How To: Blow Dry Basics

Hi! Here is you daily dose of pretty! You can learn more about basic hairstyles from my previous posts: How To: Long Basic Curls & How To: The Basic Hairstyle. To me, the basic tutorials are the best tutorials for beginners and those who want to improve themselves. This post shows you the best way to get  a clean end to your hairstyle and make as much possible "natural" hair volume.

First, on wet hair, spray leave-in conditioner or detangler so that you’re not ripping at your hair as you brush it out. Not on wet hair! Second, blow your bangs section out first. The sooner you blow this out, the more control you’ll have over parting. After partially drying, apply a frizz tamer, argan oil or protective serum. Just a little from the middle of your hair to the ends. At the fifth picture you can see that the girl is pulling the sections around as she drys. Stretching them will smooth them and make sure that the hair is laying evenly on the brush. Continue like that until you reach the top! After the hair has cooled, take the nozzle off, flip your head over and "stir it up". It's very useful, try it, you can't make a mistake!

How To: Tie A Hair Scarf

First, I always had problems with hair scarfs. They just don't like me. Unfortunately, I like them. Especially at summer, ( and it's coming very fast! ). I'm addicted to the beautiful vintage look they reflect. So, I immediately went to Pinterest ( they just have it all ), and found this amazing tutorial that shows how to tie a hair scarf. Surprisingly, it's very easy. I'm not good at tying things, so that is a biiiggg plus.

If you don't have a hair scarf, and you desperate want to try this, I've found a great site HERE. It has a big selection of not only hair scarves, but hair clips, bandanas, headbands, hair accessories.... and much more! Tell me what you think here ( <--- click! )!

   

How To: The Basic Hairstyle

 Hey! Here is another basic hair tutorial that I've promised that I will post. You can see the previous one here ( <--- click! ), it's pretty useful just like this one. At the first section you can see that the girl on the picture explains how to use an curling iron ( or the hair wand ). So, warp your lock along the whole iron, and don't coil it too tight! Hair irons damage the hair more than any other hair products. Normally, flat iron your ends at medium heat to get a smooth look. And done!

How To: Dying Your Hair Red

Can I tell you a secret? I don't have read hair. But I am in love with it, and I love red as a color also. When I was a little girl, my favorite Disney Princess was Ariel - the little mermaid. I wanted her beautiful fire read hair more than anything in the world ( I know, it sounds a little lame ). Because I was very interested in it, I did a little research on Google, and found some good advices.

1. Clairol Professional Dye 

 I recommend for you to use Clairol Torrids “Audacious Red” for a vibrant, red-orangey shade or Reddest Fire Red for a darker ( but still red-orange ) color. Don't buy the dyes online. If you visit a beauty store in person ( go-to shop is Sally’s ), you can pick out the shade you want based on swatches. In the end, the best shade for you depends on your natural hair color and what sort of shade you’re trying to achieve. Professional dyes are fairly easy to use and will ALWAYS produce a much more consistent color than box dyes.

2.  Clairol Pure White Cream Developer 

If you use professional dye, you also need to buy developer with which to mix it. The volume of the developer that you’ll require also depends on your starting color and your desired color. Usually at a beauty store, the sales assistants can recommend which one you should use. Regardless of what volume you choose though, you should always go with the “Creme” developer, which is loaded with conditioner to protect your hair from damage.

3. John Frieda Radiant Red Shampoo & Conditioner 

Although there is no perfect anti-shade shampoo, I quite like John Frieda’s radiant red. 

“People who don't have red hair don’t know what trouble is.” – Anne of Green Gables

           One day I'm going to try it. 

How To: Soft Fishtail Braid

If some one asked me what is my favorite hairstyle that would definitely be the soft fishtail braid. It sometimes can create a rebel look, but manly it has a girly innocent effect. It's a perfect everyday hairstyle, and also perfect school style. You can wear it even for prom, jut add a nice hair accessorize and you will look like a princess. And, don't worry if your braid didn't turn the way that girl made it, cause the moto for these kind of braids is: "The more messy, the better".

How To: Different Butterfly Braid Hairstyle

If you find hard the last butterfly braid hard, then this is another version of it. Just make a fishtail braid, then make it look like a bun. If you don't know how to do the step 3 use a little rubber bands for hair and then take a lock and wrap it up around the band. And viola! 

