Styling Tutorials
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Met Masterclass 2024 – Kendall Jenner
At the Met Gala, Kendall Jenner’s hair was a stunning display of elegance and precision. She wore a half-up, half-down style that featured perfectly twisted…
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Met Masterclass 2024 – Jennifer Lopez
At the Met Gala, JLo dazzled with an ethereal look that embraced her natural hair texture. Her hairstyle featured a high ponytail at the crown,…
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Hairbrained-Vintage Finger Waves
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, you’ll learn how to create Sharon Blain’s renowned vintage finger waves, a timeless and elegant…
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Hairbrained-Soft Textured Bun
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, learn to effortlessly create a soft textured bun that exudes casual elegance. Perfect for any…
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Hairbrained-Band Braid
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, Sharon’s band braid updo is a versatile and elegant hairstyle suitable for all occasions. Combining…
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Couture Brides – Bella
Create a stunning and glamorous up-do for your bride or special event hair client with the artful fusion of chopsticks and twists. Utilise elastic bands…
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Hairbrained Four Strand Braid
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, unlock the secrets to my renowned 4-strand braid in this exclusive tutorial from my online…
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Couture Brides – Ella
Learn to create a fresh and elegant up-do, where you’ll discover how to incorporate twists and pleat the hair over Sharon Blain padding. Perfect for…
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Couture Brides – Katherine
This simple, soft, and effortlessly elegant chignon shape is a timeless choice, perfect for classic brides, red carpet events, and special occasions. This versatile hairstyle…
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Hairbrained Vintage Waves
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, elevate your styling game with vintage waves. Learn my wave set technique to craft a…
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Hairbrained Loose Nape Chignon
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, unlock the secrets to an effortlessly chic look with my Loose Nape Tutorial! Perfect for…
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Couture Brides – Veronica
Embrace the allure of Glamour Hollywood Waves and elevate your styling game effortlessly! My mantra is simple: Take the time to prep and set, and…
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Couture Brides – Gigi
Unveil the secrets to creating a stunning masterpiece that’s perfect for brides seeking elegance, grandeur, and a couture touch on their special day. This stand-out…
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Hairbrained Ribbon Braid
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, elevate your styling repertoire with the versatility of the Ribbon Braid Ponytail – a trendsetting…
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Hairbrained Audrey Hepburn Chignon
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class on Hairbrained, elevate your hairstyling game with the timeless elegance of the Audrey Hepburn Chignon! Channel the…
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Hairbrained Textured Pony
Elevate your ponytail game with a touch of modern flair by mastering the art of the textured ponytail – a versatile and effortlessly chic hairstyle…
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Couture Brides – Bridgette
Indulge in timeless elegance with a Bridgette Bardot-inspired half-up, half-down hairstyle that effortlessly captures the essence of iconic beauty. This chic and sophisticated look seamlessly…
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Couture Brides – Margot
If you’re in search of an elegant and versatile all-occasion updo, look no further than the mesmerising twisted updo. This breathtaking hairstyle is the epitome…
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Hairbrained Beach Waves
This tutorial is from my online class for Hairbrained. For hairstylists looking to perfect the art of creating Beach Waves, this tutorial is a must….
