Pin Coil {Curl} Accents | Easy Hairstyle Ideas
August 27, 2012
We wanted to teach you a fun way to accent any number to hairstyles, and can accent a style for any number of occasions.
You can use pin coils to accent a simple hairdo, add variety to a basic messy bun, dress up a formal occasion, or even just match a cute outfit! In the video below, I used the pin coils to accent basic beachy waves and also to accent a simply messy bun. Either way looks great!
I’ve also had fans comment that you can use the coils to cover ponytail holders on a basic ponytail, create a headband, or create amazing day-2 waves in your hair.
Many of you may remember your mother or grandmother making overnight “pin curls” using this same method to created beautiful next-day curls. That is where I got this accent idea!
You may also use these accents as a very fun way to dress up an updo for Prom or Homecoming, since these pin coils are easy to form and look very much like rosettes!
Your possibilities really are endless! Enjoy!
Items Needed: Brush, 3-4 small bobby, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 3-5 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Begin by determining where you want your cluster of Pin Curls…
- Then, grab a 1-inch section of hair and twist it around your 2nd and 3rd fingers to create a coil shape…
- Gently slide the coil of hair off of your fingers and lay it flat against your head…
- Take a bobby pin and secure the coil against your head. {Do your best to hide the bobby pin. See note below…}
- Repeat steps 2-4 until you form your desired, cute cluster of coils. I created three coils in this video, but you can do four, five, or even a whole headband of coils.
- Get creative… and enjoy!
* Note from Mindy: To make the bobby pins less noticeable, try using the mini bobby pins that match the color of your hair. {In this tutorial, I used large “blonde” pins so you could see what I was doing.} You can also “weave” the bobby pins through the coil in an up and down manner to help hide them. Using decorative bobby pins with little jewels can also add a little flair.
Happy Hairdoing!
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Side Flat Twists | Back-to-School Hairstyles
August 20, 2012
I know that many of our styles I use on my daughters, and that so many of our earlier styles were meant for little girls.
Well, today we wanted to do something for the older girls that is very fun… with a little edge and punk!
I first noticed a variation of this on Kendall Jenner from the Kardashians, only in the photo she wore cornrows {braids} instead of twists. There are a few other stars who rock this look as well.
I prefer to use twists in this hairstyle instead, because they are faster to do and look fairly similar. You can use either bobby pins, as I have done, or you can secure the twists with small clear elastic bands. {If you were to do cornrows, the hairstyle could be used for a week or so.}
This is a fun look that takes very little time to do. We like that it looks punk enough, kind of like the side of the head is shaved… only you do not have to commit to a shave to get the look! Also, depending on where you part your hair, you could use as few as three twists or as many as five… it is all up to you!
Here I have my daughter’s hair straight, but you could do this with curly or wavy hair as well! I threw in a shot of me wearing this hairstyle, as well! For an even edgier look, you could do this to both sides of the head!
Enjoy! Don’t forget to tweet me at @CuteGirlHair and let me know if you would like to see Homecoming hairstyles or more Back-to-School hairstyles!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 alligator clip or large hair elastic, 4 small bobby pins {or 4 small clear elastics}, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Happy Hairdoing!
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Note from Mindy: In the video, I refer to how I learned this twisting method by researching online how to do hairstyles on my black daughter’s hair {since her hair-care routine and hair texture is so different than my other daughters}. Some fans on YouTube have taken offense to my usage of the term “black”. Please know that I am not racist in any way… I love all my children equally! Many of you also know that we do not give out our children’s names for security purposes, so we have to refer to them in different ways. It is also important to note that we use the term black often with respect to our children only because “African American” can be a misnomer. There are so many blacks whose heritage comes from Brazil, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, or other islands in the Caribbean. Labeling them all as “African American” for PC sake is incorrect. Our daughter’s heritage is Caribbean and Italian, with a little Native American, and even more… her birthmother asked us to refer to our daughter as black. We celebrate Black History Month, at times do watch Black Entertainment Television, and talk about Martin Luther King Jr. This heritage is important to our family! :)
Comment on this post »The Knotted Headband | Back-to-School Hairstyles
August 12, 2012
I always appreciate when our fans email links or photos of hairstyles I have not seen previously.
This knotted headband style was emailed to us by a fan from St. Petersburg, Russia and we really loved the look of it!
It looks complex, but if you know how to do the first step of tying your shoelaces, then you can certainly do this braid! The pattern to the braid is essentially overlaying loose square knots.
- I started with the hair wet, and used a little pomade to control the flyways.
- You then take as small section next to the part, and divide it in two, and interlace them just like the first step of tying your shoe. I then did this two more times, each time adding the top strands to an alligator clip.
- After creating your third set of strands, bring the first two strands under the next two, and interlace them again just like the first step of tying your shoe.
- Repeat these steps until the braided headband has the look you want.
- Secure the end with a bobby pin and spritz with hairspray as desired.
- When the hair dries, the loops of the knots spread out a little and look absolutely gorgeous!
This braid is perfect for any formal occasion, or for dancers, cheerleaders, or simply wearing around town! It can also be worn in any number of combinations for a super cute and unique hairstyle!
The knotted headband is also great for women of any age! We have worn it on my CGH#4 {fourth daughter with short hair}, and I have done this braid on myself as well!
I guarantee you will certainly receive lots of compliments on this hairstyle! Enjoy!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, pomade, 1 small hair elastic, 1-2 bobby pins, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5-10 minutes
Skill Level: Medium
Happy Hairdoing!
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Comment on this post »Edgy Side Pullback | Easy Hairstyles
July 29, 2012
I have been wanting to film this hairstyle tutorial for a long time, but couldn’t really think of a good name for it.
So many fans have commented on the style in past tutorials when I have worn it, so we filmed it anyway. I even wore it when I filmed a recent episode of The Mom’s View. {We absolutely love The Mom’s View, and will be appearing with them from time to time, so please be sure to subscribe to TMV’s channel!}
My husband calls this the Swayze Hairstyle, because he says it looks a lot like the slicked-side mullet hairstyles that Patrick Swayze wore most of his movie career.
Some people may call it a rocker style, some call it punk, and people like my hubby may even call it… the Swayze!
Of course, my Edgy Side Pullback is a fun one that can be used to compliment many different outfits at various events. You can use this hairstyle to make a nice outfit a bit more hip and edgy, or you can use it to dress up a simple pair of jeans and flip flops!
Nicole Richie, Brooke Burke, and several other Hollywood celebrities have been spotted wearing versions of this hairstyle lately…
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 large hair elastic, 1 small elastic band {color of hair}, 4-6 bobby pins, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5-10 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Happy Hairdoing!
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