A Little Bit Of Inspiration

Things that have inspired me during the past month...

 

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Hair Tutorial

It's been Victoria's best kept secret... Until now!

Things You'll Need:

Hairdryer
Large round brush
Sectioning clips
Clips (flat ones work best to avoid any indentations on the hair)
Flexible hold hairspray
Heat protector spray
Shine spray
Texture spray
Volumizing mousse

Step 1. Start off with clean, wet hair. Apply a golf ball sized amount of volumizing mousse focusing on the root area. 
Step 2. Blast dry hair until it's about 80% dry. If you have a fringe, blow dry it as you usually would.

Step 3. Section a rectangular shape from the point of your eyebrows to the curve of your head. Then section the remaining hair in a 'V' shape from the bottom of the ears to the nape of the neck.
Step 4. Blow dry the 'V' section by section. Focus on the root area first, once thoroughly dry move on to the mid lengths & ends.
 Step 5. Once the section is completely dry (and while it's still hot), twist the section of hair with the brush & set it down. Apply a generous amount of flexible hold hairspray & continue this step until you reach the rectangular section made earlier.
Step 6. When you've reached the rectangular section, start to work in a horizontal direction. Blow dry your hair forward to create maximum volume.
Step 7. Once each section is completely dry, roll it up onto the brush all the way to the root area. Blast it with heat from your hairdryer for 20 seconds, then blast it with cool air for 20 seconds to set.
Step 8. Take the brush out of the section, roll it up again & secure it with a clip. Spray with flexible hold hairspray. Continue this step until you reach the hairline.
Step 9. Remove the clips, slightly tease each section at the root area.
Step 10. Give your hair a good shake! Apply a final spritz of hairspray & a generous amount of shine spray.

Now you are ready to strut your stuff just like a VS Angel!

Tips & Tricks (That Hair Stylists Won't Tell You!)

Having trouble keeping bobby pins secure?

Give them a light spray with hairspray or dry shampoo!

It'll give them more grip, making it less likely to fall out.

The Midas Touch! Gold Accessories

All that glitters is gold.

Metallic accessories have been a big trend since Dries Van Noten Fall 2011 runway show. 

Fast forward three years & gold accents are still high on any accessories must-have list.

Whether it’s a bobby pin or statement headpiece, gold accessories add a touch 

of glam to an everyday hairstyle.

Shop the look below:

 1. Witchery Metal Hair Cuff/$14.95/Buy it here
 2. Forever 21 Layered Chain Headpiece/$4.90/Buy it here
3. ASOS Metal Gold Hair Slides/$8.00/Buy it here
4. ASOS Limited Edition Tinsel Bow Headband/$15.50/Buy it here

5. Marc By Marc Jacobs Logo Bobby Pins/$28.00/Buy it here
 6. Jennifer Behr Iria Diadem gold-plated Headpiece/$85.00/Buy it here
7. Regal Rose Bohemia Feather Headpiece/$54.00/Buy it here
8. Bazaar Cherry Pony/$38.00/Buy it here

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DIY: Sea Salt Texture Spray

Want to know the secret to all those tousled, lived in, fresh off 
the beach hair styles we love so much?

Sea salt spray!

It instantly adds texture & body to the hair without weighing it down.

Want to try this effortless Summer style but don't have the cash to splash? 
Try this simple (& cheap!) recipe.

Things You'll Need:
Aloe Vera gel
Coconut oil
Sea salt
Spray bottle
Water

Step 1.  Fill a spray bottle with one cup of warm water
Step 2. Add two tablespoons of sea salt
Step 3. Add one tablespoon of aloe vera gel
Step 4. Add half a teaspoon of coconut oil
Step 5. Shake until all ingredients are mixed together


Spray onto damp hair before styling or dry hair after styling 
to enhance texture & waves.

***Add extra sea salt for a more textured result

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