HOW-TO: Classic Half-Up Half-Down Style
7. Finish the look with CHI Shine Infusion and CHI Infra Texture Dual Action Hairspray.
7. Finish the look with CHI Shine Infusion and CHI Infra Texture Dual Action Hairspray.
2. Section on the opposite side from left eyebrow point towards the left ear point. Pin away
2. Section on the opposite side from left eyebrow point towards the left ear point. Pin away
1. Section hair starting from the left eyebrow point diagonally towards the right ear point....
1. Section hair starting from the left eyebrow point diagonally towards the right ear point. Pin away.
3. Begin setting the back of the entire hair with CHI Infra Texture Dual Action Hairspray and...
3. Begin setting the back of the entire hair with CHI Infra Texture Dual Action Hairspray and the DURA CHI 1” professional curling iron.
4. Let curls cool for about ten minutes then release the pins and begin to tease at the root area.
4. Let curls cool for about ten minutes then release the pins and begin to tease at the root area.
5. Brush all the hair down and let the waves connect together. Tease at the roots if more...
5. Brush all the hair down and let the waves connect together. Tease at the roots if more volume is needed.
6. Begin to polish with CHI Pliable Polish and smooth back towards the occipital bone and pin.
6. Begin to polish with CHI Pliable Polish and smooth back towards the occipital bone and pin.
HOW-TO: Classic Half-Up Half-Down Style
HOW-TO: Classic Half-Up Half-Down Style
HOW-TO: Classic Half-Up Half-Down Style
HOW-TO: Classic Half-Up Half-Down Style
HOW-TO: Classic Half-Up Half-Down Style
HOW-TO: Classic Half-Up Half-Down Style
HOW-TO: Classic Half-Up Half-Down Style
HOW-TO: Classic Half-Up Half-Down Style
HOW-TO: Classic Half-Up Half-Down Style
HOW-TO: Classic Half-Up Half-Down Style
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7. Finish the look with CHI Shine Infusion and CHI Infra Texture Dual Action Hairspray.
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7. Finish the look with CHI Shine Infusion and CHI Infra Texture Dual Action Hairspray.
2. Section on the opposite side from left eyebrow point towards the left ear point. Pin away
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2. Section on the opposite side from left eyebrow point towards the left ear point. Pin away
1. Section hair starting from the left eyebrow point diagonally towards the right ear point....
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1. Section hair starting from the left eyebrow point diagonally towards the right ear point. Pin away.
3. Begin setting the back of the entire hair with CHI Infra Texture Dual Action Hairspray and...
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3. Begin setting the back of the entire hair with CHI Infra Texture Dual Action Hairspray and the DURA CHI 1” professional curling iron.
4. Let curls cool for about ten minutes then release the pins and begin to tease at the root area.
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4. Let curls cool for about ten minutes then release the pins and begin to tease at the root area.
5. Brush all the hair down and let the waves connect together. Tease at the roots if more...
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5. Brush all the hair down and let the waves connect together. Tease at the roots if more volume is needed.
6. Begin to polish with CHI Pliable Polish and smooth back towards the occipital bone and pin.
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6. Begin to polish with CHI Pliable Polish and smooth back towards the occipital bone and pin.
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Perfect for this year's prom season or special occasions, get Kerry Washington's classic half-up half-down style.

 

Hair: Anna Cantu

Photography: William Ntim-Aburam

Make-up and Styling: Amin Kabani

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