Hot Trends: The Braided Updo How-To

The Braided Updo: It’s chic, it’s trendy, and it’s easy – making the braided updo, a must do!

By justine allard Apr 25, 2014 6:25 PMTags

Whether it's an accent to your do, or the mane event, braids are continuing to be a hot trend this season! It's chic, it's trendy, and it's easy – making the braided updo, a must do! Check out how you can get this amazing look in just a few easy steps:

Step One: Start With the Roots

The first step to getting great hair, is to start with a great hair regimen. Use a product that is enriched with Moringa Oil extracts– our hair expert, Anna Barseghian's secret weapon to add life to your locks! Tip: Infusium 23 Miracle Therapy Nourishing Shampoo and Healing Conditioner are both fortified with Moringa Oil extracts, enriching your hair with over 90 healing minerals and nutrients!

Step Two: Give Your Hair Some Body

The secret to a good braid is a full braid. Add Infusium 23 Leave-In Foaming Mousse to your wet hair to get the body that you need for this look. Blow-dry your hair and add some soft curls with a curling iron. Tip: Updos don't always have to be completely up. Play around with your layers and leave some of your bouncy locks down.

Step Three: Get Braiding

Braid your hair from just above the ear, working your way to the lower, center of your head. If you can't French Braid your hair, no problem! Simply secure the loose braid to your head using U-shaped pins. Tip: Your braid does not have to be perfect. Letting your wisps show is a great way to get that romantic, somewhat undone look that is totally on trend this season.

Step Four: Play Around With It!

Don't be afraid to experiment with this look. Different variations can alter your look from regal to whimsical, to romantic. Once you've mastered one braid, try incorporating more and play around with the placement of the braids on your head. The great thing about a braided updo is that there are so many fun variations that you can try!

Don't be afraid to experiment with this look. Different variations can alter your look from regal to whimsical, to romantic. Once you've mastered one braid, try incorporating more and play around with the placement of the braids on your head. The great thing about a braided updo is that there are so many fun variations that you can try!

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