Valentine's Day Hairstyle: Flip-Braided Heart
January 19, 2010
*Note from Mindy: Yes, Valentine’s Day is coming up and since we had such a positive response to the heart hairstyles we posted last year, we are posting a few new ones this year and also some videos of the styles from last year! Everyone is looking for heart hairstyles, so don’t be left out!
Flip-Braided Heart
This one is very popular, and very simple to do. Many have asked for a video tutorial on how to use the Topsy Tail Tool to create flip-unders, so this one is for you! If you do not have a Topsy Tail Tool, you can buy one from the Amazon link in the left sidbar (or you can just bend a hanger to do the trick, although it may pull your daughter’s hair more than the Topsy Tail). To see the photo tutorial for this hairdo from last year, please visit Valentine’s Day Hairdo #1, or simply view the video below.
Items Needed: Comb, brush, hairspray, spray bottle, Topsy Tail tool, and 2 rubber bands.
Time Requirement: 5-7 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Check back again over the next few weeks for more cute Valentine’s Day videos and new holiday hairdos!
Enjoy, and Happy Hairdoing!
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Twist-back into Ponytail Twist-Flip Combo
June 14, 2009
This hairstyle may look complicated, but if you know how to do a simple twist then you can do this do!
Items needed: Brush, comb, hairspray, spray bottle, 4 rubber bands, and accessories.
Time requirement: 10 minutes.
Skill Level: Medium
Step-by-Step Instructions:
To begin, part the hair on either side…
Then part down from the middle part to the ears on both sides of the head…
Secure with clips or rubber bands to keep hair out of the way. Take the front section on the right and seperate into two pieces…
Twist them tightly together…
Have your DD (Darling Daughter) hold the twist. Now repeat on the other side and have DD hold the second twist. Now part remaining back of hair into two sections. Clip one side out of the way…
Gather the right side of hair into a ponytail and add in the twist your DD held…
Secure with a rubber band…
Repeat on the left side…
To create ponytail twists, start by seperating one ponytail into two even sections and then seperate each section again for a total of four sections…
Twist strands #1 and #2 together. Repeat with strands #3 and #4. You should have TWO twists for each ponytail…
Now, twist the two twists together (they will naturally want to do this on their own) and then secure at the end with a rubber band…
For added flair, flip the ends up before adding the rubberband…
Repeat the two-twist process on the other ponytail and secure with a rubber-band. Add flowers or bows as desired…
Happy Hairdoing!
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Comment on this post »Hairstyle Video: French Braids #1
May 18, 2009
I receive quite a few emails from this blog, and it is hard to find time to answer them all, but one of the most common requests I am asked is to provide a detailed French Braid instruction.
Honestly, the French Braid is one of the most difficult braids to explain “step-by-step” and really must be shown in person for one to get the whole idea. So, given your requests and the fact that I couldn’t possibly show all of you how to do this in person… here is a video we filmed over the weekend with instructions on how to create a French Braid (and “K” in her soccer uniform).
The braid style I used was one posted quite a while back called Double-French Braids w/ Messy Flips, which also uses the Zig-Zag part. Please do review the links above and then watch the following video tutorial:
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, two hair elastics, hairspray {if desired}
Time Requirement: 5-10 minutes
Skill Level: Medium
French Braid Video #1
Click to watch video, or click here to view on YouTube.
I hope this clip helps! The “A, B, & C” stranding (with the B strand always in the middle, and that you add hair to strands A & C as you braid down) is the key to successful French Braiding. As mentioned in the video, it really takes practice. This French Braid style is a very cute hairstyle that holds well and makes for an equally cute Second-Day ‘Do with a few accessories!
Good luck, and Happy Hairdoing!
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Comment on this post »Four-Leaf Clover | St. Patrick's Day Hairstyles
March 16, 2009
This will probably be my last St. Patty’s day hairstyle. It is a four-leaf clover version of some of the past hairstyles. I didn’t take too many pictures since I knew you could refer back to this 2-leaf clover or the 3-leaf clover.
Items Needed: Brush, comb, hairspray, spray bottle, pomade, 5 rubber bands.
Time Requirement: 10-15 minutes.
Skill Level: Hard
Begin by parting hair into four sections. Now gather up each section of hair and form a ponytail. You want these ponytails to be close together. Now flip each section under. (Many of you have asked where to find the *Topsy-Tail Tool* I use to flip the ponytials without torturing your daughter. This link should help.) As far as which way to flip the ponytails, flip the bottom two straight outward and the two top ponytails at an angle…
Now divide each section into two parts and twist them tight. Combine all the ends together and add a rubber band. (Add ribbons or accessories where desired)…
Happy Hairdoing!
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