Hot Hairstyling How-Tos
How To: Create a simple messy side bun in seconds
Is it possible to look put together without actually, you know, having to put in the work to look put together? We're glad to tell you that there is.
How To: Style an A-line bob using a blowdryer
A fancy, elegant hairstyle doesn't have to be a pain in the ass to maintain. In fact, there are certain hairstyles that look gorgeous even as you've just woken up and are getting out of bed.
How To: Cut side swept fringe bangs
In this video, we learn how to cut side swept fringe bangs. To do this, you will either need hair scissors or a razor that is meant for cutting hair. Start off by having dry and straight hair. Next, you will curl the bangs so they are to the side of your head, using your blow dryer and a large round brush. Next, decide where you want your bangs to hit on your face. Then, brush your bangs down with a comb and use your razor or your scissors to cut the bangs to the right length. When you are fi...
How To: Dye your hair at home for blondes
In this tutorial, we learn how to dye your hair at home for blondes. First, purchase a couple boxes of hair dye that are the right colors for your hair. After you do this, take all of the products out of the boxes. Now, pour the small bottle into the large container and put the rubber gloves on. You don't need to use both containers, you can just use one if your hair isn't that thick. Snip the top off the container, then start to shake up the container until it's well mixed together. Now, sta...
How To: Cut side bangs
In this video, we learn how to cut side bangs. Fist, you will need to grab some shearing scissors, a comb, a trash can, and water. Now, get your bangs wet in the area that you want it, then part your hair where you usually part it. Once you do this, separate your bangs from the rest of your hair and clip the rest back. Next, use your scissors and cut at an uphill angle from the bottom of your bangs to the top. When finished, continue to cut until you have the desired length. Keep in mind your...
How To: Cut layers into your hair
In this tutorial, we learn how to cut layers into hair: the basics. Start out with dry hair and brush it out thoroughly. After this, grab the back of the hair and use a small comb to comb out from the head. Hold the hair at an angle, then cut it diagonally. Continue to do this for the hair on the back of the head so you create a bunch of layers in the back. This is a short look, so you may have to cut a lot of hair off in the beginning to get to the top of the head. Create a bob on the front ...
How To: Style a Japanese style high ponytail
In this tutorial, we learn how to style a Japanese style high ponytail. First, spray volumizing hair spray in your hair, then blow dry your hair upside down to create a ton of volume. Now, use a flat iron to straighten your hair thoroughly. Make sure all the hair is pin straight and there are no curly hairs left. After this, pull all the hair towards the crown of your head and bring it up high. Use a comb to smooth out any bumps, then use hair wax to smooth it out. Continue to pull the hair, ...
How To: Curl hair using a straightener or flat iron
In this video, we learn how to curl hair using a straightener or flat iron. First, you will want to heat up your straightener in its highest setting, then spray heat protector in the hair. After this, take small sections of the hair, then place the straightener 3" down from the top. Twist the iron and then pull down straight through the hair, stopping just short of the bottom. When finished, you will have a nice and loose curl. Continue to do this throughout the entire head of hair, then spra...
How To: Curl your hair in less than 10 minutes
When a person curls their hair they can do tight curls, big curls or loose bouncy curls.
How To: Style natural curls
In this tutorial, we learn how to style natural curls. First, spray some water in your hair all over the place so it's just damp but not completely wet. After this, you will need to put the moisture back in the tips of your hair so it's healthier. To do this, you will need to use any moisturizer that works with your hair type and gently work it into the tips of your hair after working into the palms of your hands. Also put this in the underneath section of your head and then work through the ...
How To: Get big bouncy curls like Kim Kardashian
In this tutorial, we learn how to get big bouncy curls like Kim Kardashian. First, have straight and clean hair and heat up a 1.5" curling iron. Now, section your hair off and start with the bottom half. Wrap your hair around the curling iron, then after 15 seconds release the hair and spray with hair spray. Now, curl the next piece of hair facing the opposite direction. Continue to curl your hair all the way around until you have reached all the way around. Now, loosen the curls by brushing ...
