The Retro Updo
Today we're posting another DIY hairstyle. We do these often because there are just so many great styles and you can never have too many great looks, whether it's for work or play.
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To start, section off a triangle-shaped portion of hair at the top of your head and secure it with a large hair clip.
Separate out a two-inch section of hair on both sides of the head.
Take the remaining hair in the back and secure it into a loose knot above the nape of your neck, to keep it out of your way.
Take one of the side sections of hair and pull it to the back of your head, making sure that the hair swoops over the ears. "The typical bridal hairstyle is tight on the sides and behind the ear."
"Over the ears is very soft and romantic."
Use a large clip to secure that side section of hair at the back of your head, looping it around itself so that the ends don't stick out. Repeat on the other side. We prefer these larger clips because unlike bobby pins, they actually hold thick hair. "Big clips give volume to the hairstyle and help with the construction. If you use bobby pins for this hairstyle, then halfway through the wedding you will have no hair left in the up-do,"
Release the back section of hair and divide it into two pieces, one on top and one on bottom. Grab the top section and use a bristle brush to tease the hair underneath, focusing on the roots to create that lift and '60s volume.
Use a flat paddle brush to smooth the top of the teased section. You want to run the brush very lightly over the top of the hair — if you push down too hard, you will deflate the volume underneath that you just created.
Secure the teased section with a hair elastic at the middle of the head. Don't pull it too tightly back, as again, you don't want to deflate that lift at the crown.
Take a large clip and attach it over the elastic, pushing the hair up and back into the head to create a small bump.
Grab all of the loose hair at the back of the head and twist it into a thick chignon, wrapping it up and around. Just be sure not to pull it so high that the clips underneath are exposed.
Get the chignon at just the right place so that it is obscuring both the clip at the top of the head and the ones at the nape, then use large pins to secure it into place. You may need to use a few, depending on how thick your hair is.
Release the front section of hair, then divide it into two pieces, one on each side. Take each section and twist it loosely to the side of head, pinning it into place.
Our favorite thing about this style is that while it looks elaborate from the back, from the front it is sweet and simple, and doesn't take away from your natural beauty.
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