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Last updated: December 02, 2014

“Alba” Updo from Alfaparf Milano

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1 Divide the hair into 3 sections as shown.
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2 Back view: Divide the hair into 3 sections as shown.
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3 Left side: Create horizontal sections and back-comb the base.
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4 After brushing the surface of the section, twist the hair with a rotational inward movement and secure with hair pins.
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5 Right side: Create sections and back-comb the base.
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6 After brushing the surface of the section, twist the hair inward to create a larger volume section than the previous, and pin it onto the first section with hair pins.
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7 Top: Create diagonal sections and back-comb the base to create volume.
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8 Brush the section to smooth over the surface. Shape the volume created with a circular movement to build it up.
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9 Give support and a touch of infinite light to the finished hairstyle with Illuminating Extra Strong Hairspray. Protect the hair from the heat with Illuminating Thermal Protector.
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“Alba” Updo from Alfaparf Milano

Just in time for the holidays, Alfaparf Milano has created this gorgeous “Alba” updo, a new take on the classic French Twist, as part of their Lights Collection. The sky-high volume and elegant details of this look are sure to turn heads!

For more information, visit usa.alfaparf.com  


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HOW-TO STEPS

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    1

    Divide the hair into 3 sections as shown.

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    2

    Back view: Divide the hair into 3 sections as shown.

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    3

    Left side: Create horizontal sections and back-comb the base.

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    4

    After brushing the surface of the section, twist the hair with a rotational inward movement and secure with hair pins.

  • close formula
    5

    Right side: Create sections and back-comb the base.

  • close formula
    6

    After brushing the surface of the section, twist the hair inward to create a larger volume section than the previous, and pin it onto the first section with hair pins.

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    7

    Top: Create diagonal sections and back-comb the base to create volume.

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    8

    Brush the section to smooth over the surface. Shape the volume created with a circular movement to build it up.

  • close formula
    9

    Give support and a touch of infinite light to the finished hairstyle with Illuminating Extra Strong Hairspray. Protect the hair from the heat with Illuminating Thermal Protector.

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