Valentines' Hairdo Contest Winner!

Well I was overwhelmed by the FABO hairdos you sent me! So many brilliant and beautiful hairdos were sent to me--I've created my own little catalog of them, and am so amazed by the time and effort it must have taken to create them all! Thank you for all who participated!
My gals and I had quite the time deciding who to pick. We all had our favorites, but we had to come to a decision: and here's our pick!

Congratulations to Faith, Laney, and Addy Wagner for their 

Triple Heart Ponytail!

Here it is!

Here's her instructions and step by step how-to hairdo pictures:

1. Start with a basic ponytail.  Take a small section of hair from the top of the pony tail and bring it up and over the pony.  Have someone hold that while you take another rubber band and secure slightly above your first ponytail.  (Making it slightly above is important to having your hearts stay up instead of flopping over.)

2. Smooth out your left out section and put a rubber band in about 5 inches down (or however big you want your hearts.)  Split the section in half and pull the hair through twice, going from underneath.  When you let go, it should bounce up into a heart shape.  If the heart flops over, make sure you have ‘topsy tailed’ from underneath and make sure your second rubber band is above the first.

3. Secure the bottom of this heart to the rest of the ponytail. 

4. Put in another rubber band slightly under the bottom of your heart to begin the process again.  (We have also tried using the bottom of the heart as the starting point for the next, but it doesn’t come out as clearly.) 

5. Again, flip up a small section and secure with a rubber band above the initial one.  When you choose your sections to flip, dig out some of the long hair from the middle to avoid using the ends from your heart above and having too many flyaways.  Repeat for as much hair as your ponytail has.

My daughter loved wearing this hair to school.  She got so many compliments! 

Thank you Wagner ladies! Thank you to all the others who participated! 

Here's a few of our faves (I couldn't resist showing off some of these marvelous ideas!)                                                                                            

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Little Girl's Hairstyles: Valentine's Day Hairstyle Contest!

Hi ladies!! Now that it's almost February.....and almost Valentine's, I think a little hairstyle contest is in order!! I love love love (ha ha get it?) when you talented people send me your gorgeous hairdo's--usually on my FB page, and I thought--let's get a little Valentine's Day Hairstyle competition going between all you most creative geniuses!


Here's the details if you are game:


1.Your Valentine's hairdo must be original pictures and text  (or videos).  Please give step by step instructions in your own words. Please do not copy anything from any other website please.

2. Send your fabulous pictures in JPG format, and size them so they can fit in an email. If you wish to share a video, please make it under 10 minutes. Post it on youtube, and send me the embed code and URL.

3. If you have your own blog, please don't post this exact hairstyle and text on yours. Search engines don't care for repeats!


4. I also ask that you don't post your hairdos on my FB page first if you want to be in the contest. My girls and I will review the entries and choose the winner, and it will be posted on Feb 10. 


That's it! Send me an email to girlzhair@gmail.com, with "Valentine's Hairdo Contest" in your subject line by at least 5:00 pm on FEB 9th!


I'm so excited to see your creations!! If you want your blog noted in your post--make sure to include your URL!


Happy February hairdoing!

Little Girl's Hairstyles: FREE SHIPPING on FLEXI CLIPS!

Hey gals!
Remember my Flexi-Clip hair video a while ago? 

Well here's your chance (again) to get your own Flexi-Clip and get free shipping!! 


I'm hosting a blog 'party' for Lilla Rose, and here's where you can go to get started on your shopping!!  

Pretty Hair is Fun Blog Party!

Their products are:

• Versatile: Dress up your hairdo, or  just throw in your hair quickly!

• Sturdy: They hold THICK hair, and won't bend or break! They also have sizes appropriate for thinner hair that work wonders!

• SO CUTE: All of their products are unique and stylish, and FUN!

So, go check it out!!! The party runs until January 30th until midnight MST! And don't forget - Shipping is FREE!! (orders will ship after party closes).

How to do little girl's hairstyles: How to hold in curl on super straight hair?

I was recently asked on my Facebook page what to use to hold in curl on hair that is super straight. I have been struggling with this a bit with my own gals' hair, particularly my daughter with waist-length hair. Both of my older girls have fairly straight hair, and unless I use my teeny tiny curling iron, their hair would be flat flat in just a few hours. SUPER frustrating, right!? Especially when you spend a good 20 minutes curling it!

