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Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Halloween!!
Are you good at Halloween costumes? It is not one of my strong suits. So if you are like me and are struggling to come up with an easy costume, I hope this post will help you find something. I put together some super easy costumes and hairstyles with them. They should be costumes that you can put together right from your own closet.
I had Kinsley be my model, but some of these are ones adults could use also. Now if you have a boy, I am sorry. Those costumes are hard. Nolan is at the age where he isn't really in to super-heroes, and I don't like him being anything scary, so his options are limited. Being a sports player never fails though!
First costume is a farmer or a western girl. It is just a simple plaid shirt, braids, and some cowboy boots!
I had Kinsley be my model, but some of these are ones adults could use also. Now if you have a boy, I am sorry. Those costumes are hard. Nolan is at the age where he isn't really in to super-heroes, and I don't like him being anything scary, so his options are limited. Being a sports player never fails though!
First costume is a farmer or a western girl. It is just a simple plaid shirt, braids, and some cowboy boots!
Next one is our take on Minnie Mouse. We didn't have any white gloves but if you did, that would be cute! We made her hair to be like Minnie's ears and then added a red bow.
Rosie The Riveter is probably the easiest and is a great costume for an adult as well. You will need a chambray shirt and then a red hair scarf. We did a messy bun in the back with the bang area back combed and then added the scarf.
Last for Kins is a ballerina. All you need is a tutu or leo and a hair bun. Now if you do some sort of indoor halloween event this would be great, but here in Michigan halloween is generally cold, so it may be hard to fit a coat under a leo!
Haddie wanted to join in on the fun as well, because who doesn't love to dress up? She wanted to be a fairy. She found a pink dress up dress and some wings and she was a perfect fairy!
Hope you all have a great Halloween with your kids! I love to see those pictures of kids in costumes!
Monday, October 23, 2017
Lilla Rose
Lillia Rose is a company that sells beaded hair accessories. They are excellent quality. The bead work is beautiful. It was so fun to have these hair accessories to add to our styles.
Before a few weeks ago, I had never heard of Lillia Rose before. They are a company that works off of having parties except, the parties are done online. However, the nice part is you don't have to have a party to buy these products. They do have a website. A lady who is a stylist for them was gracious enough to send me two products for me to try and see how I liked them and how I could incorporate them into our hairstyles.
I was sent the beaded headband and a set of dragonfly bobbie pins. The headbands are great for many reasons, but one that I really loved was that you didn't have to slip it over your head. It has a clasp on the bottom like a necklace. You can place it right where you want it. While 90% of the head band is all beaded, they have this great little part that is stretchy and adjustable, so that they ensure that the headbands fit the head exactly. These comfort bands also come in two sizes, standard and long, so that the fit is perfect. It did not move, roll, or budge when it was on my head. Even though it is full of beads, it never felt heavy or tight. These would make great pieces for wedding or formal occasions to just add a little something more to your style. On the website they also have some really cool braided headbands that would be fun to add to a casual style.
The dragonfly bobbie pins are super fun! Kins loves them. They have been fun to add to some of her hairstyles. These bobbie pins are such great quality. The bobby pin part of them are nice and tight to the hair. They do not fall, even in Kinsley's silky smooth hair. Kins has a few circled that she wants to add to our collection. These would make such a great stocking stuffer or a fun gift for a little girl in your life!
We had fun playing with these new hair accessories. Here a just a few ways I used them.
Before a few weeks ago, I had never heard of Lillia Rose before. They are a company that works off of having parties except, the parties are done online. However, the nice part is you don't have to have a party to buy these products. They do have a website. A lady who is a stylist for them was gracious enough to send me two products for me to try and see how I liked them and how I could incorporate them into our hairstyles.
I was sent the beaded headband and a set of dragonfly bobbie pins. The headbands are great for many reasons, but one that I really loved was that you didn't have to slip it over your head. It has a clasp on the bottom like a necklace. You can place it right where you want it. While 90% of the head band is all beaded, they have this great little part that is stretchy and adjustable, so that they ensure that the headbands fit the head exactly. These comfort bands also come in two sizes, standard and long, so that the fit is perfect. It did not move, roll, or budge when it was on my head. Even though it is full of beads, it never felt heavy or tight. These would make great pieces for wedding or formal occasions to just add a little something more to your style. On the website they also have some really cool braided headbands that would be fun to add to a casual style.