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Creative Masterclass
This Creative Masterclass is an online content series that offers a diverse range of hairstyling techniques. It includes tutorials on creating beautiful wave settings, a…
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Spring Brides – Intro Video
Learn first-hand 7 simple and effective styling techniques that will excite and delight your bridal clients and their wedding party. Learn how to break down…
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Spring Brides – Circular Crown Braid
A three-strand pick-up braid was created on both sides of the head and brought together in an asymmetric knot at the nape. Learn how to…
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Spring Brides – Textured Chignon
A simple twisting technique with a horizontal placement was used to create this beautiful shape. A gentle finger wave movement around the face blends perfectly…
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Spring Brides – Bridal Crown Curls
Working with a classic ponytail base, two single twists were arranged around hair padding to form this soft textured crown of curls. Skills include: Ponytail basics,…
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Spring Brides – Low Ponytail
Learn the tips to create a beautiful ponytail dressed with soft textured curls. Learn how to add additional hairpieces to give thickness and length and…
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Spring Brides – Half Up / Down Curls
A combination of crimping and root tonging, along with correct product choice is to key to achieve perfect polished long-lasting curls. Adding a hidden scalp…
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Spring Brides – Rope Twist
For soft controlled texture, and how to achieve the perfect balance between the lower nape shape and design, a combination of rope and single twists…
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Spring Brides – Glamour Waves
For beautiful waves, tong setting is key to execute glamorous Hollywood waves. All in the preparation, learn this unique setting pattern, and how to dress…
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Spring Brides – Q&A
Sharon answers questions from her live class, Spring Brides. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because she might have…
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How To Use…Creative Tongs – Volumiser Crimper
This little gem has the ability to create some of the most incredible hair styles. Offering three different options in this tutorial, see how simple…
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How To…Use Creative Tongs – Conical Tongs
Once you understand the best way to set with a conical tong, your mind will open up to many possibilities. The information delivered in this video…
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How To…Use a Pony Extension – Monika
Highlighting the flexibility of a hair extension piece, this look was created by placing the extension upside down for extreme over direction. This stunning classic…
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How To…Use a Pony Extension – Letitia
A modern French roll can be super cool when a hair extension is added in fine hair. This allows for a stronger shape and a…
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How To…Use a Pony Extension – Roxy
Adding a hair extension to finer hair gives extra bulk and allows for more creativity. With this Brigitte Bardot-inspired style, the extension was added at…
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How To…Use a Pony Extension – Anya
Throughout this collection, hair extensions were used to enhance each look. A soft textured bun with a gentle wave around the face was created to…
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How To…Use a Pony Extension – Intro Video
These stunning contemporary fashion-forward tutorials offers six fresh stylish ideas for finer and shorter hair length clients. Learn innovative, fun and fabulous styles that will…
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How To Do…Vintage Waves – Elastic Set
My all-time favourite technique is a modern take on this gorgeous deconstructed wave. Using a piece of hat elastic with the figure eight technique, you…
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How To Do…Vintage Waves – Barrel Tong
Follow all the rules outlined in this video and watch how beautiful waves appear. Once mastered, this technique will be your go-to every time a…
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How To Do…Vintage Waves – Pin Curl Set
This basic, old-school pin curl technique is the only way to achieve amazing long lasting, flat, vintage finger waves. Choose whether you set wet or…
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How To Do…Vintage Waves – Hot Roller Set
Call them old fashioned, but hot rollers are making a huge comeback especially when a predictable long-lasting curl is required. Setting for volume in a…
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How To Do…Vintage Waves – Conical Tong
Conical tongs give fantastic volume and deep wave movement. The important lesson here is that all the curls need to be set in the same…
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How To Do…Vintage Waves – Coat Hanger Set
Whoever thought a cut down coat hanger could deliver such a stunning angular wave result? Flat wrap the hair in a figure eight pattern around…
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How To Do…Vintage Waves – Intro Video
Of the Hollywood starlets in the 1940s, Rita Hayworth was the quintessential icon whose stunning vintage waves have stood the test of time. Today, Dita…
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Stitched Up – Roll
This stunning 1940s vintage roll is a style many stylists want to learn. Dividing the front and the back away, each area is worked individually….
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Stitched Up – Push Up Braid
This look includes all the steps needed to create a four-strand weave braid that pushes into a special folded effect. A cool sleek Mohawk-shaped pony…
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Stitched Up – Knot Braid
This technique is so simple to achieve and is also extremely effective. Working around the perimeter of the head, a very interesting effect is created….
