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Last updated: May 30, 2017

Kerry Washington’s Half-Up, Half-Down Waves

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Section hair starting from the left eyebrow point diagonally towards the right ear point. Pin away.

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Section on the opposite side from left eyebrow point towards the left ear point. Pin away.

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Begin setting the back of the entire hair with CHI Infra Texture Dual Action Hairspray and the DURA CHI 1-inch Professional Curling Iron.

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Let the curls cool for about 10 minutes, then release the pins and begin to tease at the root area. 

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Brush all the hair down and let the waves connect together. Tease at the roots if more volume is needed. 

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Begin to polish with CHI Pliable Polish and smooth back towards the occipital bone and pin.

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Finish the look with CHI Shine Infusion and CHI Infra Texture Dual Action Hairspray.  

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Kerry Washington’s Half-Up, Half-Down Waves

Clients after a radiant red carpet look? Kerry Washington’s half-up half-down waves are always a good idea. So to recreate her on-trend ‘do, Farouk Systems Inc. Artist Anna Cantu gave us her expert breakdown. Here’s how to deliver this classic style for your clients’ special events. 

 

Photographer: William Ntim-Aburam
Makeup Artist: Amin Kabani
Wardrobe: Amin Kabani

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HOW-TO STEPS

  • close formula
    1

    Section hair starting from the left eyebrow point diagonally towards the right ear point. Pin away.

  • close formula
    2

    Section on the opposite side from left eyebrow point towards the left ear point. Pin away.

  • close formula
    3

    Begin setting the back of the entire hair with CHI Infra Texture Dual Action Hairspray and the DURA CHI 1-inch Professional Curling Iron.

  • close formula
    4

    Let the curls cool for about 10 minutes, then release the pins and begin to tease at the root area. 

  • close formula
    5

    Brush all the hair down and let the waves connect together. Tease at the roots if more volume is needed. 

  • close formula
    6

    Begin to polish with CHI Pliable Polish and smooth back towards the occipital bone and pin.

  • close formula
    7

    Finish the look with CHI Shine Infusion and CHI Infra Texture Dual Action Hairspray.  

  • close formula
    8

    Finished Look

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    Finished Look

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