Happy Hair

On Saturday, I had a few hours to kill. What did I do? LAID BY THE POOL, BABY! I didn't get much sun but I enjoyed diving into my book by the pool. 

Since it seems like spring has sprung, I'm ready for my hair to match the weather! 

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Messy side ponytail

Wanted to try the side ponytail featured on A Cup of Jo yesterday. I think it turned out pretty good! I even teased the actual ponytail to get a little more volume (since my hair is so fine). So fun! Thanks Joanna! (:

Christmas Present Dilemma

 The dilemma: I was going to buy my mom a groupon to get her hair done for christmas. The salon told me they were completely booked on Monday the 27th. We will be in downtown Chicago on the 26th & 27th. Do you have a deal you can give me? I will even take pictures and review the salon on the blog if needed.

If you're located in downtown chicago or know someone that is that can help me out, I'd really appreciate it!

(The image: that's how I would feel if you could help me out)

Fiery side chignon

Whoa! That was my first reaction. To the fire engine red hair. To the red red lipstick. To the beautiful hairdo. Now I'm antsy for the opportunity to attend a holiday party. Just so I can do my hair like this. Simply gorgeous.

Check out the how-to.

(This has been posted several times throughout the blogosphere, but I just couldn't resist. 

Via a cup of jo, wit & delight, this is glamorous and hiphipgingin)

Heidi Braids

Oh how I wish my hair was long. Slowly, but surely, it's growing out as we speak. If I had long hair, I think I would definitely do the heidi braid. Aren't they so fun?

(via Orchid Grey)

Flaunt it

5 years ago, I would have turned my nose up at the thought of a one-piece bathing suit. I ordered my second one yesterday. Not sure what has changed, but I think they can be so beautiful, modest and sexy all at the same time.

(via Victoria's Secret)

(via Anthroplogie)

(via J. Crew. ps. how pretty is her braid!)

Decisions made!

Ok, I've decided to go with red highlights. I've had red/auburn hair before and I really loved it. Something fun for summer!

Courtney Cox will be my red inspiration. :)

Me with red/auburn hair. Back in...2007?

Hair help

Ever since my first highlight in the 11th grade, I've been addicted to coloring my hair. I get bored easily and always change it up. Different colors, different cuts. About a year ago, a chopped 12 inches off for Locks of Love. I was happy to do it, but miss my hair terribly. It's finally starting to get to a length I can deal with, thank goodness! But now, I've had the same hair color for about 9 months. THAT has to change.

I'm stuck! I need help! I'm wanting to do something different, but not too drastic. Any ideas?

Current hair. A little below shoulders, dark brown.

Length love.

Length love.
(Photos by One Love Photo)

No bangs?
(Photo by Jose Villa)

Bangs?

Side bangs? I already have some, but they definitely need to be shaped, if kept.

Blonde highlights?

Red highlights?
(Other photos from Google.)

I think I've covered just about every option... Any suggestions?

Braid + Bun=Hair Love

Whether they've been instyle or not, I've always been a big fan of side braids and buns. I'm frantically trying to do everything I can to make my hair grow faster and thicker so that I can express my love for each of these on myself! Below is step-by-step instructions on how to make the perfect French Bun. Go have yourself a fun hair weekend!

(Photo source unknown)

(Bun photo & instructions from Experience Parisienne)

Step #1: Make your hair dirty. “I wash my hair only once a week,” admits C. “When your hair is too clean, it won’t stay put.” After showering, she massages in either Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion or a homemade spray, made with one part sea salt, three parts water and a few spritzes of leave-in conditioner. “It makes my hair piece-y enough to work with,” she says.
(During the week, C. uses dry shampoo to keep her hair from getting greasy. Rene Furterer Naturia is her favorite. “And it smells like roses!” she says.)

Step #2: Next, pull together your hair and hold it straight up (“like Lucky Troll Doll,” she laughs).

Step #3: Then twist your hair down to a few inches above the crown.

Step #4: Wrap your hair around itself until it forms a loose bun, right on top of your head.

Step #5: Pin the bun in place with bobby pins. “Anywhere from four to eight, depending on how thick your hair is,” C. says. “You want it loose but secure.”

Step #6: Finally, pull loose strands of hair from the nape of your neck and around your face to make it look like you’ve worn the bun all day (or even slept in it!) And there you have it: That certain je ne sais quoi.