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Stitched Up – Fishtail Braid
Fishtail braids are easy to create and sit beautifully with the textured trends of today. Using an oblong hair padding shape from a pony base…
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Stitched Up – Finger Waves
If you ever dreamed of creating beautiful fingers waves, this tutorial shows you how. The setting combed out and how to sew the wave in…
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Stitched Up – Elastic Braid
Using a clear nylon thread and a plastic sewing needle, this video and the other videos in this collection are secured with a special sewing…
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Stitched Up – Promo Video
Stitched up is a clever balance between fierceness and soft femininity. The mix of chic sleek lines and flirty touchable texture incorporates the use of…
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Vintage Reinvented – Victory Roll
This contemporary take on a 1940s victory roll has been given a fresh revamp. Learn how to set stunning finger waves and how to add…
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Vintage Reinvented – Rope Twist
Unrivalled elegance! This 1930s look has been given a modern edge. This glamour style is finished with a stunning rope twisted hairpiece that blends perfectly…
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Vintage Reinvented – French Roll
This contemporary take on a 1940s victory roll has been given a fresh revamp. Learn how to set stunning finger waves and how to add…
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Vintage Reinvented – Double Chignon
This stunning polished style is worked from a high ponytail base. Executed in a traditional way using a latch hook, backcombing, smoothing and fanning the…
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Vintage Reinvented – Bubble Curl
This style captures the essence of the 1940s era. This is one of the most popular styles in this collection. Working from three separate pony…
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Vintage Reinvented – Beehive
A chic and sleek full-on 1960s look that has been an inspiration for fashion lovers for decades. This is a simplified version of the original…
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Vintage Reinvented – Intro Video
This collection pays homage to key iconic hair styling over the past ten decades. Vintage Reinvented captures the essence of youthful sensibility and session styling;…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Gabbi
Fancy trying a different way to work with a band braid? With this version, the focus is on the crown and directed towards the face….
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Belle
Think Angelina Jolie, red carpet, beautiful polished hair. This look has it all and is head-turning worthy, so to speak! Begin with a deep scalp…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Jasmine
Add a horseshoe-shaped scalp braid from the front to the nape on both sides. By adding small sections of hair through each braid loop, this…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Lesley
Take a hair padding piece and small elastic bands to create this gorgeous red-carpet look, perfect for medium length hair. This super popular style is…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Sasha
This is the quintessential red carpet look – a double circular coil placed at the nape area with a soft wave movement sweeping across the…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Ashley
With every red carpet event, there is always a celebrity wearing soft textured hair piled on the crown to compliment her designer gown. Following with…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Intro Video
Break the rules and break away from tradition. Red Carpet Vol 2 will give you six brilliant technical ideas for dressing long hair. This is…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Claudia
So many ideas await you when you open this video. Stitching the hair for texture, volume, and how to roll the hair using chopsticks for…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Amie
We can’t get enough of a perfect wave and asymmetric chignon combo. Learn how to set waves to achieve wave perfection and see a clever…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Ariel
Another runway show delivered sleek polished hair with an origami folding pattern across the back. Taking this concept and adding a hairnet twist at the…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Kirsty
This look was inspired by Sarah Jessica Parker’s famous Met Gala hairstyle. Working in a systematic way from two pony placements on the crown, hair…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Tess
This editorial look combines a soft textured roll at the nape complemented with a cute feature and fancy pin placement at the side, adding that…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Evie
The original idea for this look came from Carolina Herrera’s couture show. The extreme shape on the crown is achieved using hair padding and the…
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Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Intro Video
This Red Carpet Collection includes six fantastic celebrity red carpet looks. The undone finishes and texture give each style a session twist. Using a similar…
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On Set with Sharon Blain – Stitched Up
Hair as a medium can be manipulated like fabric. Hair smocking and delicate texture combined offer a freshness and sensibility. Using nylon thread and a…
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On Set with Sharon Blain – Soft Focus
With a focus on texture rather than the style, the softer silhouette captures the freshness of young sensibility. A combination of three strands broken out…
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On Set with Sharon Blain – Shape-Up
Shape Up is a gravity defying chic look with precision shape and an intricate foundational structure. Preparation, teasing, hair padding and products are key in…
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How To…Use Creative Tongs – Twin Curling Tong
An all-time favourite tool when a cool wave texture is required. The first look was dressed in a stunning wavy down style, giving a dramatic…
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On Set with Sharon Blain – Rock and Romance
Dishevelled texture worked into a rock star quiff and worked in a sexy boho fishtail braid gives an ethereal feminine touch. Creating waves using a…
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On Set with Sharon Blain – New Wave
Referencing 1930s vintage waves and a round bob silhouette, strong flat finger waves using wave clips, combined with a traditional round brush blow-dry complement this…
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On Set with Sharon Blain – Killer Chic
This look cries out strong, seductive, ultra-simple and chic. The finished look at the front takes a cue from the 1940s, while at the back,…
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On Set with Sharon Blain – Glamour Set
This look is a tribute to 1950s Hollywood goddess, Elizabeth Taylor, when big roller sets were the style of choice. Learn all the steps to…
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On Set with Sharon Blain – French Twist
This chic asymmetric look with geometrically woven hair is finished in an elongated shape. Learn how to add a hair weft, how to band the…
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On Set with Sharon Blain – Festival Fringe
This quirky textured bouffant is inspired by Brigitte Bardot. It delivers style with fun techniques using a wave tong, hair padding, and a plastic stretch…
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On Set with Sharon Blain – Cocktail
Power hair or Italian Vogue high hair – either way, this look is captured in the art of dressing out the hair. The finished result…
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On Set with Sharon Blain – Boho Blowout
The technique behind this look is like no other. Soft and touchable frizz combines harmony and an ethereal finish. Learn how to set this technique…
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On Set with Sharon Blain – Intro Video
On Set with Sharon Blain offers a variety of beautiful up and down looks from stunning waves, smooth chic shapes, romantic braids and sexy, flirty,…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Waterfall Braid
From what’s considered a staple when it comes to boho braids, this waterfall braid ups the ante with cool editorial ideas for you to savour….
