Peaked my Pinterest: Romantic Side Braid

You all know by now how much a love a great braid. I pinned this on Pinterest a few months ago and waited until I got my new Hair by Suzie extensions to try it out.

Here is my take on a romantic side braid:

 

1 & 2) Create a side part and pull all hair to the opposite side.

3) Begin a regular French braid at the top, near the part.

3) Continue creating the French braid along the side/hairline moving towards the ear.

4) Add hair from the opposite side by taking horizontal sections and bringing them around to the front where the braid is located.

5) Finish braid and secure with hair tie. Begin to pull and loosen braid. Loosen braid to desired size.

8) Spray with finishing spray. I also added a bobby pin or two down the center of the braid to keep a few fly-aways in place. 

What do you of this romantic look? Would you try it for a night out? 

Peaked my Pinterest: Knotted Pony Tail

Lately I've been air drying my hair more and with both kids in school, I oddly have less time to get ready. Go figure. 

My solution, scourer Pinterest for easy hair styles that I can execute in under 10 minutes.

I got very excited with I saw this pin. I switched it up a bit to work with my hair, but this style is easy, fun, and looks surprisingly chic for a do that took under 5 minutes to complete.

What you need:

1 hair elastic or bobby pins

I used a black elastic on mine:

 Here is the knotted pony tail: 

1) Separate your hair into two sections.

2) Tie both ends into a knot.

3) Tie them in a second knot.

4) Tie the elastic band at the bottom or secure with bobby pins.

That is seriously it! 

My favorite part about this (aside from the fact that it is SO easy to do) is that as the day progressed more hair fell out. 

By days end I ended up with a very messy yet very put together look. 

What do you think? 

Is this a style that you would try?

#Lisa

Peaked My Pinterest: The Double Braid

I am forever on the hunt for easy hair ideas for super hot days or day 3 of dirty hair, so when I saw this pin on Pinterest, I knew it was perfect for a braid lover like myself.

Although there are a lot of steps, it's super easy and the messier the better! 

I broke it down in a few less steps, starting with the two twisted buns in the back and going from there.

If you can twist, braid, and own bobby pins, this is a look you can easily re-creative. It was complete in under 10 minutes and kept my bangs off my face on a very warm day.

What do you think? Do you like this style?

The Wrap Up: Sarahpotempa

I showed you in a previous post how to do your hair in a sock top knot.

I recently discovered a product that makes top knots, mid and lower neck buns as easy as 1-2-3.

Enter the wrap-up:

The Sarahpotempa wrap up costs $12.00 and is hands down the easiest and fastest way to get a bun look...period. They come in different colors just like hair donuts and the bun turns out tighter and a bit smaller.

To use:

 1) Add a elastic where you want your bun.

2) Slide the ends of your hair through the hole in the wrap up and start rolling in down toward your head.

3) Fold the wrap around making a circle.

DONE!

I do have to use a few extra bobby pins to keep the part where the two ends come together looking great, but it really is such a great item. Plus at $12 you can't beat that!

If you find buns, top knots, or sock buns difficult, this is product is for you!

Or, if you are like me always looking for new fun products, this is another great item to try.

What is your favorite method for a top knot?

#Lisa

Peaked My Pinterest: Boho Hair

As soon as I saw this pin posted by Free People, I knew I was going to try it ASAP!

With festival season upon us (me and the hubby are SO going to lolla this year) this look screamed "try me, try me"! lol

 Here is the pin that inspired me:

Here is how my look turned out:

It was so easy to do! This is actually day 3 hair. ;)

1) Put your hair in pigtails using clear bands.

2) Wrap small amount of hair around band and tuck the end into the back side of the clear band.

3) Braid half of each side (the top portion) and tease ends to secure braid. Use a bit of hair spray to hold.

4) Top off with a wide-brimmed hat

Ta da! What do you think?

Check back Wednesday for my full outfit post!

#Lisa