3. My Step-by-Step Studio Application & Styling Routine
In Part 3 of our guide to 70+ Fun And Easy Updos For Long Hair | LoveHairStyles.com, let’s talk hands-on technique.
You don’t need a professional backstage kit if you layer your prep in the right order.
Pin Look
How I Recreate It in Under 15 Minutes
Start by prepping with a light mousse or salt spray on damp hair, then blow-dry upside down for volume.
I like to section off the top and crown, then create a loose Dutch or French braid along each side, pulling them back to meet at the nape.
Once the braids are pinned in place, I gently pull at the edges to widen them.
This is the step that separates a ‘done’ look from a ‘lived-in’ one.
Finish with a flexible-hold hairspray, not a stiff one.
And tuck in any stray pieces with bobby pins that match your hair color perfectly.
Turn to Page 4 → for my all-night wear longevity secrets, touch-up kit essentials.
And final studio checklist.
