Thursday Trend Day | Wedding Hair up do from the Monique Lhuillier 2013 Bridal Runway | Rope Braided Chignon

Hello Lovelies!

Today I'm featuring a close up look and "how to" on the oh so pretty updo's shown on Monique Lhuillier's 2013 bridal collection. Ever so chic and pretty this gorgeous hair Kérastase Paris created at show is so wearable too.

The lead stylist was Brandon Yamamoto from Kérastase Paris and below is a how to:

Step 1 - Create a deep side parting on the left side of the head. Prep hair with Mousse Substantive at the root through ends. Scrunch product through for even saturation.

Step 2 – Blow dry product into hair while scrunching through to create a beachy, loose texture. If hair needs additional hold, spray Lotion Densitive through the ends and blow dry.

Step 3 - On each side of the front, create a rope braid and loosen by holding one strand and pushing the other up. Using and elastic fasten both braids right above the occipital.

Step 4 - Take 1 inch section from nape area leaving the center section of hair out. Fasten each side together just below the previous elastic.

Step 5 - Create another rope braid with the remaining ends of the hair and tuck the ends through hole between the head and the first elastic. Pin to create a loose chignon. Finish with Double Force Control Ultime.

Xo