Hairstyling How-Tos
How To: Style your hair in flip pigtail braids
In this hair styling tutorial, Lisa and Julie show you how to style your hair into flip pigtail braids. All you need is a brush, four hair bands, and two scrunchies. First, separate hair into 2 sections using a comb. Gather the left side at the base of the neck and tie off in a low ponytail. Pull the band down a bit, create a hole, and pull ponytail through. Fluff your ponytail, create 3 sections and braid hair all the way to the end. Tie off with a hair band. Repeat this process with the rig...
How To: Style your hair with wax, pomade, or paste
They may sound like awfully heavy things to be putting in your hair, but these products, used sparingly, are ideal for creating light, unstructured hairstyles. You will need a hairstyling product, a strong shampoo, and a towel. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to use hair products to do your hair.
How To: Sew in a Weave Yourself
Ready to try and sew-in your own weave? It's a big decision. As with everything that concerns our hair, we struggle with the pros and cons and often dwell on what could go wrong. Pixie cut. Perm or not? New shade (of pink, purple, or blue). These are all major decisions because ... well, it's our hair, and hair is such a big part of our style. To get a weave or not calls for careful consideration, and to sew one in yourself, that's an even bigger internal debate.
How To: Prevent hair loss with Rogaine
Rogaine is a popularly used produce for hair loss and regrowing hair. Rogaine is a topical form of minoxidil and its use on the scalp to help thicken the hair. Minoxidil was initially use for blood pressure medication and has discovered the patients that took minoxidil had hair growth on their bodies. Learn more about Rogaine and hair loss in this how-to video on beautification treatments.
How To: Curl straight hair
Want a headful of curls? This hairstyling how-to should help you achieve the look you want, unless you have unusually straight and thick hair. The demonstrator in this instructional video had a head start with a perm, but these tips will work either way. You'll need curlers, gentle and moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, and a curl cream. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to curl straight hair.
How To: Curl hair with a flat iron like a pro
Salon Secrets 301 shows you professional techniques to get big, bouncy curls from any flat iron with curved plate edges in this how-to video. You've seen videos that show you how use a flat iron to get professional hair styles at home. Now, learn how to flat iron hair the way the pros do it - the Salon Secrets at Home video series walks you through different flat iron techniques, demonstrated by a licensed cosmetologist. Finally, learn the REAL way to get that professional salon finish at hom...
How To: Flip hair out with a flat iron like a professional
Salon Secrets, in this how-to video, teaches you how to successfully flip out or flip in your hair for that iconic look, and gives you some general pointers for styling with a hair straightener. The Salon Secrets video series walks you through different flat iron techniques, demonstrated by a licensed cosmetologist. Finally, learn the REAL way to get that salon finish at home. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to flip hair out like a pro with a flat iron.
How To: Use a flat iron to straighten hair like a professional
Cindy Crawford once said, "Even I don't look like Cindy Crawford when I wake up in the morning." If you're like most girls, mornings are not your most glamorous time. And hair? Blech. Cowlicks, frizz, funky bumps from sleeping on your side. All these and more need to be fixed, and using a straightening iron is one of the best ways to do so.
How To: Create an elegant poufy bun hairdo
An updo is a great way to mask a bad hair day. All you need is a cute ponytail holder. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to create an elegant poufy bun updo.
How To: Create a wavy hair look
This how-to video demonstrates a relaxed looking wavy hairdo. All you need is a moisturizing leave-in conditioner and a three-barrel curling iron. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to do a wavy hair look.
How To: Create a tousled, beachy wavy hairstyle for long hair
Don't straighten those waves. It's damaging to the hair, and with this look you can embrace the beauty of your own natural texture. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to achieve those defined waves for naturally wavy or curly hair types, without using any curlers!
How To: Style your hair like Sarah Palin
Although you may not agree with Sarah Palin's policies, there is one thing we all can agree on. Sarah Palin's hair looks great This tutorial teaches you how to do an "updo" Sarah Palin style. This is a quick and easy way to put your hair up without having to use any product, teasing or backcombing. Gather you hair into a pony tail, twist your hair, loop it upwards and clip it in place with a good size barette. Let the ends show at the top of your head. Then, gently loosen sections of your hai...
How To: Cut your child's hair at home easily
Giving your child a haircut can be a disastrous experience. This how to video gives you some tips on making your child's haircutting much easier. Learn how to give your child a hair cut at home with this video tutorial.
How To: Style a bob hair cut
A little somethin' somethin' for the shorter-hair gals out there. This is a super easy way to style your hair, even for everyday! Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to style a bob hair cut. Style a bob hair cut.
How To: Back comb and style Asian hair
This video hairstyling tutorial demonstrates a simple way to do weird Asian hair with just wax and a comb. Straightening the hair before using this method will make the hair puffy and fuzzy. Watch this instructional video and learn how to back comb and style Asian male hair into a spiky 'do.
How To: Create a wavy Mama Mia inspired wavy milk maid braid
This wavy and braided hairdo is stylish enough for fancy occasions, but unfussy enough for day to day or even going to the beach. If your hair is long enough to braid, it's long enough for this hair style. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to do a wavy hair Mama Mia inspired milk maid braided style.