The dragonfly bobbie pins are super fun! Kins loves them. They have been fun to add to some of her hairstyles. These bobbie pins are such great quality. The bobby pin part of them are nice and tight to the hair. They do not fall, even in Kinsley's silky smooth hair. Kins has a few circled that she wants to add to our collection. These would make such a great stocking stuffer or a fun gift for a little girl in your life!
We had fun playing with these new hair accessories. Here a just a few ways I used them.
Now these are just two of the many products they have. Take the time and browse this website http://www.lillarose.biz/LoveLeavingLegacy
Deborah is the lady who sent me these and she was so wonderful to work with. She is so helpful and great about sizing. If you have any questions she knows the products very well. I think these would make perfect Christmas gifts!
Friday, October 20, 2017
Podcasts!
Do you guys listen to podcasts? I love them! I run a few days a week and sometimes I get sick of just listening to music so I listen to a lot of podcasts. I thought I would share a few of my favorites!
1. Serial Season 1. This is a series put out by This American Life from WBEZ Chicago. Serial Season 1 is about a murder and trial that from 1999. It is so unbelievably interesting. You will not want to stop listening to this. Go download this right now.
2. This American Life. They are the group that put out Serial, but every week on Sunday they put out their own podcast. The topics vary greatly, but they are always entertaining and interesting to listen to.
3. How I Built This. Just this past summer I started listening to this and have really enjoyed it. It is a podcast about well known business that we buy or use all the time and how they got their start and what their story is all about. Tom's shoes and Airbnb so far have been my favorite.
4. The Village Church is a church in Texas pastored by Matt Chandler. If you are looking for Biblicaly sound doctrine, give him a listen. He is easy to listen to and always has sermons that I love and listen to again.
5. Freakonomics. This one is interesting. If you love to learn about strange happenings, different events, or life things, this is a podcast you would like.
If you are completely new to podcasts and have an iPhone, you should have an app on your phone that is purple and has a P on it. Once in the app there is a search button. There you can search any of the podcasts I listed above. If I was first starting out, I would first start listening to Serial Season 1. It is so gripping. It will get you hooked!
1. Serial Season 1. This is a series put out by This American Life from WBEZ Chicago. Serial Season 1 is about a murder and trial that from 1999. It is so unbelievably interesting. You will not want to stop listening to this. Go download this right now.
2. This American Life. They are the group that put out Serial, but every week on Sunday they put out their own podcast. The topics vary greatly, but they are always entertaining and interesting to listen to.
3. How I Built This. Just this past summer I started listening to this and have really enjoyed it. It is a podcast about well known business that we buy or use all the time and how they got their start and what their story is all about. Tom's shoes and Airbnb so far have been my favorite.
4. The Village Church is a church in Texas pastored by Matt Chandler. If you are looking for Biblicaly sound doctrine, give him a listen. He is easy to listen to and always has sermons that I love and listen to again.
5. Freakonomics. This one is interesting. If you love to learn about strange happenings, different events, or life things, this is a podcast you would like.
If you are completely new to podcasts and have an iPhone, you should have an app on your phone that is purple and has a P on it. Once in the app there is a search button. There you can search any of the podcasts I listed above. If I was first starting out, I would first start listening to Serial Season 1. It is so gripping. It will get you hooked!
Monday, October 16, 2017
In a Hair Rut?
Are you in a hair rut? It happens. You feel like you wear your hair the same every day. I know that it happens to me. Every day I do the same thing because I just get in a pattern and don't think outside of the box.
The style that I am showing you today is a great one to break out of the routine. You can do a couple passes in a regular French braid, or even in a Dutch French braid, and everyone can do a messy pony tail. It is easy and it looks so pretty, especially considering that it is just a small braid and a pony.
