30 Days of Twist and Pin v2.0

D AYS OF T WIST & P IN H AIRSTYLES

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Simple techniques for creating unique hairstyles by Christina Butcher of Hair Romance

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Thank you for loving your hair Thank you so much for purchasing Hair Romance’s rst ebook - 30 Days of Twist and Pin Hairstyles - and get ready to have some fun with your hair! At Hair Romance we want you to love your hair. We believe that the way to happy hair is to love the hair you have. You’ll nd this ebook full of ‘hair-spiration’ and useful tips and tricks for you to create fabulous hairstyles at home. If I can create these styles in my own hair, I know you can too. I am not a hairdresser, hairdresser, however I have spent a lot of time in salons and learnt a lot of stylists’ tricks. My sister and her best friend were both hairdressers and ran their own salon and my best friend is a hairdresser. We met over ten years ago in the same street that I met my husband. That’s where my hair romance began. I hope you enjoy the 30 hairstyles I have created in this book. They are all modelled in my own hair, but I have also provided suggestions for variations if your hair is shorter, longer or different textures. I believe your hair is your best accessory, and you should have fun with your hair. I welcome your feedback and if you have any questions or queries please contact me via Twitter @hairromance or email me at [email protected] [email protected]..

Christin� © Hair RomanceTM / Christina Butcher 2011-12 All hair photographs and content are copyright Hair RomanceTM / Christina Butcher 2012 and cannot be reproduced without permission.


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Thank you for loving your hair Thank you so much for purchasing Hair Romance’s rst ebook - 30 Days of Twist and Pin Hairstyles - and get ready to have some fun with your hair! At Hair Romance we want you to love your hair. We believe that the way to happy hair is to love the hair you have. You’ll nd this ebook full of ‘hair-spiration’ and useful tips and tricks for you to create fabulous hairstyles at home. If I can create these styles in my own hair, I know you can too. I am not a hairdresser, hairdresser, however I have spent a lot of time in salons and learnt a lot of stylists’ tricks. My sister and her best friend were both hairdressers and ran their own salon and my best friend is a hairdresser. We met over ten years ago in the same street that I met my husband. That’s where my hair romance began. I hope you enjoy the 30 hairstyles I have created in this book. They are all modelled in my own hair, but I have also provided suggestions for variations if your hair is shorter, longer or different textures. I believe your hair is your best accessory, and you should have fun with your hair. I welcome your feedback and if you have any questions or queries please contact me via Twitter @hairromance or email me at [email protected] [email protected]..

Christin� © Hair RomanceTM / Christina Butcher 2011-12 All hair photographs and content are copyright Hair RomanceTM / Christina Butcher 2012 and cannot be reproduced without permission.

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Visual contents page page - Click on the hairstyle on page 3 to go straight to the how-to

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Good foundations foundations - How to prep your hair

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Recommended styling styling products products

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Tips for blowdrying your hair

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Styling tools

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How to Twist & Pin

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30 Days of Twist & Pin hairstyles and instructions

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BONUS: hairstyle tutorials

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More styling tricks

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Glossary

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Hair links

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Thank you

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D AY 1 - THE SIDE TWIST & PIN D AY 2 - THE LOOSE FRENCH TWIST & PIN D AY 3 - THE TWIST & PIN CURLY SIDE PONYTAIL D AY 4 - THE DUTCH BRAIDED TWIST & PIN D AY 5 - THE SIDE PIN BUN D AY 6 - THE LOW PIN BRAIDS D AY 7 - THE FLOWER PIN BRAIDS D AY 8 - THE LOOSE BEEHIVE D AY 9 - THE TWIST & PIN PONYTAIL D AY 10 - THE TWIST TIE HALF-UP STYLE D AY 11 - THE FRENCH BRAID PONYTAIL D AY 12 - THE TWIST & PIN BUN-HAWK D AY 13 - THE REVERSE BRAIDED PONYTAIL D AY 14 - THE TWIST & PIN ROLL D AY 15 - THE BANDED BEEHIVE D AY 16 - THE TWISTED BUN

D AY 17 - THE TWIST BRAIDED BUN D AY 18 - THE TUCKED BRAID D AY 19 - THE TWIST & PIN CHIGNON D AY 20 - THE TWIST BRAID HALF-UP STYLE D AY 21 - THE TRIPLE BRAIDED TWIST D AY 22 - THE MESSY TWIST D AY 23 - THE SIDE BRAIDED TWIST D AY 24 - THE HEADBAND TWIST PONYTAIL D AY 25 - THE TRIPLE BRAID-BUNS D AY 26 - THE HIGH TWIST & PIN D AY 27 - THE TWIST & PIN TO THE SIDE D AY 28 - THE SWEEPING TWIST D AY 29 - THE ORIGINAL TWIST & PIN D AY 30 - THE LOOSE CURLED TWIST D AY 31 - THE QUIFF BONUS H AIRSTYLES - CLICK HERE