How To: Curl your hair into different hairstyles with the 1/2 inch Enzo Milano
The Enzo Milano curling iron is revolutionary in that it is clipless. If you've curled your hair a few times before then you know that a great deal of curling irons always have a clip attached that holds in the hair, keeping it in place when you curl.
How To: Create a '60s "Mad Men" inspired hairstyle for Halloween
Christina Hendricks, who plays Joan Holloway on "Mad Men," recently rendered a male reporter speechless during a live interview. And honestly we're not surprised.
How To: Create Christina Aguilera's blown out, curly hair from the 2007 Grammys
If you've followed chanteuse Christina Aguilera's career, then you know that the little lady isn't afraid of big hair. She loves the volume so much, in fact, that she donned a full-on afro for the "Lady Marmalade" music video.
How To: Create an ethereal curled fairy/angel updo for Halloween
Halloween is less than a month away, which means it's time for you to start planning your costume and makeup/hair. If you're thinking about going as either a fairy or an angel this Halloween, check out this hairstyling tutorial to see how to assemble an ethereal, super gorgeous hairstyle.
How To: Put your hair in a faux bob style
If you are a girl with long hair and thinking about cutting it short, hang on a minute. Watch this video first. It will teach you how to create a cute faux bob that will let you try out short hair without doing anything dramatic. If you still want it afterwards, cut away!
How To: Create Kim Kardashian's signature bombshell curls
We seldom see Kim Kardashian on camera - whether it's formally at a red carpet event or just being captured by the paparazzi while shopping - without a full face of makeup and perfect ringlets in her locks.
How To: Scrunch your hair for a hot curly look
Most people with smooth hair are not big fans of humidity, which makes their locks puffy and difficult to manage. If you want to turn that humidity to your advantage, watch this video to learn how to scrunch your hair sexy, exotic curls.
How To: Get the guidette pouf from Snooki of Jersey Shore
Who can resist the charms of Snooki from the hit reality show Jersey Shore? In this video tutorial, Snooki herself shows us how to rock her infamous guidette pouf. It doesn't take much time to recreate, but it does take plenty of hairspray and a few bobby pins. Watch this video to get the look yourself!
How To: Curl your hair with velcro rollers
Velcro rollers might be synonymous with crazy old ladies in Hollywood films at this point, but they can make your hair look really cute if you know how to use them. Watch this video to learn how you can use old-fashioned velcro rollers to give you hair body and style.
How To: Create a bohemian Nicole Richie inspired textured hairstyle
Summer hair is synonymous with carefree hair. After all, when the weather is warm and the beach sizzlin' with hotties there are more important things to worry about than how your hair and hairspray is holding up.
How To: Curl your hair with a 2 inch curling iron
We're all for straight hair on an everyday basis, but there's something about long, curly hair that makes us willing to put in that extra effort to look va va voom. Maybe it's because long curls make us look and feel like a princess, or maybe it's because it's super dramatic and girly.
How To: Create a braided side-bun updo back-to-school hairstyle for long hair
If you're headed back to school, your hair has to be perfect. And this cute updo hairstyle is the way to go, especially if you have long hair. Watch and learn how to style this braided side-bun updo look that's not only cute, but elegant
How To: Create a simple retro/vintage everyday curled updo
A retro updo that's SIMPLE?! Sounds like an oxymoron, we know, but there are shortcuts you can take when styling a vintage updo that'll shorten prep time. If you love looking like a pin up girl straight out of a calender but don't have an hour to invest in hair styling every day, then this is the perfect tutorial for you.
How To: Create 1950s pin up girl victory rolls with Aubrey London
You'll feel a sense of great victory once you've completed a set of victory rolls because they sure are hard to do! But don't let the difficulty level of this retro '40s and '50s hairstyle deter you from creating one of the most romantic looks we've ever laid eyes on.
How To: Create a 1950s pin up girl updo inspired by Bernie Dexter
Pin up girl makeup and hairstyles sure are sexy, but just ask modern day pin ups like Gwen Stefani or Dita Von Teese and you'll find that looking that great requires more than a little patience and hard work. While we wouldn't wake up an hour early every day to achieve that glamorous pin up look, every once in a while we love feeling and looking this gorgeous.
