Summer is heating up and with that we may be finding ourselves looking for quick easy ways to get our hair up and out of the way. The goal here is to take the easy styles you are already wearing, but to make a couple tweaks so they feel more intentional and elevated. Plus I’ll give you my recipe for that uber popular style these days… the slick back ponytail.
Read MoreThere’s no better time then the month of love to add in a few special hear elements to your [daughters] hair. Such a fun and simple way to enjoy the holiday with the littlest loves of your life. We had so much fun inviting a few of the second generation girls to the show this week as our darling models. Try these easy hairstyles for Valentine’s Day!
Read Moreparalysis for many women. Not to mention other factors like your face shape and skin tone that also play a big role in the overall feel of your look.
While I wish I could help everyone, that isn’t realistic- but every now and then we put out a call on the show for women in need of a little guidance, we call it HAIR HOTLINE!
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Megan’s top here
Speeding up that morning routine is always on our list- whether its for ourselves or our daughters, waking up with hair ready to go is so helpful... There are lots of ways to give yourself overnight curls, and I've tested them all! Here are my 3 favorite techniques for waking up curled. [video here]
3 easy and comfortable overnight heatless curls
Remember that the smoother the hair is when you wrap it, the smoother the curls will come out in the morning. So I recommend clean-ish hair that is fully dry for most hair types. I also recommend you use larger sections of hair to get looser curls, or if you do have resistant hair smaller sections will give you more holding power.
For those with SUPER curl resistant hair, you may try blow drying in a firm hold gel until you are about 90% dry, then wrapping and wearing overnight.
Pillow puff curlers These are the updated version of rag curlers, with a foam core and built in wire that makes using them much quicker with no knot tying required. I prefer the silk version for less frizz and tension on the hair.
Spa Headband This method lays the flattest on your head for a more comfortable sleep. Start with the band across your forehead while you wrap, after your hair is secured you can slide the band up onto the top of the head and secure with a claw clip if needed to ensure you have more comfort throughout the night.
Diet Coke Socks (or any long sock :) This one is my personal favorite because of the speed in which it goes in and out. If you have shorter hair you can actually use 4 socks; teo in front and teo in back to ensure the hair stays wrapped all night.
With Summer in full swing, we are headed to the beach or the lake or even just to the pool, and nothing is less fun than blow drying your hair on a warm Summer day. But when we are on Vacay we still want to feel put together, so I brought a few quick easy hairstyles that you can adapt next time you are poolside.
Read MoreCan you believe we are almost to the end of 2020… thank goodness! But before we go, there is still fun to be had. It may look a little different this year, it may feel smaller and even a little harder than we’d hoped- but dressing up and putting on your festive looks can go a long way to getting in that Christmas spirit we all desperately need this year. I’ve got 4 super easy twisted hair styles that you can try- I promise they’re not hard and they will dress up your locks in a snap. Ready? Let’s go!
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We've seen a growing trend popping up on our instagram feeds- grown women wearing girly hair accessories! It's one of my favorite trends in years... so much so that I decided to open up my own online bow shop! [bonjourbobby.com]
The accessories are playful and fun, and can add a major pop to a simple outfit. But it can be tricky to wear them without looking childish, so here are my tips! [video here]
1- The Fabric
Look for more MATURE fabrics- like Velvet, Linen, Leather, Chiffon or Satin. These more grown up fabrics bring the level of sophistication up and are more age appropriate.
2- Prints & Patterns
Avoid shopping in the little girl sections of the store for your wares... rainbows, unicorns, and sparkles should be left to the little ones. Instead opt for patterns that are classic and timeless- think stripes, polka dots, plaids, and paisley.
3- Style them carefully
It's important to avoid bow placement that looks too young- the places we see you girls wear bows are typically near the front of the face or on the top of the head. Instead 'hide' the bows slightly so that they aren't front and center in your style. Behind the head, or on the base of a ponytail or bun are great places to add your accessories.
4- When in doubt, keep it small
If you like the idea of adding an accessory, but hesitate- start with smaller pieces, like decorative elastics or smaller scrunchies. Avoid the LARGE pieces and you'll feel more comfortable with this trend.
What do you think about this trend, would you try it? xo Check out
for more cute accessories too!
