Why Pay Salon Prices For an Up-do? DIY Up-do!

Okay ladies, this is my public service announcement of the month...Salon's charge TOO much for up-do's. DON'T do it. Everyone thinks they are too hard to do themselves, but I promise they are just as easy as curling your hair. I know some of you are probably thinking that part isn't even easy, so then my advice is grab a friend! You are bound to have at least one friend who would be willing to help you out for 10-15 mintues and be some what hair savvy.  I am not even going to get started on the fact that their are some TERRIBLE salon up-do's out there. We will just try and leave that situation in the 80's. Now that I am done with my rant, here is a simple & easy up-do that is great for any occasion!


Step 1)
Decide which side you want your pony tail on, and then curl your hair all going away from the side you chose. (Ex. if you choose your right side, curls should be going clockwise or away from your face). This will help the curls lay correctly once you put it in a pony tail.

Step 2)
Unless you are super talented, you will want to grab a friend who is good at braiding for this part. Start by parting a 1 & 1/2 inch section of hair all the way around the bottom of the back of your head. Pony tail the top section up out of the way. Then, french braid the bottom section of hair from opposite side of head you want pony tail at towards side you want pony tail to be on. Secure with tiny rubber band, and then bobby pin so braid stays flat your against head.

Step 3)
Straighten top porton of hair. Teeze as desired, and brush backwards.

Step 4)
Grab all of hair (like making a pony tail) and twist to side. Be sure hair is laying on top of area where french braid is secured. Curl pony tail with finger to get all the curls to lay the same direction.

Step 5)
Pin side of hair up as if you were going to wear it half up, half down (leaving pony tail portion of hair out).