Lena Hall Long Straight Dark Mocha Brunette Half Up Half Down Hairstyle with Side Swept Bangs


Added: 24 Aug 2015
These gorgeous dark brunette locks are teased at the roots to add lift at the crown, with the top section pulled back and pinned tot he head. The back is left out to show off the lovely length. The heavy bangs are smoothed down to soften the face and completes the over-all hairdo brilliantly.

Lena Hall looks stunning here in a sleek and sexy half up-do. This is an excellent way for her to wear her long thick hair back but still keep some length down at the back. Lena has an oval face shape with a square jaw line so the thick side-swept fringe is perfect for creating a gorgeous angle and framing her face. The bouffant at the crown is another good feature for ladies with a strong chin and jaw area to have as it pulls the focus upwards. Not to mention, it creates an elegant and classy look with a vintage Sixties feel to it.

Lena has a cool fair skin tone and blue eyes. This makes her suited to cool browns with a red base, and icy or beige blondes. While Lena could pull off blonde easily, instead she opts for a dramatic dark espresso brown tone that makes a striking contrast with her skin tone and eye color.

Lena Hall is an American actress and singer. She is known for being the lead singer of the band The Deafening.

Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
Hairstyle Popularity Rating: ★★★★★

Hairstyle Type

Category
Formal
Length
Long
Elasticity
Straight
Hair Color
Dark Mocha Brunette

Haircut Technique

Type

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
round,oval,heart,triangular
Hair Density
Thin/Medium
Hair Texture
Fine/Medium

Age
Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
Height
Any
Weight
Thin/Average/Large

Forehead Height
Short/Average
Neck Length
Short/Average
Ears
Small/Average
Nose
Small/Average
Glasses
No

Styling

Time
30 minutes
Tip
Spray a small amount of hairspray at the roots and ends to keep this style full and shaped for longer.
Products
mousse, wax, hair spray
Tools
blow dry


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step 1

Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.


step 2

A large radial brush is usually used on long straight hair types or to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.


step 3

To blow-dry under, start at the nape/back and place your brush under the section of hair close to the nape. With the dryer held up over the hair, pull the brush from the roots and continue to the mid length's, keeping the blow-dryer following over the top. Once you reach the ends, curve them under. Repeat this step until the section is completely dry.


step 4

To blow-dry the sides, take out a small section of hair from the front and clip the rest of the hair away. Next, place the brush under the section and then pull the brush and hair forward around your face (this curving motion creates body). Place the hair-dryer on top of the brush until you reach the ends and then turn the ends under. Repeat until dry.


step 5

To blow-dry the crown/top sections, take a section of hair no bigger than the diameter of the brush and blow-dry the hair placing the brush under the section of hair. With your blow-dryer in front of the brush, follow the brush in an upwards direction at the roots and an outwards position at the ends for volume and softness. Continue until the section is dry.


step 6

When blow-drying your bangs to the side, section your hair up and clip your hair back to leave only your bangs out. Remember to make sure that your bangs are damp to make blow-drying more effective. Next, take your brush and place it underneath the hair and then blow-dry starting from the roots, adding tension to the hair as you go. Slowly pull your section down to the ends and continue until dry.


step 7

Pick up a small selection of hair from your mid section no bigger than your tail comb. Place your comb at the roots and then comb up and down until the hair is standing up by itself. Continue to the crown and finish at the sides. Repeat this step if you require more volume.


step 8

Once your hairstyle is complete, hold your hair into place and then pin your hair into your desired direction.


step 9

Apply wax to your fingertips then drag through your bangs, sweeping the hair to the right as you go. Pinching the ends will create soft texture.


step 10

To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.




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