Hair Challenge: Day 30

Celtic Knot

I thought I would save something fun for last, and I really like this one, even if it's super tough to do on your own.

This one is probably pretty simple to do on someone else's hair, but not on your own. I tried and tried and tried to do it behind my head but I just couldn't. Eventually I pulled the hair in front of my head and tied the knot there, and then flipped it over to the back of my head. It works, but you have to make some adjustments so it doesn't look crazy in the front after you've flipped it back.


To re-create:
Here's the tutorial.


This has been fun, but I am glad the month is over so I don't have to worry about finding new hairstyles and can just throw my hair up and go to class :-)


Comment and let me know your favorite!

Hair Challenge: Day 29

A French-ified 4 strand braid.

I had to figure out a way to make it "French" since, as always, my hair was too soft for it to stay high enough. The actual braid is really simple.

To re-create:
Separate your hair in 4 sections.
Take the 1st stead and cross it over the 2nd, under the 3rd, and over the 4th.
The 1st strand is now in the position of the 4th strand, and the 2nd strand is in the place of the 1st.
Take your new first strand and cross it over, under, and over like you did with the original 1st strand.
Repeat.

Here's a video tutorial if you need to see it.

To "French-ify" the braid, add a piece of hair to the first strand every time you cross it over the 2nd, and a piece of hair to the 4th strand every time it is crossed under the 1st. I hope that makes sense...

Hair Challenge: Day 28

One sided braid

To re-create:
This is a modified french braid. Instead of picking up strands of hair on both sides, only pick up strands on the side away from your face. Here's a picture tutorial.

In other news, I was late to my first Basic Skills class, which wouldn't be a big deal except for the fact that it's taught by THE Dean.

Way to go me.

Hair Challenge: Day 27

3 strand side braid

I know it's simple, but I had a rough night last night. I tried two other hairstyles that just weren't working out, so I went with something easy.

Hair Challenge: Day 26

Double twisty thing. I'm on the home stretch, four days left!

My hair doesn't look the same as the photo tutorial, but I think it's mainly because my hair is officially long. I had to do some weird tucking to get the twists to fit on my head.

Today is my first day back at school. I've been to one class already, Environmental Law. Even though this is with the professor I got my lowest grade from, I think this class will be better. He seems to really like the subject and to know what he's talking about, which makes a big difference.

I'm listing my schedule mainly for family members, since I know no one else really cares about my daily schedule, and this is easier than emailing everyone.

Monday:
Environmental Law 9-10:15
Human Subject Research 10:30-11:45 (this class is online for the first 7 weeks I think, so don't worry, I'm not already skipping classes.)
Con Law 1:30-2:45
Work 3-5
Basic Skills Small Group 6-8:30

Tuesday:
Wills, Trusts, and Estates 12-1:15

Wednesday:
Environmental Law 9-10:15
Human Subject Research 10:30-11:45
Con Law 1:30-2:45
Work 3-5
HUMC Work 6:30-8:30

Thursday:
Wills, Trusts, and Estates 12-1:15
Basic Skills in Advocacy 1:30-2:45

Friday:
Work 1-5

Mondays and Wednesdays are not going to be any fun :-(

Hair Challenge: Day 25

Twisty bun thing

My hair isn't long enough for it to look as cute as it does in the tutorial, so I have to wait for a while before I do it again.

Also, an update on my life. School starts back on Monday and I really don't want it to. I've been having a HORRIBLE headache for 10 days now. I went to a neurologist today and he said that I'm stuck in a migraine cycle. He gave me some Immitrex and an anti-inflammatory. I'm not doing better yet, but hopefully I'll be better by Monday. I'm just relived it's not something more serious.

Hair Challenge: Day 24

I don't know what to call this pony.

I thought I was doing what The Beauty Department calls the piece-y pony, but I wasn't so I guess I made this one up.

