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Last updated: May 31, 2017

Roped Fishtail from Pravana

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Roped Fishtail from Pravana

Today’s braids and upstyles are elegant but whimsical, artistically created yet uncomplicated, and in keeping with the modern approach to styling, NEVO’s line of 100% vegan and eco-friendly styling products offers client’s the natural and softer feel they are after.   Watch to learn how to achieve a modern braid simply, for an effortless look.


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HOW-TO STEPS

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    Prep the damp hair with Invisible Control and Model Behavior. Combining these products will create smooth and soft texture with a bit of grit, for an ideal combination to prep hair for a braid that looks effortlessly flawless.  

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    Dry the hair. This allows the Invisible Control to work with the natural texture of the hair creating lived-in volume and texture.

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    Give the hair a deep side parting by loosely moving it over to one side, using your fingers.

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    In the top section, braid the hair in a three strand French style just to the top of the ear.

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    At the top of the ear, transition into a fishtail braid by combining the three strands into one and pulling the other side over.

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    Take the two large sections and continue pulling small pieces of hair from the underside of one section and incorporate into the other, alternating as you go.

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    The completed look is simple, modern and romantic. Whether you’re looking to achieve a simple on-the-go and out-of the-way upstyle, or glamming it up for a special occasion, braids are hot and here to stay, and the NEVO Styling collection gives you the tools to achieve them.  Invisible Control provides the internal memory in the hair, and added support to hold the braid while Model Behavior smoothes flyaways and adds a glimmering but natural sheen throughout the roped strands.

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