Venitian Updo by Kevin.Murphy

By Lauren Salapatek | 07/19/2012 3:51:00 PM

 

click image to zoom click image to zoom This look styled by KEVIN.MURPHY Session.Master David Bamford, stems from the mechanics and intricacies of venetian blinds. Its versatility makes it salon friendly or dramatic for editorial simply by changing the amount of hair you choose to sew. By leaving more hair out around the face and balancing it with the back, you can achieve a vintage look.

For more information on Kevin Murphy products visit http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/

click image to zoom Step 1:  Prep hair with ANTI.GRAVITY.SPRAY which provides weightless volume, heat protection and texture.
click image to zoom Step 2:  Mist HAIR.RESORT.SPRAY into hair and roots to add support to style.
click image to zoom Step 3:  Use TEXTURE.COMB to control root direction. Make horse shoe section for top of head, dropping the section one inch past the recession area.
click image to zoom Step 4:  Section away hair on both sides of the head at ears, leaving the back out.
click image to zoom Step 5:  Using one inch tong, heat the hair while holding it along the hairline, then transfer to KEVIN.MURPHY HAIR.CURLERS.
click image to zoom Step 6:  Separate the section at ear into two vertical sections. Heat the hair paying special attention to the root area, as lift is needed.
click image to zoom Step 7:  Immediately transfer to HAIR.CURLER, making sure to wind root area first.
click image to zoom Step 8:  Release the top area, heat, then roll in to the Hair.CURLER.
click image to zoom Step 9:  Leave hair to cool for 10 minutes. Hair must be completely cool to achieve full curl.
click image to zoom Step 10: Use TEXTURE.COMB to gently push hair back on itself to create massive volume.
click image to zoom Step 11: Using SEWING.KIT, tie hair into a ponytail with thread. The hair thread will prevent slippage.
click image to zoom Step 12: Use TEXTURE.COMB to create additional airy volume and secure this end with SEWING.KIT.
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Step 13: Repeat this pattern and secure end. Lightly back brush top of head, without elevation.

click image to zoom Step 14: Once pleased with shape, use SEWING.KIT to secure in place.
click image to zoom Step 15: Attach thread to very end of ponytail and secure needle at the other end. Feed needle into first pocket of hair, then underneath the following pocket.
click image to zoom Step 16: Now that needle is woven thought hair, feed needle directly next to ponytail.
click image to zoom Step 17: Gently pull thread down and all hair will catch up on itself, creating the perfect messy updo.

 

 

 

 

 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lauren Salapatek

Lauren Salapatek LAUREN SALAPATEK, ASSOCIATE EDITOR FOR MODERN SALON/SALON TODAY/FIRST CHAIR

Since January 2010, Lauren has worked at Modern Salon Media covering salon style, product and beauty trends, business editorial and more for both print and online content.

For MODERN SALON magazine, she compiles the Style Watch, Priority Male, Proview, Ask the Experts, Product Spotlight, Modern Salon Learning and Goods. For MODERNSALON.COM, Lauren handles posting blogs and articles, the Products section, and she frequently writes product reviews.

For SALON TODAY, she generates most of the Check In section: Service Spotlight, Action Graph, Marketing and Products. Lauren also generates content targeted at a student audience for FIRST CHAIR. Check out her blog and photography at: modernsalon.com/blogs/editors/lauren-salapatek.

 


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Valerie Mascaro    
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Maryland  |  July, 26, 2012 at 12:08 PM

And the rest or the hair? I can see from the picture that it is left down on the sides but it is nice to see finishing instructions.

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