I did take my curling iron and put a couple big curls in my hair because my hair is so straight that it needs a little body sometimes. I then like to put the tiniest of back combs at my roots just for a little lift. After that, all it is a braid and a messy bun.
While I do feel like pictures and the description would probably be easy enough for this style, I did a short video for you because sometimes it is easier to see.
The style that I am showing you today is a great one to break out of the routine. You can do a couple passes in a regular French braid, or even in a Dutch French braid, and everyone can do a messy pony tail. It is easy and it looks so pretty, especially considering that it is just a small braid and a pony.
I did take my curling iron and put a couple big curls in my hair because my hair is so straight that it needs a little body sometimes. I then like to put the tiniest of back combs at my roots just for a little lift. After that, all it is a braid and a messy bun.
While I do feel like pictures and the description would probably be easy enough for this style, I did a short video for you because sometimes it is easier to see.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Shoelace Braid
I love showing you guys new braids, especially new braids that are so easy but look complicated. This one is called a shoelace braid because the first step in tying your shoes is exactly what you are doing with the hair. You just do it over and over again until you get down to the bottom of your head.
You can do the shoelace braid a couple of ways. You can stop it after three ties on one side and secure it with a small hair tie and combine it into a pony tail. I like to do it the way I showed in the video which is on two sides secured with a messy bun.
If you are dealing with thin hair, make your sections for the "ties" a little bigger so that they keep their shape. If the hair is thicker, do the opposite. Make the sections smaller because you are dealing with a lot more hair.
I can't wait to see this braid on you or your kiddo! It always looks so cute!!!
You can do the shoelace braid a couple of ways. You can stop it after three ties on one side and secure it with a small hair tie and combine it into a pony tail. I like to do it the way I showed in the video which is on two sides secured with a messy bun.
If you are dealing with thin hair, make your sections for the "ties" a little bigger so that they keep their shape. If the hair is thicker, do the opposite. Make the sections smaller because you are dealing with a lot more hair.
I can't wait to see this braid on you or your kiddo! It always looks so cute!!!
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Carmel Corn
I like sharing recipes with you all. I look at this like I do with my clients. We talk about a little of everything. I love hearing people's favorite recipes and sharing some of my own.
We make this carmel corn all the time, to bring places, snack for movie night, or a big game. It is so good. A bonus is that it only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes to make.
We make our popcorn in a stir crazy popcorn maker and that requires 2/3 cup kernels. I am not sure how much popcorn that actually make. However you make your popcorn use that full batch and place it in a paper grocery bag.
We make this carmel corn all the time, to bring places, snack for movie night, or a big game. It is so good. A bonus is that it only takes a few ingredients and a few minutes to make.
We make our popcorn in a stir crazy popcorn maker and that requires 2/3 cup kernels. I am not sure how much popcorn that actually make. However you make your popcorn use that full batch and place it in a paper grocery bag.
Carmel corn recipe
popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup karo syrup
3/4 stick butter
In a a microwave safe bowl, mix together the brown sugar, karo syrup, and butter. Microwave for 2 mins, remove, and stir. Put it back in the microwave for 1 min, remove, and stir again. And once more, return to the microwave and stir. Now remove the bowl and add 1/2 tsp baking soda to the carmel mixture. The mixture will start expanding and getting lighter in color.
Put your popcorn in a paper grocery bag and pour the carmel mixture over the popcorn. Fold up the bag so that it can fit in your microwave. Microwave it for 1 1/2 mins, remove and give it a good shake, to help distribute the popcorn and the carmel. Put back in the microwave for 30 seconds, remove, and give it another shake. Put in the microwave one more time for 30 seconds. Once that is done pour the popcorn on to a sheet cool.
Enjoy and Go Green!
Monday, October 2, 2017
Snarls and How to Get Rid of Them!
This post applies to everyone. If you have hair, you have gotten snarls or still do get them. We go through a good deal of detangler at our house. We spray some on Kinsley's hair almost every day. She must fight her pillow when she sleeps because she needs detangler every morning. I like to spray a tiny bit on my hair before I brush out my wet hair. It just helps the brush go through hair more smoothly and makes sure that I am not pulling too hard on my hair.
