Get a Tight Top Knot

Bella Breakdown We love a good top knot! From day to night, this is a perfect updo for lazy mornings or indecisive second day hair. But what’s worse than your perky high bun slowly unraveling throughout the day? Absolutely nothing. That’s why this tight top knot tutorial is crucial. To start, pull your hair back into a high ponytail using a small comb to make sure your hair is lying flat. Secure tightly with an elastic band. Next separate the ponytail into two section, start twisting one of the sections until it begins to wind around the ponytail and...

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Super Bowl Sporty Ponytail

  Bella Breakdown Sunday is going to be a fun day, full of parties, guacamole, friendly gatherings (and hopefully) celebrations! You want to be ready for an all-day / all-night bonanza, so instead of straightening, or curling hair that will end up with a mess from jumping up and down all day, give this sporty braided look a try! Start by sectioning off the hair right above the ear all the way around the head, this can be a bit tricky in the back but take your time and use your trusty double-mirrors. Clip the two sections off, then...

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How to Do This Christmas Day Hairstyle

  Bella Breakdown Oh my goodness! It’s Christmas morning and you’ve never looked better, why? Because you know this fabulous hairstyle that makes you feel glamorous and natural in only seconds. All you need is a comb, bobby pins, texturizing dust and hairspray. Start by apply texturizing dust to hair and then add volume by backcombing the top sections of hair. Divide into two sections and twist each section of hair towards the back of your head and pin firmly into place. Finish by taking a small section of hair and wrap around the base of the twists. Pin...

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Tips & Tricks to Mastering Sleek Hair

Bella Breakdown How do the pros whip up a sleek, voluminous style – without using a single hairpin? With a comb, a brush, hairspray and some serious technique. Start by taking about an inch wide section of hair at the top of your head just above your forehead and section it off. Then take the back piece of that section, tease it at the roots, mist it with some hairspray and brush it gently back, repeat with the front section. To finish, mist your brush with some hairspray and smooth down the sides. Now you’ve got a sleek look...

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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...

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