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Last updated: November 15, 2019

Embellished Holiday Updo On Short Hair

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Embellished Holiday Updo On Short Hair

Tis the season for festive, embellished updos and your short-haired clients want in on the fun! So while in Toronto for the Schwarzkopf Professional #newwaveskp collab, we captured an exclusive upstyling how-to from BTC Team Member Maggie Hancock (@maggiemh) that is quick to recreate on bobs and lobs! Keep reading to get the steps for this holly-adorned, party-ready style.

 

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    Take 1- to 2-inch sections and curl the entire head with the Schwarzkopf Professional SKP Pro Flat Iron.

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    Then, spray Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Refresh Dust and OSiS+ Session Label Texture Hairspray throughout to give the hair some extra grit and texture.

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    Starting right behind the ear, take a zigzag parting on a diagonal up toward the crown on each side of the head and secure the top section into a topknot with bobby pins.

     

    Note: Maggie says a zigzag part will help to prevent harsh straight lines between each section.

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    Continue this same technique down the head until you have four buns, then carefully pull at the front section so the overall style looks softer.

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    Spray some OSiS+ Session Label Texture Hairspray to ensure the knots stay in place.

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    Then, strategically insert the holiday embellishment of your choice and secure with pins. For this style, Maggie took a long stem of holly and wrapped it around each of the knots.

     

    Pro Tip: Want to extend the life of this holiday look so she can rock it any time of year? Opt to incorporate florals or ribbons instead!

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    Finish with more OSiS+ Session Label Texture Hairspray to ensure her holiday updo lasts all night long.

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    Finished look

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