Your Challenge:
Create an upstyle (or downstyle) of your choice! Combine everything you’ve learnt so far - think about your favourite / signature style techniques - and go for it! I cannot wait to see your creation!
Look at how far you have come! You’ve worked through curls, texture, ponytails, half-ups, braids, buns, side-sweeps, and messy updos.
Today, we’re creating the ultimate hairstyle:
The Final Polished Updo
This is the style that screams elegance, confidence, and professionalism — and it’s yours to create.
This final updo is the culmination of everything you’ve learned:
Foundation and sectioning
Curls, texture, and volume
Braids, twists, and soft detail
Polished finishes
& MORE!
Did you know that mastering this updo means you can genuinely style any bride with confidence.
Curled or textured hair (or clean, straight hair with prep)
Bobby pins
Brush
Tail comb
Hair ties or clear elastics
Sectioning clips
Wide tooth comb
Optional: light hairspray or smoothing product
If you haven’t already seen my Styling Bundle full of the exact tools you need to perform any of these hairstyles and techniques, go check it out! It’s unique, small, but powerful in the bathroom (or wherever you’re styling your hair right now).
It’s the core necessities needing for all your day to day hairstyling.
Your challenge today is to create one polished bridal-worthy updo that:
Combines volume, curls, and braids (if desired)
Looks soft, elegant, and refined
Feels secure and professional
Think of this as your signature look — the one you’d style on your friends attending an event or wedding - or even for a bride.
Start with a clean base: smooth or textured hair.
Section hair as needed.
Combine techniques you’ve practiced:
Soft curls or waves
Volume at the crown
Braids, twists, or loops
Polished bun or updo shape
Secure with pins and elastics.
Adjust softly — no harsh lines, just elegant flow.
Step back often to ensure balance, softness, and so you can’t see any scalp.
Success today is:
A bridal-worthy updo that looks polished and professional
Hair that moves naturally yet stays secure
Confidence that you could style a friends hair tomorrow
I know you’re thinking… “Wow… I really can do this!” Because you really can! YOU ARE doing this!
Take photos from all angles
Add it to your Portfolio Photo Page
Complete your Day 13 worksheet
Tick off Day 13 on your checklist
This updo is the crowning achievement of your 14 day Hairstyling Sprint.
You’ve practiced every skill you need — now it all comes together. How amazing are YOU!
Tomorrow is Day 14, our final day of the Sprint— Graduation & Next Steps.
We’ll celebrate your progress, finalise your portfolio, and talk about how to continue your bridal hair journey, if that’s something you’d love to do.
You’re almost there — your skills are really incredible and I’m beyond proud of you.
I’ll see you tomorrow.
Lauren,
LOE Hair & Beauty
