STYLE GUIDE

DECLARE WAR ON DRYNESS with these textured styles created by the Design Essentials Natural Runway Team for TextureMedia’s Texture On The Runway 2016, held during NY Fashion Week in February.

A Reverse Braided Top Knot With Fringed Bangs

Twisted intelligence

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Starting with clean, dry hair, lightly mist with Coconut & Monoi Intense Shine Oil Mist. Part the hair from ear to ear, separating the hair into two sections - front and back. Secure each with clip until ready to style.

2

Using diagonal forward partings, divide the back section into three. Starting at the nape of each section, create three raised cornrows secured at the crown with an elastic band, leaving the ends loose.

TIP: For added texture, use a crimp iron in hori-zontal sections beginning at nape. Crimp entire back section of the hair. Gently brush crimped hair to loosen.

3

Release secured front section and part out bangs, smooth with flat iron and fringe cut as desired. Smooth/brush the remaining hair into a high pony-tail at the crown, combining the loose ends of the braids and secure with elastic band.

4

Create a top knot at the crown by twisting hair around base and securing with bobby pins as needed. Casually pull out loose strands for a tousled peacock effect.  Mist with FORM Profes-sional Holding Spray for hold and humidity resistance.

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A bantu knot two-STRAND Twist Set

Base Commander

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Shampoo hair with Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detan-gling Shampoo and follow with Almond & Avocado Conditioner. Leave wet.

2Starting from hairline, section in triangular partings. Apply a mixture of Coconut & Monoi Deep Moisture Milk Soufflé and Honey Curl Forming Custard and finger twist hair tightly to create a self secured bantu knot. Continue throughout the entire head.

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Allow hair to dry by si�ing under heated dryer or leave secured overnight.

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When dry, unwrap each Bantu Knot applying Coconut & Monoi Intense Shine Oil Mist for added shine.

5

For finished look, gently separate and fluff to desired fullness.

TIP: For more length, create coils on clean, blow-dried hair.

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A Multi-TEXTURED MODERN FRO

The Adversary

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Shampoo hair with Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detan-gling Shampoo and follow with Almond & Avocado Conditioner. Towel blot.

2

Apply Almond & Avocado Detangling Leave-In Condition-er. Gently finger comb hair in a down-ward motion as the natural curl pa�ern is dried using a blow dryer with diffuser.

3

Section hair from hairline to crown with right side part-ing. Create a rectangular parting for fringe. Flat iron fringe area, keeping natural curl pa�ern on lower right and le� side.

4

Carve out a horseshoe shape section in the crown area. Back-comb the hair to build texture and volume. Smooth the outer layer of the crown with a brush. Crimp a portion of bang to add texture. Shape and mold the bang to highlight textures. Mold into a flip towards the le� side, creating a textured wave connecting to the crown area.

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On The right side, roll hair under and secure with pins, giving hair an appearance of a short bob. Repeat around lower back of hair towards the le�, creating an asymmetrical look. Spray lightly with DE Form Professional Holding Spray to finish.

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A Retro wave Rod SEt

Firepower

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Shampoo hair with Almond & Avocado Moisturizing & Detan-gling Shampoo and follow with Almond & Avocado Conditioner. Leave wet.

2

From nape area, section hair in 2” partings. Spray each section with Twist & Set Se�ing Lotion and Curl Enhancing Mousse.

3

Using small partings and 1” sections, roll hair with flexi rods using end papers, twist hair and roll hair from ends vertically upward toward scalp.

4

Sit under heated dryer until completely dry. Starting at nape area, unwrap each flexi rod, twisting hair to keep curl intact.

5

Separate curls, smooth-ing each section with Coconut & Monoi Intense Shine Oil Mist. Use fingers or a hair pick to fluff for desired fullness.

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A hollywood wave with color

CIVIL Twilight

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Full Extension Installation using Indique Beach Wave & Pure Wavy hair. Li� hair & apply choice of high li� colors to the human hair extensions. Shampoo and condition with Almond & Avocado Mois-turizing & Detangling Shampoo and Condition-er.

2

Using a wig cap, stitch hair extensions to create a full wig. Apply Almond & Avocado Detangling Leave-In Condition-er and blow dry hair with a paddle brush.

3

Spray hair with Coconut & Monoi Intense Shine Oil Mist and comb through. Start from nape area with horizontal partings, straighten hair using a flat iron.

4

From nape area, with horizontal partings spray 2” sections with DE Formations Spritz and curl with a 2” barrel iron and pin in place to set.

5

Braid model’s natural hair in cornrows straight back to the nape of the neck. Stitch the braids in nape area to secure braids. Place wig on model’s head using wig grips to hold in place.

6

Start from nape area and remove pins from each curl, dropping the curl down vertically. Using a paddle brush, brush curls lightly in an s-pa�ern. Finish with DE Form Professional Holding Spray.

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