PIN IT UP, GIRL. Our email box is literally flooded with requests for updos so here’s a fun one to get us all going!
This is always a favorite for attending an event. This updo looks gorgeous on any hair color but particularly amazing with hilighted hair because it gives the hair lots of depth and dimension. For lack of a better word, I love the way it becomes “swirly”. Best thing is; it’s easy to do, gorgeous and keeps your hair out of your way for the night. I made this a printable tutorial, so all of the steps are next to the photos.
Tools you’ll need: curling iron (to prep the hair with waves), sectioning clips, teasing comb or brush, clear elastic rubber band, bobby pins, light to medium holding hairspray (to mist over at the end). D.I.Y. Curls // How To Rag Roll Your Hair - A Beautiful Mess - StumbleUpon. I love the look of naturally curly hair!
My sweet friend, Katie, told me about rag rolling. It's a quick and simple way to get natural looking curls without using a curling iron! I asked her to share her method here on A Beautiful Mess because I knew you'd be itching to learn like I was! Enjoy... You'll need some cut fabric strips, a comb and some water. How to rag roll your hair- First, dampen the bottom of your hair (the part you plan to roll) using a spray bottle.
Have fun styling! Hairstyles, Braids and Hair Style Ideas. January 25, 2013 Nobody loves a simple hairstyle more than me!
In fact, the best thing about these 3-minute styles is that they are simply “different enough” to grab people’s attention and generate lots of compliments without taking lots of time to create! This hairstyle uses a simple knotting technique that is easy to put in and easy to take out… as easy as tying your shoes! That perfect mix is exactly what you will find with the Knotted Pullback… This knotting style is perfect for combinations in hairstyles, such as pairing it into a ponytail, sock bun, messy bun, etc.
Your friends will definitely wonder how you did it! Hairstyles For Girls - The Story Of A Princess And Her Hair. A Fancy Princess Updo!
Begin by making a ponytail, leaving out about an inch and a half of hair all the way around. Now make sections in the hair you left out all the way around her head. Make the parts however you want them. I did some triangle type thingys, but regular squares would work great too. Split each section in half. Take 2 of the split sections (next to each other) and twist them in the same direction, then combine them, (twisting the opposite direction) to form a small rope braid . Do this with each section around her head and combine all the braids together with the ponytail.
Take a section from the pony. Bring the loop in by the base of the pony and wrap an elastic around the whole thing to secure it. Repeat this step with all the hair in the pony, sort of working in a circular pattern. Adorable and princessy for a special occasion! If you wanted a more casual look, you could use the same concept and just make a regular pony with it instead of the updo. How to Make Your Own Beauty Products from Scratch - Health - GOOD - StumbleUpon.
Let's keep things simple this week.
When it comes to personal-care products, we are big believers in streamlining what you use—see "Eight Products You Think You Need But Don't" for a refresher—buying less in general, and getting creative. We have both always loved experimenting in our kitchens and our bathrooms, checking ingredients in products we love, isolating the main ones, and then trying them on their own. Sometimes it works: A favorite hair leave-in contained aloe, for example, so one day we tried aloe alone and found that, lo and behold, it worked just fine on its own. And sometimes it didn't. Over the years we have tried dozens of DIY beauty recipes to find ones we like—and that work. Simple body scrub Honey face wash We already told you about our new favorite homemade face wash last week but here's the recipe: In the palm of your hand, combine a tablespoon of raw, unfiltered honey with a half a tablespoon of baking soda, mix it together, and apply to damp skin.
Perfume Shave oil.