Southern ladies are social butterflies—we need more than a standard blowout to see us through weddings, luncheons, and dinner parties. We asked Birmingham-based bloggers of Irrelephant to share three-step styles for all ages.
Step 1
Brush hair up toward crown of head. Pin top section of hair just below crown to create small "bump."
Step 2
Secure ponytail with an elastic hair tie just at the pin. Smooth with brush; tame flyaways with a few spritzes of hair spray.
Sophisticated Half-Back Twist
A half-back style is elegant, but still fun and feminine.
Watch Video: The Three-Step Half-Back Hairstyle
Step 1
Curl hair. Tease top center section of hair at root. Lift strands on the right and left sides, and tease.
Step 1
Prep strands with texturizing spray; part down the middle to separate hair into two sections.
Step 3
Twist ends around the secured knot of hair. Starting with the left side, twist down and to the right. Pin. Repeat with right side in opposite direction. Continue pinning around the bun to secure.
Step 1
Apply dry shampoo to second-day hair for texture. Tease crown. Pull hair over right shoulder, and pin vertically along center back.
