Unique (Regular) Braid

One day I decided to braid my hair to the side.

I also decided to separate the three strands UNEVENLY.  

I had two smaller sections, and one bigger one.  

I loosely (and lazily) braided my hair, and secured it with an elastic.  

It looks WAY more interesting doesn't it?  I'm going to do this to my side braid hairstyles like this from now on.

Looking for easy 1 minute hairstyles since we're all back in school?  This would be one of them.

Hairstyles: Volume

I’ve seen some girls with surprisingly funny hairdos when trying the “volume” look.  But here is a list of ways to do this look without looking funny:

• Tease hair on top and secure into a high pouf.  Leave the rest of your hair messy-wavy.
• Set hair in hot rollers and brush out for soft, glamorous volume.
• Dry your hair and away from your head, directing the air at the roots to create pretty lift all over.
• Create a messy bun, and then place two headbands four inches apart.  Lift the hair up between them to make a cool bump.
• Separate two-inch sections of hair starting at the top, and tease each section outward to create and build volume all over.
• Tease hair everywhere to give it texture, then pull it halfway through an elastic to create a low side loop.
• For bouncy curls, run gel through damp hair, then flip your head over and dry with a diffuser. 
• Make a deep side part, and then tease hair at your crown to get dramatic height.
• Tease your pony to give it the body, then cinch into graphic bubbles with two small rubber bands.

Hairstyles: Buns & Twists

My favorite hairstyle is probably the elegant bun/twist.  It shows your romantic side, your long slender neck, and it’s a feminine style to get your hair up and out of the way.  Here are some ways to wrap it up to a gorgeous ‘do:

• Divide a low pony into four sections.  Pin each section back into the base of the pony for a cool knotted look.
• Twist a two-inch piece of hair and tuck it into a messy bun to give it a fun update.
• Separate your hair into three sections and create small elegant mini-buns down the back.
• Slick hair back into a high bun, then add movement by pulling out a few pieces and pinning them to your scalp to create loops.
• Apply gel and create two ponies on top of each other.  Twist and wrap them around each other to make an elongated bun.
• Form a sleek knot, but add an edgy twist by letting the ends hang out.  Run pomade over the ends and your bangs for texture.
• Spritz damp hair with a wave spray and let it air-dry, then gather the piecey waves into a cascading side bun.
• Pull hair back into a pony, then twirl the hair under.  Create a coil with the ends and pin it close to one ear.
• Braid a teeny-tiny braid into a high bun and leave the ends out for a graphic look.
• Slick back the sides and keep the bun messy for a cool contrast of textures.

Hairstyles: Waves & Curls

Although I am not a fan of curling irons, I’m sure some of you ladies are.  I adore the curled hair look and I think it’s the most flattering hairdo.  Here are some things you can do; for work, school, or dates:

• Use a small curling iron to get tight goddess-like curls all over.  Hairspray.
• Gather loose wavy hair into a low side pony to show off texture and a pretty cascade.
• Wrap random sections of hair around a curling iron for a loose wave and make a low messy bun.  Pull out any loose strands.  Hairspray.
• Pull hair into a ponytail, then pin random curls to the scalp, letting the rest fall around your face in a pretty boho way.
• Use sponge rollers to create soft curls.
• Make loose curls with a large curling iron.  Flip head over and run fingers through them to break them up a bit.
• Apply a curl-enhancing spray to damp hair, then dry with a diffuser.  Sweep bangs to the side and secure with a bobby pin or clip.
• Gather hair into a high ponytail. Take small random sections and coil it tightly.  Pin to head with a bobby pin and repeat.  Hairspray.