Tools:
Curling Iron
Clips or Rollers (optional)
Brush
Decorative hair pin/clip (optional)
1. For this style you're going to curl your hair like you would for any other style, with a few tricks to help you achieve a 50's Hollywood wave. Firstly, do a deep side part and divide your hair from ear to ear into two sections; the bottom half and top half. Then curl your hair in reasonable sections; If you have thick hair, use less, and for thin hair you should use more. 2. The trick here is to curl all of your hair in the same direction. When you're done, take down the top half and curl, once again in the same direction as the bottom layer. 3. Another tip is to use clips or rollers to help set the curls. This is totally optional, but if your hair doesn't hold curl well, then I would strongly advise this. Just roll the curl into the roller, or place it flat on your head and stick an alligator clip in it. There's definitely a technique to this, so if you're interested or need help, Youtube has tons of great videos. 4. Let the curls cool. If you brush them out while still warm, they wont hold nearly as well, and you'll end up with more frizz than you want. 5. When they're ready, brush the curls out lightly, and smooth/style with your fingers. Careful not to brush them to death or you'll just get an afro. Just enough to smooth and blend them together. 6. I also like to pin the side with less hair back behind my ear with a cute clip, although it looks great both ways!
Tools:
Clear Elastic
Ponytail Holder
1. To start out you'll want to part your hair heavy on the side, and split it in two. take the side with more hair and part it into two horizontal sections at the ear. 2. Now do a dutch braid across the top/side of your hair. A dutch braid is like a reverse French braid; instead of pulling the hair over, pull it under. Tie off the end of your braid. 3. Now you'll want to beef up and soften the look of your braid by pulling on it a bit to fluff it out. this adds volume and makes the whole look messy and romantic. Pull your hair into a ponytail, add the braid, and tie off with a ponytail holder. I like to keep the braid in the ponytail, but this time it got bessed up and looked a bit funky, so i took the elastic out and incorporated the hair into the pony. 4. To hide the ponytail holder, take a piece of hair from right underneath the base of the pony and wrap it around as many times as it'll go. Then bobby pin it underneath the base and voila, done. Or you could use a decorative ponytail holder and not disguise it...totally up to you :)
Half Twist
Tools:Bobby Pins
Decorative hair pin/clip (optional)
1. This style is probably the easiest of the bunch, and still looks perfect for any occasion. Start by parting your hair the way you like it. 2. Take some hair from the front of one side. As for how much, it depends on your taste, but for reference I did about an inch or two from the beginning of my forehead, if that makes sense. Twist the hair lightly, and if you want some extra texture, hold the end of the twist and tug the hair out to loosen it. Pull back and pin with a bobby pin. 3. Do the same thing to the other side. Make sure to find a good placement on your head; some like it a bit higher, others like it lower. I prefer somewhere in the middle, so that's what I did. You could also add some sparkle and put a cute clip in right on top of the bobby pins.
Messy Updo
Tools:
Ponytail Holder
Bobby Pins
1. Start out by sectioning your hair into three parts and doing a regular braid, and tie off the end. 2. Pull on each section to fluff the braid; this gives you the messy vibe. 3. Then tuck the tail of your braid under and secure with bobby pins. I like to gently pull a few pieces out to amp up the messy look and frame my face. I love how polished this style looks, and its so easy!
Which would you wear to your holiday events this season?
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