I'll admit, I'm not really sure where to start with this dare. I straightened my hair the night before, so I start playing around with it -- and end up with ... more
I'll admit, I'm not really sure where to start with this dare. I straightened my hair the night before, so I start playing around with it -- and end up with this look. My plan was to do twists on both sides of my head, but I love how sweet (and simple) the first one looks, so I just keep it that way. I think it keeps my hair from looking too boring, and it's actually really quick to do.
1. First, I mist my hair with heat protectant spray (try Suave Professionals Heat Protection Spray, $3.50). Then, I run a flat iron over small sections of my hair until all of it's straight.
2. I want to make the twist stand out more, so I use this trick from stylist Garret Dunton: "Don't just twist one large section of hair; instead, start with a 1/2-section near your part and gather hair as you tightly twist down your hairline."
3. Once the twist reaches my ear, I secure it in place by crossing two bobby pins where it ends.
4. Lastly, I bring some hair over my ear to hide the pins, and mist the entire look with anti-frizz hairspray to tame flyaways. less
Dear Hair,
Why are you so boring, hanging there in the same style, day after day? It's not like I don't know there are better options out there. Just check out this gallery of the top 12 bun hairstyles, or this gallery full of fun ponys. You could totally pull off one of those looks -- I know you could.
Remember Devran? My coworker with the fabulously thick, curly hair? She was challenged to create six new hairstyles in six days. (You can see those results here.) Between the twists, braids, and elaborate updos, I admit, I was jealous -- and a little sad.
See, I could never enter us in a hair dare. You just don't try anymore. I bet you couldn't even muster up the energy for these 12 easy must-do hairstyles. So, here's the deal: You either shape up or I'll be forced to trade you in for a wig. Don't make me do that to you … to us.
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