Mastering the Braid: 10 Things You Must Know and Do
MODERN checked in with braiding master Haley Garber (@beautybyhaleygarber) to get her ten tips on the things you must know and do to master the technique.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHMODERN checked in with braiding master Haley Garber (@beautybyhaleygarber) to get her ten tips on the things you must know and do to master the technique.
When looking to add fullness and volume to her braided styles, artist Alison Valsamis (@braidedandblonde) uses extensions. In this video tutorial, Valsamis incorporated Great Lengths' GL Tapes to give this 3D pull-through braid extra depth.
Smooth, sleek finishes are a signature staple for Ohio-based stylist Caralee Pridemore. The bridal specialist is able to create intricate and detailed updos that still have an air of elegance and uniformity. Pridemore knows the perfect updo starts with the right foundation. She told MODERN that her recent tool must-have when creating her looks is the new Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion Professional Flat Iron.
Haley Garber demos how to create rose florets to accent any hairstyle using GL Tapes extensions.
Los Angeles-based artist Stephanie Hodges uses tape-in extensions from Great Lengths to add depth and dimension to her braided styles.
San Diego stylist Sara Ortega uses the new Aloxxi Bombshell Volumizing Grip styler to create the grip needed to keep this cascading updo in place.
Sam Villa is sharing his secrets to a fun updo technique that can create new shapes and textures.
The importance of a good foundation cannot be overemphasized when it comes to upstyling.
Get all the details to creating this gorgeous three-strand, pull-through braid by following this video tutorial from @hairbysaretta.
Sarah Crews, a master braid artist, shares her seven tips to creating amazing braids.
Up, up and away! For beautiful updos that last through the night, it’s all about prep, pinning and polish. Here's how, according to Inoar Professional brand ambassador Bruno Lemes.
Get inspired with your bridal styling by seeing the skills of Nashville-based artist Trae Howard.
Artists Renee Marie Plante, Stephanie Brinkerhoff and Annette Waligora share their top tricks for special occasion styling.
"This sweet young client of mine was sick and tired of the same ol’ do," says Alisha Basore. "She had been rockin’ an ombré (or some version of one) for the last 2 years. What started as a small spark surrounding a holiday hair idea turned into a full explosion of color and change!" Details here.
Anh Co Tran explains how to create a style that incorporates a braid and hair jewelry.
The days of simple bridal styles could soon be a thing of the past, and we have Russia to thank.
The Instagram page @another_braid shows braid magic happen before our eyes. We HAD to get the details on the master behind the creations.