Twisted Crown Half-Up
This half-up crown gives loose curls a dressed-up shape without hiding their texture. It is gentler than a tight braid, forgiving on imperfect parts, and easy to refresh for a second day.
- Sectioning
- 2 min
- Twisting
- 4 min
- Pinning
- 2 min
How to do it
- 01
Make two front sections
Part from each temple toward the crown, leaving all the back curls loose and untouched.
- 02
Split and twist
Divide one front section into two pieces and rope-twist them away from the face, adding a small piece as you move back.
- 03
Secure the first side
Tie the twist loosely behind the ear while you repeat the same motion on the other side.
- 04
Cross the crown
Bring both twists across the back of the head, overlap the ends, and pin them underneath each other so the join disappears.
- 05
Refresh the loose curls
Mist your palms, scrunch the lengths, and pull two face-framing curls free for softness.
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