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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/13/17/18/6Bl1w.St.138.jpeg|525For a braided bun, start with dry hair, pull hair into a low ponytail and secure with a hair elastic. Photos by JULI LEONARD
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/13/17/18/jcapw.St.138.jpeg|525Apply a laminating gel to polish the ends of the ponytail. Braid the length of the ponytail and secure the ends with another small hair elastic.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/13/17/18/1hV5Q5.St.138.jpeg|525Expand the braid by gently both sides at the same time.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/13/17/18/1pvbit.St.138.jpeg|525Wrap the braid around the base of the ponytail into a bun.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/13/17/18/1khYRm.St.138.jpeg|525Tuck the ends of the braid into the bun and use pins to lock the bun into place. Spritz with hairspray to set the look.
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http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2013/03/13/17/18/TM51M.St.138.jpeg|525Tuck the ends of the braid into the bun and use pins to lock the bun into place. Spritz with hairspray to set the look. Model Catherine Fain is a style blogger of Southern Arrondissement and Designer of Ramey Rhodes, new women's clothing line (www.southernarrondissement.com). Hair by Dawn Bender Carrington, owner / stylist at Glam Lounge, and makeup by Debra Goodyear, makeup artist / hairstylist at Glam Lounge.
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