Growing out that Bob!!
August 20, 2008
Change the look of your hair without cutting it. One cut can be styled many ways. Get creative. Don’t be afraid to get yout hands in there.
Take for instance the ever so popular “Beckham” bob. This bob requires monthly maintenance and because it is decontructed and/or layered, it has a tendancy to be a little of a pain to grow out. (especially the nape of the neck where it often gets bushy)
ONE LOOK 3 WAYS
1. Flat iron your bob, wear it sleek and close to the face.
2. On wet/damp hair, slick back the sides with some gel and pin behind the ears. This look is great for summertime after the pool.
3. Try scrunching some wave/curl into your hair. Use a styling aid for curl and finish off with a little hair spray.
You Asked For It- More Wet Hair Styles!
August 14, 2008
On request, here is another quick and very easy wet hair style! Whether you’re coming from the beach, or straight out of the pool, this braided style is a great, relaxed way to style your hair without having to blow dry.
First, spritz your hair with a detangling spray, or apply a leave-in conditioner (this will help to detangle your hair, while reducing the risk of breakage). Brush your hair with a detangling paddle brush, and part your hair down the middle. If you have bangs, brush them in the style you choose (to the side or straight across).*
Next, divide your hair into two equal halves. The easiest way to do this is to take a comb, and follow your centre part down the back of your head. Put one half in a loose elastice to keep it out of the way.
Take the loose half of your hair (not the one in the elastic) and proceed to braid, holding the section of your hair over your shoulder, to the front. When you reach the end of the section, secure the braid with a snag-free elastic. Remove loose elastic from other section, and repeat braiding steps.
Finally, step back and admire the cute, put-together you!
*If you have wavy, unruly bangs like I do, or you just want them off your face, try pinning them back before you braid in a classic bouffant style. To do this, pull bangs back and pinch the end of the section. Push pinched section forward until desired pouffe is achieved. Slide bobby pins into the pinched section (one insterted left, one inserted right).
A Quick And Easy Wet Hair Style
July 25, 2008
Picture this- you go to the beach with your friends, you’re swimming and having a good time. But as soon as you get out of the water, your hair is flat and soaked! How do you create a cute updo with wet, straight-out-of-the-water hair? Let me introduce you to the Messy Bun!
The Messy Bun (Recommended for Long Hair)
The messy bun is one of the most popular casual updos of today. It can be messy and fun when styled with dry hair. However, it can give you a cute and easy look when your hair is wet and you just want you hair off your neck and out of your face.
To style a messy bun, choose a snag-free covered elastic, and follow these steps.
1. Gather your hair up in a ponytail (low or high-both suit the style), and put the elastic around the base of the hair.
2. Pick up the slack of the elastic, and twist once. Pull the ponytail partially through the twisted slack of the elastic.
3. When the ponytail is about halfway through the elastic, it will form a downwards loop. Twist the elastic again, but this time, pass the elastic’s slack over the loop of hair.
4. Pull out some pieces, move around the elastic- remember, messy is key, so don’t worry about making it look too sloppy!
There will be more wet hair solutions coming, so keep checking back!
