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    DIY Updos, Knots, & Twists: Easy, Step-by-Step Styling Instructions for 35 Hairstyles—from Inverted Fishtails to Polished Ponytails!
    DIY Updos, Knots, & Twists: Easy, Step-by-Step Styling Instructions for 35 Hairstyles—from Inverted Fishtails to Polished Ponytails!
    DIY Updos, Knots, & Twists: Easy, Step-by-Step Styling Instructions for 35 Hairstyles—from Inverted Fishtails to Polished Ponytails!
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    DIY Updos, Knots, & Twists: Easy, Step-by-Step Styling Instructions for 35 Hairstyles—from Inverted Fishtails to Polished Ponytails!

    By Melissa Cook

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    Transform your look with 35 modern updos, knots, and twists!

    Whether you’re looking for a quick, simple knot for a lunch date with friends or an elegant updo for a night out on the town, you’ll find plenty of gorgeous hairstyles in DIY Updos, Knots, and Twists. Melissa Cook, creator of the popular beauty and fashion blog Missy Sue, shares her hairstyling secrets and shows you how to recreate the fabulous looks you’ve seen online and in magazines. Featuring step-by-step instructions for 35 modern hairstyles, she’ll teach you how to master favorites like:
    -Infinity Bun
    -Braided Mohawk
    -Twist Wrap Chignon
    -Topsy Tail Ponytail
    -Braid-Wrapped Side Bun

    Complete with stunning photographs of each look, this guide will take you from day to night with runway-ready hairstyles for every occasion!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster
    Release dateOct 2, 2015
    ISBN9781440588761
    DIY Updos, Knots, & Twists: Easy, Step-by-Step Styling Instructions for 35 Hairstyles—from Inverted Fishtails to Polished Ponytails!
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    Melissa Cook

    Melissa Cook has been sharing her passion for beauty and fashion for the past four years. She lives in Utah with her husband, AJ, and their yorkie, Gucci. Melissa hopes to inspire her readers to love their hair, develop useful makeup techniques, and celebrate everyday beauty. Melissa is a contributor to Latest-Hairstyles.com and SheKnows.com. Her work has also been featured on Babble, How Does She, BuzzFeed, Self, The Glitter Guide, Cut Out + Keep, and numerous blogs. She is the author of DIY Updos, Knots, and Twists.

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      DIY Updos, Knots, & Twists - Melissa Cook

      CHAPTER 1

      Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Updo

      Creating that perfect updo takes practice but knowing the right tips and tricks can make it ten times easier to accomplish. The techniques explained in this chapter will help you achieve beautiful styles, whether it is with the right amount of back-combing, the perfect texture of curls, or knowing when to use an elastic band versus a bobby pin. Learning if a comb or brush is more helpful in creating a smooth style and which hairspray is the right one to reach for will be useful in creating a finished look that will make you feel confident in your hairstyling abilities.

      Materials You Will Need

      Here you’ll find information on the basic tools and hair appliances you’ll need in your beauty arsenal. They include the necessary items for completing each style in the book as well as a few useful pieces to help you give each style a polished and perfected finish.

      Wide-tooth comb: for untangling and straightening wet or dry hair. This type of comb has teeth that are well spaced apart and is great for all hair textures and lengths.

      Paddle brush: wide, flat brush with soft bristles. This type of brush is best for medium to long hair to help smooth it down and tame flyaways. It works well on curly, frizzy, or wavy hair and is great for penetrating thick hair while providing a gentle scalp massage.

      Teasing brush: used to back-comb the hair. Learn more about back-combing in the Techniques section later in this chapter.

      Hairbands (also called hair ties): fabric-covered bands, 2" in diameter, used to secure large sections of hair. This type of band can be used on any hair type but works especially well with thick, coarse, or curly hair. These can be purchased at your local grocery store or beauty supply store. The metal-free type work best to ensure the least amount of hair breakage or damage.

      Clear elastic bands: reusable, plastic, stretchy bands, ¹⁄2–1" in diameter, used to secure small sections of hair. This type of band is best used to tie off the end of a braid or twist, to separate small sections of hair, or when a portion of a hairstyle needs to be hidden or less noticeable, such as with a topsy tail. These can be purchased in the hair aisle of your local grocery store or beauty supply store.

      Bobby pins, also known as hair grips: small pieces of metal bent into two prongs pressed close together, about 2" in length. These pins are used by slightly opening the prongs and sliding them over small sections of hair, with the bumpy side against the head, and then the prongs close over the hair, holding it in place.

      Hair donut: stretchy, easy-to-use donut-shaped bun holder that adds fullness and shape to updos. This can be used for all hair types and be purchased to match your hair color.

      Stretchy headband: fabric-covered, circular headband used to hold the hair back from the face, generally 6–7" in diameter.

      Duck-bill clip: lightweight metal clip with coil springs, about 3–4" in length, used to secure hair after it is sectioned off.

      Flexible-hold hairspray: maintains style with a soft, natural finish. This type of hairspray is ideal for holding curls while still allowing for movement. It helps keep hair under control without stiffness and is perfect for everyday use. To effectively hold the hair in place, spray a mist of hairspray all around the head for 3–4 seconds.

      Medium-hold hairspray: provides a stronger hold than flexible-hold hairspray, but allows movement with minimal stiffness when applied sparingly. This type is ideal for soft, looser updos and for half updos where sections of hair are pinned up and the rest is left down.

      Maximum-hold hairspray: the strongest of all the hairsprays and ideal for dramatic updos. It helps keep every strand in place for hours at a time.

      The items on this list are all essentials that every woman needs in her beauty kit. They will help you create smooth, refined styles for every day of the week.

      Extra Items to Consider

      Mastering that perfect hairstyle always takes a bit of practice, and the items on this list can help make achieving it a little bit easier. They are not necessary or required for everyday use but can be helpful to have on hand. These are all best used in moderation and should be applied a little bit at a time—think pea-size to nickel-size amounts. Of course, more can always be added if needed. Remember that it’s easier to add more product than it is to remove the excess after it has been applied.

      Spray wax: non-oily spray that creates bendable textures. This product is ideal for laying flat the short, broken hairs that tend to stick up, especially along the part. It delivers a satin finish, but applying too much can weigh down the hair and make it heavy. To apply this product, hold the bottle at least 12" from the head and use in moderation.

      Pomade: waxy substance used to make hair look slick and shiny, and reduce frizz. This product is ideal for making short hairstyles stay upright. For application on updos, use a pea-size amount and gently massage it between the thumb and pointer finger before smoothing it over random hairs that stick out from a style, to slick them down and keep them in place.

      Shine serum: substance applied to the ends of damp hair before styling to protect against dryness, smooth down frizz, and give the appearance of shiny, moisturized hair.

      Hair oil: lightweight oil used to deeply hydrate and treat hair. Use hair oil as a leave-in conditioner by applying it to damp or dry hair from the mid-shaft down. Brush through the hair to evenly distribute the oil through the hair. Avoid the scalp area; used there, it can make hair greasy and weigh it down. A nickel-size amount is ideal for long hair and less for shorter hair.

      Dry shampoo: a dry substance that works by absorbing oil from the scalp and making it look freshly washed in order to lengthen the time between washes. It comes in three forms: powder, liquid in a pump dispenser, or aerosol spray.

      Heat serum: non-oily spray used to protect hair from heat damage caused by curling irons, straighteners, and blow dryers. On wet hair, spray the hair from the roots to

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