Hairstyles

Setting Curls

Setting Curls

Refer to this post to see what products are in my hair. Refer to this post to see my makeup routine. Setting Curls, Parts I & II Pin

Loose and to the Side Updo

Loose and to the Side Updo

I whipped up this soft updo while I was getting ready to go on my Christmas date with my husband! We went to a new (to us) restaurant downtown Raleigh

Messy Ponytail/Bun

Messy Ponytail/Bun

I used to say ponytails meant defeat. They meant “I surrender hair. You will do what you want.” But as I’ve gotten my hair a bit longer, I’ve enjoyed

The Dutch Braid

The Dutch Braid

The dutch braid. The “under” braid. The reverse french braid. There are a bunch of names for this braiding technique. Basically, it’s a french braid

Top Beauty Discoveries of 2013

Top Beauty Discoveries of 2013

1. Amika Nourshing Mask, 2. Benefit Stay Flawless, 3. CND Vinylux, 4. Dior Addict Lip Glow, 5. L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara, 6. Caudalie Beaut

Twisted Away

Twisted Away

I love using twists to pull hair away from the face. It’s a little bit more interesting than just smoothing hair half back.And ahem pardon my root