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Good foundations I have naturally curly hair which you may know from reading Hair Romance. For this 30 Day Hairstyle challenge I have started by blowdrying my hair straight. It’s not that these styles don’t work with curls (some look even better!) but that straight hair is a good consistent base to start with for styling hair. A lot of updos require more texture for them to hold so they can be great “second day” hair. You get great mileage out of your straight hair on day one, then after you sleep on it and wake up with a few kinks, pop it up in one of these hairstyles and no-one will know... If your hair is naturally straight or wavy, congratulations! You are in the perfect spot to start styling your hair. If your hair is soft or ne, texturising products can add some weight to your hair to help keep these styles in place. However, if like me, you have hair that can be a bit confused – am I curly, or straight, or frizzy or...? - well, I recommend starting by blowdrying your hair straight. See page ve for blowdrying tips.

Recommended styling products I often recommend “second day” hair for upstyles as freshly washed hair is very soft and can be harder to style into a specc shape. If you have just washed your hair, or your have soft or ne hair, these products can be a good foundation for creating upstyles that will last all day. Volumising mousse or thickening sprays - apply to towel dried hair and blowdry for added volume and texture. I recommend Original & Mineral Atonic Thickening Spritz or Goldwell StyleSign Double Boost Root Lift Spray. Sea Salt sprays - apply to towel dried hair and allow to air dry or blowdry. It can also be sprayed lightly on dry hair. Try Evo Salty Dog Cocktail Beach Spray or KMS Hairplay Sea Salt Spray. Dry Shampoo - More of a product than a shampoo - see my reviews here. I like to use Batiste, Klorane or KMS Makeover Spray. Hairspray - One of the most useful products for your hair. I love Evo Helmet Finishing Spray or Redken Fashion Work 12.


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Tips for blowdrying your hair Start with a good blowdryer – I highly recommend Parlux. Parlux hairdryers are more expensive as they are a professional dryer, but it’s why your hair looks so good after a blowdry from the salon. It will also last. I have had mine for 10 years! Use a nozzle on your dryer – All good dryers come with a nozzle attachment. These are to direct the air ow so you get a smoother blowdry. Always use it. Angle your dryer so the nozzle is pointing down towards the end of your hair and always blowdry from root to tip. Use a heat protectant – very important to protect your hair from damage when heat styling – there are lots of these on the market, and depending on your hair type you may prefer a spray or a cream. I can recommend Kerastase Paris Resistance Force Ciment Thermiq, KMS Flat Out Hot Press Spray, Redken Spray Starch and Evo Icon Welder Hot Tool Shaper. Use a good brush - good tools make the job easier. For a voluminous blowdry (good for Days 2, 8 & 15) use a round brush. If you are also using irons to straighten your hair, try this at wrap method using a paddle brush or styling brush. Work in sections – start by blowdrying your hair loosely with your ngers instead of a brush until it’s about 70% dry. Then section your hair from ear to ear and clip up the top section. Blowdry your hair with holding a brush underneath and the dryer nozzle pointing down the hair shaft so you get a smoother nish. Working in small sections will take a bit longer but will give your more control and get a better result. Use the cool shot button – Parlux call it the “Cool Shot button” but many hairdryers will have a button that will allow a blast of cold air. Heat will make your hair straight and cold air will set it to keep its shape. Use the cool shot button as you go to set your blowdry. Finish with a serum to add gloss and shine, try Original & Mineral Frizzy Logic Shine Serum or Redken Glass 01. Finish with a spray of medium weight hairspray to hold the style. These tips will give you a great nish when you blowdry your hair and a perfect base for styling your hair into these fabulous Twist & Pin hairstyles!


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Styling Tools

Round or Conical Brush Used to create volume and waves when blowdrying.

Bobby Pins I recommend Goriki pins. They are available from hairdressing supply stores, or ask your stylist.

Wrap ends of your hair around to create icks, use your cool shot button to set.

Pins can be crossed over in an X shape for a stronger hold. Paddle brush

Fringe pins These pins are fantastic for chignon and French roll styles, and even securing braids, especially if your hair is thick.

Great for smoothing hair. Use this brush to blowdry with the wrap method.

You can also weave them through your hair, or squeeze them a little when inserting them so they spring into place with extra hold.

Use to secure your ponytails, and hair sections under buns. Find the right size and strength to hold your hair. I prefer snag-free elastics with no metal connectors.

How to use: When securing bun: Gently hook a bit of hair from your bun, then turn the pin outwards and grab some hair outside the bun, pivot the pin inwards and push under the bun catching more hair underneath.

Hair Elastics

Tail comb

Comb Use the wide side to de-tangle wet hair and the ne side to backcomb for added height and volume.

