How-To: Chic Shoelace Braid

If you think this style is impossible to replicate, think again. Hairstylist Cash Lawless shows you exactly how to recreate this chic, badass shoelace braid in minutes!

The tools you'll need:

1. Volumizing mousse

2. Hair elastics

3. Bobby pins

1. Give your hair grip.

Apply Philip B. Russian Amber Imperial Volumizing Mousse from root to end to give your hair grip, so your shoelace braids stay in tightly and the hairs don't slip out.

2. Begin tying two pieces of hair, on either side of your part, like you would a shoelace.

Part your hair down the middle, and then grab two pieces of hair on either side of your part at the point of your hairline. Tie them in a loose knot as if you're tying your shoes.

3. Add small pieces of hair to the sections you're tying.

Similar to French braiding, add small pieces of loose hair to the sections that you're tying in knots as you angle the braid down toward your ear and back toward the crown of your head.

4. Pin the shoelace braid halfway between your hairline and your crown.

Hold the braid in place by crisscrossing two bobby pins. Repeat steps one through four on the other side of your head.

5. Gather all your hair in a ponytail.

Once your two shoelace braids are secured with bobby pin "X" formations, take all the remaining hair and pull it into a high ponytail, securing it with an elastic hair band.

6. Fishtail braid the ponytail.

To fishtail braid, divide the ponytail in half and take a tiny piece of hair from the left half of the ponytail and cross it over to the right half. Then, take a piece from the right half and cross it over, incorporating it with the left half of your hair. Continue all the way to the end of your ponytail.

7. Wrap the fishtail braid around the base of the ponytail. 

Position the braid in a circle on its side so you can see all the detail, and then pin it down with a bobby pin.

DIY Summer updo

These are also some things that we can closely provide a whole look and check out the difference and the trends that come along with these hot new hairstyles. 

As always, we need to make sure though that whatever trends that we are following on these areas, we can always get that opportunity to work with whatever hairstyle that will also fit with whatever it is that we always wanted.

  

 In this regard, it can also come along with the different introductions that we see in looking closely towards how well this can be managed and given the opportunity to work upon using these hairstyles. As always, we can consider the great opportunities, that this will always give us in enhancing our looks and providing us with best details needed instead that can make a whole lot of beginning with whatever we will look closely at and follow using these short and trendy hairstyles especially during the summer months.

Messy, Easy, Chic

If you want to look chic and casual at the same time you should try this tutorial for messy bun. The buns are stylish and beautiful, but they are not very interesting sometimes and you are in mood for something more catchy and attractive, but you still want to have the bun. 

So, if you see yourself in this category try to make this easy, interesting and stylish bun:

• Start by making beautiful waves with your curling iron.
• Make a ponytail, but leave some strands all around the tail.
• Use a hair donut for shaping the bun.
• Twist your tail around the donut in order to make wavy, messy bun.
• Use the strands to finish the hairstyle an let the strands from your bang to fall around your face in romantic waves.  

Sexy Beach Waves Hairstyle

Beach waves are definitely one of the most fashionable hairstyles for this year and we advise you to embrace this casual, yet stylish look. It’s a very simple one and all you need is a heat protect spray and a hair straightener. 

• Clip the upper layers of your hair to the top of your head.
• Spray the lower layers with a heat protect product and wait for a minute until the hair is not wet from it.
• Wrap each lock of hair around the hair straightener and then pull downwards.
• Then let loose the upper layers of your hair and repeat the same thing with them.

 

 The great thing about this hairstyle is that it adds texture and volume to your hair without making it look over-styled, so you can keep your casual appearance!

Glam Half-up Bouffant Tutorial

Some of us just can’t manage to do the complicated beautiful hairstyles that professionals do at home. That is why we are showing you how you can make your appearance a little different without having lots of skills. For this retro hairstyle you just need some hairspray and a thin comb.

