KITCHEN BEAUTICIAN. Photo credit: pauladeen.com post designed by lauren conrad It’s official. Spring has arrived. That means it’s time to shed those layers and show some skin. Unfortunately, our limbs have been hiding all winter long and may not be looking their prettiest. To bring dull skin back to life, try this refreshing body scrub. What you will need: 5 tablespoons sea salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lemon First mix the olive oil and sea salt together.
XO Lauren Tags: beauty, dead skin, do it yourself, dry skin, DYI, exfoliate, home recipe, kitchen, kitchen beautician, lauren conrad, lemon, olive oil, scrub, skin, the beauty department, thebeautydepartment.com Related posts: ON THAT NOTE… Photos: mariannan.com/fffound.com/pinterest.com post designed by kristin ess Sometimes you’ve gotta love super simple style. These girls got it just right. This is a great look to try over the weekend and should only take a couple of minutes! Create a deep side part and tease the crown area for a little volume. Grab sections from the lowest part of your front hairline (near your ears). Braid, rope, or twist them back. Tie it off with a clear elastic. Tags: braid, fast, inspired, kristin ess, lauren conrad, on that note, quick hair ideas, tease, the beauty department, thebeautydepartment.com, twist, weekend Related posts: 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). Tags: bride, bridesmaid, date, hair, hair style, hair tutorial, how to, kristin ess, kristin ess hair, lauren conrad, prom, sister, special occasion hair, the beauty department, thebeautydepartment.com, tutorial, twisted, updo, wedding, wedding hairstyles Related posts: GROWTH PLANS. Photos: denman/masonpearson; jen gotch; jen gotch; amazon.com post designed by kristin ess Other than updos and color, most emails coming in are about growing your hair out– quickly. Currently working on some video tutorials for you gals struggling with that “awkward stage” (aka middle length) to get you through, but let’s start here.
Below are several basic yet important things to do while on the road to longer hair. -Brushing. It stimulates the scalp. -Treatments. -Vitamins. And lastly… -The spider head massager thingy. Check back soon for video tutorials on how to style your hair to get through the mid-length stage! Xx Kristin Ess Tags: biotin, deep conditioner, grow, grow your hair, growing, growth, hair, hair growth, kristin ess, lauren conrad, longer hair, massage, moisture, protein, scalp, treatment, vitamins Related posts: SHORT STUFF. Photos and post design: Kristin Ess This updo/chignon was kind of a random discovery for short hair. My gorgeous client Katie, who has a long bob, was sitting in my chair and this happened so we thought we’d snap some photos and share since we get a lot of requests for short hair styles! TOOLS: bobby pins, accessory, hairspray. Prep: You’ll want the hair to have some texture before you pin it up. If you have curly hair, you’re all set.
Take the entire left side and start twisting near your ear. Now using a hand mirror, check it out from the sides and back to make sure it’s well proportioned and balanced. Add a sparkly accessory and this will make a great New Years Eve updo for you shorties! Tags: accessories, accessory, chignon, DIY, hair, hair style, how to, kristin ess, new years, new years eve, short hair, the beauty department, thebeautydepartment.com, tutorial, twist, twisted, up style, updo Related posts: OFTEN OVERLOOKED: THE TOOTHBRUSH. Sometimes we focus so much on what’s new that we forget how many tools we have hiding in the drawers at home. A spare toothbrush comes in quite handy in the hair world and I always keep a couple in my kit. The two best uses I’ve found for this ol’ thing are: Smoothing down annoying fly-aways + baby hairs around the hair line.
Spray a little strong-holding hairspray directly on the bristles of the toothbrush and smooth those little buggers down. Cleaning out the vent on your blow dryer is important! What beauty uses do you have for a spare toothbrush? Tags: at home, baby hairs, beauty, brush, fly away, flyaways, hair, hairs, help, helpful, home, how to, kristin ess, the beauty department, thebeautydepartment.com, tip, tips, tools, tools from home, tooth brush, toothbrush, trick, tricks Related posts:
TBDhotcrossedbun.jpg (JPEG Image, 512 × 512 pixels) Find out about 12 Spring 2012 Hair Trends. By kenziepoo | If your hair is looking a little blah, then maybe you are in need of a new spring hairstyle! This season hair inspiration is coming straight from the runways. From wet hair looks to twisted updo’s, these looks will definitely make a huge statement! We have found 12 Spring 2012 Hair Trends for you to hopefully get inspiration from!
