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In the Thick of It: 3 Fancy Hairstyles for Thick Hair

In the Thick of It: 3 Fancy Hairstyles for Thick Hair
As host to a rather large amount of hair, I’ve had my fair share of coiffure conundrums over the years. Whether I was eschewing the dreaded ringlet for my senior prom, or wrangling my mop into a behemothic beehive for my wedding, I did my best to bypass the typical, opting instead for something more unique. So, when a request rolled in from a ModCloth Style Ambassador seeking formal up-do ideas for thick hair, I leapt at the opportunity to solve her hairstyle headache! Whether you’re prepping for prom, flying to Fashion Week, or simply seeking a new way to tame your mane, the three thick-hair-friendly styles below not only all use the same tools, but can be easily crafted to suit any occasion. The kicker? The Braided Bun For this braided bun, inspired by this post from The Beauty Department, you’ll need: hair elastics and bobby pins that match your hair color. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The Asymmetrical Twist 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The Grand Bouffant Feeling inspired by our latest stylebook? 1. 2. 3. 4.

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. So here it is, my first hair tutorial, wahoo! 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. So now we have the hair looking a little fuller, and the front styled the way we want it to look in the end. Split your hair into three sections, pulling the sides in front of your shoulders, leaving just one section in the back. Lift the back section up and backcomb at the base. Take the section and twist once like shown. Next take the second section and hold it out to the side like shown. Twist the section once loosely right next to the first twist, like shown in the picture. Now spray the heck out of it! **EDIT you can find the How To Backcomb Your Hair Post here ~Destri

How to Style a Twisted Updo | fashionizers.com Spring/summer 2011 hairstyle trends were mainly dedicated to updos. We have witnessed so many stylish updos, such as ballerina buns and messy updos, glamorous chignons and braided updos, all of which have been reinvented and reappeared in fashion season after season. We are all charmed by all those stylish updos, yet one of them catches our attention most of all: the twisted version. How romantic, sophisticated and simple it looks, without giving the impression of trying too hard! The twisted updo itself comes in so many versions, like tousled, effortless ones and more refined and elegant updos. To sport a twisted updo, first apply some hair wax and then get the parting, whether a deep side, a side or a center one. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

Craft, DIY, Art, and Beauty: Shaggy Hair Bow I have been so inspired by all the hair bows I've seen on the web lately, but I wanted to try to translate the hair bow into a do that someone around 30 or older could rock without looking like they're trying to be a teen...or Lady Gaga...or Minnie Mouse. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Moving on! This is how I did a shaggy hair bow. First, I decided to pop a headband on in the front of my do, but you could do whatever you please. Maybe a braid or bangs? Step 1) I popped on a headband (do whatever you like here). Step 2) Behind the band a pulled up a 1 inch (2.5 cm) band of hair, hair-sprayed near the root, then back-combed. Step 3) Flip the piece you just worked on forward, grab another 1 inch band, spray it, and back-comb it. Step 4) Flip it all back in place (I realize this looks nuts). Step 5) Use a comb to gently tame the crazy. Step 6) Pull it back into a tight, low ponytail. Step 7) Separate the ponytail into three equal sections. Step 15) Let that middle piece down now.

PIN IT UP, GIRL - thebeautydepartment.com 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. 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:

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