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How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Tree Braid
Tribal-inspired braiding using synthetic jumbo hair was worked into a four-strand tree braid, creating bulk while also adding colour. Sometimes known as a box braid,…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Latch Hook
This all-time favourite involves quite a few unique techniques using a basic rug hook, crochet cotton and a folding/twisting method. Let’s take the folding/twisting component…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Knot Braid
Here are two different ways to use a knot braid. One is more conventional and the other is more artistic. Being able to explore different…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Figure 8
This all-time favourite involves quite a few unique techniques using a basic rug hook, crochet cotton and a folding/twisting method. Let’s take the folding/twisting component…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Coil Braid
Ever wondered how to add jumbo hair into a braid? Or how to add soft texture in length for an editorial look? These tricks are…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Intro Video
Following the worldwide success of How To Do… Creative Braids 1 comes the next instalment, How To Do… Creative Braids 2 where Sharon ups the…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – Three-strand braid
Editorial styling demands hair to be finished with interesting shapes and artistic placement on the head. This three-strand braid might be considered basic but the…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – Single Twist
My all-time favourite technique is a single twist. A single twist is the bases of many looks I create. With this style there are three…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – Rope Twist
Inspired by the 1940s, rope twists were used to create timeless vintage vibes. With this design, the quiff front and the low nape shape blend…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – French Braid
Romantic and simplistic best describes this stunning French braided look. To achieve this stunning texture, two sections were braided and pulled out in a special…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – Four-strand braid
The technique for this traditional four-strand braid is like no other. Each section is teased in a specific way prior to braiding. The beautiful shape…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – Fishtail Braid
The fishtail braid can be fantastic for editorial or Avant-Garde styling. This look is also perfect for the contemporary bride. Using a wider section weaved…
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How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – Intro Video
Braiding complements the latest fashion trends and makes a simple updo appear much more complicated. Learn simple braids such as fishtail, three-strand, French braid, rope…
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After Dark Collection – Georgia
This look is art. The technique is inspirational. Let’s explore how a simple weave sewing pattern can give a unique ‘quilted’ design to this finished…
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After Dark Collection – Candice
Beginning with a chain of diamanté buckles, learn how to weave hair into the buckles to create a beautiful weaving technique. This mohawk shape is…
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After Dark Collection – Lesley
This stunning editorial look is such a winner. With the focus of this style all at the front, the back section gives a flat clean…
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After Dark Collection – Jolene
Runway ponytail with a touch of glamour. Learn how to directional blow-dry the roots to ensure pony perfection! All the necessary steps on brushing, holding…
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After Dark Collection – Giselle
Big on texture, big on shape. This dramatic style is super simple to construct especially when crimping the hair. It literally allows a stylist to…
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After Dark Collection – Sophie
A simple chignon shape is classic and has stood the test of time. There are many ways to execute this look from working with different…
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After Dark Collection – Intro Video
When researching retro hair and fashion for her After Dark collection, Sharon Blain was inspired by the beauty of vintage belt buckles and set about…
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Beautiful Brides 3 – Couture Brides | Natalie
A huge shape created with a knotting technique forms this very regal bridal design. When you’re looking for a volume shape to support a crown,…
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Beautiful Brides 3 – Couture Brides | Jessica
Taking inspiration from a past Chanel runway show, this double roll style is achieved using hair padding shapes and finished with a beautiful bow that…
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Beautiful Brides 3 – Couture Brides | Ella
Inspired by the couture runway shows, the double rolls at the back give a beautiful draped effect. The crown offers quirky volume, while the front…
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Beautiful Brides 3 – Couture Brides | Chanelle
This popular look is created with simple braids. The trick is in the teasing, smoothing and the products used. Working from a double pony placement,…
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Beautiful Brides 3 – Couture Brides | Carolyn
Learn this beautiful volume textured finger wave complimented with an asymmetric chignon towards the back. See how two different techniques marry together perfectly to form…
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Beautiful Brides 3 – Couture Brides | Intro Video
Sharon Blain presents a fresh, young interpretation of bridal elegance combining high fashion and a take on the latest red carpet styling. This collection is…
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Beautiful Brides 2 – Contemporary Brides 2 | Olivia
