| Prom 2008 Hair: Pinned Up Ringlets |
| Karen Marie Shelton - Copyright 2003 - All Rights
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| Revised Date: 12/25/07 - Date: 12/27/2003 |
Introduction
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The Day Spa & Salon
Foresgate, Monroe, NJ
Stylist: Mary Ann Jensen
2007 - 2008
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Tom Carson
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The model has a gorgeous upsweep of masses of loose curly pinned up ringlets
that works perfectly with her off-the-shoulder gown.
The gown has a sensuous plunging front and back design that will show
off a graceful neck, curvaceous back and well toned arms. It is simple
in design which allows naturally curly hair to shine.
This sumptuous dress would be very flattering for someone who wants to
enhance their chest area or wants to show off a beautiful back, shoulders
or legs.
This dress will also help to add flattering lines to any waistline.
It would also work well for someone that has an athletic build since it
would look smashing against well developed arms and upper body curves.
Because the dress is so simple, an ideal hairstyle would be one that
is pulled back off the face and elegantly pinned up just like the hairstyle
worn by the model to the side.
The ringlet infused updo hairstyle that the model is wearing is very
elegant, yet relatively simple to do. Even better, it shows off the
front and back of the dress to absolute perfection.
The hairdo described in this article is designed around carefree ringlets
that cascade wistfully from around the to top of the crown and up from the
neck. Even better, this style can be worn for any formal event. The
updo hairstyle also allows for the addition of a gorgeous necklace, matching
earrings and a delicate bracelet.
Pinned Up Ringlets - Steps To Create
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Image Above
From
Alfred Angelo
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Alfred Angelo
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This updo may require the assistance of a professional stylist or a friend
or family member that can help you fix your hair. Because the hair
has lots of curls that cascade down the sides and back, additional hands
may be required to achieve a balanced style.
If you wish to try this style on your own, be sure to spend time in several
practice sessions to see if you can duplicate the look. When you have
never worn an updo before, be prepared to adjust to a change in your hair
comfort factor.
If you are in doubt about how well you would look in this style, have
your hair done by a stylist several weeks before your Prom and have a friend
take photos. This will give you a chance to look at yourself as others
would see your hair.
Hairstyle Definition
This ringlet updo style is designed to work best for hair that is naturally
curly, wavy or of medium thickness with or without long layers. The
best length would be shoulder length or longer. Although the models
in this article are not wearing
bangs, this ringlet updo style could also be created with any type of fringed front
hairline.
Hair that is fine or thin may not adopt well to this style unless add-on
hair (see Jessica Simpson
HairDo) is incorporated into the look. If you wish, you can
also experiment with a foam filler in the same color as your hair to give
your hair instant volume and boost.
Another option is to use a volumizing shampoo and gel or spray to blow
up the hair cuticle. Natural curls or waves can be incorporated easily
into the style.
Face Shape Considerations
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Hairstyle From The Brown
Aveda Institute in Mentor, Ohio
Stylist: Lindsay Pierce
2007 - 2008
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Tom Carson
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This elegant sleek style highlights the face along with the dress.
Although most face shapes will be flattered by this style, if your face
is long and thin it is better to design the updo so it lays closer to the
head with more volume added along the sides.
Oval and heart shaped faces will look beautiful in this style.
Square faces can achieve balance by carefully pulling ringlet tendrils down
around the jaw and cheeks to soften.
Round face shapes can achieve a slimming effect by adding more height
at the crown, adding tendrils at the cheeks and playing with a light dusting
of side parted bangs or hairline tendrils.
Best For Hair/Length/Condition
This curly updo would work best for chin to shoulder length hair that
is naturally curly or wavy. Although medium textured hair may be curled
to duplicate the look, if hair does not easily hold a curl, this updo would
pose some challenges.
If your own hair is not long enough to re-create this look or if you
have a hard time creating the necessary ringlets, consider the Hollywood
Hair method to instantly lengthen or re-texturize your look with the addition
of a Jessica Simpson
HairDo. Visit our
Jessica Simpson HairDo Page.
Wear any Prom hairstyle you desire by going longer or shorter in an instant
with any of Jessica Simpson's Instant Clip-In Extensions.
