Janelle Monáe’s Gigantic Pompadour Updo

Janelle Monáe’s attention-grabbing trademark coif is not something you can use every day, but you can’t deny the fact that this hairstyle commands respect! First of all, it’s uber cool and it takes gut (and the right kind of facial structure – she’s gorgeous!) to pull this off.

Planning to? Apply a liberal amount of hair mousse before creating a high French twist. Make sure that the sides are slicked out really well.  Tease the front for maximum volume and mold it into a sleek pompadour. Be generous with your pins to make the style last. Finish off with a hairspray.

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