February 28, 2012 by Jo
Haha, I’ve seen these all over the place, but honestly, I’ve never been interested in wearing my hair this way. Until now. :D
I don’t know how often I’ll wear my hair like this, but it’s fun, easy and quick to do.
One more day of hair to go!!! Which are your favorite days of Februhairy?
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February 27, 2012 by Jo
I declare that it is Mohawk Monday!! I am rocking one today. How about you?
I love them and think everyone should wear one at least once. Here are my favorite mohawk/fauxhawk tutorials:
Elegant (from Day 21), which is great for medium/long hair.
Great for shorter hair:
Great if you have 30 minutes and a friend:
Yes, this looks rather time consuming, but it’s so pretty! I’m guessing if you have thinner hair, you could instead just make little buns/pin curls up the back and then curl the top to get a similar effect. What do you think?
The original inspiration:
Which one is your favorite?
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February 26, 2012 by Jo
Yes I am sampling heavily from The Beauty Department, but they have so much great stuff!! Just check out this spiffy way of spicy up your pony tail.
photo: angela+ithyle/thebeautydepartment.com post designed by kristin ess
Some days you just don’t wanna. For those days, we made you this! Seems like we’ve been seeing pictures of this lovely look everywhere. It’s definitely an easy, gorgeous spring/summer ‘do. Here’s how to get this very uncomplicated knotted ponytail:
TOOLS:
-light holding styling mousse
-comb
-small clear elastic
-large bobbypinINSTRUCTIONS:
1) Apply a light holding styling mousse all over from roots to ends for texture and seperation. Hair can be damp or dry. (If it’s dry, be sure it’s a light holding mousse or you could end up with a strong holding mess.)
2) Separate the hair over your shoulder into two pieces. The piece from the back should come forward and down (see photo).
3,4) Using your girl scout skills, tie hair into a simple knot.
5.) Secure the two ends together using a clear elastic. Once it’s in there, slide it up underneath the knot to conceal it.
6) I like to throw a bobby pin in there for extra security.
7) Back comb the ponytail a little for texture and then comb through it with your fingers to settle it.
Tip: Once the steps are complete, tug on it and mess it up a bit. This look is better when it’s a little disheveled!
Category Hair | Tags: hair,how to,knot,long hair,medium hair,pony tail,quick and easy hair,quick hairstyles,tutorial | 1 Comment
February 25, 2012 by Jo
If you have short hair, then this is the 1940′s Reverse Rolls Hairstyle tutorial for you!
See the following tutorials for styles utilizing this type of roll:
My first Victory Roll tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COg4eiEFAJE
Pearl Frush Inspired Victory Roll Pin Up Style: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfZwxAfbTYI
Up-do with Victory Rolls: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt32JTRt-vw
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Music:
The Ray Collins Hot Club-Bechstein Stomp
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February 24, 2012 by Jo
This video is on the long side, but I love what Cherry Dollface looks like and I want to remember this hairstyle. What do you think?
If you want to follow her, here is her information:
www.twitter.com/cherryxdollface
www.facebook.com/thecherrydollface
www.cherrydollface.tumblr.com
I’ll be honest, I still haven’t bought into prepping my hair, curling it, and using products, but over the last month, clearly most of these gals prep, tease, curl, and use product and the results are solid. I find that when I haven’t washed my hair in a while, or if I’ve been keeping my hair in pin curls, I don’t tend to need product anyways. Anyone else in the same boat?
This also reminds me that I need to find a great colorist here in San Francisco. I know there are lots of them, but who is going to be my go-to-gal? Any suggestions? He/She needs to have already colored hair like mine….I’d prefer not to train another one.
xx
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February 23, 2012 by Jo
Another great hair tip from The Beauty Department! You know what, this actually makes me feel like I could do this. For some reason, I’ve been under the impression that a fishtail braid was harder than the rest. Silly me!
The hardest thing about doing a fishtail braid on yourself is getting it started. In this video, I’m giving you one of my favorite secret tricks… start with a clear elastic then cut it out at the end. By starting with a clear elastic at the top, you never have to worry about holding 4 confusing pieces together to get your braid going. You can just go straight into it!
Tools: 2 clear elastics, scissors, patience.
Steps:
For a smoother braid, brush your hair out first. For a messier braid, leave the natural texture and separate the hair with your fingers.
Create a ponytail using a clear elastic.
Split the ponytail into two separate pieces.
Take a piece from the first side and pass it to the 2nd side.
