Fess up, curly girls: When you say you want to try something different with your hair, how often do you end up just straightening it? Hey, we don't blame you! With almost no updo inspiration catering to naturally wavy textures, finding modern, coil-friendly styles that steer clear of bridal territory isn't always easy.Read more
Even if you've landed your dream job and work in the coolest office ever, it's easy to fall into the business-as-usual rut when it comes to your beauty routine. Sure, if you have gorgeous, shiny, shampoo-ad strands, we can't blame you for wearing it down every day. Nor can we fault busy ladies for relying on classic ponytails, buns, or French twists when time is tight. But, we're confident that there's more…Read more
So, let's talk bad hair days. Whether it's flat, greasy, fuzzy, or just plan wack, the best way to avoid a morning meltdown is to have some fun go-to hairstyles in your arsenal. We've all done topknots and ponytails (and we feel like even our baristas are feeling the boredom), so we asked beauty maven Bethany Brill to school us on a totally new, unique way to oomph up our lank locks. Ask and you shall receive…Read more
Part Renaissance Faire and part chic hair statement, the intricate braided crowns (which we dubbed cage braids for their scalp-encompassing effect) from Marchesa's spring '13 show have been haunting our dreams for the past few months. Clearly, extensions came into play for this look, but surely there must be some way to recreate this woven wonder without having to resort to fake hair. Lo and behold, where…Read more
While there's a time and a place for tough, badass-babe hair (especially when the weather cools down), lately, we've been drawn to something a little more delicate and sweet: woven braids. We saw it on plenty of models backstage at Fashion Week, and we couldn't help think of what a cool style this would be IRL. Lace, leather, silk, ribbons — the weaving possibilities are endless! But, like many runway trends…Read more
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