Thursday, October 18, 2012

Bow Bun


I probably wouldn't call this your "everyday hairstyle," as it is a bun that is a bow...which is pretty out there. You don't need to make it perfect, you can make it a messy version too! When I first saw the hair-do, I thought it looked way too hard and that it would take a while to perfect. But, it's actually simple:
1. Gather all of your hair into a high pony tail, or where you want the bun to be placed.
2. Begin to tie it into a ponytail but, on the second loop, don't bring the ends of your hair through the hair tie so it looks like a bun with extra hair.


3. Take the extra strip of hair outside the bun, and bobby pin it over the middle of the bun, creating a bow in your hair.

This different twist on a basic bun is cute and original!

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Half-up Half-down Braid

This half-up half-down look is perfect for any hair. It is a little on the fancy side, so you could wear it to any special occasions. It's quick to do and is pretty. All you need to do is:
1. part you hair how you choose.
2. Start braiding one side by french braiding your hair, except you only gather additional hair for the top section.
3. Keep doing this until you reach the back of your head, repeat with the other side.
4. Bring the two braids together and secure with a small elastic.
5. Curl the hair on the bottom and apply hairspray.
All done!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Under-the-Bun Braid

I like this hairstyle, it's easy but looks FANCY. I think I'd probably wear it when I need to get my hair out of my face but don't want it to look like a birds nest. Like maybe when you're having an important test...or maybe for sports od you secure it super well. Anyways, how you do this is real simple:
1. Flip your hair upside down, first brush it
2. Take a small section of hair from where the back of your neck meets your hairline and begin to french braid.
3. Keep doing this until you reach where you want your bun.
4. Gather your hair in a ponytail, making sure the braid stays tight, and smooth any bumps you may have.
5. Secure the ponytail.
6. (optional) Braid a few sections of your pony tail.
7. Twist the pony into a bun and secure with bobby pins or an elastic- which for me is a lot easier.
You can add a flower too! Anything you like. 

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Messy Bun with Dutch braid



Messy buns don't need to look like you didn't try. This messy bun is easy, simple, and perfect for a quick but neat hairstyle on the go. How you do this hairstyle is somewhat self-explanatory. I think it works best when your hair isn't just showered, like you showered a day before or a couple days before, but it could still work either way. What you do is, start dutch braiding your hair on the side your larger part is. You guide the braid where you'd like it to go until you reach where the bun will be. Then, you tie it off with a small elastic. To make the bun, gather your hair like you're making a ponytail and then twist it messily. Secure your bun and pull on it and the braid a little to create a messy feel. Fix any fly-aways and add hairspray if you want extra hold.