Long Smooth Dark Plum Brunette Waves

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Added: 05 Mar 2014
Hairstyle Suitability Rating: ★★★★★
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Description

Our model is flaunting this plum brunette waves to one side. This long, full, and beautiful style looks great at shoulder or almost any length. The hair is thick and dense, making it perfect for body waves. If you're looking for your new favorite hair color on your long, dark, and silky neutral tones, then this luscious brunette wavy hairdo is the perfect match for an older finish, and complements every skin tone and bestows a youthful glow!

This brunette 'do is blow-waved to smooth out the top while subtle soft waves are added to the mid-lengths to ends for movement and bounce. This long wavy hairstyle is suitable for all face shapes. Whether you have straight or curly hair, this hairstyle will complement your face shape and give it a striking look. The side-swept bangs frame your face beautifully. The curls are bouncy, and the layers are long and beautiful, with a slight wave at the ends. This look is so easy to care for that you can rock it anywhere. It is a good choice for those seeking more volume around the face and creating a more youthful appearance.

This elegant hairstyle is easy to re-create at home with the right tools and needs product for hold and shine. Your hairstyle will stay in shape by undergoing regular trims after 4 to 6 weeks, If your hair is starting to look a little gray and you want to keep it healthy, you may need regular toning treatments to help bring back the dark plum brunette color. You will need a small amount of product to tame fly-away strands.


Hairstyle Type

Category
Formal
Length
Long
Elasticity
Wavy
Hair Color
Dark Plum Brunette

Haircut Technique

Type
Scissor Cut

Suitability

Gender
Women
Face Shape
oval,oblong,square,diamond
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
Yes

Styling

Time
20 minutes
Tip
Direct your hair into position while applying the finishing products.
Products
mousse, wax, smoothing shine, hair spray
Tools
blow dry, curling iron






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Styling Steps


1. Apply Mousse

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.


2. Part to the Left

step 2

Using the corner of your comb and standing in front of a mirror find the middle of your left eye and then drag the comb straight up slowly until you reach your hairline and then continue back in a straight manner to achieve an even left part. A side part is great for longer face shapes because it creates the illusion of width.


3. Use a Medium Radial Brush

step 3

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


4. Blow-dry the Back Under

step 4

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.


5. Blow-dry the Sides Under

step 5

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.


6. Blow-dry Hair Under to the Right

step 6

Take a section of your hair no wider than the diameter of your brush. Place your brush under and at the roots of your section. Then with your blow-dryer above, drag the brush up through the mid-lengths and ends of the hair following with your blow-dryer and pulling the hair to the right. Repeat until your hair is completely dry.


7. Use a Large Curling Iron

step 7

A large curling iron is used to create large soft curls and can be used to add body.


8. Curl Mid-lengths and Ends with a Curling Iron

step 8

Take a small section of hair and place the ends at the base of your curling iron barrel and then wrap the hair up around the barrel until you reach your mid-lengths. Hold the hair for 5 to 10 seconds and then release the hair by unwinding the strands backwards.


9. Piece the Ends Using Wax

step 9

Apply a small amount of wax to your fingertips and then lightly piece and pinch the ends of your hair.


10. Apply Smoothing Shine

step 10

Apply a very small amount of smoothing shine to the palms of your hands and then run it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Be careful not to add any to the roots or a large amount to any section of the hair as smoothing shine can be very heavy on the hair, weighing it down and making it appear oily.


11. Apply Hairspray

step 11

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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