Love it or Hate it: The Ballerina Bun

January 13, 2012January 13, 20125 Comments

I noticed today that J. Mo was getting a LOT of flack about her ballerina bun. Everyone from stylist to the fug girls have something negative to say. And it’s not just about her. They are attacking the very bun itself! For shame! Do people really hate the ballerina bun? It’s one of my favorite looks ever….have I been shamelessly touting a faux pas? I almost refuse to believe that everyone hates it so much. How about you?

Even on Jennifer, I think the bun is darling. Her makeup may be a tad overdone for the big hair but that’s a very minor critique.

I don’t think I’ll ever stop flying my flag for the big ole bun. Hope that’s ok with you…

Holiday Hair

December 19, 2011Leave a comment

It’s always fun to try something a little festive and different with your hair for holiday parties.

Her Hair

September 28, 2011September 28, 20111 Comment

I’ve often mentioned my fanaticism for Taylor Tomasi Hill. But one thing I cannot get over is her incredible hair color. Her colorist should be so proud.

Wedding Hair

June 8, 2011June 8, 20111 Comment

My wedding day approaches. What to do with a mass of hair on the big day? I’ve had long hair forever and I want to make good use of it for my wedding. What do you like?

A sleek bun

An easy twist

Side-swept

Voluminous

Half up

With a flower

Braids

A wreath

A chignon

A beautiful mess

Down & Natural

All the way up

Easy Summer Updo

April 19, 2011April 19, 2011Leave a comment

One of my very favorite things about having long hair is that I can tie it in a knot. While this does not always look chic, it is always easy and effective. This style technique looks best when you’re bronzed and your hair is wet. Bronzed skin being the key to it’s appeal…

Start with damp hair. Apply Bumble’s Straight to damp hair to give it that extra wet look, then add gel for hold. Create a side part or brush your hair straight back. Then, using just your fingers, pull the hair back into a ponytail and twist into a chignon. Secure with bobby-pins.

Modified from Refinery29

Tousle Me Softly

April 8, 2011Leave a comment

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Love tousled hair, but find it difficult to achieve unless I’ve just been in the ocean. Check out {this is glamorous} for instructions…

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Photos by Simon Emmett, Model: Lindsay Lullman via Fashionising via {this is glamorous}

Buns, Chignons & Topnots – Oh my!

January 12, 2011April 6, 2011Leave a comment

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When one has long hair, one is blessed with many hair options. While I tend to gravitate towards ponytails, I am enchanted by buns and chignons, intricate or tossed together and I am going to try to utilize them more in my hairstyle routine. Enjoy the inspiration.

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