I thought I would share a few of my favorite products!
I do always recommend a conditioner in the shower but these spray-in detanglers are just added conditioning for your hair. They are nice to have around, especially when winter comes and you are dealing with static. The extra moisture is helpful.
My favorite leave-in detangler is It's A 10 miracle leave-in product. Just a few sprays and your wet brush will be gliding through your hair. It has a pleasant smell and does not leave a build up. I use this on myself and the girls. It is light enough for thin hair, but works great on people with tons of hair and lots of texture as well. Remember with all detanglers, that they do not go on the roots, just the ends. Spraying on the roots can make it look oily for any detangler. This product can be found on Amazon, Ulta, or ask your stylist if she carries it!
There isn't very many products from Paul Mitchell that I use anymore, but one that has stood that test of time is Paul Mitchell Lite Detangler. It is truly as lite as they claim. If your hair is ecspecially thin, this would be a good one to consider. If you have very thick or textured hair, do not use this. It will not help you!
Another one I like to recommend is Not Your Mother's Knotty to Nice conditioning detangler. This one is made with Brazilan Keratin. So, not only is it detangling, but keratin is a product that is used to help build up the strength in your hair. This can be found at Ulta or your local drugstore.
One that I do like for kids is L'Oreal Kids Tangle Tamer. I think this is one of the top selling detanglers. It is gentle and truly works so great on a kids' snarly mane. It has a pleasant smell and from what I am able to tell it does not leave any build up on the hair. The best part is it can be picked up at any store and is never more then $8.
I thought I would share a few of my favorite products!
I do always recommend a conditioner in the shower but these spray-in detanglers are just added conditioning for your hair. They are nice to have around, especially when winter comes and you are dealing with static. The extra moisture is helpful.
My favorite leave-in detangler is It's A 10 miracle leave-in product. Just a few sprays and your wet brush will be gliding through your hair. It has a pleasant smell and does not leave a build up. I use this on myself and the girls. It is light enough for thin hair, but works great on people with tons of hair and lots of texture as well. Remember with all detanglers, that they do not go on the roots, just the ends. Spraying on the roots can make it look oily for any detangler. This product can be found on Amazon, Ulta, or ask your stylist if she carries it!
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Favorite Tools
I have talked about my favorite hair products before and only touched briefly on my favorite hair tools to use.
Brushes
Wet Brush- Wet brushes are my number one go-to hair brush. They have one that detangles and is awesome for all types of hair. They also have one that is the Wet Brush Shine which is used for blow drying. The bristles are different and it works great when you blow dry.
Round Brush
Ceramic round brushes are great for curling your hair or straightening your hair durning blow drying. The ceramic pieces heat up and allows for the hair to get a bend in too. These are great for all lengths and textures of hair.
Boar bristle round brushes are a more natural way to help straighten and add shine to your blow out. These bristles grip the hair a little bit more than synthetic bristles. I find these best for fine haired individuals.
Picking the correct size of round brush is vital to helping you with your style. The bigger the round brush, the more volume and straighter your hair will be. The smaller the round brush, the less volume you will create, but you will have more curl or bend.
I found this guide to help you in your purchase!
Babyliss Pro TT Tourmaline 5000 Dyer - $124 - I have not used this dryer, but from everything I have read is that this dryer is extremely efficient cutting drying time in half. If you have tons of hair that takes forever to dry, this might be the dyer for you.
Brushes
Wet Brush- Wet brushes are my number one go-to hair brush. They have one that detangles and is awesome for all types of hair. They also have one that is the Wet Brush Shine which is used for blow drying. The bristles are different and it works great when you blow dry.
Ceramic round brushes are great for curling your hair or straightening your hair durning blow drying. The ceramic pieces heat up and allows for the hair to get a bend in too. These are great for all lengths and textures of hair.
Boar bristle round brushes are a more natural way to help straighten and add shine to your blow out. These bristles grip the hair a little bit more than synthetic bristles. I find these best for fine haired individuals.