Lack of volume is still the number one complaint I hear in the salon.
I am one of those complainers, ha!
I wanted to share a few products today that give major volume- but aren't as commonly used as products like dry shampoo or mousse to achieve volume.
Lifting Powders
are a super fine powder that thickens the hair at the root by bonding to the hairs.
They tend to have a slightly tacky feeling when touched, and they don't make heir
feel
cleaner like dry shampoos do, but they work so well for their actual purpose... lifting!
I love to use them on day 2 or 3 hair when my roots really need a boost. You simple shake the fine powder into the roots (you can't always see or feel that it's going on because its such a fine powder it's almost invisible and weightless), then massage through and finally brush out. If you are wondering what they are made of, it's mostly ingredients that absorb and thicken- think starch and silica.
Here are a few of my favs and where you can purchase them:
Kevin Murphy Powder Puff (salon Locator) Local to Salt Lake: Moore Hair Design
Have you tried these magic powders before? Let me know in the comments below, xo
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Heyo! It's time for another episode of
Stylewise
, and this time I'm switching things up in the length department! I wanted to throw in some
tape-in extensions
while the weather was still cool because they act like your own personal space heater for your head, and I want nothing to do with them once the temps outside reach 60 degrees or higher. I also opted to
add a 'Sombre' effect to my extensions
,
aka Subtle-Ombre
if you haven't heard of that made-up word floating around the beauty world...
Take a look at the
below to see the process of how I achieved this look!
Tools Mentioned in Video:
(Save 40% with code: WINTERSNOW)
What do you think? Let me know in the comments down below- and tell me if you have any plans for a new look yourself this New Year? xo
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Howdy Snoopers! Happy Monday- can you believe how fast the month has gone by?!
With every changing season I love to switch up my locks, and bring you along for the ride while I do it. Fall 2014 is the season for sleek and blunt-edged haircuts, and celebrities like Halle Berry and Whitney Port have both opted for blunt LOB haircuts too.
Take a look at the
below to see how I took my hair from Summer to Fall, and let me know in the comments below if you have any plans to switch up your hair this season as well.
Products & Tools used:
(save 20% with code: '20FORUT')
The Gnarly Whale Detangler Spray
Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to enter my Beauty Blender giveaway
if you haven't already. xo
Happy Monday! Today I am excited to share with you my backstage coverage from New York Fashion Week. It was such a thrill to be backstage at a handful of shows this year- the energy and excitement is like nothing I have felt before.
Imagine
15 gorgeous models, 30 makeup artists and hairstylists, and 5 manicurists... all doing their jobs at once,
plus about 20 members of the press (that's me... 'press' :) trying to photograph and video ALL AT THE SAME TIME! In a tiny backstage area, I might add! It is chaos at its' finest.
In the
below, I put together some of the beauty looks that I was able to witness first hand, as well as some of my other favorites from shows I wasn't able to attend this season. It gives you just a glimpse of the beauty you can expect to see trending come Spring 2015. The majority of the designers all opted for sleek/wet hair looks on their models, and mostly natural looking makeup. But, there were of course a few outliers that went for bold lips, crazy nail art, and even pierced eyebrows! Take a look:
Featuring looks from:
Rodarte (pierced eyebrows)
Degen (rainbow/water color nails)
Zac Posen (red lips)
Georgine (hair wrapped in scarves)
Libertine (letters/tassels on the fingernails)
I hope you find some beauty inspiration in these looks! I know I did, and I'll be bringing you some '
Inspired By'
posts over the next couple months, where I'll showcase some of my favorite looks, and how I would achieve them at home. Stay tuned for those, and be sure you come back later this week for a recap of what I wore while in NY, and for my
Mascara Wands 101
class with Studio5 TV. xo
Hi Snoopers! Thanks so much for hanging out with me today!
Over on
, I asked you
which beauty's look from the VMAs
you wanted me to recreate in a video, and a whopping
majority of you voted for Nina Dobrev
! She rocked a high pony and orange lip like nobody else could on the red carpet, and it was one of my fav looks of the night as well.
Take a look at the
below to see my take on her style and makeup... let's do it! *The focus on this video was not so great, so sorry! But, my new office/studio is almost finished so my next video will be much better!
