One of the side effects of being a DIY blogger is that I’m always looking for ideas for new projects. So I try to stay on top of trends, and one I came across recently that seems like it would be perfect for the holiday season is circle barrettes. Simple and elegant, it turns out […]
DIY Hair Tie Tutorial
Thanks to my shop, I end up with quite a few beautiful fabric scraps. Last week I came up with a wearable way to use some small pieces of fabric. You really don’t need much to make these hair ties, which makes them perfect for those scraps you just can’t throw away.
DIY Studded Barrette Tutorial
Make an easy candy-colored studded barrette for a great shot of color in your spring and summer outfits. Spraypaint these days comes in tons of fun colors, so you can make these in any color you like.
Scarf Updo
Today I discovered a new way to wear a scarf in my hair. I saw this tutorial (the first one in the slideshow) via Pinterest, and immediately tried it out with one of my scarves. It was super easy, and I love the look, so it was definitely a success as far as I’m concerned. […]
DIY Hair Combs Tutorial
My hair, as you may have noticed, is getting big and out of control. Steven calls it my “glorious mane,” but I’m more likely to refer to it as a giant poof. So I decided to make some accessories to try to tame this wild mane. I came up with two different versions, both using […]
Painted Bobby Pins
This little project was inspired by the details from the Cacharel Fall/Winter 2012 show. You can see some of the rest of the show here, but I’m just going to focus on the bobby pins. The way that they’re stacked in side-swept hair is a great little detail that is super easy to copy. If you […]
DIY Glitter Star Hairpin and Headband
I’ve seen multiple cute internet ladies rocking glittery stars in their hair, so I decided to make my own version of this trend. It seems like the perfect accessory for all of the holiday parties and celebrations coming up! Materials: Sheet of glitter paper (it’s thicker, like paperboard, and is available at larger craft and […]
DIY Avocado Hair Mask
Is your hair suffering from winter weather and indoor heating? Especially after I got back from Arizona, mine was noticeably dry and frizzy, but I was shocked how much softer and silkier this homemade deep conditioner made it. Better hair is the perfect way to celebrate the transition to spring, don’t you think? Materials: Plastic […]