Braids

You know how girls are often jealous of other girls who have straight hair when they have crazy spirals... and vice versa? Yea, that's me 100% -  I'm a straight hair, boring brunette lady who has always wanted crazy big, colorful hair. I'm also that way about braids - I never learned to french braid and have the bare basic skills to pull a braid together. I'm not much of a hair stylist and if I can't curl it, thank goodness for bobby pins to whip something up!

So I'm currently lusting over these styles: 

reverse braid and bun

High Crown Braid

thick braid crown

find more at http://pinterest.com/yogurtcupcakes/hair-inspirations/

Dip Dye Hair

I've been doing some heavy crushing lately on the dip dye hair trend that's been around since last spring. After some quirky and fun pictures started popping up on Pinterest, I dove head first looking for more takes on the hair trend. Plus, I've been craving some color in my hair.

Pictures from http://pinterest.com/yogurtcupcakes/hair-inspirations/

I'm not one to dye my hair, I have a hard time with committing to a change like that! After my wedding, I took the plunge and did a Blonde "Skylights" treatment - basically highlighted hair under an untouched top layer of hair. Yay, no roots!  


One major problem I have with dyed hair is when it looks DIY, and not styled into your hair. I believe in leaving this look for the professionals.


PS - I was getting frustrated with my blonde highlights since they were turning copper, and not the look I was going for. A hair stylist suggested purple shampoo  --- one day I plan on learning these girl-knowledge things!


Are you feeling this dip dye look?

Wedding Hairstyles

On my wedding day I won't be paying someone to style up my hair - I'm not looking for anything super formal, just relaxed and carefree. Here are some of the styles I'm loving right now!

Pictures from
WeddingChannel
Ban.do