This gorgeous style was created with thick medium-length hair. Working from a clean pony base placed on the crown, a round hair padding shape was…
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Beautiful Brides 2 – Contemporary Brides 2 | Maude
Braids are regularly used as a base for many textured updos. For this look, a number of three-strand braids worked around a hair padding shape…
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Beautiful Brides 2 – Contemporary Brides 2 | Jasmine
When you need inspiration for dressing shorter hair, this tutorial shows you how to give the illusion of a long hair updo created on short…
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Beautiful Brides 2 – Contemporary Brides 2 | Charlotte
How to control and manage extremely long hair is a major challenge when creating any updo. Fishtail braids are a perfect solution. Worked from an…
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Beautiful Brides 2 – Contemporary Brides 2 | Abby
Hair bows have been popular for years with many variations. This look was created with extra-long hair. Hair bows can also be positioned on any…
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Beautiful Brides 2 – Contemporary Brides 2 | Intro Video
Sharon Blain presents a fresh, young interpretation of bridal elegance. Combining high fashion and a take on red carpet styling, this contemporary collection is a…
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Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | Priscilla
This 1950s-inspired look has all the information essential to produce this retro classic; a combination of the classic French roll finished with a bouffant front…
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Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | – Grace
Grace Kelly’s beautiful nape chignon is recreated with full step-by-step instructions on how to use hair padding and how to smooth the hair over the…
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Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | Dita
Called after her name stage, Dita Von Teese, this modern interpretation will inspire your imagination as you learn so many hot tips on how it…
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Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | Bridget
This look is a nod to Brigitte Bardot – a timeless style that continues to inspire stylists globally. Learn in detail the best way to…
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Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | Betty
A combination of hair nets, sleek back-combed sections and a four-strand braid created these beautiful curls on the crown. Polished to perfection, this look is…
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Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | Audrey
Taking inspiration from Audrey Hepburn in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, this stunning classic chignon is created using hair padding for volume and shape. Smooth…
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Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | Intro Video
Beautiful Brides Series 1 presents six different looks inspired by timeless classics of the 1930s, -40s and -50s and covers the classic shapes and styles…
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Jewel Collection – Crystal
Working the same technique from a completely different placement on the head, this stunning look worked around the face delivers a more contemporary feel keeping…
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Jewel Collection – Pearl
This modern take on a traditional French roll with a gentle textured shape is a winner! The internal construction of this look offers great information…
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Jewel Collection – Jade
This stunning look is incredibly inspirational. The components that form this style are made up of soft textures with a slightly asymmetric direction. Using the…
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Jewel Collection – Amber
Working from a slight off-centre pony base, a round padding shape was added for volume. Learn the tips to arrange twists over hair padding, how…
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Jewel Collection – Sapphire
Working from a slight off-centre pony base, a round padding shape was added for volume. Learn the tips to arrange twists over hair padding, how…
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Jewel Collection – Ruby
The Jewel collection shows six different looks with one common thread – all the looks have been created using a single twist technique. This elongated…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dentelle | Gold Jewel
The entire collection was designed with a variation of the same technique. Lace was the inspiration for these images, and the search to find a…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dentelle | Dentelle Noir
Wire form that has been sewn into a braided base was the structure used to hold the ball shape in place. Learn how to use…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dentelle | Crimson Lace
This particular version of the lace collection was enhanced by using the base of a balloon to build the head shape. The texture created with…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dentelle | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Ombres Noires | Woven Loop
This soft hair loop texture was created using a rubber mat and hair wefts. Using a crochet hook to pull the hair through the rubber…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Ombres Noires | Retro Bouffant
As part of the theme throughout this collection, the hair ornament at the front was inspired by the ornate carving on urns. Learn how the…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Ombres Noires | Double Roll
This stunning look involved directional blow-dry and crimp/curl preparation. The shape was created with padding, back-combing and moulding hair rolls on either side of the…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Ombres Noires | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dreaming Collection | White Lace
