DIY hair Friday- Retro up-do for my shorties!

Posted on January 25, 2013

shortie Here is for the shorties! Short hair up-do’s require a mixture of different design elements. This one combines a twist on the side (Amy’s haircut is asymmetrical, so we twisted the short side.)

Then, we made little messy pin-curls on the other side. With short hair, it is hard to make very neat pin-curls, so you have to settle for lot’s of ends sticking out. Once you accept it, you realize it looks even cuter that way. Very retro-natural;)

The front of this hairstyle is lightly back combed and rolled back and pinned into place for a little vintage bang bump.

Then we sprayed it with KM session spray, because without a good hairspray, it can be very hard to hold short hair in place. But it is not necessary. And if you can’t get every hair in place, don’t fret. This hairstyle is made to me retro yet casual for easy wear. Try it this weekend and fool people into thinking that your hair is longer than it really is!

short hair updo Here is the breakdown…..

1. Start a twist on one side and twist it all the way to the back of the head. Criss cross pin it into place.

2. Make a little pin-curl with the ends of the twist, and pin it into place.

3. Make another pin-curl next to it and pin it.

4. Make a third pin-curl, and pin it next to the last one.

5. Working your way up the head on pin-curl side, make another pin-curl and pin it into place.

6. Make one last pin-curl and pin it.

7. Take the bang section and gently back comb it. Smooth the front and roll it back and pin it.

Now spray it thoroughly to set it, and you are done!

Short hair+Pin-curls=Marilyn

Posted on January 12, 2013

pincurls Screen Shot 2013-01-12 at 9.16.51 PM I know there are a lot of short haired ladies out there who are looking for easy and beautiful hairstyling options. Today’s advice…..Never underestimate the power of the pin-curl. Here is a tutorial for you…..

XO, HTHG

DIY friday: Unique braided-updo for short hair.

Posted on November 9, 2012

From a former lifetime shorty, Once you figure out that a short hair up-do is possible, It kind of opens you up to a whole world of new hair possibility. Get inspired. Get creative. Make It Work.

What I tell my daughter when she says “My hair is too short! I can’t do ANYTHING with it” is “Try saying it differently” and then she says ” My hair is short, but maybe I CAN do something cool with it” and usually just saying it in a more positive way is enough to get her creative hair juices flowing and she comes up with things like ‘The q-tip curl’

I know that many shorter haired women think that they can’t wear cool up-dos, but I’m here to tell you that you ALWAYS have options and don’t ever forget it.

French braiding is a great way to style shorter hair. Because the french braid works progressively down or across the head, it is easy to get those short pieces in there. Short hair french braids tend to look a bit more intricate and textured.

I personally like a DIY short hairstyle that is not too polished or perfect, but rather bursts with personality and pizzaz. If hair falls out of it here and there, it softens the look and creates interest around the hairline. This braided hairstyle for short hair is the perfect blend of lots o pretty, a tiny bit rock and roll, and a touch of earthy. Try it!

This short hair up-do involves a side part, 2 french braids, and 3 little messy twisty buns in the back.

Here is how to do it.

Make a side part. Start one braid on the heavy side, and french braid it halfway back. Criss-cross pin it to secure. Then make another french braid on the other side and pin it. Remember, if some of the hair is just too short to make it in, don’t sweat it!

Now with the hair in the back, work in rough sections, twisting the hair loosely and pinning it in demi-buns ( I think I just made up a cute little term for short hair buns that don’t make the full circle!) When pinning up short hair, the key is to be as intentionally sloppy and messy as possible to both hide the pins and make a lot of texture. Pin your demi-buns into your criss-cross pins, and they will stay. I promise. Short haired ladies, give this one a try and I promise you will get over any short hair slump that you may be in.

Braided style for shorter hair.

Posted on September 28, 2012

Do you have shortish hair and are you tired of not being able to wear any braided hairstyles? Here is the french braided crown as seen on Galway Milkmaid. It’s the perfect braided hairstyle for shorter hair. Click the link for a easy how-to. The first one is one french braid going around the head. The second one is with a vertical parting across the back of the head from ear to ear, with one french braid starting at the front hairline and

going in one direction around the crown of the head, and another braid going across the back of the head. The ends are then tucked in and pinned so we can’t see ‘em. This second look is great because it accommodates that short hair in the back that won’t reach up far enough for the crown braid.

This style is perfect for barely shoulder length short hair, with or without layers. Anyone going to rock this look? I think you should.

Want to perfect your french and dutch braiding technique? Check out this post.

Twisted hairstyle for short hair

Posted on September 17, 2012

Here is Doo-rag mama’s signature Twisted hairstyle for short hair. It works beautifully in her super bleached-textured hair. If you have roots, this style is perfect because it pulls the hair back off the face in a soft way, and it looks really cool with the contrast.

This ‘do is great for coarse, curly, and highly textured hair. If you have fine and silky hair and are wanting to try this out, I recommend using pine-tar soap as a shampoo a couple of times to build up some tackiness in the hair so it will stay.

Do a side-part. Start on the heavier side, in the front. Create a twist, twisting the hair upwards as you guide it back, adding a little hair from both sides as you go, ( like a french-braid.)

When you reach the back, pin the twist in place.

Then do the same thing on the other side. Hide the pins as much as possible, so that the look is fluid.

Want another cute short hairstyle option, try this!