Hair Dos & Husbands

You know what's really funny? Some days, I spend an obscene amount of time trying to make my hair look perfect. I blow dry, curl, tease, and hairspray until my arms are tired. Recently, after spending half an hour to achieve the perfect loose curls, I asked my husband if he liked my hair best that way, because I that's how I prefer my hair. He assured me he liked it, but then said, "I really like it best when you wear it in a ponytail to the side." Uh, WHAT?! I said, "That hairstyle takes about 30 seconds. You're telling me 30 second hair looks better than 30 minute hair?" He shrugged. Men. I've spent the 27 years looking for hair perfection, and it was a side ponytail all along. I laugh to keep from crying.

Yesterday was a don't wash your hair day for me. But really, aren't most days? I gave my hair all of 5 minutes and this is what happened. I'm sure my husband loved it.

After a long day, the hair still looks the same

Loose french braid from right to left

Side bangs

Pulled to the left in a low ponytail

a few hairpins to tame fly aways

10 Days of Super Easy Ways to Style Your Hair: Day 9

9. Side knot with a twist. This style was fun to try. I washed my hair and let it air dry. I put a pea size amount of Aveda Smooth Infusion Prep Style Smoother in it about an hour into the air dry process. After my hair was 100% dry, I twisted my bangs to the side and secured with 2 bobby pins. Then, I pulled my hair to the left side of my head, like I was going to put it in a side pony. Next, I wrapped what would be the "mane" of the pony into a loose bun and secure with a clear elastic. The bun should be very loose. I kind of pulled at the bun a little to make it a little messy. Next, secure any stray pieces of hair. I have layers, so I had to bobby pin the back if my hair, but I tried to maintain an organic look. Last, I did a quick spritz of hairspray. I like this look because it feels like summer. I wouldn't wear my hair like this to dinner, but definitely while shopping or at the beach.

10 Days of Super Easy Ways to Style Your Hair: Day 7

7. Wrapped bun. I saw this look earlier this week on The Small Things Blog. Mine definitely doesn't look as good, but it was fun to try something new. I definitely can't explain how to do it, so click here to watch Kate's video tutorial.

10 Days of Super Easy Ways to Style Your Hair: Day 6

6. High Messy Bun.  Yesterday, I flat ironed curled my hair (see a pic below). Today, I want a different look, but I don't want to wash and restyle my hair. I don't know if you've noticed from my previous posts, but I like to go about 2-3 days between washings. I think it keeps my hair healthier, but it may not work for you. To start this style, tease the top third of your hair. By top third I mean temples and above. You want don't necessarily want to achieve height, just a lot of texture. Second, pull your hair into a high pony tail, right at your crown. You can pull your bangs into the pony or leave them out; totally your call. Now, tease the "mane" of your pony; the goal is to achieve texture. Next, twist the "mane" your pony around, creating a loose bun. Pin any weirdness in your bun, but don't over pin. You want it to look messy or perfectly imperfect. Give your hair a good spray with hairspray, and you're done. I feel so chic when I wear my hair like this!

This is my hair the day before I styled my hair in a messy bun

10 Days of Super Easy Ways To Style Your Hair: Day 2

2. Down & Messy. I like to call this my boho look, but in reality it is my lazy/running late look. I wash my hair at night, work Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair and Aveda Smooth Infusion Prep Style Smoother through the ends, go to bed with a wet head, tease my crown in the morning for volume, gently run a flat iron over my bangs, and spray hairspray through the ends for texture. I wore my hair like this on yesterday (5/25).

(Please ignore the heinous seashell wallpaper. We rent this house and we're stuck with it. We move in 4 weeks, though!)

This style stays all day! This is 4pm at work!

10 Days of Super Easy Ways to Style Your Hair: Day 4

4. Soft wavy ponytail. So you've flat iron curled your hair and worn it for a day or two. Now, it's time to pull it back into a ponytail. If you notice you've got some oil at your roots, spray a little dry shampoo through your hair. I only use it on my bangs because they're the oiliest. Next, tease the crown of your head. I like a lot of volume, so I tease it pretty high. I subscribe to the philosophy that hair, like boobs, can never be too big. You may not feel that way, so tease to a height with which you are comfortable. Now, pull your hair into a loose ponytail near the middle of the back of your head, leaving some wispy pieces around your face. You'll want the ponytail to be a little higher on the head than Day 1's style. Pin any stray pieces you may have that you didn't leave on purpose. Next, tease the "mane" of your ponytail for a little texture. Last, spray a light mist of hairspray, and you're done. Because you haven't washed or re-curled your hair, you get a soft wavy look that I just adore.

I like leaving chunky bangs for this look

Notice the volume at the crown

I teased more at the top of the ponytail and less at the bottom

10 Days of Super Easy Ways To Style Your Hair: Day 3

3. Flat Iron Curls. I've started using my flat iron to curl my hair a lot lately. I like how loose the curls are, and they seem to hold better than curling iron curls. The shape isn't as nice, but if you're going for a loose, beachy look this could be for you. To start, section you hair into three sections. Take one inch pieces and clamp the iron at the root like you're going to straighten it. Twist your wrist toward your head and pull the iron down the strand. Repeat the same motion over the rest of your hair going in sections using one inch pieces. Voila! You've got fab hair. If you want more volume, you can tease your roots at the crown of your head.

This is day 2 of this style. Less curls, more soft waves.

10 Days of Super Easy Ways To Style Your Hair

1. Low sleek ponytail. I sport this look, and I sport it often. I usually wear my hair like this for one or two days after I have flat ironed my hair and worn it down. That means I can get three days of hair out of one wash. Love that! All you do is tease the crown of your head for volume, smooth down stray hairs and your part, gather into a pony at the base of your neck or slightly higher if you have long hair, and pin the sides.