An Easy Way to Get the Pretty Half-Up Bouffant From the 2011 Fall Nina Ricci Show 2011-03-04 10:37:49

by POPSUGAR Beauty 8

Half-up styles are both lovely and often overcomplicated, which is why we were elated at the sight of this pretty, easy half-bouffant at the Nina Ricci show. Guido, the show's hair creative consultant, says he was "inspired by the '60s, actresses like Brigitte Bardot or a little like a woman in a David Hamilton photo." For a breakdown on how to style the look, just keep reading.

• First, dampen hair and apply Redken aerate 08 bodifying cream-mousse to the crown and
  Redken velvet gelatine 07 cushioning blow dry gel to the mid-length through to the ends. Blow dry.
• Then, create a two-inch center part.
• Pull a few front pieces down and behind the ears, and secure them with a bobby pin in back right at the occipital bone (the little bump right above the nape of your neck).