Braided {Kitty} Cat Ears | Halloween Hairstyles
October 30, 2012
It is always fun to create new Halloween Hairstyles!
Many fans have asked if there is any way to make cat ears using your own hair, so that you do not have to pay for those expensive pre-made cat ear headbands.
Well… yes, there is!!!
I have to give a special thanks to our CGH#4 who happily volunteered to be our model {although she doesn’t volunteer often for our tutorials}!
Steps:
- I began by sectioning off two small square sections of hair on either side of the middle part line, and secured them with an elastic band.
- For the first ear, I then took two black pipe cleaners, twisting them together, and then braided the two pipe cleaners as the “third” strand of a 3-strand braid. Secure with another elastic band.
- Then, take the finished braid and bend it into a point in a spot that looks good to you, and continue on to fashion the kitty cat ear. Finish the ear by wrapping the end of the braid around the original base, which secures itself because of the pipe cleaners.
- Repeat the same step on the other side.
While finishing this style, we also suggest that you can use red pipe cleaners to create devil horns if you wish to be a Little Red Devil for Halloween! Similar braiding with different colored pipe cleaners can help you create Minnie Mouse ears, puppy ears, bunny ears, piglet ears, and on and on!!!
We hope you enjoyed this tutorial, and I think that it turned out very cute!
By the way, this was my absolute photo out of all the shoot! Little CGH#4 certainly has her own personality, and as this photo and the video point out… she does what she wants to do! And, we are OK with that!!!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 4 hair elastics, 4 long black pipe cleaners, hairspray {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5-7 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
Happy Hairdoing!
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Twisted Zig-Zag Hairdo | Updo Hairstyles
September 23, 2012
As promised a few weeks ago, we wanted to post an updo hairstyle for you… please keep in mind that this style really is a twist hairstyle, not a braid. {It sure does look like a braid, however!}
This hairdo utilizes a very simple twisting technique, adding in hair only as you reach the sides, thus creating a very elegant zig-zagging pattern in the hair.
To make this a more elegant hairstyle, you may choose to leave a small strand on either side, in the front of the ears, that can be curled. For a formal dance or wedding occasion you may also use micro twist-in flower accessories.
This week we also added an Instagram account where you can follow us on our hairstyling adventures! I will be posting our hair photos there as well as other gorgeous ones that I find inspiring!
Enjoy!
Items Needed: Brush, rat-tail comb, spray bottle, 1 large hair elastic, 2 small Goody Spin Pins, 2-3 bobby pins, hairspray and accessories {if desired}.
Time Requirement: 5-7 minutes
Skill Level: Medium
Happy Hairdoing!
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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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