Creating an amazing updo is one thing. Making it look effortless to execute is another. Martin Parsons did both in this exclusive shoot for MODERN. Watch him in action on MODERN SALON TV at modernsalon.tv.
“Use working spray. Never aim at the
head. Spray in the direction of
the way the hair moves. Spray, count
to five and then clean up.”
—Martin Parsons
Give your clients maximum impact with this bold holiday updo by Martin Parsons.
Before.
Set hair in hot rollers in large sections diagonally upwards for dressing up hair.
From occipital, backcomb a large triangle with 12 strokes each at the base for consistency.
Continue teasing up through the top, teasing nearly the
entire head, so pins will hold. Press and lift the brush
against the base. Gather entire section, lifting forward and
out of the way.
Smooth gently with back edges of brush to shape surface.
Next, smooth hair behind ear gently to center back. Hold
ends of each section as if cutting (vertically) and insert
large pin upwards.
Holding the pin still, take the ends of each section and
bend behind the pin.
Press upwards and cross first pin with another.
Smooth and gather the other side from the ear downward
across nape.
Hold lengths across the first pin.
Again hold section vertically, and slide large pin
upwards over all.
Gathering the ends, fold and secure just past the
center. Cross pins to secure.
Smooth over the top surfaces with the lightest
strokes possible.
Direct front side straight back to halfway between
ear and center back. Slip a pin up to secure.
Using a folding motion, turn pin, hold in place, slide
up and cross with a second pin.
Tease other side, directing toward to the crown.
Always leave out an extra piece for “cover ups” in
final finish.
Gently swirl end around top pieces with tip of tail
comb to blend.
Using end of tail comb, place the strands along the
face as desired.
At the nape, clean up with a tail comb, smooth up
and spray with holding spray.
Hair: Martin Parsons, assisted by Ian Hearth, Martin Parsons Technique Master, Lead Trainer.
Photography: Roberto Ligestri.
Make-up: David Maderich.
Nail artist: Jessica Mart of LaJames Beauty College
PRODUCTS
Nails: Cuckoo for this Color by OPI
Lipgloss: Mirabella
Eyeliner: Beauty Addicts
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Merry and Bright (Updos by Martin Parsons)
Merry and Bright (Updos by Martin Parsons)
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