The hair components of this look are a combination of synthetic hair and white faux fur. You will see how to prepare the hair, how…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dreaming Collection | Vivid Texture
Even a cheap synthetic afro wig can be effective when shooting editorial work. They are simple to use and guaranteed to deliver a high impact…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dreaming Collection | The Pompadour
A wire cage, bundles of tied synthetic hair pieces, and imagination was combined together to achieve this dynamic shape. Learn how to make hair bundles…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dreaming Collection | Chopped Up
Making a ‘wig’ from scratch can give a different feel to a look. It’s more flexible and creative. This tutorial teaches you how to make…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dreaming Collection | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Renaissance Collection | Basket Weave
This look was developed on a model with a latex cap. The challenge to apply false hair pieces on latex was resolved with sticky velcro….
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Renaissance Collection | Heart Shaped Bob & The Bowl
Heart Shaped Bob During the research into the history of this collection, a widow’s peak was considered very regal. With this information, a curved pointed…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Renaissance Collection | Loop Matting
Following on with the widow’s peak as inspiration, this looped texture hair piece was made from hair on a cotton carpet base. You can see…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Renaissance Collection | Triple Waterfall Braid
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Renaissance Collection | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Intro Video
Get ready to learn and indulge in a wonderful world of Avant-Garde styling. Sharon shares all the secrets, inspiration and how to achieve a variety…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Russian Tears | The Lace Veil
As a bonus, this video offers two different techniques – how to make and apply a face mask and how to create a stunning updo…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Russian Tears | Lace Textured Cap
Preparation to the model’s head with multiple scalp braids allowed a base to secure this textured cap. A combination of materials; abaca manila fibre, and…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Russian Tears | Artistic Scalp Cap
This look involved the model wearing a scalp cap to create the illusion of baldness. This beautifully crafted hair cap was created using fly mesh…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Russian Tears | Dishevelled Bouffant
To develop this big pompadour shape, a specially designed wire frame was used. Learn all the tips on how to make the frame and how…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Russian Tears | Q and A
Sharon answers questions from her live Avant-Garde Class, Russian Tears. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because she might…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Russian Tears | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Asymmetrical Rope Braid
The main feature of this look was a strip of ribbon with pins arranged in a unique pattern across the front of the head. A…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Horizontal Roll
This look was created with a false hairpiece added to the model’s existing hair. Working from a high pony to secure the piece in place,…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Faux Twin Bob
Scalp braids, padding and beautifully prepared hair are all the essentials needed to produce this stunning look. Remember, this look is only for the camera,…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Retro Double Roll
This one is all about texture that allows the hair to roll into various shapes. Working from a pony placement, padding was added and then rolled…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Buckle Braid
Using a simple diamanté belt buckle with the middle section removed, each buckle was tied together with elastic pieces. The hair panels around the face…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Q and A
Sharon answers questions from her live Avant-Garde Class, After Dark.. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because she might…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Goldwell Colorance | Couture Chignon
Using 3-4 padding shapes helps create this oversized chignon. Perfectly polished with a stunning classic shape, the front section was wrapped over and the sections…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Goldwell Colorance | Flip Fringe
This brief required the hair to have a mirror clean finish. Working from a high ponytail, the challenge was to create the fringe flip in…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Goldwell Colorance | Wrapped Bouffant
As this image was created for a colour campaign, no styling products were permitted to be used. Dressing hair into this shape was difficult without…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Goldwell Colorance | A Shape Curls
The brief for this look was clean beautiful curls with extreme width at the sides. Using a wire form with hair padding and additional hair…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Goldwell Colorance | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Asymmetric Textured Curl
Throughout this series, hair extensions and special forms have been created in an artistic way. Using padding shapes to form the asymmetric line of this…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Combination Zig Zag Technique
Since this original design was launched, it has kept stylists wondering how this technique was achieved. Learn this unique wave formation and how to prepare…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Creative Wave
This small bob shape was cut prior to the shoot and personalised to suit the model. To add special detail to enhance this design, a…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Hairpiece Making Tutorial
Watch and learn how to make show-stopping hairpieces from Sharon’s, Avant-Garde Series 1 Class.
