I have had quite a few emails and comments asking how I tie my head wraps (last seen here). So tada here it is! A little scarf wrap video. I would love to see how you guys wear your wraps, shoot me an email or tag me on Insta (@hellofashionblog) with your pics so I can see!
Today I have teamed up with Lemons & Lace to offer a couple lucky readers a headband of their choice and some cute bows. I love wearing headbands especially when it's hot and I want to keep my hair out of my face. Today I am showing 4 easy ways to wear your favorite bands.
1. Hair Down
When I wear headbands with my hair down I put it on like a crown, so the band goes over my hair. I always off center the center of the band so the focal point (in this case the knot) is to the side and not dead center on my head. Do a mini part in the front and then brush your hair back for the last 3/4ths of your dome, it helps create volume.
2. Messy Bun
I love a good top knot. Throwing a headband over to help keep fly aways from falling down gives it a good polished look. You can see my how to video on messy buns here.
3. Low Bun
For this look, I start with my hair down and brush it over my ears. Place the headband over your head (crown look again) and gather your hair in a messy bun on the opposite side of the center headband detail. I always pull a couple pieces out of the bun after to shape around my face so it looks loose and unfinished.
4. High Pony
I always put the headband on first when sporting a high pony. This look works better when your hair is a couple days unwashed and has that messy look. I never use a brush when I'm doing a messy pony. Gather your hair (bumps and all) and put in your elastic. Loosen the hair in between the headband and your pony then tighten the elastic again. This helps create bumps and gives it a raw look.
Which way is your favorite? How else do you style your bands?
If you are still looking for the perfect Spring band, you can get this cute band from Lemon's and Lace here. They are offering 15% off storewide for all Hello Fash readers so you can snatch a couple up for a good deal! Enter code: HELLOLEMONS at checkout.
Below is a quick tutorial showing you how I curl my hair from start to finish.
(The video shows up kind of small on the blog, but if you double click on the video and it will take you to the larger screen on youtube :)
Keys when Curling your Hair:
*Curl with clean hair
*Curl away from your face
*Don't curl all the way to the end
(leave 3-6 inches of straight hair, depending on your hair length)
A couple weeks ago I asked you guys to send me your questions about fashion, clothes, hair, etc. I love interacting with my readers! I got quite a few inquiries about how I do my hair.
Kayee wrote:
"I love how you do your hair in a bun like in your March 28 Pop That Collar Post. Could you share how you make your messy bun? It looks so perfect!"
Click on the video below for my how to tutorial on a Messy Bun
(Click on the video to see in full screen)
A few tips when doing a Messy Bun:
* Don't do it with straight hair, it works better with a day old curl or wave
*Don't brush it smooth, part of a messy bun is the mess! :)
(I like the look of bumps and loose volume)
*If your hair doesn't have any volume you can back comb it a bit before putting it in a bun
*It may take a couple time. Sometimes the first time I put it up its super lopsided or I missed a chunk of hair. Don't stress if it takes a couple times to look right
I will be answering more questions next week. Keep them coming :)
