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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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.