3 Easy Hair Hacks for All Occasions
Not sure what to do with your hair today? Are you looking for a style that is classy, not too expensive, and comfy? Check out these 3 hair hacks! It’s no secret that braids, buns, and beach waves are hot right now. These styles can be played-up to create a fun, flirty looks, appropriate for every outfit and occasion. They are used time and time again in everyday life, as well as on the red carpet. All 10 steps or less, let’s dive into how these darling dos can be created with simple hair hacks!
Braids
Do your fingers get more twisted than your hair when trying to create that classy, braided look? Don’t worry; there is a solution! It’s possible to have that craved, braided look without complicated weaving and pulling. Unravel those fingers and try a simple side braid with loosely curled fly-aways instead. For this hair hack, in addition to some long layers, you will need the following items: 1 pack of bobby pins matching your hair color, ¾”-1” barrel curling iron, 1 hair tie, 1 comb with a pick, heat protection spray flexible-hold hairspray, all-weather spray.
Step 1: Comb/brush through your hair and heat your curling iron to a low setting
Step 2: Part your hair off-center to the side your choice
Step 3: Separate your hair into 3 even sections
Step 4: Begin braiding your hair at the nape of your neck, directing towards the side opposite
your part
Step 5: When you can no longer continue, secure a hair tie at the bottom of the braid
Step 6: Using the pick of your comb, gently pull roughly ½” of fly-aways from the side
opposite your braid (generally shorter strands) and about 1” of fly-aways from the same side of your braid (generally longer strands)
Step 7: Mist the pulled fly-aways with heat protection spray
Step 8: Loosely curl the fly-aways in smaller sections
Step 9: Use bobby pins to secure any loose pieces of hair along the back of your head
Step 10: Lightly mist the entire finished product with hair spray and all-weather spray
Voila! You now have a simple, flirty braid that compliments any outfit. This hair hack goes great with active wear, simple sun dresses, or glorious gowns. Danielle Bradbery flaunted her simple side braid on the 2014 Country Music Awards red carpet this past November.
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Buns
Tired of constantly having hair dangle in your face? Buns are the perfect quick-fix! Sporting a bun is a fashionable method to keep those hair strands at bay. The gym, work, dates, parties, dinners, and runways are all areas in which women can be found wearing their hair in a bun. This trendy up-do has taken the world by storm. So how do you obtain the perfect bun? With a hair hack, naturally! For this hair hack you will need: a comb, 2 hair ties, 1 pack of bobby pins that match your hair color, very light hold hairspray, all-weather spray.
Step 1: Comb/brush through your hair
Step 2: Brush your hair back and form a pony tail at the desired height of your bun
Step 3: Pull your hair ¾ the way out of the last pony tail loop
Step 4: Gather your hair in the general shape you want the bun to be
Step 5: Wrap the second hair tie around the gathered hair twice
Step 6: Use bobby pins to secure and shape the bun
Step 7: Lightly mist your hair around the bun with hair spray and smooth any fly-aways
Step 8: Lightly mist your hair with all-weather spray
Tada! Now you’re ready to tackle the day and any challenges along with it! This hair hack bun can be paired with any outfit for a casual or formal outing. Anna Kendrick modeled her classy, low bun on the 2015 Golden Globe Awards red carpet.
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Beach Waves
Casting a radiant, ethereal effect on all who wear it, beach waves are a gorgeous and regal way to flaunt your hair. Natural looking, soft beach waves are the perfect style for those looking to let their hair down. Beach waves offer a flirty, yet simple touch to your overall outfit. This hair style is appropriate for all occasions ranging from everyday life, to formal events. The beach wave hair hack required the following items: a comb with a pick, flexible-hold hair spray, all-weather spray, heat protection spray, and 1” barrel curling iron.
Step 1: Comb/brush through your hair and heat your curling iron to a medium setting
Step 2: Part your hair in the desired position
Step 3: Pull a ½”-1” section from your hair and mist it with heat protection spray
Step 4: Curl the same section of hair up to about eyebrow height
Step 5: Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all your hair has been curled
Step 6: With the pick of your comb, gently comb through the curls
Step 7: Lightly mist your hair with hair spray and all-weather spray
Magnifique! You are now looking graceful and ready to leave others in awe. Beach waves can be paired with any outfit as a flawless, finishing touch. Beyoncé looked stunning wearing her beach waves on the 2015 Grammy Awards red carpet.
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There you have it! Three hair hacks that can turn any bed head into a runway ready masterpiece. All of these styles can be worn with comfortable clothing, or red carpet gowns. They are as playful, flirty, and dressy as what you wear with them. Classy, cheap, and comfy, these hair hacks are the perfect answers to the question “How should I do my hair?” So the next time you need a hair style in a pinch, or want a versatile look, try these bun, braid, and beach wave hair hacks!