| If you want to create a special and dramatic look | | | | from the updo. Pull your hair up into a simple pony |
| for that special occasion, the last thing you want | | | | tail. Then, take ½" sections of the free hair |
| to do is look like a cookie-cutter Barbie doll when | | | | and crisscross it in a basket-weave style on top |
| it comes to your hairstyle. And the truth is that | | | | of your updo. Pin into place, and you've created a |
| many of your formal hairstyles were probably | | | | unique look with little effort. |
| just that, exact replicas of styles that were worn | | | | · Use accessories - By using simple |
| on every special occasion for years stretching | | | | accessories such as hair extensions of a different |
| back into time. But it doesn't have to be that | | | | color than your hair and ribbons, you can add a lot |
| way. You can create a different and exciting new | | | | of interest to your updo. Simply insert small |
| updo for each and every formal occasion even if | | | | strands of hair or ribbon into your style to create |
| you only know how to do one type of formal | | | | splash of color and drama. You can color |
| hairstyle. | | | | coordinate these with your dress or use natural |
| You see, the key to creating a different look lies | | | | colors that will compliment your hair color. |
| in the details. You could actually style your hair in | | | | · Flowers - Inserting a small floral accessory |
| a French twist without having the same look | | | | into your updo is also a good idea as long as you |
| twice if you added special touches and elements | | | | don't take it overboard. Choose very small |
| to your style. Here's how: | | | | flowers and use them sparingly. Using too many |
| · Straighten instead of curl - In many updos, | | | | will make you look like a flower arrangement. |
| the free pieces are curled with a curling iron. You | | | | Remember, accessories are used to compliment |
| can change your look simply by using a flat iron | | | | your style, not overpower it. |
| to sleek down these pieces instead of curling | | | | In addition to these ideas, there are many more |
| them up. You can even alternate using a crimping | | | | that you can experiment with. Just remember |
| iron and flat iron to create a dramatic effect. | | | | that small changes make a big difference when it |
| · Leave pieces free for effect - You can also | | | | comes to adding that special touch to your updo. |
| experiment by leaving different pieces of your | | | | So, even if you don't have a lot of creativity and |
| updo free. For example: try leaving a ½" | | | | talent, you can still create breathtaking updos that |
| section of hair around your complete hairline free | | | | will be envied by all who see them. |