{hair how-to: the sexy bouffant}
Wednesday 7th September, 2011
by Roséline
. . . and it has been a very long time since the last hair how-to, and after a little shopping for next week’s trip to new york, all that is left are shoes {perhaps these?}, and the perfect up-do, and if you have been reading for a while, you will know about a love for brigitte bardot-esque hair, and so, a few tips on how to keep things sexy & tousled . . .
1. let’s begin
2. take a section of hair from the crown of your head — it can be a large section, or a modestly sized, one as pictured
3. if you have a backcombing brush, use it, if not, any fine bristle brush will work; use the brush to backcomb, backcomb, backcomb that section of hair, starting at the middle of your hair and “peeling” back
4. it should begin to look quite frizzy . . .
5. flip it back
6. pat it down a little, if you like & that it’s it! add a little black eyeliner and some lipstick and you’re set
. . . and for a slightly edwardian and more prim & proper variation:
1. backcomb everything like crazy
2. lightly brush the top layer of hair so it’s smooth, then twist hair into a little bun and secure with pins
3. pretty, right?
. . . and last but not least, the half bouffant:
1. backcomb it
2. then pin it
{all images & instructions [with edits] by hannah of hannah and landon via honey kennedy}
previous how-to‘s:
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* a side chignon
* a classic chignon
* a double-knot
e v e r y t h i n g e l s e
* gilded party animal cupcake toppers
* a braided brass hex nut bracelet
* a sweet nothings garland
* a classic english hand-tied bouquet
* summery ombré napkins
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You’re sooooooo pretty! <3 Love these looks too.
Yes I could do all that, but I wouldn’t LOOK like that! More like the divine BB now, and strength to her.
Thanks for the tutorial. The half-bouffant is my style of choice. I use a mattifying powder, which is really helpful in lifting my thick hair.
Thank you, Roseline, for the glimpses of beautiful things.
Looks so good! I’ll try it one on of my ‘non-curls’ day :)
Very cute! I love a good Brigitte Bardot inspired hair-do! Thanks for sharing.
~Lori
You are adorable! And os is your hair :).
Happy Monday!
Miki.
These hairstyles so remind me of the classic look that Lauren Conrad goes for and you make it look so effortless! I don’t have any special events to attend but I will have to try these out :) Thanks!
I’m such a fan of the half-bouffant – it’s one of my favourite styles.
Andrea x
Wow this is the perfect hairstyle, it looks specially lovely with your hair color! xx
i am always looking for more ways to look like brigitte bardot….
seductive, suppliant, waiting…
amazing shoes!! and the perfect time to wear them!.. I will try something similar to that, but with my natural curls.. love this series!
Looks great.. my hair doesn’t do that ever…
xx
CEO
I love these. Who knew backcombing was the trick to the perfect bun?
Love the half! You are one smitten lookin kitten :) xx Cat
Beautiful. Loving these shots too.
♥ sécia
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Sexy sexy look! xx
Gorgeous!!!
So beautiful! I swear, no matter how much I back comb or use spray, my hair always falls flat. But your post has inspired me to at least try it again.
Thanks doll,
The Glamorous Housewife