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Colored chalk tips

Colored chalk tips
Today I'm excited to share another hair tutorial! My genius friend Caroline used chalk (yes, plain old chalk) to color the ends of her hair like a rainbow, and you could also do ombre or just your favorite color. Don't you love this sexy rocker look? Here's how to do it... Dying hair crazy colors is a trend that's been going strong for a while now, but what do you do if you want to have some fun, and don't want to commit to a semi-permanent dye? 1. 2. 3. 4. Three extra tips: * If you have lighter hair, skip wetting the chalk first and just use the chalk dry on your hair. There you have it! Thank you so much, Caroline and Jamie! P.S. (Photos by Jamie Beck for Cup of Jo.

100 Amazing Hairstyles We women adore fashion and style. Fashion comes in clothes, shoes, makeup, fancy accessories, styles the way we carry things and hairstyles. We enjoy dressing up, getting ready and styling our hair. Hair is the part of fashion and beauty and Hair-styling is an art, to carry your hair according to your style statement and your physical appearance is a really tough job. Working girls got a small amount of time for their hairdos and hair-styling in their daily routine. Here are 100 different and amazing hairstyles. Here are 100 amazing hairstyles. Like this post and found these styles creative and amazing? Most Liked articles about hair:How-To: Instant Hairstyles- Do YourselfTop 10 All Time Favorite HairstylesEveryday Hair Care image Source:WeHeartIt

Rope bun Today I'm excited to share a hair tutorial that's perfect for traveling! When your hair is messy and sea-salty, twist it back into this nautical-inspired rope bun. Perfect for the beach, exploring around town or heading to dinner. "I love this style when I want to keep my hair off my neck, but don't want to do the regular ol' topknot that I usually wear. 1-2. 3. 4. 5-6. 7. 8. Gorgeous! Thoughts? P.S. (Photos by Jamie Beck for Cup of Jo. DIY - MAKE YOUR OWN WAX FOR HAIR REMOVAL | Fashion I was chatting with someone on my flight back from my vacation. She lived in another country where salons are hard to come by or if they are around, they aren't very good. So, sometimes a girl has got to depend on herself. You can make one on your own so easily. So when I described it to her, she loved it and she said I just have to put it up online. So here goes: Wax recipe Ingredients 2 cups sugar ¼ cup water ¼ cup lemon juice Method Pour the sugar, water and lemon juice in a saucepan, and heat it over a low flame. How do you know it is done? Take a glass of water and put a drop of wax into it. Benefits of making your own WAX: 1. Waxing strips: We used to do this in college all the time. NOTE: The inner facing fabric of the jeans should be the one touching your skin otherwise if you use the opposite side, your skin will probably get blue with the denim color. Waxing technique Test the temperature before applying the wax to your skin. Benefits of Waxing 1.

How to do a perfect knot When you're traveling or running to dinner, there's nothing sexier than twisting your hair into a top knot. It gives you the ease and nonchalance of a classic French starlet. Lucky for us, my hair-genius friend Caroline shares the steps below, and the fabulous Jamie Beck took photos... Steps and "after" photos below... "When I need a quick hairstyle, the messy top knot is my go-to. 1-2. 3. 4. 5-6. Optional: Sometimes I like to use a big barrette to add something extra. Thoughts? P.S. (Photos by Jamie Beck for Cup of Jo. Photo 15- You Totally Got This: 4 Easy Braids For Rookies Feb 24, 2014 Even if you've landed your dream job and work in the coolest office ever, it's easy to fall into the business-as-usual rut when it comes to your beauty routine. There isn't anything wrong with alternating…read Feb 18, 2014 If we ruled the world, our first decree would be to make daily braid wearing mandatory. Nov 22, 2013 It's not that we hate Emily Schuman because she's beautiful (although she is).

hair tutorial My lovelies, you know the messy side ponytail from J. Crew's spring lookbook? Well, I really wanted to learn how to do it myself, so I invited over my friend Caroline (who is a hair genius) to explain how to get the look, and the fabulous Jamie Beck took a few photographs. (What I love love love about this style is how the top looks like a beehive!) Here are Caroline's steps, if you'd like to try it out.... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 6. Let's do it! (Photos by the wonderful Jamie Beck.)

