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Last updated: July 30, 2007

Alterna Retro Rosettes Step By Step

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Alterna Retro Rosettes Step By Step

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    Prep Hair with Caviar Volume Shampoo with Seasilk® and Caviar Volume Conditioner with Seasilk®
    Apply Caviar Volume Molding Créme™ to damp hair, then blow dry.
    Finish with Caviar Anti-Aging Working Hair Spray

    On dry hair, twist hair into classic pin-curl structure, in alternating 1”-2” square and triangular sections, beginning in the nape. Continue until entire head is set in pin-curl rosettes.

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    Once hair is set and dry, remove the clips and gently massage the scalp to prepare for upstyle.

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    Beginning in the crown, back-brush the hair and spray with hairspray. Use the long end of your brush to separate and balance the connection of each section through the crown.

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    Once the Mohawk section is completed, continue technique through both side panels.  Gently smooth the hair with a natural brush.

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    Divide the hair into crown, mid, and nape sections.

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    Beginning with the nape section, gently roll the hair clockwise and secure with bob pins.

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    Roll the remaining hair in an upward direction, leaving ends free.

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    Take the mid section and roll the hair counterclockwise, and secure with bob pins. Repeat Step 7 making sure to let the some of the ends fall free for an uncontrived look.

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    Take the crown section and roll while pushing forward to create a soft retro feeling.

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    The final look

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    The final look at another angle.