How to Put Your Hair in a French Twist
The French Twist is a simple, elegant and flattering up-do that is perfect for proms, weddings or any formal occasion. With a little practice and determination, you'll be able to put your hair up in a salon-quality, sleek French Twist just in time for your next formal event. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Use a brush or comb to brush your hair back from your forehead. Gather hair loosely at the base of your neck, holding hair about three inches from ends. Try a glossing wax to control stray hairs and give your hair a healthy, shiny look.
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Lift your hair so that the ends up pointing up. Twist your hair to the right to create a twist or roll effect at the back of the neck.
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Hold the ends with your left hand and twist the hair tighter until it feels secure.
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Use your right hand to fold the ends of your hair over, down toward the base of your neck, and under the twist.
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Pin hair in place. Use bobby pins to secure the twist in place. Use as many bobby pins as is necessary to give the twist a nice, secure and tight feel.
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Spray hair with hairspray. Use a maximum hold hairspray to ensure that your French Twist stay just where you want it!
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Tips & Warnings
For a variation to the classic French Twist, leave ends of hair out instead of tucking under. Trying using gel to spike the ends or curl them for a unique look.