• When doing a special hairstyle, it is better that the hair is not freshly washed, since it is less manageable.
• Using the handle of a thin comb, divide your hair and place your hairline on one side.
• Tease the hair on the back of your head with the comb to get more volume there.
• Tame any frizz at the back of your hair and pin it through the mid-lengths.
• Pull out the front locks of your hair in front of your ears. You may slightly shift the front locks upwards for a more retro look.
• Fixate the hairstyle with some hairspray. 

You are done and looking gorgeous like a diva from the 60s!

Sock Bun Tutorial Ready in 5 Minutes

We all know about the secret of the sock buns, along with the usage of a sock to curl your hair while you sleep.

If you would like to learn how to do a messy sock bun, just look at the picture below and follow the tutorial!

You might be needing a few bobby pins, so be prepared.

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Messy, Easy, Chic

If you want to look chic and casual at the same time you should try this tutorial for messy bun. The buns are stylish and beautiful, but they are not very interesting sometimes and you are in mood for something more catchy and attractive, but you still want to have the bun. 

So, if you see yourself in this category try to make this easy, interesting and stylish bun:

• Start by making beautiful waves with your curling iron.
• Make a ponytail, but leave some strands all around the tail.
• Use a hair donut for shaping the bun.
• Twist your tail around the donut in order to make wavy, messy bun.
• Use the strands to finish the hairstyle an let the strands from your bang to fall around your face in romantic waves.  

How to turn a Gorgeous Braid into a Pretty Bun

If you suffer from frizzy hair, straighten or tame it using your own methods, but remember to keep it healthy.

• Start braiding your hair on the two sides of your head. Do not braid your whole hair, just two big front locks of it, as shown on the picture.

• Tie the two braids on the bag of your head.

• Twist your hair as shown on the picture, so that you get a big, pretty bun at the end of the two braids.

• This hairstyle is perfect for a special occasion like a wedding or a cocktail, but also for a casual picnic on Sunday afternoon! You can use some hairspray over it after it is done for maximum long effect.

How to curl hair with a straightener

Have you had your hair curled with a flat iron at the salon, only to have it fall flat by the time you get home? Now, you can recreate this look yourself by following some simple steps: 

Make sure your hair is brushed through.

If you have a heat-protecting serum at home, place a small amount of it on your palm and apply to your hair, working from root to tip. This will help prevent heat from damaging the hair.

Clip up the top layers of your hair, and begin with the bottom. Remove a small section of hair that has been clipped up. Place the lower part of the sectioned hair between the plates, twist it over one of the plates, and close the straightener.

Slowly pull your hair through the straightener until all of it has passed between the two hot plates. The slower you pull, the more defined the curl will be.

Wrap the curled hair around your finger to help define the curl. After pulling your finger out of the curled hair, use a hair spray on the curls, so that the curl lasts.

— Contributed by Supriya R Pillai

Easy hacks to maintain curly hair

Curly hair is tough to manage. Apart from frizziness, other issues include dryness, tangled hair, split-ends, and many more. Here are a few simple.

No shampoo: 

Also known as the no-poo method, many swear by this. Instead of shampoo, use a conditioner to wash your hair.

Use a t-shirt: 

While drying your hair, switch your towel with a cotton t-shirt. It reduces breakage and frizzy hair.

Use a hairnet: 

For gentle curls, shower with a hairnet on. It cleans the hair while maintaining the hair.

Wash without a wash: 

Between hair washes, you can refresh your curls by just spraying a refresher. Mix equal amounts of leave-in conditioner and water. Spray it all over your hair and put a hairnet on to maintain curls, till your hair dry.

5 Beach babe hairstyles

Hello beach! We have been dreaming of you. You have been our favourite secret place to let our minds wander during the dull months of winter. 

It's taken us a while, but we have finally made you our real destination. Now that we have pushed our black suits to the back of the wardrobe and overdosed on candy-hued pastels it's time to hibernate the monotonous sleekness of tight ponytails and neat office buns. We want our hair to be carefree, sexy, tousled and adventurous: We want beach hair! The key to this look is to make your hair seem inherently effortless and feminine.