How To: Create a sexy, glamorous, way hair style
This video hairstyling tutorial demonstrates one way to use a 3 barrel waver. Get a glamorous waves hair style. You'll need a heat protective spray (like VO5 heat defense), hair spray (like Finesse), a glossy shine serum (like Biosilk hair therapy), and a glove (preferably the heat protective ones). The curling iron used is the Hot Tools Gold Barrel Waver. Watch this instructional video and learn how to recreate a wavy hair style. Veronica Lake's got nothing on you.
How To: Create crazy hairstyles for men
In this how to video you will learn to get a spiky, crazy hairdo for men. It might feel high maintenance to use hair products and a hair straightening flat iron, but one must suffer for beauty. This hairstyle is easy to do if you follow the steps in this tutorial. Watch, follow along, and learn how to create a crazy men's hairstyle.
How To: Style glam waves in your hair
Watch this instructional hair styling video to curl your hair into glamorous, wavy curls. Use a cream product to protect your hair from the heat. This hair style is perfect for holiday parties, proms, and weddings because it is both elegant and fairly easy to do.
How To: Style a high pony tail with Seventeen Magazine
Style your hair into a high pony tail with Seventeen Magazine. Apply a conditioning curl cream when it is wet and let you hair air dry after styling your pony tail. Back comb the top of your pony tail for volume and fullness.
How To: Curl your hair using a flat iron
Watch this instructional hair styling video to curl your hair with a flat iron. Use a leave in conditioner or protective hair product. You have to be able to touch hot hair to successfully achieve this style.
How To: Get Taylor Swift inspired hair with a flat iron
If you love Taylor swifts look, you will love this video tutorial. Watch this how to video to learn how to use a flat iron to get the country singer's soft waves. You may not be able to sing like Taylor Swift but at least you can style your hair like her.
How To: Style long hair with a faux hawk
How say faux hawks were only for short hair? Get the faux hawk without cutting your hair. Watch this hair styling how to video to learn how to style your hair with a faux hawk.
How To: Do you hair in a quick on the go updo
Do you ever get those days where you have no time to spend on your hair? How about 1 minute to spare? Now there's the look! Watch this hair styling how-to video tutorial to learn how to get a very simple, yet edgy hair style.
How To: Create Veronica Lake style hair waves
Veronica Lake was an iconic film star, her most recognizable feature was the peek-a-boo hair styles. In this instructional how to video we show you how to recreate that classic old Hollywood hair with modern tools. Use a curling iron to get beautiful soft waves reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour.
How To: Pick the right hair color
Before applying light highlights, all-over hair dye, or gray coverage, learn tips for picking the right hair color for you in this free hair coloring video series from a professional hair stylist.
How To: Style curly hair
Controlling curly hairstyles can be difficult because of humidity, length and frizz. Learn to style long, short, straight and natural curly hair with expert tips from an Aveda salon instructor in this free hair care video series.
How To: Use hair braiding tools
To make fantastic hair braid styles, you need to have the right tools. Learn the different combs you need to make braided hairstyles in this free video series.
How To: Use hair braiding products
Interested in braided hairstyles? Before braiding hair, learn how to care for your hair with avocado, almond, grape seed, and more in this free hair care video series.
How To: Braid hair in rows
Braiding hair in rows can be difficult to master. Learn the ins and outs of hair braiding with this free braiding video series.
How To: Add extensions to braided hair rows
Adding extensions to braided hair rows lengthens the braid that hangs off the scalp. Learn how to add braided extensions with this free hair braiding video series.
How To: Do hair braiding styles
Braided hair has been a popular women's hairstyle for many years. Learn how to braid hair with expert tips in this free hair styling video series.
How To: Braid a fishbone hairstyle
The fishbone is a classic hair braiding style that is great for everyday wear or special occasions. Learn the step by step instructions for braiding the fishbone in this free hairstyle video series.
How To: Prepare hair for braids
Throughly cleaning your hair is important before braiding. Learn how to shampoo, condition, and oil your scalp in this free hairstyle video series about braided hair styles.
How To: Do hairstyles for medium length hair
If you have medium length hair, learn how to style your hair in ponytails, twist, curls, and more with this free beauty video series about cute and easy hairstyles.
How To: Cut men's hair
Men's haircuts can be difficult. Watch how to cut men's hair in this free video series. Part 1 of 15 - How to Cut men's hair.
How To: Color gray hair
Color your gray hair like a professional hair stylist! Learn how to dye gray hair in this free hair care video series about preparing, mixing, and applying hair color.
How To: Highlight gray hair
Today's fashionable hairstyles do not include gray hair. Learn techniques for highlighting gray hair with this free video series.
How To: Create ringlet curl hairstyles
Looking for long curly hair styles? Learn how to curl your hair in ringlets with this free hairstyle video series.
How To: Cut an a-line bob hairstyle
Need a new short haircut? Learn how to cut your hair into the famous A-Line bob hairstyle in this free video series from a professional hairstylist.