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HOW-TO: Charlize Theron Inspired Headband-Embellished Updo

Senior Stylist Graziella Lembo of SalonCapri in Boston offers her technique to create a headband-embellished updo inspired by Charlize Theron's enviable style.

Elizabeth Jakaitis
Elizabeth JakaitisAssistant Editor
August 18, 2014
HOW-TO: Charlize Theron Inspired Headband-Embellished Updo
HOW-TO: Charlize Theron Inspired Headband-Embellished Updo
HOW-TO: Charlize Theron Inspired Headband-Embellished Updo
HOW-TO: Charlize Theron Inspired Headband-Embellished Updo
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Senior Stylist Graziella Lembo of SalonCapri in Boston offers her technique to create a headband-embellished updo inspired by Charlize Theron's enviable style.

GET THE LOOK:

1. Curl hair with 1 ½ inch tapered curling iron and set curls with Kérastase Laque Noire hairspray.

2. Using a comb, part hair to the side and pull back into a low ponytail off to the side of the head.  Leave a small section of hair out in the front.

3. Twist the ponytail up into a low, loose bun and secure with bobby pins.

4. Pin pack hair from the front that was left out to create a side-swept look.

5. Place headband in hair and set with Kérastase Laque Noire hairspray.

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