Use the tail to section hair and create neat part lines. This ne comb is also great to use with straightening irons to ensure there are no knots.

H OW TO: T WIST & P IN

This technique is the basis of many of my hairstyles. You take small sections of your hair and twist it around one nger. Then use your index nger on the other hand to loop it. Depending on how long your hair is, twist into a small bun or a gure-8 shape, coiling the hair around. Use a strong bobby pin to pin in place, weaving the pin through to hold. Put bobby pins through more than one twist to ensure they stay in place.

This simple technique will help will many of the styles, especially Day 3, Day 9, Day 10 and Day 20. Take two small sections of hair and cross over and twist together. Use a bobby pin to secure, pushing up and twist the pin to the side. This hides the bobby pin underneath your hair. Used repeately, this forms a kind of twisted braid.

D AY 1

D AY 1: THE SIDE TWIST & PIN How to: 1. Part your hair to the side, or wherever your natural part falls. 2. Gently brush or pull your hair back into a ponytail off to the side and secure with an elastic. 3. Have a few bobby pins at the ready and start by taking a small section of your ponytail and twisting it. 4. Using the Twist & PIn technique from page 8, twist your hair into a little knot shape at the base of your ponytail and secure it with bobby pins. 5. Continue with the rest of your ponytail, ensuring that you cover all around the hair elastic. 6. Leave a section in the centre of the ponytail till last. Twist and pin this in the centre of the ponytail, on top of the other sections. I like to leave some hair loose at the front around my face, or you can twist your fringe/bangs back for a different look.

Short hair variation: Don’t worry about too much twisting, instead try folding your hair and pin small sections so that you cover your hair elastic.

Long hair variation: Twist more, it will create tighter sections that will stay in place more easily. Cross your bobby pins over for a secure nish. You could also braid each section before you twist it to create an intricate braided bun.

D AY 2

D AY 2: THE LOOSE FRENCH TWIST & PIN How to: This style works well with some curl in your hair. If your hair is straight you may want to curl the ends with a curling iron before you begin. 1. Start by creating a deep side part. 2. Gently brush or pull your hair back into a low pontail at the nape of your neck. 3. Twist your ponytail upwards from the nape of your neck, as for a French twist, but angle it over to the left side. 4. Use a mix of bobby pins and fringe pins (especially if your hair is thick) to secure the twist, pinning all along the twist. 5. Pin up any loose sections or layers around your face. 6. Leave the ends loose for that French casual chic feel.

Fine hair variation: Use a foam insert to twist your hair around – this will create the bulk in the roll and still leave your hair free and loose at the top. Short hair variation: You will have less hair loose at the top - either make the ends of your hair spiky or tuck them into the twist for a neat nish. Long hair variation: If your hair is very long this style will be harder to achieve, and will need a lot more pins. If your hair is ne and long you should tuck half the twist in and this will allow you to keep the ends loose.

D AY 3

D AY 3: THE TWIST & PIN CURLY SIDE PONYTAIL How to: This hairstyle looks best with a bit of curl so start by blowdrying your hair with a round brush to create volume and icks at the end, or use a curling wand. If your hair is naturally curly head to step 2. 1. Using the same technique as for “How to wear a headscarf like Blake Lively”, use the Twist & Pin technique described on page 8 to twist sections of hair together. 2. Repeating this technique creates a look similar to braiding. Take small sections of hair from each side, twist together and pin in place. Continue down, pinning about 3-4 sections on the side. 3. To create the ponytail, take a section of hair from underneath, wind it around the rest of your hair and pin in place, making a hair band for a side ponytail. 4. Use bobby pins to secure it in place underneath.

Fine hair variation: For added volume, backcomb your hair at the crown of your head to create height at the top.

Long hair variation: I recommend using a hair elastic to secure the ponytail and then cover the band with a section of hair. This will be more secure.

D AY 4

D AY 4: THE DUTCH BRAIDED TWIST & PIN How to: This is a great style for when you are growing out a fringe/bangs, or if you love having your hair off your face. The front is a Dutch braid and follows your hairline and then twists and pins into a chignon behind your ear. 1. Start by parting your hair, this is where the braid will start. Take a small section from the front of your part, about one inch wide and split into three. 2. Start the braid by weaving these together backwards, by crossing the sections underneath. A Dutch braid is the reverse of a French braid, where you bring the sections under instead of over. 3. Add sections of hair from your hairline into the braid as you follow your hairline towards your ear. 4. Once you have braided to behind your ear, twist and pin the braid into a little knot or bun and pin below your ear on your hairline. 5. Next take small sections of your hair and twist and pin around the rst bun. You want to take sections equal to the braid so all the twists are similar in size. 6. Use some fringe pins to secure the braid at against your head as it can tend to lift forward. No braid variation: If your hair is too layered to braid, or it is too difcult, you can twist your hair tightly away from your face and pin in place. Long hair variation: If your hair is very thick, you may want to secure it in a ponytail rst like in Day 1. If your hair is mermaid length, you could make several small braids out of the ponytail and then twist and pin these in place. Gorgeous!

