Snapshot Sunday 9-29-13

Ode to fall:I love you, but I'm sad to see the summer go.I'll miss the tall alfalfa fields so brilliant green on every side of my house (thanks to my farming neighbors)I hate parting with my magic petunias.  I didn't even plant them last spring and somehow they survived the harsh winter and came...

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Rolled Waterfall French Braid

Time:  10 minutesSupplies:  brush/comb, bobby pinsDifficulty:  medium+My cousin wears her hair like this all the time and calls it a waterfall french braid.I couldn't figure out how she did it, because it's not a typical waterfall french braid.And it looks so thin and delicate. If...

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Chopstick Twist Hairstyle & Giveaway

Time:  5 minutesSupplies:  brush/comb, elastic, bobby pins, 2 hairsticks/chopsticks (even pencils)Difficulty:  easyGiveaway Time!If you love these beautiful hair sticks, they (or another pair like them) can be yours.  Keep reading for details.I've got a lengthy bucket list....

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Fohawk Hairstyle

Time:  5 minutesSupplies:  brush/comb, gel/texturizing wax, blow dryer (optional)Difficulty:  easyI took the fam to the library tonight because I'm all out of good reads and so were the kids.  And who knew (well probably everyone in town except me) there was a parade heading right...

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Snapshot Sunday 9-15-13

We've been having quit a bit of excitement around here, and a lot of it has been focused on Lanie.She just had a birthday and celebrated by getting her ears pierced.  It was a great day, and she was super brave.  She tried so hard not to even flinch when the piercing gun clamped shut....

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High Bun with a Braided Ring

Time:  7 minutesSupplies:  brush/comb, 2 elastics, bobby pins, hair texturizing wax or hairspray (optional)Difficulty:  easyMy mom has a term for rainy days that she's used as long as I've known her:  "Worm Day!"When she was in elementary school, there was an older kid in the...

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Roaring 20's inspired Headband with Curls Hairstyle & Giveaway

Time:  20 minutesSupplies:  brush/comb, curling iron/wand, headbandDifficulty:  mediumGiveaway Time!!!!Woohoo!!!! (keep reading for details)I was playing around with some hairstyles a few months ago (because that's what I do in my spare time to keep bringing you fun styles) and I came...

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Add Protein & Moisture to over-styled hair

Time:  20 minutes to apply, 20 minutes to sit on hairSupplies:  2 - 4 eggs, 1/8 - 1/4 Cup of Honey, hair clips or barrettes Difficulty:  easy, but somewhat messyWhat are we doing with these:  eggs and honey?No, it's not a cooking post.It's a salon-quality hair treatment at home!If...

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Snapshot Sunday 9-1-13

We get two questions all the time:1.  Where do you get your ideas?2.  What do you do when you're not styling hair?You want the Answers?1.  Ideas are everywhere:  at school, the grocery store, the mall, the park, magazines, online.  Anytime I see a cool style, I file it away...

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