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Last updated: May 31, 2017

Bridal Style: The Half-Up ‘Do

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Prep hair with Kenra Professional Volume Mousse 12 and blow-dry hair until 70 percent dry.

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Continue to blow-dry in sections, overdirecting the round brush at the roots.

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Create horseshoe section on top and divide the rest of the hair into quadrants.

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Spray Kenra Professional Thermal Styling Spray 19 onto 1-inch diagonal back sections.

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Curl with a 1-inch wand, then pin each curl to let cool.

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Create a horizon section above the occipital and create a singular braid. Secure the braid with an elastic band. Wrap the braid flat in a circular motion and secure with bobby pins. This will serve as your anchor for your clients curls or veil.

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Loosely twist 2 inch sections on top/sides away from the face, start at the end of each section, pull hair to create a rouching effect.

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Use Kenra Professional Matte Texture Putty to separate curls.

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Finish with Kenra Volume Spray 25.

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Finished look. 

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Bridal Style: The Half-Up ‘Do

Not all brides want a chignon. For the bride-to-be who can’t choose between an upstyle and wavy, flowing locks, try this Half-Up ‘do from Kenra Professional. Modern, elegant and simply stunning—this is the perfect look for any bride. Here’s how it’s done using Stylist Choice Awards repeat winner for Favorite Hairspray and Product You Can’t Live Without, Kenra Volume Spray 25!

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HOW-TO STEPS

  • close formula
    1

    Prep hair with Kenra Professional Volume Mousse 12 and blow-dry hair until 70 percent dry.

  • close formula
    2

    Continue to blow-dry in sections, overdirecting the round brush at the roots.

  • close formula
    3

    Create horseshoe section on top and divide the rest of the hair into quadrants.

  • close formula
    4

    Spray Kenra Professional Thermal Styling Spray 19 onto 1-inch diagonal back sections.

  • close formula
    5

    Curl with a 1-inch wand, then pin each curl to let cool.

  • close formula
    6

    Create a horizon section above the occipital and create a singular braid. Secure the braid with an elastic band. Wrap the braid flat in a circular motion and secure with bobby pins. This will serve as your anchor for your clients curls or veil.

  • close formula
    7

    Loosely twist 2 inch sections on top/sides away from the face, start at the end of each section, pull hair to create a rouching effect.

  • close formula
    8

    Use Kenra Professional Matte Texture Putty to separate curls.

  • close formula
    9

    Finish with Kenra Volume Spray 25.

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    Finished look. 

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