ROCKAHOLIC ... New Detangler, New 'Do

We created a fun new 'do today inspired by our new "BORN TO ROCK" detangler by TIGI. It was really fun and too cute! Alex was full of attitude, so I have a lot of pics. And then there's the product review, so this post is just a bit longer than usual. ;)

This style works best with clean, damp hair. I used water and a little of Alex's new detangler/defrizzer to re-wet her hair. I made a very deep part on the top, on the opposite side as her natural part -there's a good reason for this. ;) Then continue the part down the middle all the way down.

Next, separate the top section of the smaller side, leaving out a piece in the front. Make a pull-through knot.

Braid the front piece, then pull it and the remaining hair from the top section together in a low pigtail. --For toddlers or shorter bangs do the front piece first. Put it into a pony or pull-through, then add it to the top section.--

For the other side, leave the bangs and front piece out but do the same for the top and bottom sections.

Okay, this top part may look funny and this is one of those moments I Really wish I had video capabilities. ;) You want to take the bangs and a small part of that side-front piece, brush it all straight forward to the hairline and then straight up. I suggest holding it in place here and adding hairspray for umph. Add an elastic several inches up.

This is the really important part to getting that 'bouf' rather than a flat twist. You want to twist the elastic straight down. For Alex's short hair, it was just two little turns. Then comb that side piece straight up, lay it in line with the 'bouf', and secure it with an elastic to the first piece.

I was totally out of bobby pins. (Yes, for shame!) So, I just used a cute clippie to hold this part in place. I left the end hanging. For longer hair, you could add a braid to this end piece and add it to the pigtail.

I straightened the ends, and voila! Now for the tons of pics from today. ;)

Her "Barbie Girl" bows were a proposal set I had made for a dance studio. They went with something else, but Alex was perfectly happy to keep them! ;)

Here's the one smile I got for the whole day. Go figure she was standing by our old Jeep. ;)

I thought we were finished with pictures after we got inside, but Alex ran into my office with these arm warmers. So adorable! ;) And then we got to talking about her new Tink shirt she was wearing. She had a different pose for each word... this one was "Fun"

and here's "Spunky"

I believe this last one is "Tough" or maybe "Feisty" ;)

 Now for the new product! I have to say how impressed I am with the new spray! So far, I love it! And at $15.00/bottle, that's a good thing! ;) But really, these last pics were a few hours after I had fixed her hair. It was still all in place and calmer than it usually is after just 20 minutes! I have used other defrizzers and found them greasy, but this one seems to just add some extra moisture and vitamins or something.;) It detangled faster and easier than others we've used without being grimy. And the very best part of the whole thing is the smell! Alex and I both love it, something pretty rare! ;) Overall, I give TIGI's "BORN TO ROCK" Leave-In Detangler & Defrizzer 5 out of 5 Stars!

  

Sailor Moon

Alex had bangs once before, despite my wishes. (Drama Boy cut her hair! It is still growing out in a few places...) So, I was a little reluctant to cut them again. Turns out, I LOVE them! ;) We went with sweepy, longer bangs because of her natural wavy curl and soft/fine hair. Here's the new look...

Now, for the style: Anyone familiar with the animated series "Sailor Moon"? It is an older show, but one of the first asian cartoons to become really popular in the US. Well, this hairstyle is from the show, but the basic idea is really popular amongst children models for asian clothing stores online and Alex has requested it numerous times. 

7Right, so here it is. We started by pulling up just the front, leaving out her new bangs.

Actually, I thought it was really pretty at this step, but promised the piggies... Next, I sectioned out the remaining hair, basically into quadrants.

I put pull-through knots in the bottom two. You can do these with a topsy turvy, but I just stick my rat-tail comb through the middle and then poke the elastic through. Pull the hair tight and it comes out the same. ;)

I pulled up the pull-through ends diagonally and added them to the top section, making pigtails.

I added 1/2 of the very top ponytail in to each pigtail.

The last step is the bun. Just take a very small piece out of the ponytail and do not include it in your bun.