D AY 5

D AY 5: THE SIDE PIN BUN How to: This simple bun hairstyle changes with the addition of a ower. It would look so different with a diamonte brooch, or a scarf. What accessory could you use in this hairstyle? 1. Brush all your hair back into a side ponytail and secure with an elastic. 2. Backcomb your ponytail to make it seem like your have more hair. 3. Gently twist and fold sections around your elastic into a bun. 4. Use a comb to gently smooth the top of the bun for a smooth nish. 5. Clip in a ower and you’re ready to go.

Short/Fine hair variation Still not enough hair after backcombing? See page 8 for donut llers or try extensions.

Long hair variation This is perfect for long hair – just skip the backcombing if you already have enough hair!

D AY 6

D AY 6: THE LOW PIN BRAIDS How to: This gorgeous do would be a beautiful upstyle for an event, yet is relaxed enough for keeping your hair up on hot days. This is a combination of a Dutch braid from the right and a braid from the left that crosses over and tucks in. 1. Part your hair to the right (or wherever your natural part falls). 2. Take a section of your hair from your part to your left ear and clip away. This will be your braid (plait). 3. Starting on the right, near your temple, take a section of hair and split into three. 4. Braid from the right in a Dutch braid but only take in new sections of hair from the bottom, along your hairline. 5. Continue the braid along your hairline until you reach your left ear. Finish the braid and secure the end with a clear elastic. Stretch the braid to make it appear thicker and more even. 6. Twist the end of the left braid back and tuck it under and pin it. Don’t worry if it’s not that neat as the right braid will sit on top over it. 7. Unclip the right section of hair and loosely braid it. 8. Pin the left braid over the top of the right braid. Hide the ends under the braid near your right ear and pin in place.

D AY 7

D AY 7: THE FLOWER PIN BRAIDS How to: What a difference an accessory makes! I love this idea for a bride, and think adding something blue to your hair is a fun twist on tradition. These owers are actually a necklace. If you love the look, you could also pin a row of silk owers over this style. What do you already own that could be repurposed into a hair accessory? Necklaces can be used as headbands or ribbons could be added into braids. Perhaps a brooch that can be pinned into your hair? Even a scarf can be tied into a bow or twisted into a ower to adorn your hair. Have fun with your hair and try something new with your hair. See Day 6 for the full how to.

Long hair variation If your hair is beautiful and long, why not continue the braids to form a ring braid? This is where you keep braiding your hair all around your head. You can make a crown of hair with these braids. Simply gorgeous.

D AY 8

D AY 8: THE LOOSE BEEHIVE How to: This style is all about volume, but it should look soft and not stiff. The trick is to backcomb and add texture inside the style, but leave a thin layer of hair that sits over the top to give it a smooth and soft nish. 1. Wash your hair with a volumising shampoo and blowdry for as much volume as your can get! 2. Lift up the top section and backcomb from the crown of your head forward. Remember to leave a layer of hair from your hairline that will cover the nished beehive. 3. Take a section from ear to ear down and pull into a low ponytail. 4. Twist down and then twist it up, similar to a French roll, and pin in place. 5. Take your backcombed hair on your crown and start to shape it into the beehive. You may need to tease some more to get a rounder shape. Spritz with hairspray for extra hold. 6. Gently brush the top layer of hair to smooth it. Secure this section in a very loose ponytail. 7. Tuck the end of the ponytail under and pin this in place. This will create the rounder shape at the back. 8. Finish with a mist of medium hold hairspray and pin in any loose pieces. Short/Fine hair variation Still not enough hair after backcombing? Refer to Page 75 - More styling tricks for donut llers or try extensions. Long hair variation If your hair is thick and long, your beehive may end up looking more like Marge Simpson! Why not try the beehive top on a half-up half-down hairstyle?

D AY 9

D AY 9: THE TWIST & PIN PONYTAIL How to: 1. Add some extra height on your crown by gently teasing and backcombing. 2. To hold the height, take small sections of hair above your ears, twist together and pin in place off to the left side. 3. Continue down, and Twist & Pin another section on the side. 4. Pull your hair into a side ponytail and secure with an elastic. 5. Cover the elastic by wrapping a section of hair around it and bobby pin it in place. 6. Pop a giant ower on top and you’re done!

Short/longer hair variation This easy style will work for all lengths, your ponytail will just be shorter or longer. If you want to use a ponytail extension, the ower is a great cover.

D AY 10

D AY 10: THE TWIST TIE HALF-UP STYLE How to: This hairstyle is as easy as tying a knot! 1. Take a small section from each side, twist them together and tie in a knot. 2. The trick is getting it to stay in place – try a texturising product if your hair is slipping out of place. 3. Use a bobby pin underneath to keep the knot in place too. See page 8 for a closer look at how to pin this.

