Happy Valentine's Day!

It's been 36 hours since I launched my blog, and I am thrilled with the responses and views! I am in Florida for the week for a hair conference but constantly thinking of ideas and inspiration for the next few blog posts. Leave me a comment below if you have something you want me to do a tutorial on!

Thanks everyone!

With love,
Christy

Love is in the HAIR 2: More Valentine's Day Hairstyles

Overwhelmed by everyone's positive reaction to my blog's launch. I got a lot of requests for braids and updos, so I thought I would do another blog post just in time for your special date tomorrow night :)


Small Braids with Straight Hair

The model has pin straight hair, but that's not necessarily a bad thing! With a small braid pinned on one side (modification: you can also pin braids on both sides), she has classy, flirty, and sweet hair.

The trick is to braid UNDER as opposed to OVER (most people usually braid over). As you can see in the photo, braids that go under look better when pinned against the hair.

Side Ponytail with Braids

After you braid your hair, you can continue to style it into a side ponytail. I personally like putting two braids if the hair is not loose, but you can stick with one braid. Your ponytail should be on the opposite side of your braids.

Taking a small strand of hair from your ponytail, wrap it around the ponytail to hide the elastic. Using a few bobby pins, secure the braids against your hair so that they will stay in place all night.

Wear some dangling or hoop earrings and a one-shoulder or strapless dress. Put on some pumps or peep toe heels. Carry a small clutch. His jaw will drop when he sees you tomorrow night. Happy Valentine's Day!

With love,


Christy

Love is In the HAIR: Valentine's Day Hair Idea

We change a hundred times before the big night, but what your boyfriend will see the entire night is your lovely face and beautiful hair. My clients always ask me for ideas on how they should style their hair. The biggest considerations are consistently ease, time, and whether the hair will hold through the evening.

Romantic curls. You can never, ever go wrong with curls. The way your hair bounces with each step in heels, the way the wind causes light flutters in your hair, and the way your boy can't wait to run his fingers through that volume.

To polish off the curls, pin tiny twists against your hair. You will feel just like Juliet meeting her Romeo.

Step 1: Curl your hair with a 1 inch barrel iron. Pin up half of your hair so that it is easier to access the bottom half of your hair. Spray some heat taming spray before curling so protect your hair from heat damage.

Step 2: Once your hair is curled, spray lightly with some flexible hold hairspray. Then, carefully pull back a small section of your hair and twist in an upward direction towards the back of your head. Taking 2-3 bobby pins, secure the twist at the back of your head. Repeat for the other side.

Total time: 20 minutes.

This is the most romantic hairstyle out there, and totally doable in the comfort of your own bathroom! Spray some light feminine perfume on your neck, and sweep all your hair to one side. Your boy will yearn to kiss your neck.

Happy Valentine's Day...love is in the hair <3

With love,
Christy