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. Natural looking beach curls in under 20 minutes! 12 Ponytail Ideas for Summertime. By Chelsea Fuss | Warm days are ahead (or so I am told).
I, too, often find myself with a boring ponytail all summer. I like the idea of changing it up a bit, whether it’s adding a braid or simply wrapping a piece of hair over the rubber band. I dug up some creative (and cute!) Ways to keep your hair out of your face and off your shoulders this summer. Nggallery id=’122839′ Ponytail + Braid! Dress up your plain ponytail by wrapping a simple braid around your hairband. Gorgeous French Braid Ponytail A little bit of this and a little bit of that. Twisted Ponytail Take two semi-thick handful pigtails and simply twist until it meets in the middle to create this elegant look. How To Style Maiden Braids. Last month I did a makeover story with Kelsie and had many requests for a maiden braid tutorial.
Yesterday she came in and we photographed these simple step by steps. Kelsie has extremely long and thick hair, but anyone with shoulder length or longer can do these braids (see my photo below for an example). Steps 1-2: Braid two strands on each side of a center part. Steps 3-5: Wrap braids around the crown of your head and pin in place with one pin each. Step 6: Arrange braids so that they cover the front of your head like a headband.
Steps 7-8: Pull the rest of the hair into a ponytail and pin it into a cute messy bun. Step 9: Add final pins and spray. BEAUTY. Top 5 Youtube tutorials for gorgeous summer hairstyles - Top 5 Lists. Tipped Out. Sea of Shoes: HAIR HOW-TO. I am sometimes asked how I style my hair, and while my method is far from perfect, I thought I'd show you how!
My hair is pretty straight and fine naturally and I always let it air dry. Since I go about three days between washes, I like to curl it on the first day and let it mellow out into some nice waves over the next two. Let's get started! If your hair doesn't hold curl very well then you may want to put a palmful of curling mousse in it when it is halfway dry. First I comb out all of the tangles and apply a liberal amount CHI Iron Guard Protection Spray to prep my hair. (though I want to upgrade to one of the fancy new ones from Sultra soon!) When I'm done curling the bottom section, I mist it with Bumble and bumble Spray de Mode and comb through the curl with my fingers. Ahh!! If you want to dress it up a little, you can do a braided headband look! Find a spot on the opposite side of your head and pin it so that it blends in naturally with the rest of your hairstyle. 20 Hairstyles- Braids, Ponytails, Buns & More (Easy and Cute) {W-WordPlay}
Copy Blake Lively's Tousled Fishtail Braid. Blake Lively has a way with making any hairstyle all the more interesting.
Take this thick, tousled fishtail braid, which she wore at the Savages premiere in New York last month. Instead of your average, off-to-the-side fishtail, the 24-year-old opted to break up the braid for an edgier, less-than-polished finish. She also played around with contrast, wearing a dressed-up, shimmery ponytail holder at its base and tying the bottom together by wrapping her matte-textured hair around the elastic. PHOTOS: Blake Lively stuns at Savages premieres.