Twisted Angel halo crown

Posted on May 17, 2013

I posted this hairstyle on my Instagram the other day and you guys loved it, so I made it into a video. Once you understand and have practiced this hairdo, it literally takes 2 minutes to do. To get the feel of a rope braid, watch this basic video that breaks down the technique.

Just a little side note…..I amaze myself with how willing I am to appear before you in all my sloppy scrubby mom-ness in these videos. I often feel like I should polish up and make the lighting right, and be cute and coy and wear makeup for you and use shine spray. But it ain’t never gonna happen. This blog is not about me looking pretty, it is about you having fun with your hair. So sit your butt down and try this one. Practice it, master it, keep it in your bag of favorite hair tricks. Add a floral wreath to it, or just garnish it with flowers in general. This hairstyle is fit for a regal queen, a hippie wedding, or a twisted angel outcast.

XO, HTHG

#DIYhair Friday! The Infinity snake-twist bun.

Posted on April 26, 2013

I’ve shown you the Infinity Braid. And the Infinity Twist. Now it’s time for the Infinity snake-twist!

The first thing you need to know how to do is the unicorn horn of braids (snake twist)

Ready? Here is the tutorial.

1. Begin by making 3 vertical sections. One on each side, and one in the back. There should be roughly the same amount of hair in each section.

2. Snake twist each section, and secure the ends with clear elastics.

3. Now wrap the middle twist into a bun. Not too tight, you want to be able to see all the twists. Pin the bun into place, making sure to tuck in and hide the end.

4. Now take one of your side twists and wrap it over the top of the bun and around, pinning it into place. Make sure you pin it anywhere it feels un-secure. Take the other twist, and wrap it underneath the bun and around the other way. Pin it into place, and make sure the tails are tucked in and hidden.

As with most DIY hairstyles, a pretty comb, clip, or brooch is gorgeous to finish the look. Pretty!

#DIYhair Friday…..Super classy ponytail.

Posted on March 8, 2013

Okay, I know the topsy-tail is kinda 1991, but it just looks so cool that I had to use the technique in a pretty ponytail. You remember the topsy-tail right? It’s that little trick where you reach through the top of the base of your ponytail and pull the ends through so it makes a pretty twist on both sides. Here is a demo.

This super classy and dynamic ponytail involves 2 topsy tails, and a low side ponytail with a wrapped base. Happy #DIYhair Friday, everyone. Here is how to get this hairstyle.

1. Make a circular section at the crown of the head. Put it into a ponytail with a clear elastic.

2. Topsy tail that ponytail.

3. Make another ponytail from behind both ears across the back of the head, leaving underneath hair out. This ponytail should also include the ends of the first pony.

4. Topsy tail that ponytail. Now take a minute to gently pull the sides of both topsy tails a little bit to soften and loosen them. Now gather the rest of all the hair into a low side ponytail.

5. Take a small strip of hair from within the ponytail and wrap it tightly around the base.

6. Use a bobby pin to pin the end of the wrapped piece underneath the ponytail so you can’t see it.

7. Arrange your pretty lady parts around your face.

Love this look? Check out more topsy tail hairstyles here….

Valentines day pretty hair.

Posted on February 14, 2013

Here is a nice little hairstyle I put together a while back that is PERFECT for Valentines day. It is soft, pretty, and romantic. Here is the tutorial for it (although it is a slightly different version.) You can follow that tutorial to get the gist, and just make your twisty bun sections smaller so that they look more intricate.

To make this hairstyle extra saucy, I put a short-ish vintage necklace of my mamas on like a little crown. Here are more ways to accessorize your hair with jewelry.

valentines! Whether or not you have a special Valentine, you always have your hair. XOXO

#DIYhair Friday….Side-winder bun!

Posted on February 8, 2013

Happy Friday everyone! I don’t know about you, but I am glad to see this week end, and look forward to the start of a new one!

Here is a new #DIYhair style to try this weekend. I’m calling it the Side-winder, because naming the hairstyle is almost as fun as wearing them;)

This pretty look involves a bun and a twist, and some pinning. You can incorporate your colored bobbys into this hairstyle too, if you wish.

Here is how to do it…..

1. Start by parting the hair down the back of the head.

2. On one side, take the hair and twist it.

3. Wrap it into a low bun.

4. Pin the bun into place.

5. Now take the other section of hair, and twist it towards the bun.

6. Wrap it over and around the bun, pinning into place .

Now add your bobbys to accent the look if you want, or a vintage brooch pinned onto the top of the hairstyle would look great, too.

Have a great hair weekend! XO, HTHG.