I found this guide to help you in your purchase!
- Short hair (chin length and shorter) – Use a small to medium round brush 1″ (25mm) to 1.4″ (35mm)
- Medium hair (chin length to collar bone) – Use a medium round brush 1.4″ (35mm) to 1.7″ (45mm)
- Long hair ( Collar bone length or longer) – Use a medium to large round brush 1.7″ (45mm) to 2.2″ (55mm)
Blowdryers
If you are in the market for some new tools, I hope this helps. Or maybe add it your list of items you hope to purchase. I will be listing a few that range in price. You can really spend up to a couple hundred dollars on a blow dryer. Now I don't think that is necessary. There are plenty of good blow dryers for a decent price
Conair Ionic Turbo Styler- A great deal for only $30. It dries hair quickly and leaves hair looking great after a blow dry.
Conair 1875 Watt Cord-Keeper Compact Styler - If you are limited on space, this a great option. It has a retractable cord and can fold up. For only $24.99 this would be one to keep at your cottage or in your camper!
Chi Rocket Dryer - At $124, this is a big jump in price, but for some a hair dryer is an investment. Chi is a great name brand. They make solid products that cut hair drying in half. If you are looking to spend a bit more on a really nice dryer this would be my number one pick!
Babyliss Pro TT Tourmaline 5000 Dyer - $124 - I have not used this dryer, but from everything I have read is that this dryer is extremely efficient cutting drying time in half. If you have tons of hair that takes forever to dry, this might be the dyer for you.
Curling Irons/Wands
For wands, my absolute favorite and what you see me using almost all the time, is my Nume classic styling wand. I have the 25mm and I love it. It heats up and cools down quickly. It makes curls efficiently and they last all day. Follow Nume on social media, so that you can snatch some of their products when they run one of their amazing sales.
Nume Wands
Curling Irons - For a long time I have used the Hot Tools curling irons. Hot Tools makes solid tools. They have a great warranty system and rarely do you need it because these curling irons last forever. I like to use the 1 inch curling iron. If you are looking for a versatile tool this would be it. It works for many lengths of hair and textures. It has heating settings on it so that you can control the temperature.
Hot tools
Straighteners - I don't use my straighteners all that much anymore, but two I would recommend if you are in the market are Nume Fashionista Hair Straighteners and Chi Hair Straighteners. Both of these brands have a wide variety of straighteners. I think you would be pleased with any of them. Find one that is in your budget!
Nume Straightener and Chi Straightener
I linked as many to Amazon as I could. The rest I either could not find on Amazon. Most of the other ones are found on other websites or at your local Ulta. Ulta runs great deals on tools. Keep an eye out with the holidays fast approaching for all their specials!
Nume Wands
Curling Irons - For a long time I have used the Hot Tools curling irons. Hot Tools makes solid tools. They have a great warranty system and rarely do you need it because these curling irons last forever. I like to use the 1 inch curling iron. If you are looking for a versatile tool this would be it. It works for many lengths of hair and textures. It has heating settings on it so that you can control the temperature.
Hot tools
Straighteners - I don't use my straighteners all that much anymore, but two I would recommend if you are in the market are Nume Fashionista Hair Straighteners and Chi Hair Straighteners. Both of these brands have a wide variety of straighteners. I think you would be pleased with any of them. Find one that is in your budget!
Nume Straightener and Chi Straightener
I linked as many to Amazon as I could. The rest I either could not find on Amazon. Most of the other ones are found on other websites or at your local Ulta. Ulta runs great deals on tools. Keep an eye out with the holidays fast approaching for all their specials!
Friday, September 22, 2017
All Things Pumpkin
I love all things pumpkin. I eat pumpkin items all year round, but really amp it up come fall time. So, I thought I would share with you all of my favorite pumpkin treats.