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Q and A
Sharon answers questions from her live class, Contemporary Brides. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because she might have…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Round Finger Wave Structure
This look is all about the shape. Working from a high pony base, learn how to create this unique round ball shape using my papier-mâché…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Round Wave
In this design, a short wig was cut to suit the model’s features. An additional pre-waved hairpiece was added on top of the wig to…
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Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
![Iconic Divas Website 800x518 (1)](https://sharonblain.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Iconic-Divas-Website-800x518-1.jpg)
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Intro Video
Get ready to learn and indulge in the wonderful world of Avant-Garde styling. Sharon shares all the secrets, inspiration, and how to achieve a variety…
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Contemporary Brides – Waterfall Braid
Working from a side parting, a fine ribbon was woven into three horizontal lines. While the nape has an asymmetric shaped textured roll, combining the…
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Contemporary Brides – Pony with Single Twist
Using a concealed scalp braid with woven ribbon and elastic under the braid to hold, this look has been created with one single, pulled out…
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Contemporary Brides – Classic Nape Chignon
Crimp and curl texture are key to big bold shapes. Working from a nape chignon using a folding placement with ends interlocking, this elegant and…
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Contemporary Brides – Pony and directional blowdry with weft application
Pony tails are considered the most difficult to perfect. This video gives you all the information needed to create a sleek polished pony and how…
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Contemporary Brides – Chopsticks Figure 8 Pattern
Using a single twisting technique wrapped around chopsticks, this technique allows you to pull the hair out to deliver a beautiful volume textured curl. By…
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Contemporary Brides – Headband Faux Bob
Using concealed scalp braids sewn with linen thread and needle, this technique will open your mind to many different looks and possibilities. Learn a variety…
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Contemporary Brides – Bonus Look: Classic Chignon
With the use of hair padding at the nape, learn how to cover the shape for a polished clean finish plus all the tips needed…
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Contemporary Brides – Q&A
Sharon answers questions from her live class, Contemporary Brides. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because she might have…
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Contemporary Brides – Intro Video
Learn Sharon’s simple styling techniques that are easy to follow as she delivers proven achievable formulas that are guaranteed to expand your creativity and skills….
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Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Bouffant
Create a beautiful volume shape complemented by relaxed soft waves. Learn how to use padding and strong root teasing to build a dishevelled textured big…
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Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Dry Pin Curl Set
Learn how to create traditional pin curls with a straightening iron. See how a partial pin setting can blend beautifully into a blow-dried one length…
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Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Hollywood Waves Volume Set
This traditional setting technique is a must-know when you want to create perfect voluminous Hollywood waves. This tutorial explains in great detail the importance of…
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Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Knot Braid
Learn how two sections of hair knotted together can create a stunning romantic bridal look. Incorporating a soft finger wave around the face, see how…
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Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Origami Pleat Chignon
This runway look is held together with fine hat elastic and ribbon secured in place with a scalp braid. Using wet strong hair spray and…
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Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Reverse Figure Eight Braid
Beginning with an internal nape ponytail, this braid is created down the centre back using a figure eight weaving technique over two stationary pieces of…
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Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Ribbon Braid
This simple woven ribbon technique at the nape allows a soft crown texture to be created. Working with 6-8 sections at the nape, two strips…
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Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Wet Pin Curl Set
This is a traditional old-school setting pattern with a modern brushed out textured finish. This particular technique gives a flat vintage wave with the strongest…
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Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Q&A
Sharon answers questions from her live class, Waves and Red Carpet Hair. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because…
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Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Intro Video
Join Sharon as she teaches simple styling techniques that are easy to follow in her Waves and Red Carpet tutorials. She delivers proven, achievable formulas…
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Editorial Hair – Q&A
Sharon answers questions from her Editorial Hair Online Class. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because she might have…
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Editorial Hair – Twisted Curl
Working with just three single twisted sections from a high ponytail base, each twist was ruched into place and expanded to create this soft loose…
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Editorial Hair – Warrior
Using hair paper to form this turban-style shape, learn how to make hair paper and add pattern fabric into the layers. Using scalp braiding to…
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Editorial Hair – Futuristic
Learn how to develop unique pattern shapes and how to blend the hair over and secure. Understand what material is suitable to create different looks….
