How to: style your hair up for work

I tweeted a pic awhile back with my hair up and had some requests to do a hair tutorial on how I wore my hair. I was a bit freaked out about posting this because I don’t know much about hair and usually just leave it down. I thought I would do a quick video on how I wear my hair up for work. I hope you enjoy this video:)

Dress: Banana Republic sheath dress- size 00P (super cute version)
Necklace: Amrita Singh

Barrett: Similar here and here

Here I wanted to show you the difference with my hair down and up.
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Blazer: Theory Gratian Lecture Tweed – size 0 (tailored)
Skirt: Theory Lecture Joanie Tweed – size 0 (tailored)
Shell: Ann Taylor factory- size XXSP (close version here)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Simple 100’s– size 35/5 (buy here)
In case you can’t or don’t want to watch the video, here are the steps:
1. pull your hair back like a pony tail, hold with one hand
2. using other hand, twist hair upwards
3. once at the top, pull hair downwards and tuck hair inside the twist
4. take hair clip and push through middle of twist
5. pull side layers/bangs down from front and sides of face
6. finish off with pomade or hairspray to tame fly-a-ways
Here are some great and cheap barrette’s you can use:
 

6 pack for dirt cheap (love the leopard one)

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What do you think about my up-do for work?
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  1. I love both ways either up or down, totally two different look. Your hair is always beautiful and healthy looking.

    I put my hair up all the time because I usually don't have the time to style it on a daily basis.

  2. Very professional and perfect for work! I like to twist my hair up in a similar fashion, but instead of using a barrette, I use one of those large hair clips with claws (don't know what they're called!) because I have thick hair.

  3. whoaaa those are really fancy updo's! i'm very impressed. i think you look more professional with your hair up, like "don't mess with me, i'm a businesswoman" hahaha 🙂 i love your romantic soft waves too for everyday

    <3 pandaphilia

  4. Oh! I am going to practice this tonight! Will be great when the weather starts to get warmer!

    Thanks for the tutorial…you make it look so easy…hope my hair behaves enough for me to achieve a similar look!

  5. Your hair looks nice up! I think you look much more professional and put together with it up rather than down. Thanks for the tutorial 🙂

  6. You have such a positive attitude! Are you a businesswoman, doing sales for a living, perhaps? lol ; ) You're awesome, great tutorial!

  7. @Emma Emma, you have no idea how happy you have made me! I have been getting a LOT of negative comments (all from the same anonymous person) and your comments today have made me realize why I do what I do:) And yes I am a business woman..I own my own business 🙂

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