytail with a
Bungee,
Blax or elastic band.
- Select one strand from the tail of the pony and
wrap the strand around the base of the ponytail to
cover the
Bungee,
Blax
or similar elastic band. Use
bobby pins
to pin the base hair into place.
- Separate pony hair into individual strands of
hair which are 2" in thickness.
Use medium to large barrel curling iron to
create curled loops. After the section of hair
has been curled around the
iron use fingers to roll into a soft barrel
style curl. Pin with
bobby pins
to secure against the scalp.
- Continue to use
hot iron on all sections. Roll and pin
barrel curls into all sections until all strands
have been used and the newly printed curls cascade
from the top of the pony down to the nape of the
neck.
Note: If your hair is exceptionally long or
thick, you may need to use thicker sections when
creating and pinning the barrel curls.
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After you have finished pinning the barrel curls use your fingers to "shape" and "mold" the
finished updo. When satisfied with the shape,
use
bobby pins the same color of your hair to anchor
it to the scalp. Use as many
bobby pins as
necessary.
Note: Remember that this style is designed to
be "sassy" and slightly messy Use your own
judgment creating a final shape that works best with
your hair type.
- Sweep the
remaining front hair into a long eye brushing side
fringe. Use a
flat iron to get a sleek finish and
slightly curl the very ends up for a flirty flick.
- Place bobby pins discreetly around the side
swept front hair to help anchor the sweep of hair
into the back of the style.
- When hair has been completely
pinned and is ready to be
finished, spray the entire head with a
firm hold hairspray.
- Finish with a
light application of
shine spray or drops carefully palmed over the top of the waves to
prevent them from getting too much product which can make hair
greasy or oily. Remember, a little goes a long way.
- Attach desired
hair accessories such as a
single
flower, jeweled accent clips or
barrettes. Or
take the style up a notch and decorate with some
sparkly hair gems.
This style looks stunning with either a strapless gown to show
off your shoulders or a full or half halter top gown, as shown
above.
Summary
The Sassy Messy Updo is very flexible. It can be
worn tighter or looser and can be carefully pinned or pinned
with a messier attitude. Just use your own
imagination. This style is perfect for all special Prom and Party
Hair events.
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Original Publication Date: 12/01/2007 - Revised
Publication Date: 09/05/11
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