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Last updated: November 10, 2010

Pin-Free Updo from Alterna’s Michael Shaun Corby

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1 Apply a small amount of Glitterati Shine & Define Balm from mid-shaft to the ends of the hair.
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2 Section hair from lobe and base balance points to create three rainbow-shaped sections.
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3 Take three elastic bands and combine them to make one triple band.
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Using elastic bands, connect two double bands to make three equal ponytails with tight elastic in between and continue into the nape.

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7 Pull the middle and ends of the hair under the bands to secure and make "bow-like" shapes.
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8 Continue to do this will all three pony sections.
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9 Cover the pony base using a small amount of the ponytail hair and wrap around the base.
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10 Smooth down any stray hairs and complete the style with Glitterati Shimmer Spray.
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Pin-Free Updo from Alterna’s Michael Shaun Corby

Looking for a quick and easy way to add a little sparkle to your client’s hair? Try this pin-free updo from Alterna Global Creative Director Michael Shaun Corby. Using elastic bands and Alterna Glitterati Shine & Define Balm and Glitterati Shimmer Spray, MSC whips up this gorgeous ‘do in a jiffy.

HOW-TO STEPS

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    1

    Apply a small amount of Glitterati Shine & Define Balm from mid-shaft to the ends of the hair.

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    2

    Section hair from lobe and base balance points to create three rainbow-shaped sections.

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    3

    Take three elastic bands and combine them to make one triple band.

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    Using elastic bands, connect two double bands to make three equal ponytails with tight elastic in between and continue into the nape.

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    Pull the middle and ends of the hair under the bands to secure and make “bow-like” shapes.

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    8

    Continue to do this will all three pony sections.

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    Cover the pony base using a small amount of the ponytail hair and wrap around the base.

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    Smooth down any stray hairs and complete the style with Glitterati Shimmer Spray.

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