Use the rest of the hair, twisting it and then wrapping it around the small piece. Pin it down or add an elastic to hold in place. If using an elastic, be sure to pull the extra piece all the way through each time. That's it, you're done! ;)

(Oh, and here's another secret for working with toddlers... download a couple of games on your phone just for those really cranky moments! She has only played with my phone a handful of times, so she felt pretty special. And it entertained her well enough that she didn't want me to be finished! ;)

Messy Bun with Braids and Flowers

This is a pretty simple style, but it looks really cute. It is just perfect for days when you're in a hurry.

She was super-cute yesterday, so I uploaded lots of pics! ;)
Okay, so this is how I started. Part the front however you want and put the elastics in the middle of each section. Then, do a pull-through knot with each one.

I like a side bun for this style. Just brush or comb the hair slightly to one side in the bottom section of hair and secure with an elastic.

Next, simply braid each section of hair from the top and add them to the side pony with additional elastics. Now, make a messy bun or finish however. ;)

Finish with flowers or a nice bow, etc.

And there's the sweet, relaxed look that is perfect for any day. If you want something dressy, just add curls to the ends...

And a happy girl is, of course, the best part! ;)

Lovely Updo ~ A Poof & 2 French Braids

Finally a new style! ;)

This was inspired by a style I saw on a tv show...

It was pretty easy to do, but I did adapt it a little for short hair.

I started with a simple little poof on top. I used just a touch of mousse and did a small amount of teasing/back-combing in the middle of the top section. Then brush the top smooth and add an elastic about an inch away from the head. Then pull on just the bottom part of the hair in the elastic to tighten it. This puffs up the hair a little better.

And really, you could stop there, it is cute enough. ;) Anyway, I did french braids in the remaining hair, one on each side. And I sort of braided toward the middle by taking more hair from the outside than the inside. Although I used all the hair, I put the elastic in above her hairline.

After both braids are finished, put use another elastic to hold the ends together. For short hair, this seems to be the best way to go. I twisted the pieces in and up before putting them together, but you could also do a pull-through knot. --- For longer hair, you have several options. You could just pull all the hair into a low ponytail, or do a bun. You could curl the ends or do a messy bun. It would also be cute to do the braids straight down, then split the top section in half and add it to the braids. Just a few ideas. ;) ---

Okay, so this step is difficult to explain, and obviously I'm not really that good at it anyway. ;) I took the hair in that top section and pulled it to the side turning the end up. I added the end to the ends from the braids and used an elastic to hold them together. Then just move the section back in front and mess with it 'til it looks right. Lol, yeah great instructions, huh? ;)

And to hide all those hairs I had sticking out... a flower clip! ;)

If you wanted to hide the top elastic, you could do a wrap around with the hair or use a smaller clip, I was pleased with the finished 'do and Alex loved it too. ;)

I actually think this style is kind of fancy and would look really pretty for a dance. ;)

Lost without my Camera...

I got a strange error on my nikon d40x the other day, saying to press the shutter release button again...

So my poor baby is in the shop and will probably be there until mid-October. :( So sad!!! Lol, I have a small digital camera I have been using, but it just isn't the same. I will try to do what I can as far as hair styles.

This one I didn't get a close up of. I am so used to being able to crop;) Anyway, pretty simple...

I parted her hair then did pull-through pony braids on one side and a french braid on the other. I made low pigtails and added some new bows. It looked really cute. ;)

Pull-through braids to Piggies

I was so excited about Alex's look today, so I decided to go ahead and post this one tonight;) Besides, I got behind after last week, so I have lots more posts! I guess you all can just read the ones that look interesting and ignore the rest;)I've been making clips like a mad woman lately. I just bought 120 clips last week and am down to 25 now! Anyway, here are some of the new ones.
I took these first thing in the morning, so we had perfect lighting. Alex looked so pretty;)

Oh, and she does have a little bit of sparkly powder on her face;)

Anyway, this first pic looked so cute and then I got it on the computer, full screen. I'm embarassed to say that her fingernails are so dirty! Lol, I guess princesses do get dirty sometimes too...

The next two show the hairdo a little better. I just did pull-throughs starting at the bottom and adding the remaining hair to the next one. This is a great style for short hair.

And it gives the same adorable piggies I used to get with her long hair;)