How to Fake a Thick Bun
Bella Breakdown For us shoulder length gals, getting our hair to look thick and full in a bun is like looking for that favorite discontinued lipstick: almost impossible. And while the sock bun method has really helped us fake a fuller topknot, what if you don’t want to add anything extra to your hair? Behold this full, thick bun that requires no sock, doughnut, or extensions. It’s all your real hair, swept up in a pretty, messy is better bun. So what’s the trick? Grab a comb, and get...
How to Style Wet Hair Quickly
Bella Breakdown We love a quick right out of the shower hairstyle that’s still elegant and polished for those crazy stayed out too late the night before and forgot to set our alarm mornings – not that that ever happens to any of use here – so here’s a great look to save the day. Towel dry your hair and spray in a good detangler to make brushing easy. Then, use a wide-paddle brush to get through more hair faster and brush hair up into a high ponytail making sure to brush back any bumps or loose hairs. Using...
Colorful Spring Woven Braid
Bella Breakdown Looking for a way to inject a bit of color into your classic braid? Try adding a fabulous scarf with this ingenious ‘do. Start by spraying volumizer on your roots to add a little more volume, just pull hair straight up and spray the roots then blast with a hairdryer to set – if your hair still tends to fall flat you can add just a light amount a of backcombing at the crown on your head. Next, wrap your scarf around like a headband – choose a long colorful scarf that’s not too thick, if the...
How to Create a Low and Messy Ponytail
Bella Breakdown The ponytail rarely makes a fashionable debut, reserved instead for running errands or working out, check out this glamorous take on the classic ‘do. This ponytail basically survives on texture, so start by loading dry hair with salt spray until it feels damp and basically scrunch it in to start activating that movement. Once your hair is totally damp it’s time to get the blow drier involved. Help that salt spray embrace more movement and start blasting and crunching it up. Then, make a big deep side part with hands across the brow, keeping it loose and...
How to Create Mermaid Curls
Bella Breakdown Wondering how to recreate those curls you’ve been seeing all over the catwalks? It couldn’t be easier. Start out with a center part using your nose as a guideline and working your way back. Prep the bottom half of your hair with a bit of spray mouse for extra hold when it’s curled. Put a clip in where you want your curls to start then curl the hair around the barrel working away from the face. Just hold in place for about 5 seconds for less of a ringlet and more of a soft wave. Continue curling...
