I'm going to do my hair myself. Any
tips for an updo novice?
Begin with a ponytail, says Nikki Wang, an editorial hairstylist
in London. Make sure it's securely held with a nonslip elastic
band. This will give you a base on which to anchor your 'do
(and headpiece)-plus, the elastic also helps keep your work
from coming undone. Now, take the ponytail, twist it smoothly
and work it in a coil around the base, pinning as you go.
For a pro finish, use bobby pins that match your hair color.
Or you could get even fancier and start with two ponytails,
high on the head. Once you've twisted each section, experiment:
You could coil them into two Bjorklike buns, or figure-eight
the two together. (You might want to enlist a friend to help
you with the trickier bits, if necessary.)
Another tip: Always shampoo your hair the night before your
wedding, since same-day shampooed hair can be slippery, flyaway
and hard to work with.
Begin with a ponytail, says Nikki Wang, an editorial hairstylist
in London. Make sure it's securely held with a nonslip elastic
band. This will give you a base on which to anchor your 'do
(and headpiece)-plus, the elastic also helps keep your work
from coming undone. Now, take the ponytail, twist it smoothly
and work it in a coil around the base, pinning as you go.
For a pro finish, use bobby pins that match your hair color.