Style Scrapbook: DIY "OMBRE DENIM SHIRT" December 29, 2011 in Uncategorized by Andy I FINALLY got around to do this DIY but since I didn’t want to ruin one of my favorite denim shirts, I went and bought a cheap one at a small store and luckily, the operation was successful!. …This DIY is as simple as they come so if you are feeling adventurous, here is what you need and the step by step: *Special fabric bleach in powder (if you can’t find it, use normal bleach) *Gold buttons (make sure they are the same size as the buttons you are replacing) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Ponytail twist How often do you wear ponytails? There's nothing cuter, but sometimes you want to mix it up. Our side ponytail was our most popular hair tutorial ever, so today we'd love to share another ponytail look. This twisted ponytail takes less than a minute, and is perfect for work, dates and weekend picnics. 1-2. 3. 4. 5. 6. P.S. 14 more hair tutorials, including cinnamon roll buns and a mermaid braid... (Photos by Jamie Beck for Cup of Jo. 11 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes for Summer Photo: iStockPhoto.com Summer is officially in full swing and with it comes cute shorts, hot weather and hopefully some time spent at the nearest pool, beach or lake. However, all that summer fun can unfortunately give our skin and hair a beating. Beauty treatments from spas can help, but usually cost a lot of money, which isn’t ideal for most college students. That’s why I compiled a list of some do-it-yourself beauty treatments that can keep you looking your best all summer long. The best part? Face It’s important to stick with a strict skin routine- even during the summer. Body Have some milk in your fridge that’s about to expire? Hair For an easy and natural deep conditioner, blend 1/4 cup of plain yogurt, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and the whites from one egg. What do you think? Are you a fan of DIY beauty?

Messy side ponytail My lovelies, you know the messy side ponytail from J. Crew's spring lookbook? Well, I really wanted to learn how to do it myself, so I invited over my friend Caroline (who is a hair genius) to explain how to get the look, and the fabulous Jamie Beck took a few photographs. Here are Caroline's steps, if you'd like to try it out.... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 6. Let's do it! (Photos by the wonderful Jamie Beck.)

Dorm Room Spa: 3 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes to Try Photo Credit It’s that taxing in-between time of the semester again – spring break is over, papers and projects are coming due, and finals are looming ahead. It’s clear that college students are stressed right now, and with that stress comes the need for relaxation. And what better way to unwind than by pampering yourself and indulging in some me-time? Of course, as college students, we can’t all afford to shell out for a trip to a high-end spa. So how do you get all the benefits of a spa treatment without the hefty cost? 1. Photo Credit Olive oil isn’t just for cooking — it’s great for your hair, too! To give your hair a conditioning treatment, massage about 2 tablespoons of olive oil into your hair and scalp. Next, take a warm, damp towel and wrap it around your head and treated hair (“turban” it). Finally, rinse out the olive oil with shampoo. 2. The secret? To create the mask, mix 2 tablespoons of honey with a teaspoon of cinnamon and a teaspoon of nutmeg. 3. Photo Credit

Pretzel braid I'm excited to share another hair tutorial! My friend (and hair genius) Caroline adores this gorgeous pretzel braid, which she says is easy enough for brides to do themselves. So, we met at our favorite wedding shop, and Jamie Beck took photos. Here are Caroline's steps, if you'd like to try it out... "I have a friend who was an Irish dancer, and she would always wear her hair in amazing elaborate braids. 1. 2. 3. ...and secure ends with a rubber band. 4-6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Voila! P.S. (Photos by Jamie Beck for Cup of Jo. Lots of lace. My new no pattern required top! A tutorial Ok, so I finally have the pics to prove that I have been doing some sewing! Here is my new “no pattern required” top. It really is so quick & easy to make a top like this. This is the perfect top for the change of season that is happening right now. Throw it on over a white singlet & wear with jeans for a casual look or team it with a black singlet & black pants for a more sophisticated look. It would also look great worn with a skirt or shorts. Ok, it looks good with everything! I am going to make one in black, white & any other coloured lace I can get my hands on! The lace that I used has a little stretch (but not too much) so it drapes with the body nicely. If you have seen my then you already know how to make this top. Yep, it works on the same principal. You need to take a loose fitting t-shirt that you already have & fold it in half. {this is another shirt that I made using the “no pattern required” method.} Trace around the shirt. This is the back of the top pattern.

Gibson roll My dears, I'm excited to share our second wedding hair tutorial! My friend (and hair genius) Caroline adores this elegant twisted roll--and swears it's easy enough for brides to do themselves. So, we met at my favorite West Village wedding shop, and the wonderful Jamie Beck took photographs. Here are Caroline's steps, if you'd like to try it out... This hairstyle is perfect for a black-tie wedding or to show off a pretty neckline--and it's great for girls with curly hair. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 and 7. 8. Voila! P.S. (Photos by Jamie Beck for Cup of Jo.

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