Summer Updo How-To

Woman s Day

By Woman's Day Staff


Swept Away

Have the summer heat and humidity declared war on your hair? You could simply surrender and resign yourself to month after month of ponytails. Or, by following a few simple steps, you can sport this showstopping chignon, courtesy of New York City salon owner and Aveeno stylist Patrick Melville. Photo credit: Keith Lathrop















Step-by-Step

1. Create volume

Part your hair in a new place: If you usually part on the left side, try the right; if in the middle, try the side. This results in fullness around the crown, giving the style a bit of height. If your hair is very thin or fine, spritz on a root-lifting spray before you make a part. Photo credit: Image Source Black
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2. Pull hair back

Gently gather your hair into a loose, low ponytail (leaving a few strands around your face free) and secure it with an elastic hairband. To create a soft, wavy look with the face-framing pieces, wrap them from root to end around a 2-inch curling iron and hold for 30 seconds. Use your fingers to gently break up the curls so they fall naturally.

3. Form a bun

Twist your ponytail clockwise until it tightens and wraps in on itself, becoming a bun. Hold it in place with bobby pins and a light mist of hairspray.
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Tips and Tricks

We asked... you answered: What's your go-to summer hairstyle?

"I pull my hair back into a ponytail, loop it around the base and pull the ends through the center so it resembles a knot." - ANA HERBERT, PROVIDENCE, RI

"For a sleek look, I slick back my hair with a lightweight gel, then put it in a ponytail." - DEBORAH DURHAM, NEW YORK CITY

"I love a braided bun. Gather hair at the nape of your neck, braid it, then twist it into a bun." - TONIA HOLLOWAY, PHOENIX

"I keep a silk scarf tied to my purse so I always have it on hand to sweep back my hair and get it off my face." - KATE SMITH, ARLINGTON, VA
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DID YOU KNOW?

In the summer, hair grows 10% faster. Increased blood flow, which helps your body cool down in hot weather, also stimulates hair growth.

SOURCE: Francesca Fusco, MD, New York City dermatologist for Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy






Hair Helpers

Spritz onto wet or dry hair to give it longer-lasting oomph. The genius precision nozzle allows you to apply it only where you want it. Samy Fat Hair "0" Calories Root Lifter Spray, $7.99; at Walgreens stores

This quick-dry spray has touch-activated polymers that increase volume as you work the product into your hair. Sally Hershberger Major Body Volumizing Style Boost, $12.50; at CVS stores

When twisted into your bun, one of these spiral-shaped "pins" (in light or dark) does the holding job of 20 bobby pins. Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin, $7.29; at Walmart stores
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Original article appeared on WomansDay.com.

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