Instructions
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Michael Christopher Salon
Lyndhurst, Ohio
Stylist: Marianne Nicolli
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Tom Carson
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If possible, create this look on hair that is not freshly washed. Right
after a shampoo hair tends to be soft and slippery and harder to work with.
This is especially true for an updo style.
If you prefer to create the style on newly washed hair be sure to dress
the hair well with styling creams, gels or lotions to help anchor the style
for long term wear ability.
Step One: Prepare hair for this updo by washing naturally curly
or wavy hair the day before the Prom and drying by using a long finger diffuser
to create tight ringlets. To lock in curls or to create them on hair
that is not naturally curly, set hair overnight on tiny rag or foam or spiral
curlers to create lots of tight curls.
Step Two: Use a
brush or comb
to smooth and gather all of the hair on either side of the head above the
ears and pull back to form a half pony that sits high on top of the crown.
Merge the hair to form a very tight angled ponytail sculpture. Make sure
that all of the surrounding scalp hair is sleek and smooth. Secure the half
pony with a
Blax or hair
bungee or similar.
Step Three: Place the 2nd finger of your right hand approximately
1 1/2 inches below the new half ponytail base on top of the ponytail's hair.
Step Four: Fold the entire half pony upwards towards the ceiling
and over your finger forming a small loop. Hold the new hair loop
firmly in place.
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Image Above
From
Alfred Angelo
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Alfred Angelo
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Step Five: While holding the new hair loop use
bobby
pins in the
same
color as
your
hair to pin the top of the loop into place. After it is secure
remove your finger from the loop and then flatten it gently against your
scalp. Pin the bottom of the loop.
This should lift your ringlets up higher at the back of your crown and
anchor them with a pinned seam so that your half pony ringlets cascade down
the rest of your hair Gently move the new cascade aside and clip to
get out of the way.
Step Six: Take all of the remaining hair from the bottom of your
head and divide into two equal sections. Part the two sections straight
down the middle.
Step Seven: One at a time pull each of the two bottom hair
sections up and over the half pony section so that the hair is up near the
base of the half pony. Try to arrange each of the two sections so
they are pulled up the same distance from the bottom and create a balanced
form and shape.
Remember to take your time and check each section as you pin. Make
sure that each section is firmly pinned once you position it.
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Image Above
From
Alfred Angelo
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Alfred Angelo
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Step Eight: Pin each section of the bottom hair so that the ringlets
cascade down from the base of the first half pony.
Release the half pony ringlets that were pinned to the side. Use your
fingers to blend and merge the hair together with the ringlets from the
bottom sections of your hair.
The final result should be a very securely pinned cascade of wild ringlets
and curls.
Step Nine: Spray the style by spritzing well with a good
hairspray like
Phytolaque,
Phytolaque Soie or similar.
Note: If you prefer
bangs, these can also be added to the hairstyle. Keep in mind
that if you modify the style from the instructions the look will not be
identical to the photos shown in this article. For more info on bang
options check out Celebrity Hair: Bangs & Fringes
Leave long tendril sections to cascade down around your face. If you
want tighter tendrils use a
1/4 to 1 inch
barreled curling iron or hot rollers to give you a tighter ringlet.
Optionally you can also use the curling iron to touch up loose ringlets
that need shaping.
Step Ten: Carefully tuck away and pin any remaining hair ends
from obvious view.
Decorate the finished updo style by adding one or more gorgeous fresh
or silk flowers or add
floating hair
crystals in the form of hair
snaps, hair
magnets or Velcro snaps. If you prefer wear this beautiful style without any hair adornments.
If you use fresh flowers, wait to pin them into your hair right before
you leave for the Prom to keep them as fresh as long as possible.
Summary
The hairdo described in this article is designed around carefree ringlets
that cascade wistfully from around the to top of the crown and up from the
neck. Even better, this style can be worn for any formal event. The
updo hairstyle also allows for the addition of a gorgeous necklace, matching
earrings and a delicate bracelet.
Note: A special thank you to Alfred Angelo for sharing this gorgeous
gown with HairBoutique.com. If you would like to purchase a similar Prom
gown go to the Alfred
Angelo site for a list of retails stores that carry a similar dress
design.
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