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!
Messy bun tutorial (Coat by French Connection) After this post, I got a few requests for a “messy bun” hair tutorial! My boyfriend laughed when I told him that I needed help photographing it. It is a bit unintuitive – a process for making your hair “messier.” That said, this method will probably have to be tailored to fit your individual hair type; it even took me a few tries to photograph and post this tutorial properly, as sometimes it turns out better than others. Nonetheless, I thought I’d oblige those who asked! (Crew neck sweater by J.Crew) FYI, this hairstyle is considerably more difficult on freshly-cleaned, slick hair – it’s much easier to style if it’s a little dirty. Now on to the tutorial! More in-depth explanation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. I feel like I should rename this blog to “Hairstyles for lazy people and art students”, because this is seriously the PERFECT way to wear your hair if you are like me and don’t wash your hair daily. Finished picture of the bun:
How to do rag curls When searching the web for rag curl directions, I came across creepy child beauty pageant blogs that said "cut some fabric, wet your hair, roll it up, tie it". Do that and you will cry from the result. After quite a while of doing rag curls on myself from chin length hair, to past shoulder length, I can show you the the the little things to know only learned from trial and error. So here is the correct way to do rag curls. You will need:Strips of cotton fabric. Around 2" X 5" works well.A comb.Mousse or something similar.A brush. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Ta da! HALLOWEEN HAIR TUTORIAL 2 photos by kristin ess, post created by kristin ess Lots and lots of request rolled in for a Halloween hair tutorial on creating frizz. Clearly this look can go with SO many costumes– 70′s glam, a lioness, a gypsy, a witch, a dead person, zombie, ghost (spray with white hair powder!), and countless others… I snagged my gorgeous friend Nora for this tutorial. TOOLS: paddle brush, sectioning clips, U-pins, light holding hairspray or thermal styling spray, temperature-controlled flat iron. Start with clean, blow dried hair. PS, I love my friends because they do things like this for me… Xx Kristin Ess Tags: 70's, costume, curls, DIY, dress up, frizzy, hair, halloween, how to, kristin ess, lioness, the beauty department, thebeautydepartment.com, tutorial Related posts:
Find out about how to do DIY Braided Hairstyles for Summer By kenziepoo | Do you love the look of all of the amazing braids out there, but just don’t know how to do it? We have found a few of our favorite braided hairstyles for summer, and have included a tutorial video to show you how to DIY and get the look. Keep reading after the jump to view the tutorial video’s on Braided Hairstyles! nggallery id=’121289′ Side French Braid Updo Try this and make a statement! Alexander Wang Side Braid Try this Alexander Wang braid for a casual look or an evening out! Messy Rope Braids You can wear this look up in a bun or down. Side French Braid Updo image via here Alexander Wang Side Braid image via here To Watch the Video on the Alexander Wang Side Braid here Messy Rope Braids Image via here
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! 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!
CHALK IT UP photos: Kristin Ess, post designed by Kristin Ess Last week, we were shooting Lauren’s collection for Kohl’s and at the end of the day, we got our hands on some colorful soft chalks. How can a girl resist when there are pinks + purples involved?? Lauren’s pink cotton candy bun was pretty cute! As you may know, hair chalking has been around for a little while now and it’s a great way to temporarily add color to your locks. Twist the hair as you chalk. Try doing 2 colors on one strand! The best part about chalking is styling it. The colors we used for this post were:
Operation Organize: The Necklace Nightmare Dealing with tangled necklaces can be totally frustrating. It bothers me to think about all of the necklaces I’ve had to pass up due to impossible knots. Thankfully, there are lots of easy yet creative ways to keep your necklaces organized and tangle free. Why hide your pretty pearls away in a jewelry box when they should be seen? The solution? Here are a few of my favorite necklace storage solutions (you might recognize a few from my book, Style): Crystal Knobs: Grab a handful of pretty glass knobs (I especially like the ones from Anthropologie) and install them into a wall that needs a little eye candy. How you keep your necklaces organized? XO Lauren Photo: Pottery Barn
A CLEAN CANVAS photos: justin coit + thebeautydepartment.com post designed by kristin ess Lots of requests for a very basic blow out. Here’s your step by step! Tools: Blow dryer with the nozzle, leave-in conditioner or detangler, protective serum or frizz taming serum, medium to large round brush, clips. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Xx Kristin Tags: basic blow dry, blow, blow dry, blowdry, how to, kristin ess, lauren conrad, out, the beauty department, thebeautydepartment.com, tutorial Related posts: 4 Pin-Up Girl Hair Tutorials for Medium to Short Hair I love "old" hair. No, not the hair that you find in the bottom of your shower drain that has been there for months, I mean hair right out of a pin-up girl calendar. Beautiful hairstyles with a vintage flair. I think these styles work especially well for fall when you won't mind the hair being down on your neck or across your forehead. that work. This hairstyle is adorable and looks pretty simple. 2. This is a little more advanced than the tutorial above, but I love the look and if I can pull it of with my hair being a little longer than hers, I think it will look fabulous! 3. I love the look of victory rolls and if I had known they were so easy to do, I would have tried them out a long time ago. 4. This one would be easier for someone with medium to short hair that is at least below the ears. Kathleen Bunn
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. 1. Here's a second option. Thanks so much Katie! How To Put Your Hair Up In A Cute Bun | Guide « Wonder How To - StumbleUpon Comb your hair carefully to eliminate any tangles or knots.Take some hair from the top of your head. 3. Tie off this hair with a hair elastic. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
A DO. FOR YOU. photo: angela+ithyle/thebeautydepartment.com post designed by kristin ess Some days you just don’t wanna. For those days, we made you this! Seems like we’ve been seeing pictures of this lovely look everywhere. -light holding styling mousse -comb -small clear elastic -large bobbypin 1) Apply a light holding styling mousse all over from roots to ends for texture and seperation. 2) Separate the hair over your shoulder into two pieces. 3,4) Using your girl scout skills, tie hair into a simple knot. 5.) 6) I like to throw a bobby pin in there for extra security. 7) Back comb the ponytail a little for texture and then comb through it with your fingers to settle it. Tip: Once the steps are complete, tug on it and mess it up a bit. xxkristin Tags: blonde, easy, fast, hair, how to, knot, kristin ess, lauren conrad, not your average pony, pony, pony tail, ponytail, pretty, quick, tutorial Related posts: