HAIRSTYLES

29 Hairstyle Hacks Every Girl should Know

1. When curling your hair with a curling iron, start from the middle, not the ends of your hair. Your curls will last way longer.

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This is the No. 1 trick for long-lasting waves.

2. Keep your brushes working optimally by giving them a good cleaning.

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After pulling out all of the hair, soak them in warm water with some shampoo. Full directions here.

3. This is the correct way to curl your hair with a flat iron.

This will give you nice, beachy waves.

4. Know which brush does what.

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5. An artfully splayed ponytail will give you temporary fake bangs.

6. Use a flat iron to tame your cowlick and get perfect side-swept bangs.

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Having trouble getting your bangs to lie down straight and STAY that way?

7. Fake a fuller ponytail by doing the double-ponytail trick.

8. This no-heat headband method will give you loose, beautiful waves in the morning.

And it’s comfortable enough to sleep in!

9. Turn your bobby pins into sticky bobby pins if you have slippery straight hair.

10. Use your bobby pins as graphic hair accessories.

11. Use these different rolling techniques to get the kind of curl you want.

12. Use this trick to get perfect boho curls every time.

After curling with a curling iron, pull the lock of hair out straight.

13. Contrary to popular belief, stick your bobby pins in wavy side down.

14. Use a small claw clip to get a more voluminous ponytail.

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Full directions here.

15. Fake a blowout by curling from the ends up using a large barreled curling iron.

16. If you have absolutely stick-straight hair, use aluminum foil and a flat iron to create curls that seriously LAST.

Get the full tutorial here.

17. Set your hairstyle by blasting it with cool air when you’re done.

Alternating between heat and cool-down helps to set your style.

18. This simple flat-iron trick will give a short haircut body and movement.

19. Flat-iron your braids as a quick way to create waves.

20. Before attempting a sleek updo, spray your hands with hairspray and run them through your hair.

It’ll keep flyaways at bay, and you won’t get that shellacked, stiff effect from using too much hairspray.

21. For shorter hair, twist the lock of hair up and heat the rolled hair with a flat iron.

22. For curly/natural hair, group your hair into “pineapples” to keep your curls neat and intact while you sleep.

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Throw on a sleeping cap and when you wake up, your curls will be elongated and preserved.

23. Tame flyaway hair strands by spraying a toothbrush with hairspray and combing them down.

The denseness of the bristles will ensure that each wispy hair is coated and tamed by the hairspray.

24. You don’t have to wash your hair every day — just wash your bangs.

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If you have especially long hair that is a pain to wash, but your bangs just don’t lie down right when your hair is greasy, try pulling your hair back and just washing your bangs in the sink. You’ll spend less time washing and drying your hair.

25. If all you need is a little bit of extra body, scrunch your hair with beach spray or gel and use a diffuser.

It’s a super-easy and fast method to get simple waves with no flat iron or rollers.

26. For an easy way to create victory rolls and vintage pinup hairdos, you NEED this $5 curling brush contraption.

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It’s called the Curl Easy Pro brush and you can get it here or at any Sally’s Beauty Supply.

27. If you’re prone to frizz, dry your hair by pressing it with a towel, not rubbing it.

28. Another way to fight frizz: Sleep with a beanie on while your hair is wet.

29. For the easiest, most secure buns ever, use spin pins instead of bobby pins.

They’re especially helpful if you have the kind of straight, slippery hair that requires dozens of bobby pins to secure.

15 Fantastic Tutorials for Stunning Summer Hairstyles

 

Design your hair at home is not difficult if you have someone demonstrating precisely what to do. Discover ways to create hairstyle that will turn heads wherever you go. Beachy Waves, Topknot, Braids… here are represented incredibly gorgeous step by step tutorials you must try this summer.

How to Do School Rush Hairstyles (Girls)

Method 1 of 4: Sleek ponytail

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   Brush your hair downwards, then back.
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   Spray your hair with hairspray every time you brush it back.
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   Brush it into a ponytail that is slightly higher than the middle of your head.
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   Tie it with an elastic.
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   Find the longest bit of the ponytail and wrap it around the elastic.
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   Pin with a bobby pin. If you have any fly aways spray with hairspray.
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   Finished.

Method 2 of 4: Quiff it up

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   Brush your hair backwards so that there are no tangles.
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   If you have a fringe, than use it but if not put your fingers on each end of your eyebrows and go up to get an equal amount of hair from each side.
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   With the selected hair, tease the hair so there is a bit of volume and place it back so that there is a quiff.
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   Bobby pin it into place. With fly-aways just hairspray it and with a comb gently brush it back. Looks best with loose waves or straight hair.
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   Finished.

Method 3 of 4: Messy bun

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   With fingers, bring back all your hair.
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   Twist it round and into a doughnut shape onto your head.
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   Tie it with an elastic.
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   Open it up with your fingers so its messier.
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   Bobby pin it into place.
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   Let some bit of hair down for the messy look. Hairspray it so it stays in place.

Method 4 of 4: Messy Bun Alternate Method

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   Gather all your hair with your hands, or for a more sleek look, use a comb/brush,
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   Secure it with an elastic, but with the last twist, pull your hair only halfway through.
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   Now you can do whatever you want with it. Bobby pin, hairspray or fluff where it is necessary.
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   Finished.

Warnings

• Don't let the hairspray touch your face since it may irritate your face and results may lead to a break out.

Things You'll Need

• Bobby Pins
• rubber bands/elastics
• Brush
• Comb
• Hairspray

How To: Hair Bow

1.  Begin by taking one small section of hair from each side of your head.  The bigger the sections, the bigger the bow.

2.  Tie the two sections together with an elastic to create a half ponytail.  Don't pull the ends through the elastic the last time you wrap it to create a loop like the picture on the right.

3.  Split the loop in half to create two smaller loops and clip one loop aside for later.

4.  Use your fingers to spread out the loop and push it flat against your head into a bow shape.  Insert one bobby pin going from top to bottom and one going from bottom to top. 

5.  Repeat on the opposite side to finish the bow shape.

6.  Pick up the remaining ends of the ponytail and wrap them up and around the elastic to hide it.  Secure it with bobby pins underneath.

How To Style Maiden Braids

Last month I did a makeover story with Kelsie and had many requests for a maiden braid tutorial. Yesterday she came in and we photographed these simple step by steps. Kelsie has extremely long and thick hair, but anyone with shoulder length or longer can do these braids (see my photo below for an example).  Steps 1-2: Braid two strands on each side of a center part.
Steps 3-5: Wrap braids around the crown of your head and pin in place with one pin each.
Step 6: Arrange braids so that they cover the front of your head like a headband. Pin into place more securely until you feel comfortable.
Steps 7-8: Pull the rest of the hair into a ponytail and pin it into a cute messy bun. Note: This step is optional. You can also wear your hair down like my photo below.
Step 9: Add final pins and spray. Enjoy!

10 Hair Buns For Short Hair With Styling Tips

1. Side Bun:

This is a very popular hair bun style for short hair. To get this look at home, comb hair at a side parting and gather all the hair on one side. Hold your hair in a low pony and tie it just above the ear. Now roll up all the hair and tie it up like a bun, keeping it low. If you have bangs, let them flow loose. Just make sure the bun is at the same side as your bangs.

2. Messy Back Bun:

This too is a simple bun that can be done easily at home and is quick to accomplish. Gather all your hair at the back like you would for a ponytail and tie it up in a bun, leaving it a bit loose at the bottom, letting the tips hang out of the bun. The idea is to not make it too tight. Leave your side and front bangs loose.

3. Low Neck Bun:

This is a very elegant look that will go great with off shoulders, halters, backless, low-back dresses and gowns, and is a great look for a classy party or even a special party with your girlfriends. Comb back your hair and gather all of it near the nape. At the back, take the hair little towards your left side and make a small bun, tying up the hair in the middle and leaving the length from mid to bottom very loose. Now gather the loose hair and pin it up in your hair with an elegant brooch or flowery accessory clip.

4. Braided Side Bun:

This is a really easy hair style that you can do in a few minutes. Gather all your hair at one side and make a braid towards the back. Once done, secure it firmly with an elastic. Now take the braid, roll it like you would roll up your hair for a bun and tie at the nape. Done!

5. Top Knot:

This is an eternal favourite in summers, especially if you’re always on the go. Comb your hair neatly and bunch it up at the top of your head. Roll all your hair into a tight bun and secure tightly with an elastic. Since this look is quite simple, make sure you add a dash of colour on your face and wear some simple accessories, otherwise it may look a bit dowdy.

6. Ballerina Bun:

Want some more twists than just doing a plain bun? The ballerina bun is a great way to add some style and fun for your short hair. Comb your hair and gather it from both ends just above your hair. Your hair should now be partitioned into an upper and a lower section. Take the upper portion to make a tight messy bun at the top back. Now make small sections from the hair that’s left over at the bottom back. Twist them up and pin them at the bottom of your tight bun.

7. Twisted Low Bun:

This is a favourite wedding hairstyle for those with short hair and also for the bridesmaids. Comb your hair to take out all the knots. Gather all of it at the back. Now twist the hair from the bottom and roll it up till where the middle part of your head is. Pin the twisted hair tightly at the middle back. If you think it’s still a bit loose, fasten it with a fashionable brooch.

8. Small Nape Bun:

If you have very very short hair but would still like to tie it up, comb your hair and make a side parting. Gather all the hair at the back, towards your nape, and tie into a tight bun. You can leave the little strands out, or if you want a really neat look, pin them in. This look will go great with smokey eyes and a nude/light lip look.
If you have very very short hair but would still like to tie it up, comb your hair and make a side parting. Gather all the hair at the back, towards your nape, and tie into a tight bun. You can leave the little strands out, or if you want a really neat look, pin them in. This look will go great with smokey eyes and a nude/light lip look.

9. Side Pinned Bun:

This is a classy yet simple bun style for those with very short hair, and can simply be pinned in, rather than tied. To get this look at home, comb your hair loosely, letting your natural waves show. If you have bangs in the front or sides, you will like to keep them loose for this style. Pull all hair on one side and loosely roll them, pinning them up low, preferably at the back of your ear. This again, depends on your comfort, and if you feel it’s quite loose, you can lightly tie it up, adding a beautiful accessory in top.

10. Messy Loose Bun:

Comb your hair, letting your waves take centre stage. Gather all your hair very loosely upwards and tie it up in a loose bun, placing your hair in the middle of the back of your head

3 Super Quick Hairstyles For Long Hair

Admit it, when it comes to styling your hair in the morning each day, there’s not much variation you can do, right? With crazy hours, deadlines to meet and a mad dash out of the house each morning, we think it’s more than enough to manage a decent comb. If this is your daily routine, this post is intended just for you.
Here are 3 quick and easy hairstyles for long hair that you can try out, even with long hair, and turn that plain everyday look into something more fun. Enjoy girls!
Quick hairstyles for long hair:

1. Low Loose Bun:

This is a great look, both for the office and a night-out. And perfect to create in the early morning rush as it hardly takes any time.
• Start by combing out hair nicely to remove all tangles and knots
• As this look will go best with straight hair, you can use a styling iron
• Now part hair in the middle and bring all your hair back into a low pony at the nape of your neck
• Secure it with a hair elastic
• Now take the loose hair of the pony and roll it up till the place where it’s tied
• Taking the tips of the hair, roll it around the tied section
• Secure tightly at the bottom with a hair pin
• You can also use another hair elastic to secure it tightly

2. Braided Pony Hairstyle:

This is a really interesting and different hairstyle that looks quite difficult but is actually quite simple to achieve and takes no time at all! For this look, you may or may not choose to straighten out your hair, as this will also work on hair that’s slightly wavy. But if you have very wavy hair or hair that’s curly, you may want to smoothen or straighten it out a bit.
• Comb out hair nicely to remove all knots and tangles
• Comb back hair in two cross sections
• Part hair in two sections so that’s there’s an upper part that consists of the top and medium layers of hair and a lower part that has only the bottom parts of hair
• Bring the top part to one side of the head and tie with a hair elastic a little above the nape
• Now take the lower part and braid this, not very tight, yet not very loose
• Secure with a hair elastic
• Once done, bring it over the ponytail and roll over it
• You can secure this with an accessorized hair tie

3. Braided Bun Hairstyle:

This is another really easy hairstyle for long hair that looks extremely difficult and complicated but in reality, can be styled in just a few minutes. This look will go great for office, for formal events as well as for a glamorous do.
• Begin by combing out hair and removing all tangles and knots
• Taking hair from one side of your hair, braid tight
• Bring this to the other side of the head
• Secure both sides with a bobby pin so that it stays in place
• Take all the loose hair and pull it up, twisting it from the base as you go up
• Tie it into a messy bun at the top of your head