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Fashion house DENIBI Barcelona’s FW 17 collection is inspired by nostalgia. To complement DENIBI’s designs at the designer’s New York Fashion Week show, hair lead Matthew Curtis for label.m USAcreated a low, twisted bun on models. He usedOlivia Garden hair tools, the official tool sponsor for the show.
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Step 1: Prep damp or dry hair with label.m Volume Mousse to create workable texture and volume, blow dry hair.
Step 2: Use elastic to create a low ponytail, while using label.m Hold and Gloss spray to smooth the hair with hold.
Step 3: Split the ponytail in two pieces and twist, using label.m Soft Wax to smooth the twists.
Step 4: Twist both pieces together into a bun and pin.
Step 5: Finish the hair with label.m Hold and Gloss spray for a sleek, shiny final look.
Tip: If hair is short, use label.m Hold and Gloss spray, in addition to the label.m Soft Wax for smooth twisting with no flyaways.
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