Pumpkin Spice Nutpods - Nutpods are non-dairy coffee creamer. They are really good. They allow a little flavor to your coffee, but without all the unnecessary cream and sugar. I order mine on Amazon. Unfortunately they seem to be sold out everywhere! Amazon doesn't have them right now and even the official Nutpd website is sold out. Hopefully they will be back soon!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies - This recipe is from my "Fowler Cookbook" and it is one of my favorites. The cookies are incredible and are always a hit whenever I bring them some place. I always double the batch because it does not make a ton of cookies.
Pumpkin Crunch Cake - Pure delicious. It is like a pumpkin coffee cake, but with the chopped pecans and melted butter on top, it is just so much better! I have to make this cake when I know people will be around to eat it, or else I end up eating way too much. Here is the link for my favorite pumpkin crunch cake. Pumpkin Crunch Cake
Pumpkin Muffins - Now these are actually good for you. Made with whole grains and sweetened with honey, they taste like a treat but are surprisingly healthy.
Pumpkin Whip with Ginger Snaps - This recipe takes only a few ingredients and no more than 10 minutes to make. It is a great dessert to bring to a get-together because it is fairly lite. I am not a huge ginger snap fan, but with the pumpkin whip, you barely notice the ginger snaps. I guess if you did not like ginger snaps, you could eat it with graham crackers too! Pumpkin Whip
Pumpkin Spice Nutpods - Nutpods are non-dairy coffee creamer. They are really good. They allow a little flavor to your coffee, but without all the unnecessary cream and sugar. I order mine on Amazon. Unfortunately they seem to be sold out everywhere! Amazon doesn't have them right now and even the official Nutpd website is sold out. Hopefully they will be back soon!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies - This recipe is from my "Fowler Cookbook" and it is one of my favorites. The cookies are incredible and are always a hit whenever I bring them some place. I always double the batch because it does not make a ton of cookies.
Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies
1 C. cooked pumpkin
1 C. sugar
1/2 C. vegetable oil
2 C. flour
1 egg
1 egg
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda dissolved in 1 tsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 C. chocolate chips
Mix all together and bake at 350 degrees for about 12 mins.
Pumpkin Crunch Cake - Pure delicious. It is like a pumpkin coffee cake, but with the chopped pecans and melted butter on top, it is just so much better! I have to make this cake when I know people will be around to eat it, or else I end up eating way too much. Here is the link for my favorite pumpkin crunch cake. Pumpkin Crunch Cake
Carrot-Pumpkin Muffin
1 1/2 C. Whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1 C. pumpkin
3/4 C. honey
3 TBSP. applesauce
1 C. shredded carrots
Mix all together and put in muffin tins. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
Pumpkin Whip with Ginger Snaps - This recipe takes only a few ingredients and no more than 10 minutes to make. It is a great dessert to bring to a get-together because it is fairly lite. I am not a huge ginger snap fan, but with the pumpkin whip, you barely notice the ginger snaps. I guess if you did not like ginger snaps, you could eat it with graham crackers too! Pumpkin Whip
Monday, September 18, 2017
Infinity Braid (Figure Eight Braid)
I could try and write about how to to this braid, but I think that would be far more confusing than watching the video.
A few tips to help. I like to take a top section and split it in two for the start of the braid. Next, you are really going to make a figure eight or infinity symbol with the hair. After you do each figure eight, pull the two strands tight to make the eight keep its shape. You are going to feel like you are not doing the braid the first few figure eights, but keep tightening it and continuing the motion and you will see the shape start to take form. In all honesty, I struggled with this braid, but once I got it down it is such a fun and different looking braid to do.
The video will do a much better job explaining how to do it!
A few tips to help. I like to take a top section and split it in two for the start of the braid. Next, you are really going to make a figure eight or infinity symbol with the hair. After you do each figure eight, pull the two strands tight to make the eight keep its shape. You are going to feel like you are not doing the braid the first few figure eights, but keep tightening it and continuing the motion and you will see the shape start to take form. In all honesty, I struggled with this braid, but once I got it down it is such a fun and different looking braid to do.
The video will do a much better job explaining how to do it!
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Laced Headband Braid
This style is channeling Angela from "The Office". I feel like she wore a style like this a lot on that show; however, I still love it. It looks so cute when the hair is left down in the back or if you connect it to a pony tail.
