How the Updo is created
An Updo at MJM Salon & Co. begins with a visual consultation so the stylist can sculpt hair into an elegant, secure arrangement. Using pinning, twisting, and smoothing techniques, the stylist shapes volume, direction, and texture to suit your face, hair type, and the formality of the event.
Many clients request braids or twists incorporated into the arrangement; options include knotless braids, Senegalese twists, flat twists, two-strand twists, and Bantu knots when appropriate. For accurate timing and planning note the listed Price: $80 and Duration: 90 MINUTES so you can coordinate travel to Rivers Avenue or nearby venues.
Event-tailored styling and choices
Style decisions are guided by the occasion—weddings, proms, galas, or concerts at the North Charleston Coliseum—and by practical needs like how long the style must last and how you will travel. The stylist balances elegance with secure construction so the arrangement stays put through photos, dancing, commuting, and humid weather.
We schedule appointments with local routines in mind: quick pre- or post-shift visits for commuters on Rivers Avenue and I-526, and evening or weekend availability tailored to families and shift workers from Joint Base Charleston and the service industries across North Charleston, Charleston, Ladson, Hanahan, Summerville, and Goose Creek.
Preparing and caring afterward
To get the best result, arrive with hair washed, detangled, and blow-dried when possible; this creates a smooth base for pinning and twisting and shortens appointment time. Bring reference photos and any accessories you want included so the stylist can match scale and placement to your look and timeline.
After the Updo, your stylist will advise on maintaining the arrangement through an event. Because North Charleston’s humid subtropical climate can reduce lasting hold, plan sheltered transport when possible and follow the stylist’s tips to protect the shape while you travel or during outdoor portions of your day.
