How to Create a Braided Updo Yourself
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We've all seen a glamorous celeb on the runway with some cool, funky updo and said, "Yup, must be nice to have a personal stylist." The fact is, while they look painstakingly put together, many red carpet hairstyles are not too complicated to do yourself.
We especially love Blake Lively's braided look and were determined to recreate it. Now, by following these steps (and exercising a little patience), you can join us in sporting your own super-stylish 'do. Here we go:
1. Make a center part and on each side, section out tresses from the hairline to about the back of the ear. These sections should run vertically. Start on one side and begin to French braid on the diagonal, making sure not to draw in any hair from outside the section. (If you do, no worries. This look is supposed to be causal and a little messy anyway.) Once you run out of hair to incorporate, braid the ends regularly, secure with a hair elastic and repeat the process on the other side.
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2. Ignore the two braids for a moment and backcomb the hair throughout the crown. This will help create volume and the added texture will help hold the updo better.
3. After backcombing, smooth the hair slightly. Pull everything back, except for the braids, and twist vertically from the nape of the neck to the center of the back of the head. Now, take a deep breathe and hold the twist in one hand while inserting bobby pins vertically, close to the scalp. Once this is done, ignore the loose ends of the twist for a moment.
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4. Now you can get back to the braids. Pick them up and pull them back across the top of the twist just under the loose section. Wrap the braided ends together and pin tightly, making sure to attach the braids and the twist together. This will hide the braided hair ends and support the loose hair.
5. You'll have the option to leave the unsecured hair alone, curl it, pin it under, or work it back into the twist. The sky's the limit. The only thing now is to mist your cool new 'do with some medium-hold hairspray.
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