A guide to a soft, bohemian half-updo with tousled waves, made more luxurious with an "Expensive Brunette"—a rich, dimensional brown color.

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Bohemian Half-Updo with Tousled Waves in Expensive Brunette

A touch of romance for any occasion. A soft, bohemian half-updo with tousled waves is made even more beautiful with a rich and luxurious "Expensive Brunette" color.

Ocassion

Romantic, Wedding, Special Occasion, Date Night

Best suit face shape

All

Best for hair type

1c - 3b

Difficulty Level

Medium

Minimum hair length

Shoulder

DIY Time at home

15 mins

Time in Salon

2-3 hours

this style is for

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The person looking for a versatile hairstyle that is special enough for an event but relaxed enough for a date night. It's the perfect romantic, "in-between" style.

Hairstyle Insight

"Expensive Brunette" is all about creating a rich, multi-tonal, and dimensional brown that looks so healthy and glossy it appears "expensive" and luxurious.

Key Benefits

A versatile, romantic hairstyle.
Looks effortlessly beautiful.
The color is rich, glossy, and dimensional.
Perfect for a wide range of occasions.
Keeps hair softly off the face.

Common Misconceptions

That it's only for weddings.

How to ask your stylist for this style

Ask for a "bohemian, romantic half-updo." For color, ask for an "'Expensive Brunette' look with subtle, multi-tonal highlights and lowlights."

Tools:
Choosing Products

A quality hair oil for the ends; a texture spray for grip when pinning; sulfate-free shampoo.

Step by step instructions to achieve style at home

To create the half-updo, take two sections from the front, twist them loosely, and pin them at the back of your head.
Leave plenty of loose, tousled waves down.

Caring for your hair

Low maintenance color and a versatile, easy style.

A perfect combination for someone who wants to look put-together with minimal effort.

Frequently asked questions

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Do I need to curl my hair for this?

This style looks best with some texture. You can create the waves with a curling wand, but it also looks beautiful on air-dried, naturally wavy hair.

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Madeleine

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Madeleine is an expert hair stylist dedicated to the art and science of hair care. Her work empowers individuals to understand and embrace their hair's true potential, transforming routine care into a ritual of natural beauty.