Scarlett Johansson’s New Bob

It looks like everyone is jumping on the same bandwagon! Scarlett Johansson’s bob, cut by Oribe, is subtle, sexy and manages to be retro and yet modern all at the same time.  Though her hair is very straight, Oribe added texture by letting it air dry and adding a bit of texturizing spray (I’m sure he used Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray but you can use Bb. Surf Spray), he then curled the mid shaft and left the roots and ends straight….and viola!

Beach Worthy Waves

Summer often does quite a number on your tresses. Use a conditioning masque to give you hair the extra TLC it needs. I like using Bb. Creme De Coco Masque because it smells like heaven. Towel dry and apply a thermal protector such as Nectar Thermique from Kerestase.

Dry hair and make sure it is 100% dry. Use a 1.5 inch curling iron or bigger to curl entire head, being careful to use the same size sections as the iron. Run fingers through hair to relax the curl and spritz on a little Bb. Surf Spray to give it that beachy bed head look.

Hair Tutorial: Super Easy Summer Updo

Can you braid?

If so you can do this super flirty, super easy summer updo. Rocky Loffler from Cinta Salon shows us how to get a breezy look you can do at home! Match with a cute dress, some wedges and you will look effortlessly  chic.

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Amazing Up-Do Tutorial at Bobby Pin

I’m not sure if you are follower of Bobby Pin, but I am in love with this sleek up do.

Check it out here

Mermaid Waves

I love the soft, sculpted look of mermaid waves. There is something incredibly beautiful and classic about them. I’ve been obsessing lately, mainly because with my hair, they are unachievable. Sad face.

There are a ton of ways you can get this look, I love Johnny Lavoy’s tutorial on how to get a more subtle look with hot rollers

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Looking Good for the Superbowl

I’m going to be frank. I grew up in a football house, so I’ve been to many MANY football parties and there’s nothing that kills the mood faster than a girl who comes waaaaay over dressed. Meaning, tons of make up, and an out of place skimpiness to her style.

So here is a mini guide to looking good while not over-doing it while attending this years superbowl party. Remember you are there for a reason, to watch a football game not to distract the boys from it, wait for the commercials for that.

Excuse the pic, the lighting in my house was ideal for photobooth.

Make Up: The best bet is to go with something natural, long pretty natural lashes and a pretty game day glow. You don’t want to actually look like you are wearing much make up, because game day is low key.

Start off with priming your face with a moisturizer. Hit under your eyes with some concealer, I used Bare Minerals Well Rested. Follow with foundation my fave is Urban Decay’s Surreal Skin Cream to Powder.

Use a shimmery nude to cover your lids, I used a combo of Bare Minerals Vanilla Sugar and Queen Phyllis. Line eyes with a thin line of black. Curl lashes and cover with mascara etc etc you know the deal.

I used a shimmery blush and finished off with a mineral powder. There is your basic face, if you’re a Colts fan you can incorporate Urban Decay’s 24/7 Liner in Deviant or for Saint’s fans can use it in Baked.

Hair: Go with a messy pony tail or some loose waves, nothing overdone. For a fun ponytail tease your crown and sides super big. Brush down and put inti a ponytail, letting your short layers fall around your face. and Voila. done in like 3 minutes.

Retro Hair Tutorials and Strawberry Koi

Strawberry Koi

Strawberry Koi has an amazing array of vintage hair and make up tutorials. Not to mention she is absolutly adorable. She also has an easy tutorial on how to get an marcel wave instead of having to mess around with a curling iron. Check it out on youtube.

The marcel wave will be coming back so make sure to try it!!! If I could do it I would, but I have itty bitty bangs.

…And the best part is there’s a bigger storm tomorrow

I figured that the worst of it was last night. It sounded almost like I lived under a waterfall. But this morning there was the biggest bolt of lightening ever! It woke me up it was so bright! Followed by deafening thunder! I live in California! I usually get excited when there are storms but now it’s just gotten out of hand.

The point I’m getting to is that not only does rain make you uncomfortable, but it also makes it harder to look presentable. So here are my top 5 hair solutions for rainy days.

5. Braids.

Thank goodness these came back right when it got stormy. The very very good thing about braids, is that everyone can do them and they’re easy enough to do throughout the day. Meaning once your insode you can take it out and have pretty waves.

4. Messy Buns

This takes a little bit of work but it’ll look good all day, plus if any of it starts coming apart later in the day, you just stick more bobby pins into it.  I did a tutorial earlier last month here.

3. Twisting

So easy! Everyone can do it so long as they dont secure the twists with mini butterfly clips, thats sooo 1996.

2. The Holly Gologhtly

You already know it works when it rains, so why not. Plus its classic and easy. Tease the crown higher than you’d like so you can tame it down to the shape you want and secure at your occipital with bobby pins, tame with hairspray and hair pins.

1. Beanies!!!!

90% of the time when it rains, beanies are the way to go, especially to meet up with friends or go get some coffee. Plus it will keep any bangs you have from flying in the wind.

Lea Michele Lookin’ Amazing!

I am a total nerd. I am obsessed with Glee, so usually they can do no worng in my eyes. However, my love of Glee has nothing to do with how awesome Lea Michele looked at the Peoples Choice Awards. I’m not biased, I swear.

To get this look:

1. Work a dime sized amount of gel into damp hair and blow dry. The point is to get hair to stay longer, if it looks like there is gel in your hair, it’s too much.

2. Create a diagonal side part that ends at your crown.

3. Using  a 1 inch to 1.5 inch curling iron take large sections and start curling a little less than halfway down the length of the hair.

4. Run fingers through ends, finish with a shot if light weight hairspray and pull over one shoulder.

For make up:

Eyes: Line eyes and inner rim with a grey pencil like Phone Number from M.A.C.. Smudge slightly.

Cheeks: Use a peachy pink blush. I prefer Tarte Green Siren, however a powder blush like Vintage Peach from Bare Escentuals is just as good

Lips: Finish with a coraly lip color like Vegas Volt from M.A.C.

Braids Popping Up in 2010

Who’d a thought when braids started showing up this summer that the trend would last into the new year. Runway shows have been sporting long, over the shoulder plaits.  My personal favorite is finding ways to add braiding details into staples like the messy chignon and ponytails.

I put together a last minte tutorial on my favorite braided hairstyle. After you get the hang of it, it’ll take you about 5 mins to do, which makes it excellent for bad hair days. Please excuse the funky camera work!

1. Take large sections and curl your entire head, the curls don’t need to be perfect, they’re used to create movement and a curl and the end which will help you out later on.

2. Section out a chunk of hair 1 inch away from your front hairline.

3. Braid and fasten with a small rubber band, then repeat on the other side.

4. Section out a box at the crown and tease it to create some volume. It’s smarter to go bigger than you want, because you will lose volume later and you can always brush it down.

5. Brush down your bump to desired height.

6. Gather into a low pony tail behind one ear and secure with a rubber band.

7. Grab a 1 inch section from the pony tail. Follow the curl you’ve already made and create a loop, let a little bit of the ends hang out.

8. Secure loop to head with a bobby pin. Continue to pin into a cluster around the base of your ponytail.

8. Secure down any side pieces that are hanging with bobby pins, except for some adorable face framing and you’re done!