Products Used:
Philosophy Hope in a Jar Foundation- Shade 4
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Undereye- Shade Fair
Dermablend Cover Creme- Shade Rose Beige
It Cosmetics Illumination Powder- Shade Light/ Medium
NYX Brow Powder- Shade Brunette
Revlon Laquer Balm- Color Tease
Chella Highlighter Pencil- Shade Ivory Lace
Bellami Hair Extensions- Color 4
I also mentioned my how-to video for using brow powders, which you can see
. And a look at those cool round brushes can be found
.
I hope this gave you some new ideas, and inspired you to rock an orange lip very soon! Have a great weekend, and see you all soon! xo
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I've mentioned my un-dying love for DRY SHAMPOO on this blog before (ok a couple times) but when this reader question came in from @BrianneE, I thought- 'hey, you've never shown them HOW to use it effectively! Duh!'
She asked... 'What are the best dry shampoos, and how do I actually use them? Are there tricks and tips that I am missing?' Well the simple answer is yes! Check out my latest video below and pick up a few of my techniques and favorite dry shampoos out there.
Products mentioned in video:
Taya Amazon White Clay Collagen Plumper (not actually a dry shampoo, but works the same way to refresh the roots and give major volume in between shampoos)
Color Proof Powder Fix (salon locator)
I sure hope that answered your question Brianne, and that you fall in love with dry shampoos like I have! And if YOU have a question you'd like me to answer in my All About Hair Series- send me an email or leave a comment below. Have a great 4th of July! xo
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Heyo! Today I am answering one of the most-asked questions ever for a hair stylist- 'how do I get more volume?' I'd estimate a whopping 70% of women out there wish they had more lift and life in their locks. And when I announced my next series of
Ask The Expert
was all about HAIR... many of you wanted help with limp styles. Zero surprise. But it's a topic I still love to address because I have fine hair myself and need help in the oomph department as well.
This question was sent in via
from reader @torrima, and she says: '
I feel like my hair just hangs there... what are some no-fail ways to get volume if I have fine hair?
' To hear my secret recipe for BIG VOLUME hair, check out the
below. Hope it helps you too!
Products mentioned in video:
(for salon locations)
- (20% Off coupon code for Beauty Snoop readers: 20FORUT)
Do you have a hair question you'd like an answer to? Let me know in the comments or shoot me an email. Remember the higher the hair...the closer to GOD! xo
Today I am stopping by Studio5 TV to share some great hair styles that you can wear at the pool and beach. Often times when I get out of the pool I feel the 'wet dog' syndrome happening... it makes me want to run and hide, do you relate!?!
These accessories and quick styles will help you feel put together at the pool, but they are easy and no mirror is required. Take a look at the
video below and check out my go to looks for wet hair beauty.
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Today on
Summer Essentials
, we are talking all about chunky braids and beachy waves. Two easy styles that scream 'SUMMER!' I stopped by Studio5 TV to share some great tips on creating both looks. Check out those videos (
/
) below so you can learn how to get
worthy locks with little effort.
Wearing: Purple Leopard Shift Dress
c/o Oasap.com
Products Mentioned in Video:
(full set- but for braids I suggest the use of only 2-3 inch wide wefts)
Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Spray
Which Summer style are you going to try? Let me know in the comments below, and be sure you are signed up to follow The Beauty Snoop by email over in the left top sidebar. Have a great weekend
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If you follow me on
, you got a sneak peek of this look last night... but the real exciting part is HOW this look came to be. I mentioned a few weeks back that I was itching for a hair change, and sure enough the bug finally bit me!
What you may not know (or maybe you do?) is that I cut and color my own hair
. Why? Because I'm too dang busy to sit down at the salon- that's why! Ha, no really- it is just a matter of prioritizing my time, and I choose to support my staff and business while I am at the salon rather than get my own locks done. Although, I totally miss the me-time and have my hair shampooed by someone else!
To see how I made the switch you'll have to head over to this weeks
Allure Magazine Beauty Challenge
and watch the fun video. And don't forget to vote while your there- and everyday this week to keep me in the race. (to be honest, I am just barely scraping by each week, so I need extra votes and social shares. Add the hashtag #teambeautysnoop so I can find you and give you big virtual hugs for your help!)
