Our Little Man

While I realize that this is a girls hair blog I feel I must post this little bit about my guy, Freckles.  Yes, this is the boy in the house full of girls.  He puts up with alot and we are very appreciative of him.  Sadly, he only has one hairstyle, but that's all right.  He always looks neat and well-groomed wherever we go.  This is our lil' man and 3 lil' ladies are very proud to call him Brother.

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

Spring Has Sprung

I just wanted to give an update on the hair situation for Merry.  So far I would still classify her as a baldie.  I have high hopes though.  Spring is finally here and with everything else green and growing I figure her hair can't be too far behind!  She is still in a crochet baby headband and they are comfy.  She looks ripe for the picking with the flower blooming atop her head.
Now go enjoy this beautiful spring day together!
-The Homestylemom

Sunday Morning Hair for Three

With three lil' ladies to get out the door now on Sunday mornings I guess I should be thankful that one of them is pretty sparse in the hair department.  Here is Merry (her bloggy name) already ready while I am working on Ruby and Firefly's hair.
Merry is sporting a crochet baby headband and bow from my shop.  I have a feeling these will become a staple around her while we wait on the hair fairy to visit Merry!
Now go enjoy this Lord's Day!
-The Homestylemom

Our New Model

-In case you've been wondering where I've been...

This is my new lil' lady.  I don't know what her bloggy name is going to be yet, but she sure is a happy little gal.  She also has a red tint to her hair...what little she has:( but you really can't tell in this photo.
I am looking forward to lots of new 'dos with her as her hair comes in.  I am hoping that will be soon.  I am so thankful for this precious new little lady.
-The Homestylemom

Fluff your Buns with...Socks, of course!

Skill Level - 1.5 Time Factor Cuteness Factor
Try this for: short, baby hair or thin hair. THIS WEEKS COUPON CODE: Now go enjoy your day! -The Homestylemom

What's in Your Toolbox: Tools of the Trade

I have received several emails asking me, "What do you mean grab your toolbox"?  That is what I call my hairdo kit.  I learned early on with lil' lady number one that I need to have all my stuff that I use to do her hair in one place and that it would be really convenient if that "one place" could be portable.  Hence, the creation of my hairdo toolbox.  I could grab that and take it to the girls as they were playing without any big commotion and it was convenient for taking along when it was vacation time too.  Just grab and go.  Pictured is my much loved, much used divided basket with a handle.  I think this is actually meant for picnics.  You can choose whatever you have on hand.  I keep in it all the things I need for a successful hairstyle (except my heat-styling products.)   Here is a quick rundown of what I keep in mine:
1-Spray bottle: I use a trigger spray bottle filled with water to mist dry hair, for parting and to smooth fly aways.
2-Elastics: in a lidded container to control runaways. Two sizes.  Small clear or any color imaginable about the size of a dime.  Available in any Wal-mart, Target, etc.  These are cheap!!! 500 for $1 at the Dollar Tree.  Also, for longer hair or large ponytails I use the larger version that fits around your wrist to secure big bunches of hair.
3-Clips/clamps: like your hairstylist uses.  These are usually plastic and shaped like an alligator.  Use to clip hair out of your way or as an extra hand.
4-Curling Gel - love, love, love this for defining Ruby's natural curls. Garnier's Curl Sculpting Cream Gel.
5-Hair Spray - your choice. I am a big hair aerosol girl from the South.
6-Heat Protectant - again your choice.
7-Topsy Tail - yes, remember this.  If you can't do pull through pony knots get yourself one of these.  The kit comes with two sizes.  Referred to by me as TT.
8-Bobby Pins - self explanatory.  They hold best when x'ed over one another.
9-Leave In Conditioner - I use Infusium 23, put it in a spray bottle, and call it "Princess Potion."  So necessary if you've got a curly girl.
10- Paddle brush, rat tail comb, wet comb.
Collect these as you need them and you'll soon see what you need and what you don't.
-The Homestylemom