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How To: Give yourself an elegant bow updo for formal events
You don't need to pay a stylist or even get a friend to help you with this hairstyle! It's easy, elegant and looks good with nearly any type of long hair. Here's how to create an elegant bow updo for your next formal event!
How To: Create voluminous waves by using the scrunching method
If you're scared of curling your hair because you don't want to damage your hair through heated products like flat irons and curling irons, then here is a more eco-friendly, heat-free alternative that costs almost nothing but produces gorgeous results.
How To: Do a fancy half up, half down hairdo
Follow this video which provides a good simple explanation on how to do a great hairstyle in a few minutes. When wearing a dress which has a lot of ornaments and details around the neckline it is a good idea to avoid having your hair in the way. Thus by applying a half up half down hairstyle you can be elegant in your hairstyle while also showing off your dress. Apply a heat protectant to your hair in order to retain a better look especially if the event is going to be held outdoors. The next...
How To: Get Madonna inspired thick, voluminous hair
Unknown to common man, celebrities are not in fact born with perfect proportions, perfect hair, and don't wake up in the morning looking like they do on red carpet events (after spending four hours in the makeup chair).
How To: Create simple bohemian waves/curls by scrunching
Do you have hard to curl hair that barely stays curled even before you've hit that fancy holiday soiree? Join the club. Lots of girls - especially those with pin-straight hair - face this problem, which is a big one now considering that it's the holiday season and parties are aplenty.
How To: Braid pigtails
In case you missed out on slumber parties or your mom never taught you how, this video demonstration will show how to braid pigtails. To braid two simple braids, divide the hair into two groups and comb. Divide each group of hair into three sections and push the side section between the two remaining sections, so that the right section moves to the middle and then the left one moves to the middle. Continue until all the hair is braided and secure it with a hair band, then repeat
How To: Create a classic, big pony tail
Ponytails, who doesn't love them? And the only thing better than a small one, must be a big one. This video will show you how to use dry shampoo with oat milk and a back brushing technique to achieve that big ponytail look. For this you'll need long hair, the aforementioned product, a brush and a mirror helps as well. Come on, bigger is better! Go for it! If you have short hair, this is not likely the right hairstyle for you.
How To: Curl your hair like Taylor Swift
First wet your hair with styling cream. Take the upper part of your hair, right above your ears and clip it. Take a small section of the bottom hair layer and twist it. Clip the twisted hair with the hair curler and spin it till the root. The curler will be finished in 30 seconds. Repeat the previous three steps with all the bottom hair layer. When finished with the bottom, take another small layer of the upper clipped hair and repeat the steps but without twisting the hair. Put spray regular...
How To: Tease your hair to get tons of volume
In this tutorial, Kandee shows us how to tease hair and get a lot of volume. First, take a small section of hair and use a round bristle brush to brush the underneath of your hair inwards. After doing this, make sure to use hair spray and style your hair as you like. You can use this technique on both the underneath and top sections of your hair, as well as on the back. When you tease the back of your hair, just pull it straight up and comb against the hair while you're holding it up. When yo...
How To: Knot your hair
Handbag TV's resident hair expert Leo Bancroft shows you do the easiest plait possible Knot your hair.
How To: Create a teased half up, half down bridal hairstyle with curls
It's pretty much a given that on your wedding day you must be the most beautiful woman there. But if you're not the kind of girl who spends an hour each morning obsessing over her hair, then you're probably a little stuck when it comes to deciding what hairstyle you want to wear.
How To: Add highlights to your hair without using bleach
This works well for short hair. First of all you need to have artificial hair extensions of golden color or any other color of your choice. You also need a glue gun and hair clips to hold these extensions to your real hair. You can choose to fix these extensions on the left side of your head, just below the hair. Lift your hair at the left sides, add some glue using the glue gun and place the extension. Now add clips to fix it on your hair. Carefully conceal it below your real hair. Take care...
How To: Create long, loose curls using hair extensions
There is nigh a celebrity who walks the red carpet without long, luscious locks her mama didn't give her. Most of Hollywood's young and beautiful starlets are genetically gifted, but that doesn't mean they don't need a little help in the makeup and hairstyling department, too.
How To: Style a cute and curly retro hairstyle
In this tutorial, we learn how to style a cute and curly retro hairstyle. Start off by sectioning your hair off and starting on the underneath area of your side. Now, take your hair into sections and curl them into curlers. While these are sitting, take the top back portion of your hair and curl the hair, then place them into curlers as well. Continue to do this for all of the sections in your hair, pinning with bobby pins to keep them secure. Allow these to sit in your hair for around an hou...
How To: Create a believable faux bob a la Eva Longoria
Christina Hendricks has (relatively) short hair and pulls off the bob look beautifully. But that doesn't mean that longer-haired girls like you and I can't achieve bob edginess.
How To: Braid your hair like Quinn from Glee
Looking to turn up the intensity? Try rocking the braids worn by Dianna Agron as Quinn on Glee. This video will show you how to braid your hair for the same look that Quinn Fabray has. It's up to you to bring the attitude.
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: Get soft, sexy waves
Find out how to create irresistible waves yourself with the help of star stylist Oscar Blandi.
How To: Make your own conditioning hair mask
Healthy, shiny hair is just an avocado away. In this tutorial, Roni Proter, host of Simply Beautiful, shows you how to make a conditioning hair mask using ingredients at home. All you need is some honey and a ripe avocado. Watch this how to video and you will have stronger, silkier hair in no time.