D AY 11

D AY 11: THE FRENCH BRAID PONYTAIL How to: 1. Start by parting your hair, this is where the braid will start. Leave a 1-2 inch section from your part to your ear out and clip the rest of your hair back out of the way. 2. Take a small piece from the front of your part, about one inch wide and split into three. 3. Start to French braid along your hairline, weaving the right section over the middle, and the left over the right. 4. Add in sections of hair from your hairline into the braid as you follow your hairline towards your ear. Continue to where you want your ponytail to sit. 5. Gather the rest of your hair around to make the ponytail and secure with an elastic. 6. Take a small piece of hair to wrap around to cover your elastic and secure with a bobby pin underneath. 7. You may need to place a few fringe pins to secure the braid at to your head.

Short/Fine hair variation Gently backcomb the ponytail for more volume.

Long hair variation This is perfect for long hair – you could even swap the ponytail for a braid.

D AY 12

D AY 12: THE TWIST & PIN BUN-HAWK How to: I have included the French Roll with a Twist tutorial on page 72 which is the same technique, though this style has more volume and a bit more punk. 1. Pin back your fringe, or the front section of your hair. I like a little bit of height, so you can backcomb a little to add extra volume. 2. Take a section from each side of your hairline and bring together into a twist at the back of your head. 3. Twist the section around your nger and pin in place. 4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 until all your hair is twisted and pinned into a line.

Short hair variation You can always backcomb your hair to make the twists stand out more. Long hair variation You can secure the sections with hair elastics before twisting them to make it stronger – ie. Have 4-5 smaller ponytails in a line that you then twist and pin. This will be more stable and will make this style easier to do.

D AY 13

D AY 13: THE REVERSE BRAIDED PONYTAIL How to: This is a little more advanced, but it is worth the effort. If you’re not very good at braiding, get someone to help you. 1. Clip up the top section of your hair out of the way. 2. Brush your hair and put your head upside down. 3. Take a section of hair from the nape of your neck and split into three. 4. To do a Dutch (reverse) braid, baid the sections undern eath each other. Add hair in from both sides, always bringing it underneath. 5. Continue to the top of your crown and then gather all your hair into a high ponytail and secure with an elastic. 6. Take a section of hair and wrap it around to hide the elastic and pin it in place with a bobby pin. 7. Flip your ponytail forward and pin on top of your head. You can also use a curling iron to create more shape and curl in your ponytail.

Variations This braid would also look great with a messy top knot or a donut bun.

D AY 14

D AY 14: THE TWIST & PIN ROLL How to: Have lots of bobby pins and fringe pins handy for this style! Depending on your hair texture you may need a foam roller to wrap your hair around and pin inside the curl. 1. Start by gently twisting your hair round on the left from your temple. I have left my fringe (bangs) out, but you can also twist your layers back. 2. Twist it around following your hairline to the nape of your neck. Pop a few fringe pins in to keep it in place. 3. Here’s where it can be a little ddly as you need to roll all your hair up like sausage. I start by wrapping some hair around my index nger and to create the centre and then rolling it up like a ribbon. Depending on your hair texture you may need a foam roller to wrap your hair around and pin inside the curl. 4. Once it’s in a fair sausage roll shape start pinning! As I said, keep those pins handy as you won’t have a free hand to look for them. 5. To get that neat nish on the side I open the curl up so you can the roll and pin it in the centre.

Short/Fine hair variation You may need to backcomb to create volume and shape in your roll. Long hair variation Unless your hair is ne, you won’t get such a neat and small silhouette, but you could make a beautiful 1940s style roll.

D AY 15

D AY 15: THE BANDED BEEHIVE How to: 1. Wash your hair with a volumising shampoo and blowdry for as much volume as you can get! 2. Lift up the top section and backcomb from the crown of your head forward. Remember to leave a layer of hair from your hairline that will cover the nished beehive. 3. Take a section from ear to ear down and pull into a low pony. 4. Twist this up, similar to a French roll and pin in place. 5. Take your backcombed hair on your crown and start to shape it. You may need to tease some more to get a rounder shape. Hairspray this section for maximum hold. Pin this in place. 6. Next take the top layer of hair you didn’t tease and smooth this over the beehive shape. 7. Pull all the loose hair together at the back, gently twist and tuck the ends into the beehive and pin in place. 8. Finish with a mist of medium hold hairspray and pin in any loose pieces. 9. Tie a headband, ribbon or scarf around to nish the look.

Short/Fine hair variation Still not enough hair after backcombing? See page 8 for donut llers or try extensions. Long hair variation This is perfect for long hair – just skip the backcombing if you already have enough hair!