SO-I've been on the hunt! My sister in law recommended a curling iron to me, and after going to Sally's (where said iron was purchased), I found another iron that I have been very happy with as well. I think either one are great purchases and will do the job! The first is Argan Heat, the second is the Jilbere Nano Silver. We got the Argan, since it gets a bit hotter, and we figured, the hotter the better! (They are the same price--I ended up paying, with tax, about $35.)

Here's what we got:

 It's called Argan Heat, and it gets up to 400 degrees. I could list all the ins and outs of it, but basically it's not supposed to fry your hair ends (as long as you use a good thermal styling protectant) at the high temps. AND, it works like a charm!

Different heat settings:

And, check it out! This was taken AFTER a day at school! Her curls took less than 5 minutes. (I promise, no touch ups either!)

And hairstyle no. 2 that day, again, AFTER school!

I sprayed in thermal heat protectant and a light coat of hairspray before curling, and that was it! (I have about 5 min a head in the mornings before school. I RARELY whip out the curling iron.)

So go test them out ladies! Tell me if anyone loves it as much as me!

Little Girl's Hairstyles: How to do a five strand braid Video Tutorial

Hi gals!
Hope your new year is off to a good start. We have a new video for you, that is, incidentally, LONG overdue. I have been asked how to do this braid for a very long time, so (new year's resolution), I decided to get on the ball and learn it! I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was! Hurray for easy! Once you get those fingers to cooperate, this is cake! (not super fast cake, but easy cake).
Happy Braiding!

How to do a Five Strand Braid:

How to do little girl's hairstyles: Winter Weather Haircare

Here's one more haircare tip for this cold weather season!!

Cold weather dries out your hair and can lead to STATIC! To avoid this, try sleeping on a silk or sateen pillowcase. This will help your hair glide gently over its surface, helping prevent hair damage and friction, and thus, static. Your hair will also be more shiny and silky in the morning than if you were to use a regular pillowcase. My gals have some and they love theirs! You can also make them very inexpensively and easily if you are so inclined. :) (Me-I stick to the hairdoing).

Happy winter and see you next year!!

How to do little girls' hairstyles: Cold Weather Haircare

The winter can make the hair dull and static and dry! To avoid or deal with these two problems you need to know how to care for your hair! Here are some tips to help your locks looking healthy and happy this winter season.

Make sure you use moisturizing hair products and plenty of conditioner. Conditioner will help keep your hair's elasticity and movement. It will help maintain the hair cuticle and keep it from cracking or splitting, and therefore, less split ends! Healthy hair is the easiest to work with, it is easier to style, maintain and it also has better movement and body.

• Style your hair using volumizing mousse if it's feeling flat. Adding some volume will always boost good a good 'hair down' hairdo. 
• Always dry out your hair completely before you go outside. Using the cold setting on your dryer will help with static and dry hair, as it helps seal the cuticle of the hair. Use a thermal protection spray if you do use heat first, and then do a cold shot after to help lock in the hairdo.
• Do not put on your hair accessories right after you blow dried, as the hair is still warm, and as it cools, it will take the shape of your hair accessory. You know those lovely ponytail dents?

More to come! Enjoy your holidays with your sweet family and friends!

How to do little girls hairstyles: Half Bun Curly Updo Video Tutorial

Happy Holidays!!

I am posting later than I intended, forgive me, but my computer and/or video editing program was NOT cooperating. It too, I fear, was overwhelmed, and overscheduled, this holiday season. SO, better late than never, at least it's before the big day, right! And hey, there's always those New Year's Eve parties to attend, and someone will need a fresh and fancy hairdo for those, right!?
This hairstyle, like many that I have on this hairdo blog, are a product of me attempting a hairstyle that I've seen somewhere, and not achieving exactly that, but coming up with something else entirely. I guess that's where my creativity lies...in trying! As is probably the case for many of us! Either way, I hope you love this one! And Merry Christmas!

Half Bun Curly Updo Hairstyle:

With and Without 'accessories'

Enjoy!

Sassy Bird Giveaway Winners!

Congratulations to our two winners:

Elise Hope 

and

Melissa!

Marisa will email you and let you know the details for receiving your prize. :)

Congrats again and thanks to all who entered!!

Coming up.............a cute updo that you can wear to a holiday party! Christmas.......New Year's?