How To: Style your hair like a Hollywood forty something
Hair artist Adam Awtrey, shows you how to design a look for forty somethings. He shows you how to develop volume, how to tease and how to style your hair. Also included are tips on using sprays, irons, and pins to put your hair up like a Hollywood glamor queen. Style your hair like a Hollywood forty something.
How To: Get wavy hair with a 1" flat iron
Justine Hemondez shows us how to do wavy hair with a 1" flat iron. First she asks you to get your 1" flat iron and then get a section of your to work on. Basically what you are going to do is to roll or twist your flatter alternately in opposite way. Hold the cluster of hair in the flat iron, then roll the flatter to the outside once and then roll it to the inside once and continue doing it alternately. She says that thus we get the wavy hair. She also gets a section of hair and with the flat...
How To: Identify the best hairstyle for your face
When selecting a hairstyle for your face shape, identify if your face is square, oval, round or heart shaped, and then style hair and bangs accordingly. Shape hairstyles for each type of face using this free video from an experienced hairdresser.
How To: Create a simple Lauren Conrad inspired bohemian hairstyle with twisted sides
We love bohemian hairstyles: The loose, beachy waves, pretty curls, and sprinkling of braids look princessy and oh so feminine. But when you have to get up at 5 AM in the morning to get ready for school it's not as easy to muster up the patience to plait, pin up, and curl your hair.
How To: Create a glamorous soft & flicked out curls hairstyle
This hairstyling video tutorial will show you how to create a glamorous soft and flicked out curls that so many different celebrities wear on so many different occasions. Only a few people realize how quick and easy this hairstyle really is. You can create this hairdo right at home, using only a hair straightener. That's right, a straightener can curl!
How To: Create a fast 5 minute updo hairstyle for summer
In this tutorial, learn how to get an adorable beachy hair look in less than 5 minutes. This style is simple to do and will work great for those breezy summer days. Follow along and learn how to get the look in no time at all.
How To: Create an easy updo prom and wedding hairstyle
Looking for the perfect updo to wear to a formal event like a wedding or school dance? This video will show you how it's done! It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this clip can present a complete overview of the process in about ten minutes' time. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Turn your hair platinum blond
Thinking about going platinum blonde? There are many precautions and notes that should be taken before making the leap. In this video, learn how to take your hair from its natural state to platinum white blond safely with the help of product. Read the videomaker's notes below.
How To: Create a feminine Dutch halo and short curly hairstyle
For girls, short hair is a lot easier to manage than longer strands, with one caveat: You're much more limited in terms of what hairstyles you can do. But fret not. If your hair doesn't quite skim your shoulders yet, check out this hairstyling video to learn two super cute, feminine looks for girls with shorter strands.
How To: Score a supermodel poof hairstyle
Craft your hair into the ultimate supermodel poofy hairdo!
How To: Get Kristen Stewart's hair from the Eclipse premiere
In this tutorial, learn how to get a messy sideways French braid like Kristen Stewart wore on the red carpet for the New York City premiere of Twilight: Eclipse. Get Bella's real life locks with this how to clip and try out this sweet summer style.
How To: Style your hair like Lady Gaga with a hair bow
No one does outrageous new styles like Lady Gaga. If you want to make a bow out of your hair, just like Gaga does, watch these videos for easy to follow instructions that will show exactly how to do it. Live as free as your hair, monsters.
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: Do a Gwen Stefani twisted updo
Kandee, a makeup, artist demonstrates a Gwen Stefani up do that was from an Elle magazine cover. Rub hair paste into your hands and smooth it through your hair. Then section crown to forehead and twist it counterclockwise until it starts curling up. Keep twisting and wrap it around into a tight knot. Use a bobby pin to secure it at the base. Then take another section of hair and repeat. Split the bottom section of hair that is left asymmetrically and twist each of those sections halfway and t...
How To: Create an elegant retro side twist hairstyle
Be as lazy as you want the rest of your life when it comes to makeup and hair, but on your wedding day you better be amping it up in the style department. If you're looking for a not too hard hairstyle to sport on your big day, check out this elegant side twist updo. You've probably seen it on the likes of old Hollywood-inspired stars like Gwen Stefani and Rachel McAdams.
How To: Style your long hair in elegant and romantic curls
On Valentine's Day you should look nothing short of drop dead gorgeous - turned up a few notches. Stray from the everyday ponytail and chapstick by donning this gorgeous, princess-inspired curly hairstyle.
How To: Get a Sexy Bedroom Hairstyle
In this video, Sarah shows you how to get drop dead sexy bedroom hair. Waves First, create loose waves with a curling iron or rollers.
How To: Create Nicole Richie's signature braided bohemian updo
It's a dilemma that faces many a fashionable girl: How do you look put together without looking like you actually, well, put yourself together? No girl wants to look too "done up," especially at places like school and work, but at the same time we don't want to look so pale we look like we're dying of a fatal illness.
How To: Add 20" human hair extensions
Jennifer Pompa suggests that the 20" easiXtend Elite is the extension to start with. It's an 8 piece extension made with human hair that's not been too processed and so looks very natural. Jennifer is wearing a Kim Kardashian look with flowing curls. The extensions can be purchased as Extensions. Blow dryer, flat iron or curling can be done to these extensions because it's real hair. The extensions come in many colors but also can be dyed to match your hair. To remove them, Jennifer unclips t...
How To: Create a princess-like crown of braids
Thanks to A-list celebrities like Lauren Conrad and Vanessa Hudgens, braids weaved into the hair - whether as a hairband or just braided randomly through loose hair - have seen a significant upsurge in popularity over the last few years.
How To: Highlight hair
How to add highlights to your hair; get professional tips and advice on methods, techniques, and products for doing your own hairstyling in this free beauty video series.