| Twist N Shout: Barbara Lhotan's Hot New Updo |
| Karen Marie Shelton |
| Date: 5/1/2002, 10/10/2002, 3/2/2003 |
Introduction
 Hair
magician, and master stylist, Barbara Lhotan, has created an elegant
twisted updo style shouts pure hair fantasy.
Perfect for a Wedding or special dressy event like a
Homecoming dance, Formal or Prom, this
stunning work of hair art requires hair that is medium
(shoulder length) or slightly longer
in length with medium thickness.
Although
this inspired updo could work with temporarily straightened
naturally curly or wavy hair, the style works best on hair that is
straight.
 This
gorgeous do is best crafted by an experienced stylist that can work
from all angles to smooth, twist and fold the hair into a stunning
style. Unless you have
lots of practice working with you hair or creating similar styles at
home, this style is best left to the professionals.
Barbara
has graciously recreated her design in a step-by-step format that
you can take to your stylist for reference.
Step
By Step Instructions
This
style is best created on “day old” hair that is not freshly
shampooed. The style
will have better traction on hair that has some natural oil.
 1.
Make a pony tail on top of the head that sits near the back of the
crown.
2.
Use an elastic "hair friendly" band to hold the ponytail
in place. Use a band that you don't mind cutting since you
will be doing so in a future step.
3.
Take the
hair in the ponytail and starting at the base "stack" 1
1/2" to 2" hot rollers working to the top to create a
slight bend in the hair.
4.
Work
from the bottom of the ponytail to the top to create a slight bend
in the hair.
5.
Leave the
curlers in place until they have completely cooled.
 6.
Once the curlers have completely cooled cut the elastic band with a
scissors to remove the ponytail.
7. Carefully unwind and remove
the curlers. Carefully
unwind and remove the curlers.
8.
Lift the crown hair up from the new square parting. Using the bristles of the boar’s head brush gently tease
the hair.
9-10. Tease down the center section only - separate the hair
at the corners behind the ears. Tease on the top hair, not at the
nape.
 11.
Take the middle section of hair to the top of the head. Smooth
with a comb and secure with 4 pins.
12. Section behind the ear and then divide the hair into two
section
separately. Then tease them together.
13-14. With the right hand behind the hair bring the pony tail
piece towards the back of the ear and fold. Leave the tail
piece free.
15. Spray hair and repeat with the opposite side.
16-17.
Leave the lower section down. Make large barrel curls with two
fingers leaving the
ends out. Pin into place. Pin a curl on either side.
18. Pull out a few strands of hair around
the face and twist them gently to soften the look.
Conclusion
 Spray
the finished style with a super holding hairspray to guarantee long
lasting results. Apply
a few drops of shine to the palms of your hands and carefully smooth
over the top of the do to add instant sparkle.
This
sleek and sophisticated updo can be instantly dressed up with well
placed clusters of Austrian
Crystal encrusted hair pins, jeweled magnets or floating baubbles
that catch glimmers of light. Give
the look an instantly softer appeal by pinning a large fresh flower
on either side of the finished updo.
About
The Designer
Born
with a special gift for designing spectacular hair creations,
Barbara Lhotan is known in the hair industry as the “Personal
Trainer” for stylists wishing to learn to work with long hair.
Director of Education for Renaissance Salon in Smithtown, New
York, Barbara is a national Educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems.
When Barbara Lhotan is not creating spectacular new styles for long
hair she is traveling around the country creating long hair
masterpieces for hair shows and extravaganzas.
Her
successful book, 5
Minute Trendy Updos published by Inspire is stunning
and it features leading edge styles. |