Most of us want cute, unique hairstyles to wear at work or school. This article demonstrates some quick, fun ways to style your hair.
Steps:
Decide what works best for your hair.
A style that's easy to pull off in 10 or 15 minutes in the morning won't be the same for everyone. For instance, if you have thick and curly hair, straightening your every day could take significantly longer than that. Making some slight modification on what your hair naturally tends to do will be the fastest and easiest way to style your hair, as well as helping you avoid long-term damage to it. This article will show you several different styles; consider starting with the the one that sounds most adaptable to your hair
Method 1:-Ponytails
*Try a ponytail.
All but the shortest haircuts can fit into a ponytail, and there are several different ways to make it look your own. Here are some options.
*Make it neat or messy.
For a sleek look, hold your hair about where you want it with one hand. With the other, carefully comb hair back into your hand, starting at your hairline and going all the way around your head. For a more tousled look, hang your hair upside down and muss it, using some light hairspray or a root lifter. Fasten without smoothing hair out.
*Set it high or low.
Put your ponytail on the top of your head, at the nape of your neck, or somewhere in between.
*Move it to the side.
Try positioning the ponytail just behind your ear, or make the shift more subtle by positioning it just a few inches to the right or left. Whatever you do, make sure it looks intentional - you don't want people to think you just couldn't get the ponytail straight.
*Leave some pieces out.
If you have layers, bangs (fringe) or just want a less structured look, choose a few pieces at the top or side of your face to leave out of your ponytail. These can be curled, straightened, or just left as they are.
*Add a bump.
For a trendy mod look, make the top of your hair "bump" up before it goes back into the ponytail. Backcomb your hair where you want it to have some lift, and set with hairspray. You can also add a cute headband to a bump, placing it about a half-inch away from your hairline.
*Hide the elastic.
If you have long hair and a few bobby pins, you can mask the elastic used to fasten your ponytail. Pull a long, medium-width strand out of the bottom of the ponytail, near the center. Wrap it once around the base of the ponytail, over the elastic, and slip a bobby pin into it when it's back at the bottom. Wrap again, or as many times as you need to, and secure at the bottom again.
*Do a half ponytail.
Grab the hair around the top of your head, leaving the bottom portion loose. Fasten with an elastic or barrette. This will keep your hair out of your face while maintaining a long, soft look.
*Split into pigtails.
Make your one ponytail into two ponytails, also known as pigtails. Be careful, though while a ponytail is something women of all ages wear, pigtails are typically seen as being for teenage girls and younger, or costume occasions.
Method 2: Buns and Up-Dos
*Put your hair up.
You don't have to reserve putting your hair into a bun for special occasions. Here are some ways to wear it in everyday manner.
*Use elastics or bobby pins.
After you've put your hair into a ponytail, twisted it, and wrapped it around the base, you can fasten your bun with another non-rubber elastic (or two), or some bobby pins. Bobby pins offer a little more control, where elastics can make the base of the bun look smaller. Do whatever works best for you.
*Make it neat or messy.
A very neat, structured bun is usually referred to as a ballet bun, because it's favored by classical dancers. To do this, comb hair thoroughly, make tight twists, and use hairspray. You can also do a messier look, twisting and pinning your hair in a more haphazard way. A messy bun works well on curly or wavy hair.
*Do it high or low.
As with ponytails, a bun can be worn high on your head, at the nape of your neck, or at any intermediate point.
*Wear it to the side.
If you choose to do a side bun, keep it low and positioned just behind your ear - a high side bun creates an awkward profile.
*Leave some pieces out.
If you have layers, bangs (fringe) or just want a less structured look, choose a few pieces at the top or side of your face to leave out of your bun. These can be curled, straightened, or just left as they are.
*Make a braided (plaited) bun.
Tie your hair back in a ponytail. Braid or plait it. Secure it from the bottom. Twirl it around the beginning of your braid or plait into a bun position. Secure with bobby pins or clutch.
Method 3: Braids
*Braid your hair.
There are a variety of methods for braiding your hair. Once you learn them, you can incorporate them into your hairstyle in big or small ways. Here are some basic ideas.
*Do a basic braid.
