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The BEST Spring Hair Ideas!
Spring is a crazy time for your hair. Between the temperature change (and, hello rain!), end of the year rush and lotsa dressy occasions, you tresses will prob be screaming for help. That's why GL's got the essential spring hair 411, whether you want to put the kibosh on frizz or get a great new cut. Check it out!
Invest in a leave-in conditioner and avoid blow-drying. It will dry out your hair, creating frizz. You're best bet is to let your hair air-dry. Pat it dry with a towel when you get out of the shower but don't rub. If you must use a blow dryer, wait until your hair is almost air dried and use it only for a few minutes.
If your frizz is way outta control, consider washing your hair every other day. Don’t forget to deep condition once a month (you can get a deep conditioning mask at the drugstore). This will keep your hair extra healthy and moisturized.
-wide-barreled curling iron
-hair elastic
-bobby pins
Start with dry hair. Part your hair as you usually would (it looks cute done down the middle or to either side) and begin curling the ends of your hair just to give it a little bouncy wave. Spray your hair with a light mist of hair spray to help hold the curl
Keeping your part and without flipping your hair over, pull all your tresses into a pony at about the middle of the back of your head. Secure it with a hair tie. Pull out your bangs or just some small sections of hair to frame your face.
Take a small section of the hair from the bottom of your pony tail. Opt to either braid it or leave it be. Wrap the braid or piece of hair around the hair tie. Use bobby pins to secure the braid or piece.
School's almost over and you know what that means... end of school year dances! Whether it's kinda casual or super dressy, you can always rock a cute updo.
-hair ties
-bobby pins
-hair spray
-cute flower or embellished pin
Wash your hair like you normally would. When you get out of the shower, while your hair is still wet, separate your mane into four to six sections. Braid each section tightly. Continue until you get as close to the ends of your hair as possible. Tie each of them off with a hair tie. Let your hair air dry, or help it along by hitting it with the blow dryer on low to medium power.
When hair is dry, gently unravel the braids and loosen your hair with your hands. Spray your tresses with a light mist of hair spray.
Starting at your part and moving along your hairline, loosely begin twisting your hair back and around. Pull in more hair as you go. Leave some strands out around your face. When you get to just behind your ear, secure the twist with bobby pins. Repeat on the other side of your part.
Loosely grab the hair that is still down in one hand. Use your fingers to lightly twist it and then coil it around itself against the back of your head. Pin it in place using bobby pins. Lightly spray hair spray over your entire head. Decide where you'd like your flower or pin – on the side of your head or the back. Use bobby pins to secure it wherever you choose. Viola!
Want an extreme change? Try a pixie crop. This cut is bold, fun, and super easy to style. Tell your stylist you want it to be slightly longer on top. If you have a round face, you may want to ask about keeping a longer bang in the front. In the end, your stylist will know what's best for you. This one is definitely for someone who wants to make a statement and play up naturally beautiful facial features.
You don't want something too drastic, but not too subtle either. The bob is the way to go. Go for a long bob (a “lob,” it’ll graze your shoulders), or make it about chin length. Want it to be super chic? Ask for blunt ends that frame your face. a versatile cut you can run with. Way cute and timeless – what more could a girl ask for?
If you're not quite ready to take the plunge and go for a completely different ’do, long layers just might do the trick. It's a subtle change that's full of glam. Tell your stylist you'd like long layers – they’ll give hair that’s past the shoulders plenty of movement. Play up your pretty tresses by using a wide-barreled curling iron to create loose waves. It's super summery and effortlessly feminine.
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