Challenge Accepted (Twisted Updo)

Challenge:                              Challenge Accepted:

Step 1: Brush out hair and tie into a half-pony. 

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Step 2: Using 2 fingers, make a space right above the elastic. Gather up pony, tuck into opening, and pull it down. For more information on this step, look here. This style is called the inverted ponytail.

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Step 3: Split ponytail into 2 pieces. Set one aside and begin twisting the other.

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Step 4: Twist until the section begins to coil over itself. When it is coiled, pin it down. You can always twist and turn the coil until you like its placement. Don't forget to pin it! 

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Step 5: Repeat Step 4 on the other side of the pony. 

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Step 6: After both sides of the half-inverted-ponytail are fully twisted, coiled, and pinned, we parted the rest of the hair and followed the same steps for the rest of the head, until all of the hair is twisted, coiled, and pinned to your heart's contentment!

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This process worked well for us because the half-inverted-ponytail served as a basis for the rest of the hair. We were able to do the center first and use it as a reference point for the entire style.

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We didn't really go to great lengths to hide the bobby pins. Unless you like the "heavy hardware" look, be sure to tuck them safely underneath the curls!

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Thanks Chelsea! Chelsea was such a wonderful model for us. Her carefree attitude and perpetual smile make her a joy to work with!

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Rory & Alysha Marie