Mermaid waves: 

Mermaid waves are the most fitting look for the beach. Nothing says summer-at-the-beach like a tousled mane of bouncing locks. If your hair is thin try using a thickening shampoo that will help give you volume. For thicker hair, anti-frizz serums work wonders to keep it from going wild. To achieve the curls use large Velcro rollers or create waves by carefully twisting them around a flat iron. If your hair is naturally wavy, Asgar recommends applying salt spray to your damp hair and scrounging it up to create lovely messy waves.

Innocent halo braid: 

If you are planning on lying for hours toasting in the sun, it's time to learn how to halo braid. This practical hairstyle feminine, yet very low maintenance. Most importantly, it allows you to keep your hair away from your face. Create two braids on either side of your head and wrap them across the front so they overlap. Tuck the ends of the plaits and secure them with bobby pins.

Dip-dyed surfer hair: 

The dip-dyed trend is here to stay. If you've been wanting change your look, Summer is the ideal time to be spontaneous. Colour the ends of your hair to get a radiant fun-loving beach look. Lighter colours scream summer, however make sure not to go too light as the sun often causes the colour of hair to become lighter also.

Dreamy half-up half-down up do: 

This is a simple and flattering way to gather your hair for a long beach day. Braid your hair while it's still damp to create loose waves and then sweep the top of your hair backwards and create a messy bun or an undone braid.

The just-back-from-a-swim 'wet look': 

A wet look style is a refreshing solution to a sizzling day at the beach. The essence of this hairstyle is to look like you've just emerged from the sea. Go for a fully wet look by generously applying volumiser to dampen the hair and thoroughly combine it backwards to achieve the slicked-back look. Use a strong finishing spray to hold it in place as well as a high-shine product to make it look glossy.

Inputs by: Celebrity Hair Stylist Asgar

Haire Style : Vintage Faux Bob

Sometimes even the girls with the most beautiful long hairs dream of having a shorter hair cut, even just for a day. We have a solution for such moments – the vintage faux bob.

You will need:

• Metal styling clips (short and long)

• A 1/2-inch curling iron

• Bobby pins

• Tissue

• Hair elastics

• Hairspray

What to do:

1. Divide your hair into 4 sections – at the front, at the back and to the sides.

2. Curl each section, except from the nape at the back, using your curling iron. Secure each curl with a clip, as shown on the picture.

3. Release the back section and braid it against the head. If you don`t feel confident enough, ask a friend for some help.

4. Carefully release the curls

5. Depending on where you want the waves to fall, use long styling clips and tissue to clip them.

6. Now separate your hair into two sections, as if you are making pigtails and wrap some tissue around each section.

7. Remove the tissue from one side and start rolling the length of your hair under.

8. Keep rolling until you reach the nape of your neck. Secure with bobby pins.

9. Do the same with the other side

10. Finally, remove the clips and tissue from the front section and spread it over the rest of the hair.

Hairstyles for curly hair

You've brushed, pressed and used a series of other products in the hope that it will help your curly hair stay in place. However, more often than not, you end up cursing your hair because that doesn't happen.

But what if we told you it's time to embrace your curls? Do away with the flat iron and read on to know the curly haircuts that will work for you.

If you have fine to medium hair with tight curls, get a long haircut with layers.

Why: Curlier the hair, the longer they should be. The length helps in defining the curls. Taper the hair at the end with layers.

If you have thick wavy hair, get medium to long haircuts, with minimal layers.

Why: Short and wavy hair don't go well together as you need something to weigh down your mane. The length will provide styling flexibility. Also, long layers break up the hair. This ensures that it doesn't get too heavy at the bottom.

 

If you have thick, very tight curls, get a shoulder-length pageboy cut with longer layers at the end.

Why: Hair length that makes the mane reach one's shoulders works for people with very tight curls. It's not lengthy enough for the hair to become unmanageable, and not short enough to get too big.