0
How-Tos > Styling > Half-Up Mohawk Scalp Braid
Last updated: October 12, 2018

Half-Up Mohawk Scalp Braid

ALL PHOTOS SLIDESHOW
GET THE HOW-TO
close formula
Show Steps
1

Apply Oribe Mystify Restyling Spray around the front hairline and onto your brush, then brush the hair back and prep with a blow dryer, making sure all sections are smooth and pulled away from the face.

close formula
Show Steps
2

Next, create a Mohawk section from the front hairline to the occipital bone and clip away the side sections.

close formula
Show Steps
4

Before braiding the Mohawk section, spray the Oribe Flash Form Finishing Spray Wax along the perimeter. This will create additional texture in the crown and a clean separation between the braided section and the sides.

close formula

Advertisement

Show Steps
5

Next, start braiding a cornrow in the crown section and add hair to it as you work. Continue to braid until you reach the occipital bone.

close formula
Show Steps
6

Use an elastic to secure the braid.

close formula
Show Steps
7

Next, prep the side sections with Oribe Flash Form Finishing Spray Wax, brush the hair back and then use your fingers to soften out the section.

close formula
Show Steps
8

Repeat on the other side and connect both side sections together, overlapping the secured braid you just completed. Then, twist the rubber band inward so that both rubber bands are hidden.

close formula

Advertisement

Show Steps
9

Step 7 continued.

close formula
Show Steps
10

Finished look. 

close formula

Half-Up Mohawk Scalp Braid

James Pecis is a master at editorial hair—he’s worked countless fashion weeks, styled It-girl models from Bella and Gigi Hadid to Kendall Jenner and Karlie Kloss, plus he’s the Global Ambassador for Oribe. So when he brings a look from the runway to the everyday, you can bet we want to know what it is, how to create it and what products he’s using.

 

In the how-to below, James styles a half-up scalp braid on model @mackinley_hill. Scroll down for his Mohawk sectioning tips, cornrow braiding technique and the products that keep the style looking rad!

Products Used

VIDEO

HOW-TO STEPS

  • James Pecis In-Process Half-Up, Half-down Braided Style on Model @mackinely_hill
    close formula
    1

    Apply Oribe Mystify Restyling Spray around the front hairline and onto your brush, then brush the hair back and prep with a blow dryer, making sure all sections are smooth and pulled away from the face.

  • James Pecis In-Process Half-Up, Half-down Braided Style on Model @mackinely_hill
    close formula
    2

    Next, create a Mohawk section from the front hairline to the occipital bone and clip away the side sections.

  • James Pecis In-Process Half-Up, Half-down Braided Style on Model @mackinely_hill
    close formula
    3

    Before braiding the Mohawk section, spray the Oribe Flash Form Finishing Spray Wax along the perimeter. This will create additional texture in the crown and a clean separation between the braided section and the sides.

  • James Pecis In-Process Half-Up, Half-down Braided Style on Model @mackinely_hill
    close formula
    4

    Next, start braiding a cornrow in the crown section and add hair to it as you work. Continue to braid until you reach the occipital bone.

  • James Pecis In-Process Half-Up, Half-down Braided Style on Model @mackinely_hill
    close formula
    5

    Use an elastic to secure the braid.

  • James Pecis In-Process Half-Up, Half-down Braided Style on Model @mackinely_hill
    close formula
    6

    Next, prep the side sections with Oribe Flash Form Finishing Spray Wax, brush the hair back and then use your fingers to soften out the section.

  • close formula
    7

    Repeat on the other side and connect both side sections together, overlapping the secured braid you just completed. Then, twist the rubber band inward so that both rubber bands are hidden.

  • close formula
    8

    Step 7 continued.

  • James Pecis Half-Up, Half-down Braided Style on Model @mackinely_hill
    close formula
    9

    Finished look. 

More from
Oribe

YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS

TRENDING NOW!

close newsletter modal

Finally!