Tressed Out
The right hairpiece can change your outfit from plain to pretty in a matter of seconds. Opt for flirty headbands, lace flowers and haute hippie head wraps.
When your hair is decked out with major accessories, you get keep your style way more cute and low-key (think: down with loose curls) instead of a complicated updo. Gorgeous and perfectly festive!
A wintry white bud gives hair a luxe touch. Wear a lacy clip in half-up locks or beside a low bun. Or pin it on a blouse, coat or even a purse for some extra holiday pizzazz. The floral lace adds a feminine touch, while the rhinestones add sleek sparkles.
Wanna fake long locks? A braided headband lets ya have a cool plaited crown, without waiting years to grown hair out. Pull hair into a messy bun and pop a braided band on. Viola! Trendy hair in seconds.
A crystal clip is a fun way to add shimmer and color to any ‘do. Use it to keep a pretty braid along your hairline in place. Or, clip it on the side of a French twist for an instant update.
Gray flowers give any party outfit a pinch of sophistication. The sequins add drama, but you could still wear this presh band during the day with an oversized sweater and some leggings.
Lookin’ to add a little boho glamour to your night? A braided ribbon wrap looks unexpectedly cool with party dresses or dressed-up jeans. Tie it around your head like a traditional headband, or wear it across your forehead to make it modern.
-Claudia Notarangelo
BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/14/2009 7:00:00 AM 108 COMMENTS
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Here at GL we’re solving all your biggest hair probs! Can’t get rid of frizz? Totally out of cute styles to try? Whatever it is, send an email with your mane dilemmas. We’ll give ya answers on girlslife.com and in upcoming issues of GL. Get to it—and get ready to say buh-bye to bad hair days!
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beauty911@girlslife.com with the subject line "Tressed Out" or just
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BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/11/2009 7:00:00 AM 0 COMMENTS
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Winter weather can be frightful, but your hair can still look amazing (hey, it’s party season!).
We’ve got tips to keep your locks fab, even when the weather is frigid.
Goodbye hat head, hello glossy strands!
Here's our four ways to great winter hair...
Avoid Hat Head
Hats are tres trendy this season and, hello, keep your noggin toasty. Keep hat head away by brushing locks with a paddle brush. Then, mist hair with a light hairspray.
Pop on your topper—and avoid that tell-tale dent.
Zap Static Cling
Static seems unavoidable in the winter, but snoozing on a silk pillowcase may help ya avoid those freaky flyaways. They’re relatively inexpensive on amazon.com, and it’ll add a bit of glamour to your nighttime routine.
Or, blast a bit of hairspray on a brush to smooth down hair.
Dry Locks Faster!
What’s worse than having damp hair on a frigid day? Uh, nothing.
Wrap strands in a microfiber towel to get hair dry faster.
Keep Hair Hydrated
Frizzy, distressed locks just get worse in cold weather. Deep condition once a week to keep strands smooth and moisturized. Got limp hair?
Don’t condition the roots as deeply, or risk weighing down hair. This mask leaves your mane extra soft!
-Katie Abbondanza
BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/7/2009 7:00:00 AM 153 COMMENTS
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Dressy hair doesn’t have to take hours (or a trip to the salon). We’ve got four dramatic ’dos that are totally easy and will look perf at any winter party or dance.
Whether you wanna go retro with lots of curls or amp up your pony, we’ve got cinchy how-tos for you! You’re welcome.
Glam Ponytail
Fab for girls who love a ponytail, but need to make it work for a fancy dinner!
Start with damp locks. Use a rattail comb to create a way-deep side part (use the outer edge of your eyebrow as a marker). Apply some mousse and blow-dry hair, using a round brush to smooth locks as you go. Be sure to keep your part in place.
Gather strands into a low ponytail and secure with an elastic. Smooth down flyaways with a frizz serum. Viola—totally sleek. An accessorized elastic adds extra sparkle.
Retro Girl Curls
Old-school curls get extra dramatic when you pump up the volume.
Apply a volumizer to damp hair. Blow-dry hair, using a round brush to straighten locks as you go. Once hair is totally, wrap a 2-inch section of hair around a hot roller.
Secure in place with a clip. Repeat, until all of your hair is in rollers. Let them cool. Carefully remove rollers, and loosen curls with your fingers. Use a rattail comb to create a side part. On the side with less hair, use a cute clip to pin locks behind your ear. Hairspray and you’re done.
Easiest-Ever Party Locks
Need a ’do that’ll take two secs and looks fun ‘n’ festive? Hello, shimmery headband!
Part hair to one side. Dab on some shine serum to get locks lustrous.
Pop on a glittery headband and go.
A Bun That’s Tops
Wanna be daring? Try out a tiny top hat—so perf for New Year’s Eve!
Start with dry hair. Backcomb locks, so you get some volume at the crown. Smooth hair back and gather into a low ponytail. Twist into a bun and secure with an elastic.
Clip on a tiny top hat pin to the side of your head (just slightly off center of the top). Finish with hairspray and get ready to make a statement.
-Katie Abbondanza
BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/3/2009 7:00:00 AM 159 COMMENTS
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