D AY 16

D AY 16: THE TWISTED BUN How to: This is so simple, just make sure you have some pins handy for when you get the chignon in the right spot.

1. Start by twisting your hair up and along your neck from the right. 2. Twist all your hair together (almost in a side ponytail) then twist up and around into a chignon. 3. Bobby pins will keep this bun in place, or use fringe pins if your hair is thicker.

Variation You could make this into a larger side bun by using a padded donut ller as on page 75.

D AY 17

D AY 17: THE TWIST BRAIDED BUN How to: This is a fun braided twist on a high bun. 1. Brush all your hair into a high ponytail and secure with an elastic. 2. Leave a piece of hair from your ponytail free to cover the elastic, but wait to do that at the end. 3. Split your ponytail into three sections and braid it. Secure the end with a small clear elastic. 4. Roll the end of the braid under and pin into a bun. 5. Take that last section of hair and wrap it around your hair elastic to give this hairstyle a neat nish.

Long hair variation Make sure you have hair elastics that are strong enough to hold your hair up in a high pony. If your hair drops, you’re using the wrong elastics. Or try hair bungees. You could even do three braids, then combine them in one braid to make this bun.

D AY 18

D AY 18: THE TUCKED BRAID How to: This is such a simple style. I have added a headband to the front but this is optional. 1. Brush your hair and if using a headband, place this in front. 2. Make a very loose and large braid, starting approximately level with your ears in the middle of your hair. 3. Add in very large sections as you braid - you should aim to add in all your hair in only three sections. 4. Finish the braid and secure with an elastic. 5. Tuck the braid underneath and use bobby pins to secure it. Make sure you place a pin through your elastic for added hold. 6. Gently stretch out the braid to soften the nish.

D AY 19

D AY 19: THE TWIST & PIN CHIGNON How to: Another great Twist & Pin variation! 1. Take a section of hair and Twist & Pin into a little bun in the middle of your head. 2. Do the left, then right buns at the top. Then with the remaining hair do two buns underneath. 3. This can be pinned neatly but I like it a little messy so leave some ends poking out.

Variations There are ve messy Twist & Pin buns in this style, but you can do as many or as few suit your hair texture.

D AY 20

D AY 20: THE TWIST BRAID HALF-UP STYLE How to: 1. Brush your hair and leave your fringe (bangs) loose (if you have a fringe, that is). 2. Take a small section of hair above your left ear, split into three and make a basic braid. Secure the end with an elastic or clip. 3. Repeat with a section above your right ear, hold the end of that braid with an elastic or clip. 4. Take the section above the left braid and make a third braid. 5. Pull all three braids together and twist them together at the back of your head. 6. Use a bobby pin to secure them together and pin to your hair underneath. 7. Remove the clips/elastics at the end of the plaits and soften the ends into the rest of your hair.

Variations If you hair is too short to reach around, you can pin the plaits at the side instead. For long-haired girls this is perfect. It is quick and will keep your hair off your face but still has a beautiful bohemian feel.

D AY 21

D AY 21: THE TRIPLE BRAIDED TWIST How to: 1. Gather the top third of your hair, split into three and braid. Secure the end with an elastic. 2. Repeat with the middle section. 3. For the bottom section, gather your hair at the nape of your neck. Braid backwards, crossing the sections under neath each other. 4. Back to the rst braid – roll this up and pin in underneath. 5. Repeat with the second braid. 6. For the bottom section, roll the braid upwards and pin in place (this is why we did a backwards braid). This way all the braid look the same.

Variations Depending on how short your hair is, you may be able to do shorter braids. Longer hair – you may do more braids or make larger rolls. Either would be lovely.

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D AY 22: THE MESSY TWIST How to: 1. Add in volume on the crown by gently backcombing your hair. 2. Brush your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck. 3. Twist the ponytail and ip it up creating a French roll. 4. Leave the ends free at the top and pin the twist in place. The nish should be relaxed and leave it slightly messy.

Short/Fine hair variation You can backcomb your hair underneath to create some more volume. Fold your hair at the back to create a pleat if you don’t have enough hair to twist up.

Long hair variation One idea for very long hair is to create a messy bun at the top of the twist. You can also tuck some of your hair inside the twist but keep the ends loose for that relaxed feel.

D AY 23

D AY 23: THE SIDE BRAIDED TWIST How to: To do a Dutch (reverse or backwards) braid you cross the sections underneath each other, rather than over each other. For this braid, only add in extra hair from underneath. 1. Start on the right side, above your ear. Take a section of hair, split into three and braid crossing the sections underneath each other. 2. Continue across to your left ear, adding in hair only from the bottom as you go. 3. Once you reach your left ear, twist the ends around and pin just behind your ear. You can watch a video tutorial for this braid in Hair Romance TV Episode 4.

