Snake Braid Updo. The snake braid is one of my new favorite hairstyles. It’s a unique braid that looks complicated but is really very easy to create. I have worn this look to a fancy parties and also to a casual get together with my friends. The snake braid is so versatile and is sure to get your friends talking about how awesome your hair looks! Whenever I have worn this braid I have received so many compliments. People are intrigued at how different this look is. I recently created a short video to show how I incorporated the snake braid into a half updo in under ten minutes!
I did this look with straight hair but I have also tried it with curly hair (which makes this style look a little more fancy) Here’s The 3 Things You Will Need: About 10 Bobby pins (depending upon how thick your hair is)Teasing combHairspray (Aussie Instant Freeze) Here are my 6 simple steps to complete this look: Step One: Take section of hair, about just behind your bangs and backcomb the hair. A NEW TWIST. How To Style a Hair Bow.
Love bows? We do too! Learn to make a pretty bow with your own hair so you can feel extra fancy. Enjoy..... 1. Here's a second option. Thanks so much Katie! D.I.Y. Curls: How To Rag Roll Your Hair. 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! Dial V for Vintage: How To Use A Hair Donut. Do you remember the hair donut I made a while ago? I thought I'd share this little 'tutorial' with you on how to use it (some of you asked how it's used)!
It doesn't take long and it's an easy way to get a quick hairdo that looks like it involved a lot of time and effort. I must admit I am not a hero when it comes to making fancy hairdos, but this donut made it much easier for me. You can make it any way you like, messy or not. First, this is what you need: A hair donut, two elastic hairbands, bobby pins, a flower (or bow or whatever you like), hairspray. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ... and pull it over like this, over the hairdonut. 6. 7. 8. I hope this was helpful! Dirty Hairstyles to Try When You Haven't Washed Your Hair. IN A RUSH? FORGET THE BRUSH! Photos: Angela Kohler + thebeautydepartment.com post designed by kristin ess In a world where we can’t stop running late, the fun bun is probably the quickest way from A to Chic. This look comes in über-handy when you wake up late and you’re rushing out the door (or even if you have plenty of time).
It’s such a high-brow/low-brow look. Meaning it can be paired with anything from jeans and a tank to a chiffon tiered dress. Step 1: If your hair is straight, use a 1″ curling iron to curl everything under. Step 2: Flip your hair over and gather everything into a ponytail on top of you head, securing it with an elastic ponytail holder.
Step 3: On the last time around with the ponytail holder, only pull the ponytail through half way. Step 4: Take the loop you’ve created and spread it out. Step 5: Take the tail end and wrap it around the ponytail base. Step 6: Pin the end of the ponytail to the base using a couple of hair pins/bobby pins. Step 7: Gently pull on pieces and then pin them.