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Last updated: May 31, 2017

Hunger Games-Inspired Updo

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Hunger Games-Inspired Updo

Intricately laced updos are always in fashion and this Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1-inspired ‘do is definitely on trend. Sexy Hair Master Artist, Dawn Atkinson, created this consumer-friendly, twisted upstyle to bring the beautifully crafted looks from the screen into the salon. Here’s her how-to!

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    Section from recession to recession around the lower crown.

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    Create a horizontal parting across the back at the top of the ear, and create a ponytail using side profiles and the center back, securing just below crown. Spray with Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Touchable for light hold. Quick Tip – Use Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Paste for control as you section and create your ponytails.

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    Divide remaining hair in half horizontally, and make a ponytail with each section. You will now have three ponytails down the center back.

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    Begin with ponytail at the nape and create loose knots until you run out of hair.

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    Collapse knots and secure to ponytail base. Repeat on remaining two ponytails, applying Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Touchable and Soy Paste as needed.

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    Drop down the top section and divide it horizontally in half. With the crown section, create loose knots as previously done, and secure into a ponytail below the crown.

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    Divide the remaining section in half with a diagonal back parting from the right, front hairline to the left, side of the previous section. Create loose knots and secure for desired results. 

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