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). THE LONG + THE SHORT OF IT - thebeautydepartment.com. Partial French Braid with Cascading Hair ~ Tutorialalso known as the "Waterfall Braid". I’m not the originator of this hair style but I’ve gotten so many requests for it, I thought I’d give it a go for you.
I don’t know what it’s called either so I haven’t researched it and/or found any other tutorials for it …thus, this is my version of it, and I’ve dubbed it the Partial French Braid w/ Cascading Hair. The photos I’ve seen online show the braid a little more straight across the back of the head and mine sort of braids at an angle, similar to my side/low french braid up-do. I’m sure this is 100% easier to do on someone else’s hair than your own but it goes pretty quickly once you get the hang of it …I mean, it’s my shortest hair video tutorial to date.
That’s gotta mean something, right Enjoy. Note: Apologies in advance for the yelling of “NOOOO” towards the end, where I momentarily fear I’m going to lose my entire braid and have to start over. Have Fun! Find all my Hair Tutorials Here. Photo 1- You Totally Got This: 4 Easy Braids For Rookies. Feb 24, 2014 Even if you've landed your dream job and work in the coolest office ever, it's easy to fall into the business-as-usual rut when it comes to your beauty routine.
There isn't anything wrong with alternating…read Feb 18, 2014 If we ruled the world, our first decree would be to make daily braid wearing mandatory. And, we wouldn't expect any complaints — braids are just so darn versatile, we'd bet there's a variation out there…read Nov 22, 2013. Follow the Trend With Colorblocked Nails! Why not try it out on your nails instead?
You can keep it simple within the same color family or go bold and crazy—whatever suits your mood! Step 1: Get Your Supplies Together To start, make sure you have all of your supplies handy. For this manicure, you will need three different nail polishes (make sure that at least two of them are thick enough that they can cover the base color), Scotch tape, and a fast-dry topcoat like Seche Vite.
For this manicure, I used two colors from the new Minnie Mouse Collection by OPI, If You Moust You Moust and The Color of Minnie, along with my favorite silver nail polish, Stardust by Deborah Lippmann. Step 2: Paint a Base Color Start with your favorite basecoat and paint your nails the base color. Step 3: Start Taping Next, pull off a small piece of Scotch tape (you won’t need more than an inch at a time) and put it against your hand and pull it off several times until most of the stickiness is gone.
Step 4: Apply the Second Color. Nail care tips: Natural homemade recipes for strong and beautiful nails. Your nails tell a lot about you.
Strong and healthy nails serve as the perfect representative of the overall health and wellness of a person. Fortunately, you do not need a lot of time and money to maintain healthy nails. I hope these tips and recipes will help you! Sea salt soak for brittle nails 2 tbsp. – fine grain sea salt 2 drops – lemon essential oil or some lemon juice 2 drops – frankincense essential oil (optional) 2 drops – myrrh essential oil (optional) 2 drops – wheat germ oil (optional) Add the ingredients to a small bowl of warm water. Beer, oil and apple cider vinegar nail soak 1/4 cup – apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup – olive oil 1/2 cup – beer Heat olive oil (warm to touch).
Cayenne pepper mask for brittle nails.