To re-create:
Take half of your hair and twist it to the middle-ish part of your head and pin.
Take the other half and twist and pin so it meets the first twist.
Put in a low pony.


I have to say, I don't like much about my body, but I really do love my hair. Especially the natural blonde and the natural highlights I have :-)

Hair Challenge: Day 23

Three Messy Buns

To re-create:
Just separate your hair into three sections. Twist each section into a bun and pin!

Hair Challenge: Day 22

Pony Tail

I didn't intend for this to be a hairstyle, but I didn't have any bobby pins with me and didn't feel like doing a complicated braid this morning.

To re-create:
If you don't know how to do a pony-tail, you're probably a dad with a daughter that doesn't play sports. And, since figuring out how to do a pony tail is a right of passage for all dads, I'm not going to explain it to you :-)

Hair Challenge: Day 21

A twisty-thingy

I don't know what I think of this hairstyle, it's a little weird but really simple.

To re-create:
Here's the link to the picture tutorial.

Week 3 and 4 Favorites

Week 3 Friend Favorite: Waterfall Braid

I didn't really have a favorite in week 3, but I do like simple styles, so I'm going to go with the bun. I know it doesn't look great and isn't very original, but I still like it.

Week 4 Friend Favorite: My normal hair

I can't tell y'all how happy this made me. I love waking up and doing nothing to my hair, and the fact that everyone like it made it even better! But, since this might be cheating, here is the week 4 friend favorite that actually required some work: French braid pigtails

My week 3 favorite: Twisty pony

Why was this my favorite? It was SUPER simple and cute!


It's getting to that time when I'm going to need some suggestions. I still have a few ideas up my sleeve, but help would be much appreciated!

Hair Challenge: Day 20

French Braid Pigtails

I have to add a disclaimer. I did braid these on my own at first, but I didn't like the way they looked so I got my roommate to re-do them for me.

It's Champagne Friday!

Hair Challenge: Day 19

Tucked Bun

It's been a long time since I've done this, and my hair has grown A LOT since then, so it took me a while to get my hair to behave, and still some of it wanted to escape.

That being said, this is super simple.

To re-create:
Make a tucked pony, or apparently what I called a "looped pony" on Day 9. Forgive me, I'm making up names for a lot of these as I go.

Bring the pony tail part up, roll up to a bun and pin.

Hair Challenge: Day 18

Soft Curls

Is this cheating? Maybe- this is what my hair does when I get out of the shower and let it air dry.

I don't know how to tell you to re-create it because I don't have to do anything to make it happen. Maybe hot rollers?

Hair Challenge: Day 17

Waterfall Twist

I've decided this looks better with thick hair, which you can see here at this picture tutorial.

Hair Challenge: Day 16

Twisty Pony- Definitely a new favorite

This is super cute, super easy, and (most importantly) SUPER QUICK! This took me maybe a minute to do.

To re-create:

Start on one side of your head and start twisting. As you work around the side of your head keep picking up pieces of hair so that it is all part of the twist.

Pin or clip the first side of you hair while you work on the second side doing the same thing.

Once the two sides meet, put it in a pony tail- the end!

Here is the video tutorial I saw this on first. She has other things in the video, and I think this is the second hair style she shows, but I'm not positive.


After I finished, I decided to dress it up a little more by pulling my ponytail through like so:

I DEFINITELY recommend this for moms/grandmas of little girls, and I will be wearing this a lot in the future!

Hair Challenge: Day 15

Side French Braid

It's Champagne Friday!!

Hair Challenge: Day 14

Two-sided Waterfall Braid with straight hair

Usually I LOVE my soft hair, but when I'm trying to do hairstyles having soft hair makes it very frustrating.

I only have a picture of one side of my head because I was running late for work and only had time to take one picture.

Hair Challenge: Day 13

Fishtail Pigtails

I think Megan is probably right and these are too casual for work, but we don't really ever see clients here, so I thought I could get away with it for the day.