Braided Bangs

When I can't decide what to do with my hair, and I just want it out of my face, this is my go-to hairdo. It's very simple, and it adds some hair flair without being over the top. This braid is also known as the Lauren Conrad braid, but she didn't invent it, so I just call it what it is -- braided bangs. And the best part of this braid is that it works on both long and short hair!! If you like what you see, keep reading!

This part can be a tad bit tricky, but I will try to be thorough. First, create a deep side part. (The part should end up being directly over the arch of your eyebrow.) Then, separate out the hair from the part, all the way down to just behind the ear and clip it behind your head. You could use a comb for this, but I like sectioning clips a lot better. NOTE: the hair I was clipping in the picture is the hair we are going to use for the braid, not the stuff that needs clipping back, sorry about that :-)

Now, take your comb or sectioning clips and section off a very thin section right next to your original part. Divide into three sections.

Begin french braiding the large section. I have a more detailed post on how to french braid, if you still don't know how, but in short, just braid regularly, picking up and adding tiny sections to the outside piece before you cross it over. When you are doing this particular braid, be sure to braid loosely so it is not too tight to your head at the end. Braid until you reach the end of your hair and secure it.

Now you have two options for how to finish this off. You could just braid it all the way down and finish it off with a colorful clip....

... or you can lift up the hair behind your ear and bobby pin in place. ( When you are bobby pinning, pin the pins in an X formation for extra security)

After you pin the braid in place, arrange the hair you lifted up over the bobby pins. You now have a super cute braid that seems to disappear behind your ear! I hope you enjoy and let me know in a comment what look you want me to do next!

Do It Yourself: Duct Tape Hair Bow!

Duct Tape isn't just something you use to hold everything together. It can be used for an adorable hair accessory! If you like what you see, keep reading!

You will need: Colored duct tape, a pair of scissors, and some bobby pins

Cut a piece of tape that is twice as long as you want the entire finished bow to be. I cut mine to be about 6 inches long.

Fold the piece of tape over in half and trim any edges sticking out. You certainly don't want the bow permanently stuck in your hair!!

Now here's the trick -- Pinch in the middle of the strip to make this bow shape.

Now, attach a bobby pin and wrap a very thin strip around the middle, and ta-daa! You have a homemade duct tape bow! Have fun, and let me know in a comment what look you want me to do next!!

How to: Crazy Braids

This is for those who want something just a little different than your average braid. It's totally funky and it looks like you took a long time on your hair, but all you really need know is how to do a regular three strand braid! If you like what you see, keep reading!!

I have layers so I started with wet to damp hair to tame the flyaways. If your hair won't cooperate behind your head as one braid, do like I did and do two braids!

Here is the secret step to creating this braid: separate out the three sections like you would for a regular braid, but make two of the strands significantly smaller than the last. (I have ONLY used the hair ties to make it easier to show you, I do not reccomend that you use them for the real hairdo!!)

And now the last step: Braid!!! No secrets, nothing difficult! Just cross the left strand over the middle and then the right strand over the middle and repeat. When you finish braiding, tug on the big bumps of the braid for a little extra emphasis. (You could use a ribbon as the two smaller strands for something special) Happy braiding and let me know in a comment what look you want me to do next!!

How To: Wrapped Ponytail

Learning how to do a ponytail wrap will take the simple, everyday ponytail from drab to fabulous! If you like what you see, keep reading!

To start off, secure all of your hair in a ponytail. Then, separate out a thin strand from the underside of the ponytail.

Now, take the strand and wrap it around the hair tie two or three times, depending on your hair length. When you come to the underside of the ponytail again, take the ends of the smaller strand and tuck them into a part of the hair tie. (Another alternative is to use bobby pins to secure the ends, but I prefer the security of using the hair tie.)

And here is the finished look! Let me know what you think about it and comment below what look you want me to do next! Enjoy!