We get it, your bathroom cabinet is already a bit packed. It can feel tough to mix up your style everyday mostly because it often involves purchasing a variety of weirdly shaped gadgets you don't know how to use and adding them to your already overflowing hair bin! It can feel easier to just use the same ol' straightener every day.
Listen, we understand: you and your iron have become super close over the last few years. You wouldn't want to just go out and buy a bunch of new tools. No, that would hurt her feelings. She is your practically your best friend.
On the other hand, you are getting sick of your limp locks and that infomercial girls hair looks, well, better than yours. But, let us tell you... Your best friend recently just went to cosmetology school is now really really good at hair. She can make loads of completely fabulous styles. Not to mention she is small and portable, with no confusing pronges and she runs pretty cheap. She is still just your straightener, but this time...she can do more than straighten!
Style: The Crimp
Estimated Time: 15-30 Minutes (depending on thickness of hair)
Recommended Product: Matrix Vavoom Gold Heat - Blow-In Volume Protective Lotion
How To: If you want to get sleek crimps in your hair like Rihanna, all you have to do is section 1 inch off of hair. Take your flat iron to the root of your hair and twist your wrist back and forth slowly until you reach the ends of your hair. Repeat this process until all hair has been crimped.
Style: Loose Bedhead Waves
Estimated Time: Under 10 minutes
Recommended Product: Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray
How To: If you want to create very subtle and soft waves in your hair like Ashley Benson, simply braid your hair into roughly four sections. Run your flat iron over your braids a few times. Allow hair to sit in the braids for an additional five minutes. Run iron over one more time and take out braids. Shake hair and enjoy another effortless style!
Style: Chalked Hair
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Recommended Product: Davines Defining Invisible Styling Cream
How To: Okay, we know it sounds crazy but we promise it's worth a try. To create temporarily colored ends all you have to do is purchase pastel chalk (try your local art store) and color the ends of your hair. To seal the color, take your straightener and run over the colored area. Tip: chalk hair outside or over the sink, it may get messy!
Style: Sexy Waves
Estimated Time: 15-30 Minutes (depending on thickness of hair)
Recommended Product: Aveda Be Curly™ Curl Enhancer
How To: To get sexy, undone curls like Lauren Conrad, simply wrap one inch sections of hair around your flat iron, near the scalp. Similar to curling a ribbon with scissors, pull the iron away from hair until you reach the ends. Twist curl with fingers until desired look is achieved.
You can use your straightener for more than creating a fabulous hairstyle. It can also be a wardrobe lifesaver! Use it to iron those hard to reach, little spots on your clothes. In particular around pockets, between buttons, and hemlines. Straighten with caution, though -- Do NOT use on silks or any extremely sensitive fabrics.
Do you have tips for getting out of a hair tool rut? We love hearing ideas from readers and fans!
For the love of hair,
Chrissy
