July 12th, 2010

F.A.B.B  Summer Up-Do

Summer is a time of warm weather , vacations and summer parties.  Most of us try to find time to relax but every weekend seems to be scheduled with a picnic, party or wedding.  The humid hot weather can cause havoc on delicate hair and result in frizzy unmanageable conditions which only add stress to already busy times. Throwing up your hands in frustration and wearing the same pony tail to your summer events?  Try this simple ultra chic retro up-do that will turn heads at any party.   These easy to follow instructions will have you out the door in a breeze.

Supplies Needed

• Large barrel curling iron
• Flat iron
• Bobby pins
• Hair tie

Suggested Products

• KMS Hot Spiral Spray- enhances curls and waves while protecting hair from thermal tools
• KMS Quick Finish Spray - a non-aerosol fine mist hair spray that protects with UV filter

1. Divide your hair into four sections. Start by parting hair in the center from the front of your hairline to the nape. Then make a section from ear to ear, secure each section with a hair tie or clip. This should make four equal sections.
2. Start in either back two sections with you large barrel curling iron and KMS Hot Spiral Curl Spray. Work in small horizontal rows no larger than the diameter of the curling iron, wrapping hair loosely around iron. Remember you want to create large “ beach style waves” with your iron not tight curls. If you are having difficulty with this try holding the iron and a section of hair, wrap the hair around the iron without opening the clamp, allow to set for a few sections and release. Continue to work up the entire back two sections of the head, when complete lightly spritz with hair spray.
3. Loosely tie back hair with an elastic this can either be centered or off to the side depending on the placement of the bun you would like.
4. The front two sections are to be styled with a flat iron. Start with ½ inch sub section at the bottom of the front section. Hold the section firmly half way down the strand and push towards the root until strand forms a S Pattern. Open and close flat iron gently from root to tip following the S pattern this will form a faux finger wave. Finish front two sections following the S pattern technique, spritz with a light hold spray when finished.
5. With the back section loosely wrap hair around the pony tail secure ends with bobby pin to form a bun. Pin any loose pieces to keep the bun shape but remember this is an informal natural looking bun.
6. Pull each front section back and secure ends underneath the bottom of the bun with bobby pin, finish hair with hair spray

Tips

• Remember this is meant to look like a loose effortless beach style , keep everything pinned softly
• Pre Spray each section of hair with KMS Hot spiral spray to prevent thermal damage , and secure a longer lasting hold for your style
• Bun can be moved to either side of the head to be viewed from the front.
• Partings can be off center to accommodate bangs
• All Products are available at Franklyn Studio