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Editorial Hair – Infinity
Crimping, internal braids, elastic and chopsticks are all combined to bring this look to life. Simple twists are held with elastic and formed into shape…
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Editorial Hair – Origami Pleat
Learn this fun technique of folding sheets of hair using elastic tension and correct products to create a futuristic front panel. With a clean pony…
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Editorial Hair – Queen
This regal style was created using circular crown braids and scalp braids around the hairline with elastic to hold the shape. Learn how to prepare…
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Editorial Hair – Tribal
Using directional blow-dry, internal braids and specially designed hairpieces, see how these pieces are made and added to the head. Learn how to create this…
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Editorial Hair – How To Make Hair Pieces
Using footage from her Editorial Hair tutorials, Sharon has condensed some tips and tricks when creating hair pieces. Sit back, enjoy, and be inspired!
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Editorial Hair – Intro Video
Join Sharon as she teaches all the secrets and tips to achieving a variety of inspiring editorial hair art. Never before has Sharon offered tutorials…
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Long Hair 3 Hour Masterclass
Get ready to add beautiful new designs to your style portfolio. Enjoy quick and achievable techniques on different hair lengths and learn how to prepare…
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Special Events Hair – Side Loop Pony
This cool-girl look begins with a high pony on the crown. By matting the roots of the pony and smoothing the surface, a mirror finish…
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Special Events Hair – Double drape with bow
Incorporating my signature twist and chopsticks styling, this beautiful shape is a favourite. Working from a pony base and using chopsticks with horizontal placement, this…
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Special Events Hair – Wave with Single Nape Twist
This is a simple and elegant shape suited for both short and long hair. Working with a subtle wave movement around the face, the hair…
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Special Events Hair – Soft Nape Roll with Curls
This fresh and youthful style works from a low pony and a soft textured roll was added to amp up the look. A headband around…
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Special Events Hair – Textured Bun
This regal style incorporates weaving the hairline into the crown with an oversized bun. The trick to achieve movement at the hairline is created with…
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Special Events Hair – Nape Loop
This entire look was created with one simple twist pattern. The secret to the beautiful volume and shape was helped by securing elastic to hold….
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Special Events Hair – Loop Braid
This original technique offers flexibility for your clients in the salon or to Avant-Garde styling. With just five braided sections strategically placed around the crown,…
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Special Events Hair – Intro Video
These tutorials will equip stylists, makeup artists and hairdressers with the tools and techniques they need to create beautiful dressed hair that is fresh, modern…
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Floral Brides – Deconstructed Waves
To achieve this wave formation, a tong set composed of flat wrapping and a half twist was used. By adding a halo hair extension for…
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Floral Brides – Double Pony
These beautiful volume twin ponies with soft textured finishes are fresh from the runway. The preparation and setting, volume teasing and finger texture, give a…
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Floral Brides – Finger Wave Pony
A low structured sleek ponytail and classic flat finger waves around the face complement this simple but stunning look. The waves are moulded wet and…
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Floral Brides – Rolled Chignon
This is a true classic shape that is executed in a very simple way without the use of hair padding. Learn how to backcomb to…
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Floral Brides – Twisted Curl Set
This look is all about texture. A twisted curl that has been created wet and formed over a setting roller gives this polished textured style…
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Floral Brides – Intro Video
Join Sharon for her runway bridal collection. Featuring detailed instructions for six inspirational looks straight from the haute couture runways in Paris. All looks taught…
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Floral Brides – Free Form Twisted Updo
The tong setting for this look is key to the results. Using a small tong, random curl patterns, hair padding, and a twisting technique, this…