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My Slack avatar isDonna Summeron the cover of herOnce Upon a Timealbum.
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She’s got a serene look on her face, a gentle gaze that puts you at ease.
Her eye makeup has a soft smokiness.
But my favorite thing about the image, of course, is her hair.
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I am, and have always been, completely obsessed with ’70s fashion and beauty.
There was nothing I loved more than using myInStyler hot ironto flip the ends of my hair out.
Many other users have mimicked the style, to varying degrees of success.
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And that includes yours truly.
The whole process, from blow-drying to straightening took me about two hours.
Then, it was time to shake.
I shook my hair up and down, just as Mallory Jade had done in the video.
The results, while theydidgive me that Donna SummerOnce Upon a Timefeel, didn’t yield that exact look.
But I wasn’t surprised.
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While I do have plenty of hair, getting this style right starts with having the correct cut.
“The base cut is really important to ensure that each layer supports the one underneath.”
Be sure you’re directing your hairawayfrom your face as you create the curls.
“confirm to brush downwards and flick the ends out away from the face.”
So what did I learn?
More hairstyles to do yourself:
Now, watch Tinashe’s ballet-inspired workout routine:
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