28 Brilliant Beauty Hacks That Will Change the Way You Apply Makeup

The retro updos at J. Mendel packed twists, a rope braid, and a chignon all into one beautiful style. But if you’ve ever tried to re-create a vintage twist on yourself, you know how challenging it can be to get it right. Stylist James Pecis for Beauty.com suggested brushing hair straight down, then clipping your strands into segments to make your workload smaller. Then start twisting sections vertically. As the piece of hair gets more twisted, you can pull it back horizontally. Twisting down, not back, will ensure the twist starts early on the scalp.