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Last updated: November 28, 2011

Skyscraper Updo by ProRituals

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Skyscraper Updo by ProRituals

Take your special occasion styling to new heights with the latest look from ProRituals! Give your clients a heightened sense of drama with this modern, sophisticated, 60’s-inspired style.

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ProRituals by Jingles
Base Color: 6N – 5Vol
Highlights: 10S – 40Vol
Products: ProRituals Light Play Mega Hold Hair Spray, Marilyn Brush 2½” Flatter Me Too Teasing Brush
Photos: Ricky Evets
Make Up: Rachael Lee
Hair Assistant: Katelyn Bradshaw
Hair: Terrence Michael Renk
Global Artistic Director ProRituals

HOW-TO STEPS

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    2 Section hair into three sections
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    Set hair with ProRituals Mega Hold Hair Spray or Adapt Working
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    & set with Marilyn Brush 2½” Flatter Me Too.

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    4 Transfer each round brush set section onto a plastic roller and pin.
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    5 Once set is complete lightly spray with ProRituals Light Play Hair Spray or Adapt and  place under dryer for a few minutes.
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    6 Remove rollers from bottom of the three sections & secure using elevation with a plastic band.
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    7 Remove rollers from mid section. Lightly backcomb working towards crown to give style support.
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    8 Secure mid section with elastic band and pin secure with a few bobby pins.
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    Divide pony tail section into fours. Lightly backcomb, spray and smooth top layer.

     

     


     

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    10 Wrap a section of hair around two fingers and pull hair through to create a loose knot. Secure with bobby pins.
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    11 Continue creating knots in a mohawk section working towards the bottom, secure with bobby pins at base.
    Hairpins on surface will help control the shape.
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    Take the rollers out of the last section one at a time. Wrap the first roller section around the base of the mohawk section and secure with pins.

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    Back comb last section until it looks light and airy. Apply ProRituals Mega Hold Hair Spray.


     

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    14 Form last section over the top of knots & shape loosely. Finalize with ProRituals Mega Hold Hair Spray.
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