Twisted Half-Up

Bella Breakdown We joined forces with Birmingham, Alabama-based salon Wheelhouse to bring you this pretty, casual look that’s perfect to dress up for work or dress down for the weekend. All you’ll need? Some hairspray and a few clear elastics. Choose a product that gives you flexibility, instead of a hairspray. Start with a section of hair close to the part and begin a loose braid towards the back of your head. The braid should be imperfect. Tease the end of the braid with a comb to hold it in place, then relax the braid by tugging slightly outwards....

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How to Get Kaley Cuoco’s Edgy Side Braid

Bella Breakdown Celebrity hairstylist Christine Symonds shows you step-by-step how it’s done. Here’s How to Master The Look Step 1: Create a deep side part starting from the arch of your eyebrow. Hint: use your comb as a guide. Step 2: Create waves using a 1-inch curling iron. Straighten the ends by pulling them through the clamp as you release each section. Step 3: Spray dry shampoo from your roots to mid-shaft to add lift. Step 4: Tease your roots on the fuller side of your part to even create more volume. Step 5: On the other side, start...

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Lauren Conrad Brought Back Her Simple Side Swept Braid & It’s Giving Us Major Hair Envy!

Bella Breakdown One of this season’s biggest hair trends is the braid – we’ve seen it everywhere lately, but Lauren Conrad brought back her simple side swept braid while on her book tour. It’s giving us major hair envy! We have seen lots of celebrities wearing their hair in different kinds of braids. The Kardashians have been seen wearing the full-headed braid look. While promoting her book, Celebrate, the former reality star wore her bangs in a side-swept braid that was tapered in the back. Lauren frequently wore this look back when she was filming Laguna Beach and The...

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Boho Crown Braid Tutorial

Bella Breakdown Keep your frizz in check on hot, humid days with this super-chic boho crown braid tutorial you can rock from a casual day on the back to a night out with your favorite LBD. The best part? It’s actually super simple, especially with help from a friend ; ) Start by rubbing a smoothing cream throughout the hair, then create a side part using your fingers – this braid isn’t about precision, it’s about a rocking that casual elegance. Next, starting at the part, french braid one side and secure with a bobby pin. Repeat on the...

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7 Messy-Chic Hairstyles to Try this Week

Bella Breakdown We love trying new looks on summer days! An easy easy way to update your look that easy on your wallet is with fun, new hairstyle. That’s why this list of seven easy, messy-chic hairstyles is about to answer all your prayers:   Monday: Mega Teasing – super fun and easy to do with a little hairspray.   Tuesday: Loose Dreads – just a few twists away from a summer festival.   Wednesday: Pinned Loose Pony – stay on trend with this chic look.   Thursday: Messy Top Knot – the bohemian staple is always on trend....

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