Variations If you have shorter hair, you can do two braids, one from each side, and pin them where they meet in the middle. If you have long hair, you can continue this braid all around your head in a halo. Ah, I wish my hair was longer!

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D AY 24: THE HEADBAND TWIST PONYTAIL How to: This is a way to step up your ponytail a notch, but it’s so easy, anyone can do it. 1. If adding a headband, put this in place rst. I like to hide the ends of the headband so leave some hair in front that will be pulled back to cover the band. 2. Take a small section of hair from each side, from just above your ears, then twist together and pin in place at the back (see page 8). 3. Gather all your hair into a side ponytail and secure with an elastic. 4. Wrap a piece of hair around the elastic to hide it and give it a perfect nish.

Variations If your hair is too short for a ponytail, you can pin your hair into a minichignon. If your hair is long, you can either leave it in a long side pony or you could braid it.

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D AY 25: THE TRIPLE BRAID BUNS How to: 1. Part your hair on the right, or wherever your natural part falls. 2. Take a small section from your part at the front and braid it. Pin the braid across the back of your head horizontally. Secure the end with a pin. 3. Take a second section beneath the rst and braid it. Pin the braid across horizontally. Secure the end with a pin. 4. Take a third section below that and braid it. Pin the braid across horizontally. Secure the end with a pin. 5. Gather the top third of your hair from the left. Twist together and pin into a mini-bun over the rst braid. 6. Repeat with the second and third braids so you have three buns in a line.

Variations You could make this more detailed by adding more braids and buns. For a differnt look, you could also add braids from both sides to the mini buns at the back.

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D AY 26: THE HIGH TWIST & PIN How to: 1. Gently brush or pull your hair back into a high ponytail and secure with an elastic. 2. Have a few bobby pins at the ready and start by taking a small section of your ponytail and twisting it. 3. Using the Twist & PIn technique, twist it into a little knot shape at the base of your ponytail and secure it with bobby pins. 4. Continue with the rest of your ponytail, ensuring that you cover all around the hair elastic. 5. Leave a section in the centre of the ponytail till last. Twist & Pin this in the centre of the ponytail, on top of the other sections. 6. I like to leave some hair loose at the front, or you can twist your fringe / bangs back for a different look.

Short / fne hair variation

Don’t worry about too much twisting, just pin small sections so you cover the hair elastic. Fold small sections of hair and pin them in place. Long hair variation Twist more, it will create tighter sections that will stay in place more easily. Cross your bobby pins over for a secure nish.

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D AY 27: THE TWIST & PIN TO THE SIDE How to: Use my classic Twist & Pin technique to create a chignon-style hairstyle to the side. 1. I start by twisting and pinning a small section from the top left on the side behind my ear. 2. Next twist and pin a small section from the right, and make a twisted bun next to the rst section. 3. Keep taking small sections, twist tight around your index nger, then twist around your other index nger and pin in place. 4. It looks great when you overlap sections. Weave your bobby pins through more than one twist to create a hairstyle that will hold.

Variations This style is innitely varied, and if your hair is long, twist more and create double buns. For shorter hair, you can twist and fold your hair into a messy chignon. You can pin hair that is only two inches long.

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D AY 28: THE SW S WEEPING TWIST How to: 1. Twist your hair back from your hairline on the left side, and keep adding in to the twist. Use bobby pins or fringe pins to hold in place. 2. Holding the twist in your left hand at your neck, use your right hand to sweep all your hair over. 3. Whilst holding all your hair in your left hand, take the ends with your right hand and wind your hair around your left index nger to form a roll. 4. Gently remove your left hand, hold the roll in place with your your right and start to pin in place. Use a combination of bobby pins and fringe pins, crossing the bobby pins for added strength. 5. Take a small small section from the right hand side and smooth it over the roll to give a sweeping nish. 6. Mist with hairspray for added hold.

Variations If your hair is shorter or ne, try a foam insert to give the roll added shape. This style best suits medium length hair. For very long or thick hair, hair, it will be more difcult to hold your hair in this style but it can look amazing.

D AY 29

D AY 29: THE ORIG ORIGINAL TWIST & PIN How to: This is freeform Twist & Pin using the technique explained on page 8. 8. 1. Start at the top and start twisting sections, twist around your nger and pin in place. 2. Continue down until all your hair is twisted in place. 3. Weave your bobby pins through more than one twist for added hold.

Variations There are innite variations. Start twisting and see what you come up with! This is a great style for wet hair as you end up with great curls and waves once your hair is dry.

Long hair variation See the rst picture If your hair is thick or long, try putting half your hair back into a high ponytail, then pull the rest of your hair back into a mid-height ponytail. This way, the weight of your hair is supported by the two ponytails, which gives you more freedom to twist and pin.

