Hair Transformations: 3 Easy Tweaks to Glam Up Your Girl-Next-Door Hairdo (page 4)

Hair Transformations: 3 Easy Tweaks to Glam Up Your Girl-Next-Door Hairdo

Posted by ChickAdvisor Team | Monday September 12, 2011

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Maybe you’re often in a rush, or maybe you’re just not that handy with hair – either way, it’s all too easy to pop your hair into a quick ponytail or topknot and go.

Here are 3 super simple switches you can make to your easy-peasy hairdo that will make all the difference in the world:

#1 – The Ballerina Bun, Braided

This hairstyle is deceptively simple and perfect for misbehaving tresses (ie. #badhairday fixes). Adding a little texture bumps this ‘do from sensible to sassy.

Plaiting 6 to 8 mini braids here and there before gathering hair up into a bun not only adds dimension but also stability to the style. Claire admits she plays with braiding her hair in front of the TV in the evenings, and then coils it up into this wearable daytime style the next morning.

#2 – A Deep, Retro-inspired Side Part

A tame little ponytail takes on a whole new personality if you give your hair a deep side part and anchor it to one side. Michelle demonstrates:

Tip: Keep a little volume in the hair above your ponytail’s base to balance the hair below.

#3 – Accessorize Your Topknot

Topknots are not only trendy, they’re practical too. Add a little oomph to this hairstyle statement by dressing it up with a neck scarf like Alexandra:

Which tiny switch do you do to your everyday hairstyle that makes all the difference? Give us your tip in the comments below, and someone will win a prize!

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39 Comments

	on September 12, 2011 The Fashion P.A. 1,255 said: I love the fabric wrapped around the top knot!
	on September 12, 2011 RebeccaBriggs2009 said: i love the ballerina bun! so cute ;)
	on September 12, 2011 Chick1289 1,603 said: The switch I usually make is the ballerina bun. I love it especially when i wear my favorite pearl stud earrings.
	on September 12, 2011 Kerri612002 1,223 said: The switch that I usually make is the side pony tail. I think that it is quick easy and looks great!
	on September 12, 2011 Tania B said: Love love love the Ballerina Bun and it looks super cute with the extra tiny braids put in. Gorgeous!
	on September 12, 2011 jlgoneboatin 2,553 said: I love the tiny braids they add texture and and defination, I work in healthcare so my hair is always up for work and I love to braid my hair before putting it up! I have some natural curl so I smooth some biosilk silk therapy to keep the frizzies away!
	on September 12, 2011 mercurysmile 5,904 said: I usually wear my hair down in it's natural loose waves. Some days if it's looking a bit too blah I run some soothing serum through the ends and finger twist a few strands to give it texture and definition, I always get compliments on my hair with this trick even though it only takes a couple minutes to do.
	on September 12, 2011 TammyK 1,073 said: The ballerina bun is so pretty! I'm going to try that one.
	on September 12, 2011 briannauk 765 said: I love that ballerina braided knot, super cute! I don't wash my hair every day b/c it's simply not good for your hair. So, to freshen up, I use John Frieda Root Awakening serum thenI use dry shampoo spray at the roots, blow dry a bit afterwards with my head upside down, straighten my bangs, spritz with a dehumidifying spray like Garnier and go!