How does one construct a beehive hairstyle?

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Beehive under a complex petroglyph panel

Question by nagaqueen13: How does one construct a beehive hairstyle?
My hair comes to just below my shoulders and is VERY straight. I would like to make a beehive hairstyle, but other than the backcombing don’t know where to start.
I need instructions to be able to do my own hair – or a website with similar would be appreciated.
Some images of beehives
http://www.onewed.com/wedding-hair-styles/wedding_hair_style_145.html
http://www.hairflair.org/entry/amy-winehouse-in-newfound-beehive-hairstyle/
http://www.answers.com/topic/beehive-hairstyle
http://www.hairrific.com/hist.htm
Aw come on, they’re gorgeous!
Especially with BLACK eyeliner and pale lipstick.
I’m ok wit the backcombing – I have more hair than a hairy thing – how does one get it to fasten?
And where does one fasten it?
The front looks great, but the back keeps coming up a MESS!

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