How To: California Cool Style

A slow motion film from an IT girl on West Coast streets. Simple jeans, oversize tops, feathers, strass and tassels. Capsized skin with a lot of feathers - California cool style:

Stefanel top, tassels dress by Patriza Pepe, 

Top by Gant by Michel Bastian Chanel skirt, Chole shoes

Peserico top, Diesel shorts, feather hat by Stephan Janson,  Katy Ruttenberg necklace, 

Capsized snake skin with a lot of feathers by Just Cavali

Tips And Tricks For Healthy Hair

1. Know your water. If your hair looks dull or is hard to style, the problem could be your tap water. According to Minneapolis-based Gordon Nelson, international creative director for Regis Salons, well water contains natural minerals (called "hard water") that can leave hair lusterless and hard to manage and can impart a brassy, orange hue. Soft water, on the other hand, has fewer damaging minerals. (Ask your local water department if your water is soft or hard, or try using Robert Craig's No More Bad Hair Days Kit, $20; robertcraig.com; with strips to test your water.) To rid hair of mineral buildup, suds up every week with a clarifying shampoo. We like Frederic Fekkai Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo and Clean Conditioner ($18.50 each; saks.com).

2. Mist your ends with water before home coloring. The ends of your hair are more porous and, as a result, absorb more pigment. "Wet hair doesn't absorb color as readily as dry hair," explains Renee Patronik, a consulting colorist for L'Oreal in New York.

3. Trim your troubles. As the ends of your hair get older and damaged by rough handling, they become prone to splitting, Nelson says. Get regular trims, at least 1/2 inch every four to eight weeks. "Hair grows (on average) half an inch per month, so trim to maintain healthy ends," says stylist Stephen Knoll of the Stephen Knoll Salon in New York.

4. Use color-protective products. Chemical treatments like color can damage hair because the chemicals have to penetrate the outer layer of the hair (or cuticle) to allow the hue to be absorbed, explains stylist Rodolfo Valentin of Rodolfo Valentin Atelier for Hair in New York. Color-protective products are specially designed to minimize dryness, keep color true and prevent damage. "They typically have more nourishing ingredients, strip less color and are less abusive," Knoll explains. We love L'Oreal VIVE Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner ($3.69 each; at drugstores) and Matrix Biolage Color Care Shampoo ($10) and Conditioner ($11; matrix.com for salon locations).

5. Give wet hair extra TLC. It stretches and snaps more easily than dry hair does, so be extra-gentle with it. "Use a wide-tooth plastic comb while hair is wet; then, once it's towel-dried, switch to a good brush," says Jon Patrick, color director of the Mete Turkmen Hair Salon Plus in New York. And avoid wooden combs; wood can have microscopic divots that snag hairs. Instead try the Jilbere de Paris plastic shower comb ($1.49; sally beauty.com for store locations).

6. Deep condition once every two weeks. "These treatments penetrate the hair shaft and strengthen strands," says Patrick, who adds that using heat (from a blow-dryer) can intensify deep conditioning, as the heat causes the cuticle to open and the ingredients to penetrate.

For nourishing results, try Kerastase Masquintense ($36; 877-748-8357 for salons), available for fine or thick hair; Neutrogena Triple Moisture Sheer Hydration Leave-In Foam ($7; at drugstores); or Ellin Lavar Textures ReconstructMasque ($25; ellinlavar.com).

7. Try an ionic dryer. Ions are atoms with a positive or negative charge. These particular hair-dryers bathe your hair in negative ions, which help break up water molecules faster and cancel out hair-damaging positive ions, Valentin explains. Plus, your hair-drying time is cut in half. We love the Bio Ionic Super-Hydrator Pro Dryer ($165; bioionic.com for salon locations).

8. Just use your dryer's nozzle, urges stylist Frank Galasso of Frank.Studio in Santa Monica, Calif. It's the best way to help prevent frizz because it concentrates the airflow on sections. "Without a nozzle the dryer's grill gets very hot; if your hair gets too close to it, it will cause damage and/or breakage," explains stylist Mark Garrison of the Mark Garrison Salon in New York.

How To: Manicure Ideas

Nude, sparkly, french style, mat, the choice is yours! 

How To: Butterfly Braids In 5 Min.

It looks complicated, but it's not that hard. Not everyone knows for this hairstyle, so make your friends crazy jealous with this hairstyle! Give it a try:

Port Townsend

I was in Port Townsend, WA over the weekend for their annual film festival. The town is absolutely charming and beautiful. They also have a wonderful community of creative older people who came out to see the festival's screenings of Advanced Style !!!

Simple Everyday Hair Decorations

Basically, everyday hair is based on one simple hair decoration. It makes your normal hair looking cool and beautiful. It' can be a bow, stylish hairpins, hair barrettes... You can make some waves on your hair, and then add a accessorize to make it stylish! Try it if you don't have time to make a serious hairstyle.

                

How To: Overnight Waves

This is a very cool hair tutorial, and I can tell you that because I wore it for New Years eve! It turned up great! The best thing about this tutorial is that you don't need any hair curlers. The only thing you need to know is how to do a french braid ( how to make it is showed in the video). Enjoy!

P.S. You can wear this hairstyle every day, it's perfect for school or for going out! It's also very popular hairstyle, ask Emma Stone or Blake Lively.

So In: Skirts

With lace, high waisted, sequin, geometric, with tassels or layers, one colored, denim and  much more. Skirts can be with any print or design. Designers got crazy for skirts this season!