Get Glamourous Old Hollywood Waves

Posted on January 25, 2013

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  1. Using your brush, give your hair a deep side part.
  2. Curl all of your hair in the same direction on each side towards your face. The smaller the barrel of your curler, the more wavy it’ll be in the end. Try your best to have all of your curls be super structured and symmetrical (ie look the same!).
  3. Once all your hair is all curled you should look something like this. Usually perfectly curled hair is not flattering, but for this technique, it’s necessary!
  4. After the curls have cooled completely, use your brush to gently comb out your curls. If your hair likes to hold onto curl, you may need to do this more than once.
  5. Set with your favorite hairspray and/or shine spray.

Et Voilá! Some lipstick and a LBD and you are red carpet ready!

Master The Salon Blowout

Posted on January 23, 2013

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Do you crave salon worthy hair? Here is a step-by-step guide to getting the best blow-out at home. You’ll need a blow dryer with a nozzle, detangler, a protective serum, a medium to large round brush (depending on how much hair you have) , styling oil and a clip.

  1. Spray de-tangler (like Silken Child Leave-In Detangler) onto wet hair so that it’s protected as you brush it out—always remember, hair is its most fragile when wet. Applying a de-tangler right out of the shower is best; using this type of spray on hair that is in the process of air drying will cause the hair to feel sticky once it’s dry.
  2. Using a blow dryer with the nozzle on, blow your bangs or any stubborn cowlicks that you have first, so that you can control these sections before they start to. I like to pull the rest of my hair back while doing this so that I can focus on the front section. (more…)

Make Waves, Waves, Waves (With A Flat Iron!)

Posted on January 18, 2013

Achieving the perfect wave can be such a simple thing with the right tool. Right? But what if you don’t have the “right” tool? Nowadays, there’s no such thing as “right” or wrong”. Here, I show you how to perfect those beachy waves with a flat iron! Make sure you pretreat your hair with a heat protector!

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Long Hair Don’t Care! How To Get The Perfect Blowout

Posted on November 27, 2012

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Long, straight hair is simple and gorgeous, but it can get boring. A great blow dry can give long locks the volume, body and shine they need to look more beautiful than ever. The key to a great blow out is practiced technique and great product. Follow the tutorial below to give your long hair a salon style blow out in a just a few easy steps.

  1. Start with combed out, wet hair.
  2. Apply a heat protector and Morocaan oil to your hair.  (more…)

Blowdry, Blowdry, Blowdry! From Frizzy to Fabulous in Less than 5 Steps

Posted on October 24, 2012

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When it comes to wanting smooth, straight hair, our first thought is usually to turn to our flat irons. But what if you could achieve glossy strands without the excessive heat? It turns out your blow dryer is more of an asset than you think. Read below to transform your frizzy hair in less than 5 steps!

  1. Blow dry your hair until it’s dry.
  2. Use a small amount of smoothing serum in your palm and rub evenly throughout your hair (especially on the ends!).
  3. Start on a small section of hair. Using a round brush, pull hair and angle your blow dryer over your hair.
  4. In a slow steady movement pull the brush through your hair until you’ve reached the ends. Depending on how frizzy your hair is, you may need to repeat this step a few times on the same piece of hair. Continue this step on the rest of hair. Finally, lock in the shine with a bit more serum!

Voila! You should now have soft, silky hair and all you needed was a blow dryer! Keep in mind that this technique will take longer than a flat iron, but by using a brush and blow dryer, you can achieve smooth locks without sacrificing body and volume. So say good bye to the frizz and hello to fabulous hair!

Beachy & Beautiful Waves (no sea salt needed!)

Posted on October 22, 2012

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Let’s face it: summer came and went too soon, but for this next tutorial you wont need the beach to have waves in your hair. For a while, every time I seen a “beachy waves” tutorial, I’ve needed sea salt from the ocean. Personally, my hair is already dry, so when I did try the spray it made it really dry (it is salt after all). Ultimately after trials and errors I found a way of achieving this look without having to dry my hair or apply lots of chemicals. (more…)

From Curly & Unruly to Pin Straight – Mastering Perfect Sleek & Straight Hair

Posted on September 20, 2012

Curly haired girl? You know how hard it can be to get that super sleek, smooth finished looked. There are a few easy tips and tricks that you can use to get the perfect sleek and straight hair from your curly and unruly hair.

  1. The first thing you want to do is untangle your hair.
  2. Once this is done, part your hair, and pin the rest of your hair up. I recommend starting from the first layer closest to your neck and going up from there. (more…)

Get The Perfect Volume-Infused Blowout – For The Fine Haired Girl

Posted on August 22, 2012

Fine haired girls have the hardest time achieving volume, only because we have so much less hair to work with. However, there’s tricks and tips to beat the problem and it’s a super easy one to solve!

Before the blowout….

  • Be sure to use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. I use one from Pantene because it is specifically for fine and flat hair and it works to create volume. (more…)

How to Create Curls Using a Flat Iron

Posted on August 12, 2012

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The flat iron is the go-to hair tool for many of us. Ideal for handling frizzy situations and when paired with the proper products, can give you pin straight locks even on the hottest summer days! What most girls don’t know is that with the right technique, your flat iron can give you bouncy curls as well! So ditch the curling iron, and follow the steps below to see how you can turn your flat iron into a one stop miracle tool! (more…)

Loose Vintage Waves

Posted on July 31, 2012

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While new hair trends are constantly popping up, sometimes the best place to look for a great hair stlye is the past! Loose vintage waves are a classic and sexy look that will never go out of style. The best part is that this look is super easy to achieve. Follow the steps below!

Step 1: Start with straight hair.
Step 2: Section off your hair starting at the bottom and working your way up.
Step 3: With a curling iron, take a section of hair and curl in/under towards you, creating a tight ringlet.
Step 4-8: Repeat step 3-9 on the rest of your hair. Curl your hair in towards you, not outwards (otherwise it will flip).
Step 9: Once all hair is in ringlets, using a brush, gently brush out all ringlets. (See final look soft brushed look at step 10)
Step 11: Take your curling iron on the ends of hair and give one final curl flipping hair in/under towards you.

Once finished, you should be left with loose vintage waves that are old school beauty icon worthy! For added glam, add a red pouty lip and you’ll feel red carpet ready!

Quick 1" Curls Tutorial For The Fine Haired Girl

Posted on July 13, 2012

When I think of 1-inch-curls I think of Taylor Swift. Luckily, her curls are simple to achieve, even with fine hair. I recommend using a 1-inch-curling rod to get the look. (I use the Conair Infinity Rod and it runs for $25-30 at drug stores)

  1. Start off by using a heat protectant throughout your hair to protect from any damage.
  2. Next, spray some moose into your palms.
  3. Take the moose and massage it into your roots to add volume and to make the curls hold better. This is an important step for girls with fine hair because without having anything to hold them together, curls will easily fall out.
  4. Part your hair where it naturally parts (mine is right down the middle) and clip up one half to get it out of the way. (more…)
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Quick 2″ Curls For The Fine Haired Girl

Posted on July 5, 2012

2 inch curls are the perfect “beach inspired” wave. To get this look, I recommend using a curling rod because, in my opinion, it is easiest to maneuver. I use a really cute pink rod from Remington that I purchased from Target for under $30. However, any similar sized rod should do the job! Here’s how to achieve the curls.  (more…)