When you're first learning how to braid, start with a stable base such as a ponytail, half ponytail or pigtails. Separate three sections, and braid accordingly. Fasten at the end with a non-rubber elastic. When you've mastered the technique, try starting with hair loose for a messy, less-structured look.
-Do a lot of tiny braids with the strands at the front of your head, directly above your face. Layer them back and forth over your usual part, for instance, moving the first braid so that it falls to the right, the second so that it falls to the left, and so on. Then pull your hair back into a low ponytail or bun.
*French braid your hair.
A French braid builds off the techniques of a basic braid, and includes the hair closer to your scalp.
-Try a full French braid, or split into two French braids.
-Alternatively, you can part your hair into two sections, French braid until you get to the back of your head, and gather both sections into a loose ponytail.
*Learn to fishtail braid.
A fishtail braid looks complicated, but it's easy to do once you get the hang of it. Start with a stable base, such as a ponytail, for a neater look; for a messy feel, start with hair loose at the nape of the neck. A fishtail braid that's braided a bit to the side and worn over one shoulder is a trendy look.
*Do a halo braid.
This only works on longer hair; it looks sophisticated and yet it's very easy to do.
-Take a section from the side of your hair.
-Pin up the sections you don't need.
-Start braiding a normal braid.
-After finishing that braid, bring it up to the top of your hair and over the other side.
-Pin it with a bobby pin.
-Do the same thing on the other side.
-Finished. Spray with hairspray if wished but it should stay in place without it.
Method 4: Wearing Hair Loose
*Wear your hair down.
Having your hair loose is a classic way to wear it, and prevents a lot of the damage that comes from keeping it in elastics all day, every day. Here are some ways to get started.
*Do it straight.
To straighten your hair, you can dry it with a blowdryer and a round brush, or flat-iron dry hair. Some people with stubborn hair blow dry first, then finish with the flat iron. Either way, make sure you use a product that helps protect your hair from the heat.
*Wear it curly.
Use a curling iron, curling wand or crimping iron to add curl to dry hair. Again, use a heat-protecting product on your hair.
-To curl your hair without heat, start with damp or wet hair the night before. Twist small sections into tiny buns, and set with gel, mousse or hairspray. Take down dry hair in the morning and tousle gently. Do not brush out.
*Get wavy hair.
To put some wave in your hair, dry it with a blowdryer and a diffuser attachment, scrunching it close to your scalp.
-To get waves without heat, put wet hair into regular braids or French braids the night before. Unbraid dry hair in the morning, and tousle gently. Do not brush out.
Method 5: Accessorizing
*Add accessories.
One or two well-chosen accessories can really make your hairstyle stand out. One accessory - two, at most is sufficient.
*Use ribbons.
If you're fastening your hair into a ponytail or bun, add a ribbon to the style. You can tie the ribbon over any elastics, effectively disguising them, or use the ribbon alone.
*Wear a headband.
Headbands can be elaborate or simple, and worn with loose or fastened hair. Experiment and see whether you like the headband to be close to your hairline, or farther back on the crown of your head.
*Use clips, combs or barrettes.
These can be used to fasten your hair, or simply for decoration. Make sure the colors or designs don't clash with your outfit or hair
Tips:-
-Have fun and experiment! Play with your hair and you might find a style that is original and looks great on you.
-It is not always necessary to straighten or curl hair. You are beautiful the way you are, and in most updos, hair texture doesn't play that big of a role.
-Remember your bangs (fringe). Straighten or curl them, or flip them up over your hair and pin them back.
-If you have bangs that you do not like and are still growing, pin them up or put on a headband.
-Do your hair up in tiny little plaits and leave them in overnight.
-Try to put in a quiff, if you have a fringe or bangs pin it back and quiff it, or you could part your hair and plait it and quiff the top by putting bobby pins in :).
-Healthy hair is always easiest to work with. Use shampoo and conditioner as often as needed (every other day is generally how often you want to wash), and have split ends trimmed often.
-Using heat on your hair, as well as products that contain alcohol (gel, mousse, hairspray) can damage it over the long term. Try to avoid doing these things every single day.
-For a wavy look , after a bath tie it into braids and leave them in , take them out in the morning and don't brush out.
-If you French braid your hair at night then all of your hair, top to bottom, will be wavy instead of just the lower half when you do a normal braid.
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