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January 21, 2014

Bouffant French Twist by Stephanie Brinkerhoff

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Use a comb to create a deep side part.

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Backcomb the crown area to create volume.

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Continue backcombing all remaining hair.

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Smooth the top layer of the hair with a comb to conceal the backcombing underneath.

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Draw the top half of the hair, including the sides, into a loose twist. Secure the hair with bobby pins in the back.

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Backcomb the remaining lengths.

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Gather the backcombed lengths into a French twist.

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Secure the twist with bobby pins.

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Arrange the fringe into a gentle, sweeping shape and secure with pins.

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Finish with hairspray.

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Finished look. 

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Bouffant French Twist by Stephanie Brinkerhoff

Her wedding day is the most important day of her life. Help make it amazing by crafting a unique updo that will truly make her stand out and feel gorgeous! This elegant bouffant French twist, courtesy of bridal style sensation Stephanie Brinkerhoff, is soft and feminine with a dash of red carpet glam.

Get Steph’s Book Elegant Upstyles for Today’s Bride today!

HOW-TO STEPS

  • close formula
    1
  • close formula
    2

    Use a comb to create a deep side part.

  • close formula
    3

    Backcomb the crown area to create volume.

  • close formula
    4

    Continue backcombing all remaining hair.

  • close formula
    5

    Smooth the top layer of the hair with a comb to conceal the backcombing underneath.

  • close formula
    6

    Draw the top half of the hair, including the sides, into a loose twist. Secure the hair with bobby pins in the back.

  • close formula
    7

    Backcomb the remaining lengths.

  • close formula
    8

    Gather the backcombed lengths into a French twist.

  • close formula
    9

    Secure the twist with bobby pins.

  • close formula
    10

    Arrange the fringe into a gentle, sweeping shape and secure with pins.

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    11

    Finish with hairspray.

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    Finished look. 

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