Tuesday, January 15, 2013

T U T O R I A L : knotted chignon


I know this updo might look intimidating, but it's really just a pony tail with a few twists and tucks.  Here are the step-by-step instructions as originally posted on Once Wed:

1) Pull hair into a low pony tail.

2) Section hair into two parts: about one third in one section and two thirds in the other.
3) Twist the larger section into a bun and secure with bobby pins.

4) Smooth out the smaller section and pull it up loosely over the bun--secure the middle of that section to the top/base of the bun leaving the tail loose.

5) Separate the tail into two equal sized sections and tie them together once like you would at the beginning of tying a bow or shoe lace.

6) Wrap around and pin down the rest of those tails underneath the bun.

Good luck, ladies!  I know you're all capable of this undertaking!

Hair and Makeup: Jordan Byers | Photography: Tec Petaja | Styling: Joy Thigpen

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Monday, August 13, 2012

B E A U T Y : jilleen's wedding day


For more beautiful images from this wedding day, click here and here.

Photography: Tec Petaja | Styling and Florals: Joy Thigpen | Videography: Joel Serrato | Hair and Makeup: Jordan Byers

Monday, July 9, 2012

S U M M E R , I I : hair + makeup



photography: Tec Petaja / model: Alyssa / hair + makeup: Jordan Byers / styling + flowers: Joy Thigpen

Friday, June 29, 2012

S U M M E R : hair + makeup


photography: Tec Petaja / model: Alyssa / hair + makeup: Jordan Byers / styling: Joy Thigpen

Click here to see the full post on Once Wed.