How To: Create a quick pin up girl updo with victory rolls
Modern day pin up girl Gwen Stefani would never leave the house without this retro updo inspired by ladies of the '40s and '50s. Inspired by the rockability style, it consists of a high updo pinned into a bun at the back and fake victory roll bangs in the front.
How To: Create a curly 1940s burlesque updo inspired by La Cholita
We don't know that we'd want to live a burlesque lifestyle - stripteases, pole dances, outrageously sequined costumes - but we do know we love ourselves a pretty burlesque hairstyle. After all, there is no better way to feel drop dead gorgeous and glamorous than with a romantic, retro 'do.
How To: Create a rockability/pin up updo with fake bangs and a bandana
We're all into modern hairstyles, but sometimes a retro 'do helps take us from blah to positively glamorous in just a few minutes, which, well, we don't mind. Check out this hairstyling video to learn how to create a rockability hairstyle inspired by pin ups and women of the 1950s.
How To: Put a shine in your hair
If your hair is a little flat, or doesn't have the kind of shine that you're looking for, there are ways to get a great shine in your hair both with over-the-counter products and home remedies. In this video you will get some great tips on how to get silky smooth and shiny hair.
How To: Give your thin hair a thicker look
If you have thin hair but have tried everything that your friends have suggested to make it thicker and its failed, don't worry, there's other methods to fixing your problem. In this video you will learn some basic tips on getting that thin hair into lush, thick hair!
How To: Create a bouncy, curly hairstyle inspired by Barbie
We have loads of issues to take up with Barbie (like how the Christina Hendricks and Rosie O'Donnell versions are the same exact size as the usual barbies and are not at all representative of the women's real bodies) but we have to admit we would die for her hair.
How To: Create Beyonce's retro hairstyle from "Why Don't You Love Me?"
Beyonce looks like a veritable MGM screen siren in her music video for "Why Don't You Love Me?", pulling of very retro curled hair, WWII bandanas, and and plush red lips. She pulls off a kind of dated that we envy rather than feel distanced from.
How To: Create a loose, comfortable ponytail with curled ends
No matter how many blow outs we endure and curling irons we abuse, we always head back to our oldie but goodie ponytail when it comes to desiring comfort. Ponytails are by far the quickiest and easiest hairstyles to pull off, and there are loads of different ponytail styles to choose from.
How To: Create a very loose wavy hairstyle with a hair accessory
Are you sick of doing the same saltwater-in-your-hair look, a la the bohemian Nicole Richie? We are too. While the loose and beachy hairstyle is pretty, it feels nice to change up our hairstyle every once in a while.
How To: Create a slightly curled, polished hairstyle in five minutes
Think you can't do more to your hair in five minutes than comb through it quickly and tie it up in a decent ponytail? Then think again. Check out this video to see how to create a pretty damn gorgeous hairstyle featuring loose, elegant locks that end in loose curls.
How To: Create a French braided bang hairband hairstyle
Know how to French braid? Then you're already set to complete this bohemian French braided hairband hairstyle with ease. Based on the hippie hairstyle favored by stars like Nicole Richie and Sienna Miller, this French braided hairband is so princessy and will make you feel dolled up without the time commitment.
How To: Create a low side fishtail braid with bangs
What hairstyle is more elaborate and pretty than a ponytail but less complicated - and time consuming - than a full on curly updo? The answer is a fishtail braid. Don't worry, you won't end up looking like Pippi Longstockings come to life; fishtails braids are super mature and feminine.
How To: Straighten hair quickly with a flat iron and comb
Elaborate hairstyles are great for those days when we want to feel glam, but what about mornings when you're running late and low on time or you just don't want to wake up earlier in the morning to insert velcro rollers in your hair?
How To: Create two classic Hollywood long hairstyles with curling, loose hair
Don't get us wrong; we'd never pass up a lazy Friday night spent watching "Sleepless in Seattle" with our girlfriends in our comfiest sweat pants with our hair up in a bun and not a stitch of makeup on, but sometimes a girl wants to feel - and look fabulous.