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How-to: Charlize Theron’s braided upstyle

January 19, 2012 By Hair Romance 13 Comments

Charlize Theron takes the prize again for fabulous hair, this time at the 2012 Critics Choice Awards.

I adore this hairstyle, it teases you with details from each side and looks beautiful from every angle.

Charlize Theron’s long-time hair stylist Enzo Angileri created this asymmetrical braided bun. He took inspiration from the Spanish Flamenco feel of her black Azzedine Alaïa dress saying, “This look is a homage to Latin beauty; strong, elegant, and graceful. The condition of the hair had to look very healthy, smooth and polished – but with a subtle touch of texture that kept it modern.”

 

How-to get the look:

Here’s the step-by-step from Enzo as to how he tended Charlize’s locks:

  • Hair was first shampooed with Moroccanoil Extra Volume Shampoo.
  • Moroccanoil Light was then worked through the hair to smooth and protect Theron’s naturally wavy hair from the heat of the blow dryer as it was dried smooth and straight.
  • Hair was then parted on the right side and a loose braid was made from hair at the nape of the, the braid was made gradually larger and looser as it reached the opposite side, and then secured with a pin.
  • The remaining hair was taken and another thinner braid was made above the first one, with both braids directed toward the left ear.
  • The braids were twisted together in a round, low bun and pinned in place in a carefully positioned so it could be seen from every angle.
  • Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray was lightly misted all over the look, to add shine and highlight the shape and movement of the bun

I wouldn’t be surprised is a few hair extension pieces were used to extend the braids as I’m sure Charlize’s hair isn’t that long.

Need to learn how to braid your hair? Watch my video tutorial on this side braided hairstyle.

After Charlize’s gorgeous hairstyle at the Golden Globes, I can’t wait to see how she wears her hair to the Oscars. Will she make it a trifecta?

 

Images by Getty from Bellasugar Australia

Filed Under: Celebrity Hair, Hair Romance, Hair Style Advice

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Comments

  1. gio says

    January 19, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    That’s a gorgeous look, thanks for the instructions. Although I’ll probably fail when I attempt to do it lol.

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      January 20, 2012 at 7:27 am

      Lol, I’d try and see how you go Gio! You could do your own version and create a new style x

      Reply
  2. lilchicmama says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    wow gorgeous! and great step-by-step. I hate braiding my own hair, but so enjoy braiding someone else’s hair. I will have to find myself a willing victim… *cough* I mean friend to let me try this out on! Great post! just started following can’t wait to see what comes next 🙂

    *waves*

    lilchicmama.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      January 19, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      You’ll have friend’s lining up! I love when friends do my hair, though I mainly do theirs!

      Reply
  3. Mystique says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Looks super! I love braids but am hopeless at doing them. I also just discovered your blog and have to ask what do you do to keep your curls looking amazing? I have super fine curly hair and I hate it looking frizzy. I’d love to know what you use to keep yours looking so nice.

    I am having a make me an offer blog sale at the moment, pop over, say hi and score yourself a bargain!

    http://beastandbeauty.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/make-me-an-offer-beauty-blog-sale/

    M x

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      January 19, 2012 at 2:36 pm

      Thank you! I described how I style my curls here https://www.hairromance.com/2011/11/love-your-hair.html – hope this helps!

      Reply
  4. Jessica says

    January 19, 2012 at 11:25 am

    This is gorgeous! I’m definitely going to have to attempt this (and probably fail). But maybe I’ll find some awesome hairstyle while failing at this.

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      January 19, 2012 at 2:21 pm

      I think this would great a little looser and messy, I’m going to give it a try too!

      Reply
  5. Hair Romance says

    January 19, 2012 at 8:58 am

    Get a friend to practice in your hair 😉

    Reply
  6. Elli says

    January 19, 2012 at 8:24 am

    Looks awesome! Could never do it myself though 😉

    Reply
  7. nicole b. says

    January 19, 2012 at 8:00 am

    I love this look! Thanks for posting. I’m attending a hair-braiding workshop at a local salon, and I can’t wait to master some new styles! xo.

    Reply
    • Hair Romance says

      January 19, 2012 at 8:58 am

      A braiding workshop sounds like fun! What a great idea.

      Reply

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