For this style I used just a normal French braid, except when I do a laced braid I am just adding hair to one side of the braid. The side closest to the forehead is where I added from, and the other side I just braided like normal.
From a few trial and errors I have found that it works best to start on the side of the head that has the most hair, so that by the time you get to the thinner side, you have a pretty thick braid already.
For this style I used just a normal French braid, except when I do a laced braid I am just adding hair to one side of the braid. The side closest to the forehead is where I added from, and the other side I just braided like normal.
From a few trial and errors I have found that it works best to start on the side of the head that has the most hair, so that by the time you get to the thinner side, you have a pretty thick braid already.
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Quick and Easy Hairstyles
One of the requests I got a few weeks back was to show a few quick and easy hairstyle for people who can't do hair at all.
I thought this would be a perfect time to do this since your mornings might be a tad busier getting everyone out the door, or you are new mom and need to do something to your hair. In the video I go over six hairstyles that are so easy and I think they are all under two minutes.
Number 1 - If you have blown dry your hair for the day, you put a little oil in it to calm the ends or the frizz and call that a day. Your stye is done.
Number 2 - I tried to do all non-braiding styles. This style is simple. Just take the front sections of your hair and secure them in the back. You can secure your hair with a bobby pin or a jaw clip. It is easy and has a classic look when it is swept back.
Number 3 - To get your bangs out of your face take two pieces of hair, twist them back, and secure with a bobby pin. A few months ago I posted a blog about ways to not tuck your hair behind your ears. Here is the link to that for a few more ideas of fast styles: Get Your Bangs Out of Your Face!
Number 4 - Make a classic straight pony tail, then take a little section of hair, wrap that around your pony tail holder, and secure it in place with a bobby pin. I am always impressed how that simple trick makes a pony tail looks so much better.
Number 5 - This is just a topsy turvy. You are taking your pony tail and flipping it through a hole. If you wear ponies a lot this is a great variation to it.
Number 6 - Even if you struggle doing hair, I am guessing you know how to curl your hair. Do a handful of big curls to add a little body to your hair and have a fast style on those busy mornings.
I thought this would be a perfect time to do this since your mornings might be a tad busier getting everyone out the door, or you are new mom and need to do something to your hair. In the video I go over six hairstyles that are so easy and I think they are all under two minutes.
Number 1 - If you have blown dry your hair for the day, you put a little oil in it to calm the ends or the frizz and call that a day. Your stye is done.
Number 2 - I tried to do all non-braiding styles. This style is simple. Just take the front sections of your hair and secure them in the back. You can secure your hair with a bobby pin or a jaw clip. It is easy and has a classic look when it is swept back.
Number 3 - To get your bangs out of your face take two pieces of hair, twist them back, and secure with a bobby pin. A few months ago I posted a blog about ways to not tuck your hair behind your ears. Here is the link to that for a few more ideas of fast styles: Get Your Bangs Out of Your Face!
Number 4 - Make a classic straight pony tail, then take a little section of hair, wrap that around your pony tail holder, and secure it in place with a bobby pin. I am always impressed how that simple trick makes a pony tail looks so much better.
Number 5 - This is just a topsy turvy. You are taking your pony tail and flipping it through a hole. If you wear ponies a lot this is a great variation to it.
Number 6 - Even if you struggle doing hair, I am guessing you know how to curl your hair. Do a handful of big curls to add a little body to your hair and have a fast style on those busy mornings.
Monday, August 28, 2017
Fall Hair Trends!
Didn't I just write the post about spring/summer hair trends? That is how it feels. Summer just flies by. I love summer so much, but fall in Michigan is beautiful!
Here are some trends that I am seeing for fall. For haircuts, not a ton has changed on that front. You are seeing more bangs. They are either very razored and piecey looking or you are going with the very blunt straight across trend. While in theory I love bangs, a good reminder is that bangs are fussy and always require work. So my advice is to think long and hard about cutting bangs.