Keep reading after the jump to view our 12 Spring 2012 Hair Trends! Nggallery id=’122152′ For More Hair Inspiration follow me on my Pinterest here! 10 Holiday Hair Must Do’s 17 fashion trends we hope disappear in 2012 7 ways to rock the braid look 10 chic hairstyles that take less than 10 minutes The 20 hottest makeup, hair, and nail trends this season 11 signs you’re definitely a hipster. 25 More Totally Pretty 10-Minute Hairstyles. By Jaime Morrison Curtis | I tend to get bored with my hair pretty easily and therefore am always looking for new hairstyles to try out. These 25 Totally Pretty 10-Minute Hairstyles were keeping me pretty busy there for a while now, but I’m ready to explore some new options. Since it’s all about braids this year I’m jumping at the chance to try out the Rainbow Fish braid.
I’m usually a bit hesitant to go for a vintage look because it seems so complicated, but the adorable 40′s style makes it look like a cinch. Try new hairstyles out this summer with me, starting with these 25 More Totally Pretty 10-Minute Hairstyles… nggallery id=’122976′ Gibson Tuck Learn how to master this easy style to wear on your next date. Rainbow Fish Dress up the fishtail braid by adding colorful yarn to the mix. Like Jaime on Facebook Follow Jaime on Twitter 25 totally clever storage tips to keep your organized 25 brilliant and unexpected ways to use Mod Podge 10 perfect polka dot DIYs 15 stylish ways to wear a bun. Summer Hair DIY. Sometimes I feel like I spend Summer trying to figure how out to save my hair from the humidity. Here's a style that pretty much kicks humidity's keester. **First, separate the front part of your hair into one section and pin a piece of lace or ribbon right behind it. Using the lace as one of your strands, braid the front of your hair and pin behind your ear.
**Take the remaining ribbon and wrap it around your head, and then again half-way. **After the lace is secured, separate the remaining hair into 2 sections. This style is so great for humid days, dirty hair days (wink, wink), or just any old day you feel like wearing your hair up. Xoxo Katie. ...love Maegan: ~ Hair To's ~ Big Curls with Tiny Buns Fashion. DIY. Lifestyle. This morning . . . after sleeping on the little spiral buns Remove pins and let spirals un-twirl . .. .make sure they are fully dry …you can use a hair dryer a bit but it’s better to do it before unravelling buns.
…I don’t mind a little frizzzzzzz … Use your fingers to separate waves …do not brush out. I made the top section a little larger/thicker so the curl wasn’t as tight which sort of lays over the rest. . . .The smaller sections and more twisted spiral buns you do all over your head, the curlier it turns out. Use a small barrel curling iron {in this fashion} on stray pieces. Watch this very old video of me creating my bantu knots… You would think that …uh, I dunno, I’d put on some make-up and maybe . … uhhh, something cute ..at least a bra – before I did one of these …lol. * Find my a video tutorial removing the buns and styling the curls here.
...love Maegan: No Heat SJP BIG CURLS w/ Twisted Buns ...also known as Bantu Knots Fashion. DIY. Lifestyle. If you follow me on Instagram you already know about this because I shared it there see photos below but the other night I slept on twisted buns to get these BIG CURLS just to switch it up a little which the husband LOVES. In fact he said “You know, you could do that MORE OFTEN if you wanted to”. Big curls are a BIG hit around here In 2009 I did a quick video demonstrating how I twist my hair into the little buns whilst singing to Lady Gaga – but I only did a photo tutorial of how to get the finished look. So the other morning before I left for the gallery I filmed it for you and hopefully answered all the questions I’ve gotten about this easy little tutorial. Enjoy… The first and last photos were taken at around 5:30pm in the afternoon so you can see how the curls fall a little and become big waves, though my hair doesn’t get any smaller.
. * CLICK HERE for outfit photos and details. Video of me removing the bantu knots and styling my hair… Have Fun! Find all my Hair Tutorials Here. Simple 3 Twists Hairstyle. First, a little back story: I was on Pinterest (I know, big surprise) awhile back and Ms. Ez from Creature Comforts pinned a fun messy hair-do, and mentioned she needed to learn how to do it.
So I piped in that I should show her how. I have been wanting to do a hair tutorial for ages now, so this was the perfect reason to get it done. I was a hairstylist in my first life, and I am not too shy to say I was a pretty good one – I can’t say that about everything, so I will take it where I can ;). So here it is, my first hair tutorial, wahoo! It is a hot mess style – you know the I just rolled out of bed, twisted my hair a bit, and look hot without trying too hard kind of look – or something like that. It is so so easy; a little backcombing, 3 twists, about 8 bobby pins, a splash of hairspray and no one will know you were up with two kids twice last night :).
It is best to start with 1-2 (even 3) day old hair that has a little wave to it. Next you will want a little lift through the roots. It's what you do in the dancing shoes. Oh_beloved's Xanga Site. Popular Hair & Beauty from Pinterest: 1 March - IKnowHair.Com. Braided Hairstyles - Stephanie Dodes Braided Updo Hairstyle. You are the best thing, thats ever been Mine(: