A white drawstring trash bag clings to my shoulders like Superman’s cape. My hair is a sopping, slimey mess as I attempt to peel the stubborn plastic from my shoulders and wrap it around my head. Coconut oil runs down my back as I feverishly try to finish this task before someone finds me hovering in the kitchen, greasy and flushed, wearing workout gear and orange zebra striped socks with slip-resistant Skechers on my feet– in true Michael Jackson fashion.
…Let’s back up.
You know those super awesome 15 second hair tutorial clips that pop up on Facebook and give you hope that you, too, can have awesome hair?! And then when you go to try it, it turns out a complete fail? I’ve been there, too. But, here’s my tried and true review of a faux bang hairstyle that I was actually pleased with.
We all have bad hair days, or days where we just don’t have time. The messy bun is very popular, but let’s admit it- it’s an art. Today I’ll share with you a variation of the messy bun that’s quick, moldable and keeps those luscious locks out of your face.
It’s fall and to us Cali girls that may not mean a change in weather or wardrobe, but a change in hair. As I got my luscious locks touched up last week, I asked my hair stylist, Sara (@Sara_Does_Hair), what trends she’s seen recently and here’s what she said…
Instead of going darker, go warmer. These four tones are ultra popular right now.
1.) Copper
2.) Violet Hues- aubergine, eggplant, burgundy
3.) Red
And quite possibly the biggest trend?
4.) Rose Gold
While some of the colors may be difficult to maintain, especially the rose gold, it’s possible. Buy a colored shampoo or have your stylist add a bit of rose gold dye to your shampoo to protect color between appointments. If it’s any encouragement, rose gold hair is one of the easier pastel tones to sustain, Sara said.
So, now we know what colors are “in” and how to make em’ last, but how do we keep that fresh-from-the-salon look? If you’re going for a…
Sleek and Sultry Style
“For a sleeker look I couldn’t live without Enjoy Hair and Skin Oil.”
Often when Sara does my hair, this is the only product she uses. It combats my “crazy lady” frizz without feeling greasy.
High-Volume Sass
“If it’s more of a textured look I love to blow dry in a bit of Texture Cream into the roots and spray Curl Enhancing Spray into the ends.”
Which of these trends is your fav? I’d love to know!
Until next week, XO- Ashley
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On a frantic morning when there’s no time to deal with the pains of taming my hair, I have a couple go-to hair styles that make me look like I’ve got it all together. (Boy, have I got ya’ll fooled. Just kidding!)
If you’re like me, you don’t wash your hair everyday- natural oils can be good for your hair and why ruin a good thing if yesterday’s hair is still behaving?
That’s A Wrap Pony Tail
This sleek pony works great with day-old hair because it actually stays back, goodbye fly aways! Wrapping a piece of your hair around the hair tie gives a polished look that is so easy to do!
Step 1: Tie it Back
I usually rock high pony tails, but you can always turn it down a notch and lower it to suit your style.
Step 2: Take a small strand of hair from the side of your pony tail
Step 3: Take the small section of hair and wrap it around the base of the pony. Pull the sectioned hair underneath the pony tail and around the front so that it covers the hair tie.
Step 4: Take the sectioned hair and tuck it into the hair tie underneath your hair tie (so that the wrap is hidden). I usually tilt my forward so that my pony tail hair is out of my way and it’s easier to just stick the sectioned piece of hair under the elastic holder.
The remaining piece of hair will be covered by your pony tail. To complete the look you can straighten or curl your hair, or leave it au natural for a voluminous, catty look! (I know my hair tends to misbehave if I don’t do anything to it).
Option 2: You can also hide your hair tie with a small braid.
The steps are the same, but you take a slightly larger section of hair and braid it.
Again, wrap the braid underneath your pony tail and over it.
Then tuck it under the elastic of your hair tie.
And voila- you’re all set!
My second go-to look is the Sock Bun.
I’ve uploaded a quick sock bun tutorial, because it’s easier to follow than pictures. Hope you like it! And you can tell it’s my first video because I recorded it on my iPhone and the video is (gasp) vertical. My photography and radio-TV-film professors would be so disappointed… I’m sorry!!! But, you’ll get the point!
See you next week! XO- Ashley (@ashleysita)
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