Sasha Obama Inspired Updo for Curly Hair (Pictorial)

I say that this is a Sasha Obama inspired style, but I have rocked this style many many times before. (See below)

 

Usually done on wet hair, I wanted a bit more texture and volume to the look which is why I chose to do it on stretched hair for this pictorial. I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: This style was done on an old twist out. I realized while creating this post that I had product buildup which shows towards my scalp area. I promise you are not looking at dandruff!

 

Step 1: I started with an old twist out.

Step 2: Part your hair straight down the middle and along the sides from ear to ear. As you can see here, I don’t aim for perfect parts. Separate these sections from the rest of your hair.

Step 3: Apply a moisturizing product to the front sections of your hair, smoothing it through to the ends.

Step 4: Apply a gel of your choice to the edges to your hair (optional) and brush your hair to smooth it for the twisting process.

Step 5: Flat twist or braid your hair– close to your scalp– in a downward motion. Repeat this on the other side.

Step 6: Apply moisturizer to the back section of your hair, smoothing it down to prevent frizz.

Step 7: Secure your two front twists on top of the smoothed back section of hair. Don’t worry about perfect placement of your bobby pins, as they can be adjusted later.

Step 8: Roll/twist the hair that was left out in an upward motion. Think of a horizontal french roll. You’ll want to stop in the middle and repeat on the other side in efforts to have the two pieces meet in the middle.

Step 9: You are more than welcome to stop here. I like to roll the rest of the hair up “into” itself, tucking in an upward motion and pinning it in place.

Step 10: You’ve just done a boss updo! Look at you being awesome.