| Updos For Pre-Teens |
| Gretchen Maurer/www.weddinghair.com |
| Date: 5/18/2000 |
Introduction  The HairBoutique.com is very lucky to have wedding hair specialist Gretchen Maurer contribute regular "how to" articles. Gretchen is an expert at creating gorgeous hair styles for Proms, weddings and other special events.
Recently Gretchen sent a beautiful updo for pre-teens that she created. This would be an idea style for a grade school graduation, party or wedding. A Junior Bridesmaid would look stunning in this easy to create style. Gretchen has graciously provided step-by-step instructions along with some great photos.
Updo Instructions  Gretchen has graciously provided step-by-step instructions along with some great photos. This style requires hair that is approximately the length of the model pictured below.
Follow Gretchen's steps listed below: 1. Pull back hair as shown, add an elastic tightly around the section. 2. Draw up the remaining hair and add to the first section. Use another elastic. Make sure this pony is tight and not shifting. Doing it this way helps prevent shifting.
 3. Make small braids of any size. This depends on the time you have and detail you desire.
4. Use a curling iron on the ends. Notice two to three curls are made with each end. This gives lots of detail. Use spray gel on each curl section before ironing. Decorate the ends at this point. 5. Draw the braids up to the top elastic and pin. Shape and arrange the curls. Notice that the shorter braids on the model's head form a sort of bun shape. The blonde model's longer hair allows the braids to loop. Tips: A hot curling iron rolled with tension is important to this design. If the hair is course use a wax or pomade on each section before braiding. Ornaments: For this look multi-colored ball ornaments were used. They could also be of one color or of any shape. Hair sticks can be added, snap jewels or small clips. |