You are also going to be seeing what they are calling "the shag". Now of course this style already happened in the 70's. We aren't channeling the Mrs. Brady style shag, as this is a bit more disconnected, which means the layers aren't as blended, and some are shorter layers. They are very textured layers to achieve that messy look.
If you are a long haired girl, the trend for long hair is to keep the length and have no layers. One length long hair, again very 70s here. We are seeing a bit of a trend aren't we? 😃
Cuts that are still working great for fall are those long bobs; they are so classic and versatile. If you have a little girl that is ready to cut her hair, most of the time I recommend a long bob. It gives them the change that they need without going too short!
Now for color. This fall is where some people like to change up their color a little. They like to add some reds, or a warm color or tone down their blonde for the summer. Not me. I like my hair blonde all year long. Boring I know! If I was going to be adventurous and really switch things up, I have all heart eyes for that solid Rose Gold hair. I just love it!
A very popular trend this fall is called Merlot color. It really embraces the red, copper, and violet tones. So if in the spring you decided to do an ombre and your ends are lighter and you want to change it up for fall, this would be a great choice. If you aren't afraid of color, give it a try!
If you do have ombre hair, and are ready to be done with it, this is a great way to try a little red brown on it, or get really daring and give that red violet look a try. I love how the red violet looks on dark hair. It is so pretty!
Another easy fall trend is toning your blonde from the summer. Let's say you decided to get highlights and now you don't want them anymore. Have your stylist tone them to a caramel, or golden brown. It updates your look and warms up your hair a bit more. I think this picture shows how her highlights are toned down towards the back of the head, but around her face they left it a bit lighter. This is a place that would naturally stay light, so this is a great fall transition color.
Along that same line is putting in low lights. I have quite a few clients that for spring and summer we just go highlights but come fall and winter, we start putting in some lowlights. It still allows them to have lighter hair, but adds more dimension.
These are just a few ways you can update your hair for fall!!
Here are some trends that I am seeing for fall. For haircuts, not a ton has changed on that front. You are seeing more bangs. They are either very razored and piecey looking or you are going with the very blunt straight across trend. While in theory I love bangs, a good reminder is that bangs are fussy and always require work. So my advice is to think long and hard about cutting bangs.
You are also going to be seeing what they are calling "the shag". Now of course this style already happened in the 70's. We aren't channeling the Mrs. Brady style shag, as this is a bit more disconnected, which means the layers aren't as blended, and some are shorter layers. They are very textured layers to achieve that messy look.
If you are a long haired girl, the trend for long hair is to keep the length and have no layers. One length long hair, again very 70s here. We are seeing a bit of a trend aren't we? 😃
Cuts that are still working great for fall are those long bobs; they are so classic and versatile. If you have a little girl that is ready to cut her hair, most of the time I recommend a long bob. It gives them the change that they need without going too short!
Now for color. This fall is where some people like to change up their color a little. They like to add some reds, or a warm color or tone down their blonde for the summer. Not me. I like my hair blonde all year long. Boring I know! If I was going to be adventurous and really switch things up, I have all heart eyes for that solid Rose Gold hair. I just love it!
A very popular trend this fall is called Merlot color. It really embraces the red, copper, and violet tones. So if in the spring you decided to do an ombre and your ends are lighter and you want to change it up for fall, this would be a great choice. If you aren't afraid of color, give it a try!
If you do have ombre hair, and are ready to be done with it, this is a great way to try a little red brown on it, or get really daring and give that red violet look a try. I love how the red violet looks on dark hair. It is so pretty!
Another easy fall trend is toning your blonde from the summer. Let's say you decided to get highlights and now you don't want them anymore. Have your stylist tone them to a caramel, or golden brown. It updates your look and warms up your hair a bit more. I think this picture shows how her highlights are toned down towards the back of the head, but around her face they left it a bit lighter. This is a place that would naturally stay light, so this is a great fall transition color.
Along that same line is putting in low lights. I have quite a few clients that for spring and summer we just go highlights but come fall and winter, we start putting in some lowlights. It still allows them to have lighter hair, but adds more dimension.
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