updoAre you looking for some stylish ways to dress up your hair this winter? These three easy updos have you covered for whatever your mood or occasion. Try them at home, or ask your stylist to show you their unique creations.

Stylish Ponytail

1. Section off top of hair from forehead to crown.
2. Pull the rest of the head up into a ponytail.
3. Back comb top section and smooth with a soft bristle brush.
4. Pin at back or wrap around rubber band and pin.

Business Braids

1. Top – Section same as ponytail.  Spray with a touch of hair spray.  French braid back to crown and pin.
2. Side – Section off desired area.  French braid from top of head to ear.  Pin behind ear.
3. Back – Section off back panel.  Pull the rest of the head up into a ponytail.  French braid from the nape up to pony.  Wrap around rubber band and pin.

Updated Twists

1. Fine Hair – Section hair into 3 or 4 vertical sections at nape.  Twirl hair until it twists around itself, pin, and repeat with the other sections.
2. Thick Hair – Section hair into two horizontal sections.  Follow steps for fine hair.

Evelyn Simmons-Bishoff has been a cosmetologist for fourteen years. Raised in the industry, her salon experience goes back to her childhood.  Evelyn is currently a stylist specializing in hair color and up-dos at The Edge on Central Salon and Spa – Little Italy. [www.theedgeoncentral.com]