How-To: Backstage Beehive

Separate fringe from the front hairline and brush into place. Then, flat-iron the fringe to contour the face.

On the left side of the head, smooth the hair toward the center back and hold in place with a large duck-bill clip.

Continue by forming a rolled shape toward the center back, keeping the surface of the hair smooth. Secure with large hairpins. Spray with Tecni.Art Infinium 4.

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Next, backcomb the hair in front of the ears. Pack tightly at the base for volume. Direct the surface of the hair toward the top of the twist.

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How-To: Backstage Beehive
When a client sits in your chair and is thinking about doing something BIG, we’ve got just the style—the high-fashion, attention-stealing Backstage Beehive. It’s a fashion-forward favorite and clients absolutely LOVE it. Perfect for any special occasion, this beehive, originally inspired by L’Oréal Professionnel’s Ted Gibson, is just the right amount of fashionable fun. Here’s how it’s done!
Original look by Ted Gibson,
recreated for L‘Oreal Professionnel by Pepper Pastor.
HOW-TO STEPS
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1
Separate fringe from the front hairline and brush into place. Then, flat-iron the fringe to contour the face.
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2
Next, create a radial parting and clip away.
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3
On the left side of the head, smooth the hair toward the center back and hold in place with a large duck-bill clip.
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4
Continue by forming a rolled shape toward the center back, keeping the surface of the hair smooth. Secure with large hairpins. Spray with Tecni.Art Infinium 4.
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5
Next, backcomb the hair in front of the ears. Pack tightly at the base for volume. Direct the surface of the hair toward the top of the twist.
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6
Finish the look with Tecni.Art Extreme Lacquer.
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7
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