Mar 28, 2012

Twisted Curls

I have naturally curly hair, and I don't always like taking the time to straighten it or curl it BUT just wearing it natural isn't always the cutest thing. :)  So, I decided to try letting some clips and the air do the work of curling it for me.

I parted my hair down the back and twisted each side away from my face, then I added a medium claw clip on the top of each twist and a small claw clip on the bottom. 

I ate breakfast then did my makeup.  Just before my hair was completely dry, I used my hairdryer to lightly blow-dry each twist (with the clips still in) just to make sure they were completely dry.  I waited until they had cooled before I took the clips out.  After removing the clips, I flipped my head over and lightly shook the twists out, then used my diffuser to dry the hair on my crown and give it a little volume.  I finished with some flexible-hold hairspray before I flipped my hair back over.

Lastly, I straightened my bangs and, again, finished with hairspray.

I think it turned out pretty well and was a lot less damaging on my hair than a curling iron...plus since the curls air-dried, they lasted WAY longer.  Give it a try and tell me what you think. :) 

Have a happy hair day!

Mar 13, 2012

Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish - By Nail Harmony


If you haven't heard of gel nail polish yet, then you're missing out.  The best way I can describe it is...if nail polish and acrylic gel had a baby, it'd be gel nail polish.  Gel nail polish goes on like nail polish but is cured and hardens like acrylic gel.  It lasts longer than regular nail polish but it doesn't damage your nails like acrylic gel does.  Since I'm impatient and don't like to wait around forever for my nail polish to dry, I tend to end up with bumps and smudges on my nails after all my hard work, but that's not the case with gel polish.  It's completely dry after application, and it stays on for up to 2 weeks!  So, for Christmas I asked Santa for Gelish gel polish...and I got it!  I have used it a few times and I love it...definitely a 5 scooper!
Gelish is sold at Sally Beauty Supply and many nail salons.
Check out this how-to video from Gelish:
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