2 MINUTE UPDO

Quick and easy updo for medium to long hair.

This is based on the video tutorial over at Ebeautyblog.com http://www.ebeautyblog.com/2010/07/2-minute-updo-for-work.html.
It may be easier just to watch her video, but I did a step-by-step just in case someone is using a dial up connection as it takes forever for videos to load.

Items used:

• Comb
• Anti-Frizz product or styling gel
• 2 Ponytail Holders
• Bobby Pins
• Hairspray (optional)

Use an anti-frizz product or styling gel to smooth out hair and control flyaways.  I use got2b Smooth Miracle Repair Treatment as my hair is color treated, but use whatever product works best to control your hair.

Brush into a pony tail high on the back of the head and secure with ponytail holder.   I folded my hair up and then secured again with another ponytail holder.

As I couldn't get a decent pic, below is to represent the back the head with the folded pony tail.  Use your fingers where the lines are drawn to create and opening in the hair then tuck the hair inside the opening.

Using the comb smooth over the opening and secure the hair with bobbypins as needed.

Rosette Buns

A quick, easy and romantic hairdo for summer for medium to long hair!

With summer being in full swing, it has been too hot to wear my hair down and I went in search of something different that the traditional bun or wadding it up in giant jaw clip and found and adorable Rosette Buns Hairstyle over at Adopt A Do.  She does all sorts of amazing hairstyles for her girls, but some are doable for adults too, such as this one.  I really like how it turned out and it took me a little under 10 minutes.  It is a bit dressier than a traditional bun without being too prissy or formal.  I like it just as well with a floral dress as I do a pair of shorts and tank top. 


I had enough trouble just trying to get a pic of my do after I got it done by snapping it in a mirror, but at Adopt a do she has instructions with pictures and many more styles.


http://www.cutegirlshairstyles.com/twists/flower-girl-updo-hairdo-rosette-buns/
What I used for mine:

• Comb
• Phat Hair Phunky Junk Defining Cream (you could use any hair gel)
• 6 elastic bands
• 8 bobby pins

First comb your hair into a center pony tail in back.

Put cream or gel into the pony tail to keep it smooth.  I also put some on the top and side to prevent flyaways.

Divide hair into two sections, top and bottom with the bottom having a bit more hair

Divide the top section of hair into 2 sections, twist each one, wrap it into a rosette, secure with elastic and pin down with a bobby pin.

Divide the bottom section into 3 sections, twist each one of those, wrap into a rosette, and secure each with elastic and a bobby pin.

I added an extra bobby pin at the top and the bottom to stray tame hairs and I was out the door.