jennyleigh

#Molly2 #HalfUp #HalfDown Hopefully you read my previous post,  Now Trending : #MOLLY   so you have already met my sweet friend. Sponsoring Molly for her high school Scholarship Pageant has been so much fun. And I think the "Trending" theme has been perfect.  With our next look we did a super popular and timeless half up half down.                         So to give it some real boom pow we worked with the golden extensions that we had previously put in her hair.  This gives tons of Oomph to work with as well as adding a lot of texture to her final look. Separating off her crown section, we backcomb to give a base and lift.  Just a few push downs with the teasing comb does all you need.  Then pin this section at the base of the cushion  (where you backcombed).      Working on the right side, take her front sect...

This is such a pretty look.  It goes super dressed up or super casual. Either way, it's a classic with an interesting twist. One that is sure to make others want to get a closer look to see how you did it. And the big bonus is, it is SO easy. Love easy! So we are borrowing a few pics from an earlier post, the  braided bun . (click on "braided bun" to take you there) So first, we start off with a braided ponytail.  This can be high on the head or lower. I'll elaborate on that at the end of the post. Then give the braid a slight tug to loosen and soften the braid.  It'll make the braid more pliable. Now just simply wrap the braid around your ponytail band and tuck the ends under. Pin on bottom first then pin on top to secure. Pin around the edges and since a braid is heavier and stiffer, it may take a few pins to make sure it holds. Sorry there aren't any pics of this stage but it's hard to snap all the steps. ...

Here's a Show and Tell on a slightly more Polished Top Knot. Start off with scary, big, blown out hair.  No need to make it super straight. The more texture in the hair before, the better! Me - Before  ( Told you to start off with scary, big, blown out hair ! ) Next, begin pulling all the hair back for a ponytail. I always start with my front first and hold it in my hand so that I can leave a little fullness.  This will keep it from looking too slick and tight.  Finish the ponytail by brushing the nape hair into the front section. Remember to keep it high on your head. It's a TOP Knot.  Gots to be on TOP.   You can use a clear elastic for your pony but my hair is uber thick so I use the super fat black bands.  It'll be covered anyway so no worries. Using a traditional teasing comb, begin to moderately backcomb small sections of your ponytail. Work your way through the entire ponytail until yo...

Here's another cute ponytail option for summer straight from my very own fashion diva.  My daughter had her hair in a low, loose ponytail and lifted the ends up and tucked it into the space between the elastic and the nape of the head. I think it turned out really cute. What do you think?