What look are you going to try this Spring! Let me know in the comments below, and if you need some suggestions send me an email with a pic and I'll help you find the right look.
Raise your hand if you love BIG hair!?!
I certainly do. In fact my nickname in high school was 'Texas'- due to my love of BIG, BLONDE Hair. And while I don't rock the platinum blonde hair anymore, I still feel a little more girly and bouncy when I am sporting some major volume in the locks department. (Love to any texan ladies out there!)
At the salon, one of the number one complaints I hear from clients is about their lack of volume. It's a problem for a lot of women. I wrote a post about the perfect recipe for major volume
, but you can replace the brush and traditional rollers with these all new bad-boys of blowouts: round brush hot rollers.
What are they?
Round brushes with detachable handles that give you the ability to keep the brush in place while the hair cools
. I picked these up about 5 months ago and took them for a test spin at the salon. They were fab so I snagged a second set for my own use at home.
You use the brush just as you would any other round brush while blow drying your hair. The center is made of ceramic plating, so it heats up with the hot air put out by your dryer. After the hair is 70% dried, you can roll the brush down to the scalp with a decent amount of tension- then press the release button to disconnect the handle. Now its a hot roller, waalaa! Blast the rollers with additional heat until dry. Keep the rollers in while you finish your makeup, and once cool, remove the rollers for some 'holy-hannah-that's-big-texas-hair!'
Most sets like this that I've seen come with 5-6 rollers which is enough for a whole head. I tend to just use a couple on my trouble areas like the crown and bangs. Either way the results last much longer because the cooling stage locks in the lift. You can get true blowout results at home, especially after a little practice. My set is made by
Bioionic
which is a professional line sold at salons, but I found virtually the same type of system by
Click n' Curl
in two different barrel sizes. (plus there is a handy video to see it in action!)
Who is coming to Texas with me?
xoxo
Bad hair day? Yeah, me too.
Seriously guys, lately my hair has been giving me grief. I think it's a sign that I need to make a change soon. So while I mull over what the future of my hair is going to look like, I have been covering up my bad hair days with my favorite new accessory; the turband.
A turband is a scarf-like headband that has a bendable wire core running down the length of it. The wire gives you the option to shape the turband for a perfect non-slip, non-squeeze shape- and the option to style the ends into numerous fun designs.
Above you'll find a few ways that I like to style my turbands- but I am sure you can come up with your own unique ways too. That's part of the fun!
Have you worn a turband yet? If you have let me know which ways you like to style yours, I am always looking for more stylish ways to wear mine!
Below you can also shop of few of my favs too- perfect for warmer weather and EASY hair days.
See you soon, xo
P.S. It's April!?! How the crap did that happen?
This years' Oscar red carpet was filled with 'hits' and not too many 'misses'- which is always a treat for celeb-loving people like myself. I honestly love the fashion and beauty in the pre-show much better than the actual award show itself, and I don't think I am alone.
This year during the red carpet there was one women on everybody's minds: Lupita! She stole the show with her stunning blue plunge-neck ball gown, and her elegant use of a HEADBAND. Wha!?! Headband you say? My instagram feed was blowing up with pics of her simple jeweled band, which paired beautifully with her cropped haircut- which I didn't know was even possible! Since then I have been on the hunt for a version of my own, and now I just need an excuse to get fancy and put it to use.
In the
StyleWise
pic above, I simply placed the stretchy head band around the crown of my head in a halo fashion, with the rhinestones placed about 2 inches behind my hairline. Starting near the temples, I took large 2inch sections of hair and wrapped them from the outside of the band up and over, then under the elastic to form one complete loop around the elastic. Once the tail is wrapped around the elastic and hanging free, incorporate it with the next subsequent 2 inch section, and then wrap them both around once again. Repeat on both sides, until the two tails meet in the back near the nape of your neck. Join them into one final tail and gently tuck it in behind the elastic to form a completed roll. This style is so quick and easy, and it works for shoulder length hair or longer.
You can shop my fav picks for a sparkler-band below. What do you think of Lupita's headband? Let me know in the comments below, and thank you for stopping by today! xoxo