SassyBird Giveaway!

If you haven't seen the Sassy Bird hair accessories yet, then check out my last video (Vampire Diaries inspired hairdo). These original and oh so cute hair accessories are just so fun!! The creator, Marisa, is willing to give two lucky winners their choice of hair accessories from her Etsy shop! So here are the easy little qualifications--Pick two (preferably ones you haven't already done!)

*Become a subscriber to my YouTube channel (button up top on right).
*Send an email about this giveaway to 10 people and include the post link (www.prettyhairisfun.com) and Marisa's Etsy shop page link, http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mfedelin  and cc girlzhair@gmail.com.
*Become a follower on Marisa's FB page:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Featherette/203876266337405
*Follow my blog and/or FB page (link to the right).

Leave me a comment with your name and email telling me which ones you've done! The contest runs from today (7th) through midnight of the 14th of December. The two lucky winners will receive an email from Marisa telling them the details! Winners open in the U.S. and picked through Random number generators.

Go spread the word and don't miss out!!!

How to do little girl's hairstyles: Vampire Diaries Braided Ponytail Video Tutorial

Hey gals,
How is the holiday season shaping up for you? I am still trying to grasp that it's already December! Christmas parties are starting, and I'm getting to do some fun Christmas party hair! But...we are still doing school hair, every day, so here's a new video with a cute, *easy!*, and fun hairdo I saw on my latest indulgence--the Vampire Diaries. (It's Ian Somerhalder, what can I say?!)
This video also features some adorable hair accessories made by Marisa Fedelin-Lopez. You can find her darling creations on her Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mfedelin.  Check out her gorgeous feather earrings too! Check back in a few days as well, since Marisa will be doing a giveaway from her store!! (She's also on my Hair Accessories page under Sassy Bird/Featherette).
Happy Holiday preparing!

Flexi-Clips Giveaway Winner!!

Congrats to the winner of our Flexi-Clips Winner!

Natacha Becker!!

Thanks to all who tried and entered! Never fear, I have yet another awesome giveaway in the works for Christmas! 

Best!

Flexi-Clips Giveaway!!!!

Did you watch my latest video yet (see my last post)?? If so are you jazzed about the Flexi-Clip?? If so, you can win your own!!

Here's how in 4 easy peasy steps! (Really--so easy, and what a great Christmas present!!)

The winner will receive one "Have One on Us" coupon good for any item up to $15 (US residents only).

1. Go to Sarah Montee's website: www.lillarose.biz/HerGlory, and watch the sizing and styling videos on her site--very important so you know which size you would need if you bought one. 

2. "Like" my FB PAGE, and Sarah's FB page.

3. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: HERE

For an additional entry, you can also follow us on Twitter. My button is over yonder there to the right and down.....and Sarah's is: http://twitter.com/#!/LillaRoseSarahM.

*Leave me a comment here or on my FB page and tell us when you've completed the steps (and any extras)! Oh and make sure to leave me your name and email, so we can contact you to let you know you've won!

The contest will end NOV. 28th at midnight. You have all of Thanksgiving weekend to peruse and enter! We'll select the winner using a random number calculator.


Good luck and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

How to use a Flexi-Clip Hair Clip Video Tutorial

This is a GREAT little hair accessory that I received as a gift from Sarah Montee, an independent Lilla Rose consultant, and my gals and I love it! It's called a Flexi-Clip, and it's a new and improved version of the good old chopsticks style hair pins. And the best news about one of these is, you could win one of your own! We'll be giving away a gift certificate to the Flexi-Clip website. Details in my next post........

So first, check out how great, cute, and easy these hair clips are!
Here's some pics of some of the hairdo's we've tried:

Tails Up:

 This pic shows how we used a ponytail first to secure her slippery hair.

Tails In:

Check out the video and don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube Channel to see all my Video Tutorials! (see button above!)

How to do the Thumbelina hairstyle video tutorial

We did this video illustrating a favorite hairdo of ours, that I posted about quite a while ago. We got it from my daughter's Barbie Thumbelina doll, which was one of the gal's fave movies. Here's a pic of the doll's hairdo:

 And my wee one with her fave dolly and matching hairdo:

And.....here's the video showing how truly simple this cute little hairdo is! You can visit my picture tutorial too, under the label Thumbelina.