Next take a piece from the 2nd side and pass it back to the 1st side.
Once you’ve finished your braid, go in with your scissors and CAREFULLY cut the clear elastic at the top.
Optional: gently pull on the pieces to loosen it up if you wish!
When you’re fishtail braiding, don’t think too hard! You’re simply making X’s. Also, remember that when you take the little piece from one side and pass it to the other side, you don’t need to keep track of it.
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February 22, 2012 by Jo
You have two minutes? Well good! That means you can learn how to wrap a scarf around you head and still look awesome!
Boom! I’m all over this.
And here are two more for funsies!
This takes longer, but again, you just watch and learn.
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February 21, 2012 by Jo
Thanks Joanna for sharing this with me!! I love it, love it, love it!
If you’re short on time, but want to see the highlights, check out:
This is quite a pretty look. I can see how this could be edgy, but also rather elegant if dressed up. I love it. It’s simple and totally doable. Clearly, getting the proportions is important, otherwise the technique is pretty straight forward.
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Category Hair | Tags: fauxhawk,hair,hair do,hairstyle,how to,long hair,medium hair,updo | 1 Comment
February 20, 2012 by Jo
This is a tad different than a normally do, but no less fantastic!! I found this entry off of Hair Romance blog (which you should absolutely go and check out) and I thought you should see the review. I’ve seen this at the salon I go to in Pittsburgh and have been meaning to try it. Have you?
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| Kevin Murphy Color Bug in Pink |
Ombre hair is the trend that won’t quit.
First it was natural balayage colour that became a stronger blonde/brunette ombre trend. Then pastel hair was a runway feature at NYFW and now coloured ombre hair has become a mainstream trend since Lauren Conrad dyed her tips.
Kevin Murphy was ahead of the game when he tinted the beautiful Abbey Lee for this Vogue shoot last year and now he has commercially released his hair pigments. Color Bug is like shadow for your hair, allowing you to get in on the ombre hair trend but without regret.
Color Bug is available in pink, purple and orange and Kevin Murphy shows you how easy it is to use in this video here.
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| Color Bug application – Tip: wear gloves or wash your hands quickly! |
I was so keen to try it I didn’t style my hair for this shoot. My hair is a bit dirty and I found this made it easier to apply the product. If your hair is squeaky clean, I would spray some dry shampoo or texture spray onto your hair first to help the colour stick.
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| Ombre hair for one night only! |
You can apply it quite lightly for a washed out colour or keep adding more for a vibrant pink. Gently rub the colour through the ends of your hair for an even finish. I thought it would be harder to apply but it took to my hair really easily. It’s quite opaque so I think it would work in dark hair as easily as it does in Kevin’s how-to video.
I found the packaging a little awkward to hold and easy to drop. It’s pretty sturdy but it finally broke the third time it hit the bathroom floor. It was a pink explosion. Enough stayed in the container though for me to keep using it.
Color Bug does exactly what it says on the box. It’s a bit messy but loads of fun and a great way to dip your hair into the ombre trend without a big spend or damage to your hair. Ombre hair for one night only, no regrets.
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| Pink ombre hair |
Application tips:
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February 19, 2012 by Jo
Today’s post is brought to you by Hair Romance!
This one technique can create an infinite number of styles. It’s my favourite styling trick and it’s so easy to do but creates far more complicated result that will make people stop you and ask “how did you do your hair?” wherever you go.
I’ve shown the twist & pin in curly hair here and here is a straight hair example.
First step, decide if you want a part or if you want some height at the front. Then take small sections of your hair and twist it round your finger like so.
Then grab a bobby pin and pin through both sides of the twist like so and try and anchor the pin the either the hair below or another twist.
Keep going until all your hair is twisted and pinned. It really is as simple as that.
Go on and have a practice yourself. Two simple tips –
- Buy some good quality hair pins, the stronger the pin the more hair it will hold.
- Try and hide all the ends for a smart finish or leave them out for a more relaxed look.
Short hair – I adopted this technique when I was growing out a short haircut so it’s perfect for shorter styles and bobs. You won’t get really round twists but you can really create a dynamic style.
Long hair – if your hair is too thick or too long to manage in individual twist & pins, section your hair into a ponytail and then take sections from within the ponytail and twist and pin all around the ponytail to hide the elastic. Once you have worked out a few styles this way, experiment with two or more ponytails – one above the other – so you can created different shapes with the twist and pin.
If you love this, check out her ebook that will show you 30 hairstyles in 30 days.
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