Princess for a Day

Try this for: Any hair type. Skill Level -2 Time Factor -2 Cuteness Factor-2.5
When your princess is requesting a crown for her head, why not try this?

 My little Merry wanted a "princess head" so this is what I came up with.  With her, my goal is always to sweep the hair away from her sweet little face so I can see what she is up to!  After misting her hair lightly with water I gave it a heavy zigzag part.  Each side was then pulled into an elastic parallel to the top of each ear.  I then pulled each pony through with a Topsy Tail at the top of her ears.  Then I gave each of those little ponies a twist braid.  If you are not familiar with how to do a twist braid, visit here for a quick and easy Youtube video tutorial to see how it's done.  Here are a couple shots of each side of her head.

As you can see, the two twists are just neatly pulled back into a shared elastic that causes the braid to sit atop her head much like a crown would.  Easy peasy!!

I think she is pleased with how her "princess head" turned out.  What do you think?

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-The Homestylemom

Recital Hair UpDo with...Socks!!

You have seen my post about the sock buns, now see where they saved the day!  I never in my wildest dreams imagined that I would have to use this 'do as a life-saver.  Many of you know that we homeschool.  Well, this particular Friday was a Field Trip day.  We spent the day downtown at the Capitol.  I knew we had the recital this same evening and had planned accordingly.  I left 3 hours before we needed to be  home to get ready...but Atlanta traffic struck.  Hard.  By the time we got  home I had to put my plans aside for Firefly's lovely updo and rely on socks instead.  Yes, they were clean!  I parted her hair and pulled it up into two smart-looking little sock buns.  I was all right with it and Firefly was pleased.  Her recital was a success and so was her hair.  Here is a peek at her onstage.  This reminded me of the Boy Scout Motto: Always be prepared.  With a few hairstyle tips and tricks in your arsenal, you will never need to worry about a bad hair day for your lil' lady.
Now go enjoy your day together!

-The Homestylemom

Wash and Wear Hair

Summertime Standby Style: With summer swim team practice first thing in the morning, I often need to go run an errand as soon as we are done.  Wet, drippy pool or beach hair is not always easy to style attractively.
We've come to appreciate this style on such occasions when it's necessary to get out and go with wet hair.  I call this standby Messy Bun Piggies and it's great for short or medium hair fresh from the pool or shower.

Skill Level -2 Time Factor -2 and Cuteness Factor -3. Remember to be careful when working with wet hair as it is easier to break or damage it in this state.  You'll only need 2 elastics and your rat tail comb.
1- Part the hair into two sections from the front to the nape as desired. 2- Comb and smooth each section. 3- Secure each of the two sections into an elastic but on the last time through only pull through halfway. 4- Top off with the "icing" of your choice and you are on your way.  Firefly is modeling my Firecracker Loopy Bows.

Enjoy your day together!
-The Homestylemom

Something Squirrely

This is another 'do for the lil' shorties out there.  We do alot of headbands with this cut too but I did want to show you another quick and spunky style that will get you out the door in no time. 1-Start by gathering your toolbox and parting the hair as shown.








2-Separate out your front two sections and secure with elastics.  You can do this with or without bangs.  Either way will look cute.










 3-Just behind the ear, separate out another 2 sections.  Include the hair from the front ponytail and secure each side with an elastic as shown below.

4- Insert the bows, ribbons or barrettes of your choosing.

5- And Voila!! A Perfectly spunky do for your precious little girl.

Enjoy your day together!
-The Homestylemom