D AY 30

D AY 30: THE LOOSE CURLED TWIST How to: 1. Start with a voluminous blow dry, icking out the ends, or use a curling wand. 2. Gently backcomb your hair at the crown for added height. Clip up the top half of your hair. 3. Leaving two sections loose on each side, pull the rest of your hair into a ponytail on the left side. 4. Fold the ponytail up and pin it above the hair elastic, about halfway on the ponytail. Let the ends of your ponytail hang loose. 5. Take the side sections and pin them around the half ponytail. 6. It’s quite a freeform chignon so once you have the underneath pinned, you have a good foundation to shape the rest of the style. Unclip the top section, and pin the top layers loosely around the chignon. 7. Use a mirror to check it from different angles until you are happy with the look. 8. Mist with a medium weight hairspray to nish.

Variations As this is a freeform style, you can easily change this to suit your hair length and texture. Just keep a mirror to hand to check the shape and customise to your hair length.

D AY 31

D AY 31: THE QUIFF How to: Extra Day 31 Hairstyle: This crazy hairstyle is just to remind you to have fun with your hair! 1. Take the top section of hair, backcomb and spray with hairspray until it almost stands up on its own. 2. Shape the section over and up into a giant twist! 3. Use lots of pins and more hairspray to keep the quiff in place. 4. Take a small section of hair from each side, at the front above your ears, and pull around to the back. 5. Twist and pin these sections together and pin in place using the same Twist & Pin technique as on page 8.

What styles can you come up with? Email me if you would like to have them featured on Hair Romance – [email protected]

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Sweet Twist & Pin mini buns

1. Part your hair on the side. 2. Take a small section of hair at the left behind your ear and twist and pin on your neckline. 3. Do the same twist and pin behind your right ear and pin on your neckline. 4. Then separate the rest of your hair into equal sections and repeat, twisting into little buns and pinning on the nape of your neck.


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French Roll with a Twist

1. Pin back your fringe, or the front section of your hair. I like a little bit of height but not too much of a bump. 2. Taking a section from each side of your hairline and bring together into a twist at the back of your head. 3. Twist the section around your nger and pin into a small bun. 4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 until all your hair is twisted and pinned into a line.


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How to wear a headscarf like Blake Lively

The key to this look is that the headscarf is purely a hair accessory. It’s not holding any hair, it’s just placed around the nished style. 1. Tease your hair at the crown of your head by gently back-combing. 2. Leaving some hair loose around your hairline, take a small section from each side and pin at the back to keep some volume in your hair. I did this twice, twisting the sections together and hiding the pin underneath. (see page seven for how-to) 3. Take your headscarf and tie in place between two sections of your hair. Leave some hair loose underneath. 4. Tuck the top of your ears under the scarf and play with your fringe until you are happy and you’re done! I used a square scarf folded on the diagonal but almost any size scarf will do as long at it ts around your head.


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Easy braid hairstyle 1. Part your hair – I did mine on the side but this style is also cute with a centre part. 2. Take a section at the front and split into three. 3. Plait together in a French braid, bringing the sections in from underneath. 4. Braid in sections from the top only, leaving the rest of your hair to hang down under the braid. 5. Finish the rst side in a plait and secure with an elastic. 6. Repeat steps 2-5 on the other side. 7. Tie the two sides together with an elastic. Hide the elastic by wrapping a section of hair around it and pinning it underneath with a bobby pin. 8. Loosen up the braid to give it a messier nish and you’re ready to go!


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More styling tricks How often do you think stylists add extensions to hairstyles and updos? The answer is all the time! Not only are extensions for added length, they are mainly used for adding volume. If there is a particular style you want to recreate but your hair is too ne or short, consider clip-in extensions. Synthetic clip-in extensions are not expensive and can really make an updo. Human hair extensions are more expensive but are more versatile. They can be coloured to match your hair exactly and can be heat styled to match your hair texture. If you are creating a special updo for a prom, wedding or special occasion, you should consider extensions to add that something extra.

Tips for a perfect French roll: Did you know that to achieve that perfect French roll you can buy foam rolls to wrap inside your hair? You can also buy donut shaped llers to make that perfect top knot or side chignon. They are available in a few shades, pick one to suit your hair colour. How to smooth yaways: Here’s a quick tip I learnt at fashion week. Spray hairspray onto your brush and then gently brush your hair. You can use an old blush brush in the same way to catch tiny yaways.

By spraying onto your brush, you don’t overapply the product to your hair and end up with a crispy nish. There’s just enough hold to catch all the small yaways and smooth your hair giving a perfect nish.


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Glossary I have used Australian-English terminology and, to clear up any international confusion, I have provided this brief glossary. Fringe = Bangs Blowdry = Blowout Hair elastic = hair band Pins refers to bobby pins and fringe pins as pictured on page seven Braid = plait French plait = French braid Backwards braid = Dutch braid = Reverse braid or inside out braid, like a French braid but you plait sections in from underneath


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