Description

Step into a world of magic and mastery with this episode on UNITE tv, where UNITE Educator Allison Mercadefe teaches you how to create the ultimate fairytale updo. Perfect for bridal, editorial, or special events, this whimsical style combines soft structure with romantic charm. Using UNITE’s SMOOTH&SHINE Styling Cream and a flat iron, Allison walks you through every step to achieve glossy, polished waves and effortless texture that elevates any updo into something storybook-worthy. Learn how to shape, pin, and finish the look with finesse while making UNITE products work beautifully for you behind the chair.


  • Tools Used

    Rat Tail Comb
    Plastic Duckbill Clips
    Cone-Shaped Hair Wand
    Wide Tooth Comb
    Hairpins
    Flat Iron

  • Products Used

    MAXCONTROL Spray
    SMOOTH&SHINE
    TEXTURIZA Spray
    7SECONDS Glossing Spray

Instructor

Allison Mercadefe

UNITE Educator

California-based stylist and owner of Prim and Proper Salon, Allison Mercadefe has made a name for herself in the beauty industry with her multifaceted portfolio as an editorial stylist, platform artist, color and extension specialist, educator and entrepreneur. Her unparalleled career expands more than two decades during which she has applied her AA in Marketing degree at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise and Bachelors in Business from CBU, drive, creativity, and technical skills to creating beautiful hair behind the chair, on set and backstage domestically and internationally at Fashion Week, as well as, providing cutting edge programs that advance the careers for employees. Her salon has been voted “Best Salon” in the Inland Empire for 10 consecutive years, and “Top Salon Mentoring Program” in the Inland Empire since 2014. Allison has been a UNITE Educator since 2017 and she looks forward to continuing to share her knowledge through the UNITE TV platform.