Cute Hairstyles | Flat-Iron Waves
December 03, 2010
I have received quite a few requests for more short hairstyles, particularly ones that I have worn in previous tutorials. Even more, followers are looking for more styles they can do on themselves.
One hairstyle that I have been doing on myself quite a bit lately consists of Flat-Iron Waves, which add nice volume to the hair. (The waves are much more subtle than what you will find in the second-day hairstyle coming from Double French Braids.) Plus, this wave style can be used on pretty much any hair length.
Here are a few photos of the Flat-Iron Waves (please forgive my squinting as the sun was in my eyes!)…
Front View
Back View
The use of the flat iron is similar to what was done in our tutorial for Flat-Iron Curls except that the wave look is created by a rocking of the wrist as you glide down the hair. Explained further, it is an alternating (up and down) twisting of the iron that creates the wavy style.
Feel free to accessorize this style as you wish, with headbands, clips, hats, or even a French-Front Braid!
Items Needed: Brush, flat-iron, hairspray, and heat protectant (always be sure to use this when using an iron or any other kind of heat).
Time Requirement: 5-10 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
If you like this hairstyle, be sure to let us know!
Happy Hairdoing!
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Hippy Braided Headband | 70s Hairstyles
June 21, 2010
I am getting more and more hairstyle requests for tween and teen looks that can be done in under five minutes. This style is very simple, and gets tons of compliments. It uses a simple braided headband, which can be placed across the forehead like a leather strap or beaded band that many celebrities are now using. (If your daughter has bangs, you can bring the same braid up over the bangs across the front and back under for another great-looking headband accent.)
To get our texture, I braided the hair the day before. In our case, this is one of many “2nd-Day” hairstyles that you can create from the Double French Braids with Messy Flips. I also have a French Braid tutorial for this same prestyle in my YouTube library above.
Items Needed: Two small bobby pins.
Time Requirement: 3-5 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
If you like it, let me know! Happy Hairdoing!
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March 20, 2009
This hairdo is as easy as they come. What a great hairstyle for those mornings you have 3-5 minutes to be out the door.
This one isn’t anything original, but is a great one to have in your repertoire.
Items Needed: Brush, comb, hairspray, 1 rubber band, and accessories.
Time Requirement: 2-3 minutes.
Skill Level: Easy
Start by brushing the hair. My dd had her hair braided the day before so her hair was pretty wavy, but straight or super curly hair would work too.
Starting right next to and slightly behind the ear, begin to twist it back…
When you get the whole strand of hair twisted, have your dd hold it, then repeat on the other side. Combine ends together on the back of head… and where they meet, add a rubber band to secure…
Add a ribbon or flower for bling. Easy and fast.
Happy Hairdoing!
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March 02, 2009
This style is nice because it is one of many hairstyles that can be a fancy “dressy do” or a casual fun do. Use it for a fancy family party, church, or even just a regular school day.
It can also be used on long hair or short hair (I have done it on long hair here), and is actually one of my favorite Picture Day hairstyles!
Items Needed: Brush, comb, hairspray, 3-barrel curling iron, flat iron, curling iron, and 3 rubber bands.
Time Requirement: 10-15 minutes ***Could take longer if you get more elaborate**
Skill Level: Medium
Start with DRY hair. Part on the left. My daughter’s hair is pretty much naturally straight so I just let it air dry. But if you have curly hair you may want to straighten it first…
Now part a little section on the left and braid it (secure ends with rubber band)…
Section off a little piece in the back of hair and braid it (also securing with rubber band)…
Section off a piece in the front right of hair and braid (also securing with rubber band)…
Now pick up a piece of hair next to each braid and *three-barrel* it (you will do three sections in total)…
Now pick up a piece of hair on the other side of each braid and curl it with a curling iron. You will do between 3-5 curls. Just fill in any blank areas…
You will now have this.
Obviously, the more sections you do… the longer it will take. But it can be really fun! The above picture was taken of “K” in the morning. Later that day after hiking and playing in the canyons, this is what she looked like (the hairdo held up really well!)…
Happy Hairdoing!
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