Tag Archives: braid

5 Creative Ways to Add a Braid

Pocahontas is otherwise known as my biggest hair idol of all time. Why? Throughout my childhood (and maybe some of my adulthood...Pocahontas is a classic, don't judge), I would watch as she effortlessly tied her hair into a braid and pranced around singing songs. While I am not down for prancing and singing songs in the wilderness, I am down for rocking an effortless braid in my tresses. Due to my...

Braiding Up is Hard to Do! (Guest Blogger)

Summer is all about braids. It’s the best time of the year to sweep it up and back while looking cute and on-trend. It's quick, sweet and can be worn dressed up or down. Some of us have a knack for the braid and some of us feel awkward twisting our fingers around hair, resulting in a tangled mess. No worries, ladies! We have a solution for you. Buy some clip-in hair extension pieces and take th...

Trend Alert: The Modern Cowgirl

When I think of western inspired style, the first thing that pops into my head is one cringe-worthy Halloween in college when I went as a cowgirl. In an attempt to rebel against the college craze of having a sexy costume, I decided to go with stonewashed jeans, an extra-large flannel shirt, and Pippi Longstocking braids dangling under a gas station purchased straw hat. The result was tragic. If on...

Hot Hair How-To: Katniss Braid Tutorial

Though we're still a few months away from the premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, tide yourself over with a sleek hairstyle - and daydreams of Peeta, swoon - and you're ready for a journey back to District 12. (Just keep the archery to Wii, please. Everyone's safety depends on it.) Today's post: the Katniss braid tutorial. What you’ll need: - One clear elastic - Hairspray Before you beg...

The Dreaded Lock: What's it doing to your hair?

Dreadlocks, a style currently known as a “hippie” or Rastafarian style, actually date as far back as ancient Egypt where you can find mummified remains of ancient Egyptians with dreads. There are lots of religious and cultural reasons why people may choose to get dreadlocks. For instance, a group in Kenya used them as an act of rebellion, Hindus use dreads to show their spiritual understanding...

Hot Hair How-To: Braided Top Knot Tutorial

Headed back to the office but still can't kick that New Year's hangover? Don't let your hair suffer with the rest of your body! Today's post: A simple yet chic braided top knot tutorial. What you'll need: - One regular elastic - One clear elastic - Three spin pins (or a handful of regular bobby pins) - Kenra Volume Spray 25 Let's get started.   1. Gather your hair into a pony on top of your ...

'Do for You: Four Strand Braid Tutorial

Tired of your regular, boring old braid? It's time for an upgrade! Enter the four-strand braid. What you'll need: - Two clear elastics - Hairspray Let's get started. 1. Tie your hair off to one side with a clear elastic. 2. Divide your pony into four equal sections. (Here, I'm labeling them A, B, C and D.) 3. Cross A over B. 4. Then cross A under C. 5. Cross D under A. 6. Then cross D over C. 7. ...

Surviving Winter Hat Season

After putting all that time and effort into getting ready in the morning, the last thing you want to do is put on your hat to go out into the cold. I completely agree. There are a few things you can do to make to help make putting on that warm winter hat a little easier and survive winter hat season. I’ve recently heard of a way to use the winter hat to your advantage. The Aveda stylist team...