3 Ways To Hide Your Bangs

Going on two months ago I had a hair appointment and wanted something "different" to, you know, jazz up my style.  Against my better judgement I decided on bangs.  I've been growing them out ever since I left the salon.

It's at this point that I must let you know that I have a fantastic hair stylist and the issue I have with my bangs has nothing to do with the haircut she gave me. She gives one of the best hair cuts I've ever had. Thanks Lore! (If you are from Western Iowa and looking for a stylist, check out Lore's Hair Salon!)

Like I said, I've been growing out these bangs ever since I walked out of the salon.  They are taking for-ev-er to grow out so I've figured out three ways I can hide them.  Here they are...

Style One| Work them in with the rest of your hair.  This takes a little extra curling, teasing, and hairspray but it's effective.  You can hardly tell they are there! :)

Style Two| Twist and pin. Starting at your part twist your bangs back and secure them with a bobby pin.  This is my go-to style. 

Style Three| Wear a headband. It doesn't get any easier than this!

By the way, I make this decision every couple of years even though I know I'm going to regret it.  If you ever hear me say anything about getting bangs again... please stop me. :)

Any other simple solutions?! Please share!

Let's Talk Hair

Good Morning and Happy Monday! I thought I would kick off the week with a hair-related post.  Never did I think I would write a hair post but so many of you have left such nice comments and compliments on my blog posts and on my Facebook page asking about my hair that I thought I would put this one out there.  You all know how to make a girl feel pretty good - especially when I feel like I am having a bad hair day! :)


STRAIGHT HAIR} 

 WAVY HAIR}

90% of the time I wear my hair down and usually wavy but every once in awhile you will see me sporting a pony tail or messy bun. 

HOW I STYLE IT}

Straight Hair. I blow dry it and straighten my (already straight) hair with a straightener. Using a comb, I tease it around the crown of my head and finish it with Luxurious Volume hairspray.

Curly Hair. I use a 1.5 inch barrel curling iron and curl it similar to this tutorial from the Small Things Blog. I also tease it around the crown of my head and finish with Luxurious Volume hairpray. 

PRODUCTS}

I have had very good luck with John Frieda hair care products - they are my favorite and you can buy them all at my favorite store, Target or any drugstore! You can also purchase the TIGI Catwalk Root Booster there too!

Shampoo & Conditioner: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start

Smoothing Creme: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Straight Fixation

Root Booster: TIGI Catwalk Root Boost

Hair Spray: John Frieda Luxurious Volume

COLOR}

Seriously - who doesn't love Jennifer Aniston's hair?! I don't quite know how to get my actual style to look like hers so I don't attempt to try. However, I do really like the color of her hair in this picture.  I took it to my stylist and re-created the look by adding heavier ice-blonde highlights in the front an a few throughout the rest of my hair.  I really like it! 

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There you have it! My simple hair secrets. :)

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