Even as styling tools evolve, people find ways to put them to new uses. Hair straighteners —aka flat irons — create smooth, sleek locks, but they can also create curls and help you mimic a coveted salon blowout at home. Hair donuts make updos easy, but what happens when you can't find yours?
Catch up on the latest viral hair trends by watching these video tutorials. You'll learn how to mimic a fuller hairline, create waves with aloe vera and even reduce your drying time. With so many choices, where will you start?
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Create a DIY hair donut
When hair donuts hit the scene, they revolutionized the updo process. Creating a bun has never been easier. If you're low on cash or can't find a hair donut that matches your hair color, make your own. Socks have the right amount of compression and softness, and this tutorial shows how to make one that will work for your hair's specific length and texture. Get the tutorial here.
When hair donuts hit the scene, they revolutionized the updo process. Creating a bun has never been easier. If you're low on cash or can't find a hair donut that matches your hair color, make your own. Socks have the right amount of compression and softness, and this tutorial shows how to make one that will work for your hair's specific length and texture. Get the tutorial here.
Use eye shadow to fake a thicker hairline
As you age, your hair naturally becomes thinner. When you wear it up, sparseness becomes even more obvious. Don't shy away from ponytails or updos, though. Choose a neutral matte eye shadow palette and an angled eyebrow brush, and fake those missing hairs.
As you age, your hair naturally becomes thinner. When you wear it up, sparseness becomes even more obvious. Don't shy away from ponytails or updos, though. Choose a neutral matte eye shadow palette and an angled eyebrow brush, and fake those missing hairs.
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Aloe vera hack creates easy curls
If there's one wonder product everyone should have, it's aloe vera. This succulent helps heal wounds, reduces sunburn pain and can even improve the quality of your hair. To moisturize your locks and curl them simultaneously, apply aloe vera to dry hair. Braid it and let it dry, and remove the braids. You'll have soft, bouncy waves without the heat damage a styling tool would cause.
If there's one wonder product everyone should have, it's aloe vera. This succulent helps heal wounds, reduces sunburn pain and can even improve the quality of your hair. To moisturize your locks and curl them simultaneously, apply aloe vera to dry hair. Braid it and let it dry, and remove the braids. You'll have soft, bouncy waves without the heat damage a styling tool would cause.
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Create spiral curls with a pencil and a flat iron
Curling irons come in all shapes and sizes, but how can you create tight spirals without buying a new tool? Use an ordinary pencil and a flat iron instead! For face-framing curls, wrap the hair around the pencil, and clamp the flat iron around your hair in sections. Bonus: Because the pencil's made of wood, it won't conduct heat and burn your fingers.
Curling irons come in all shapes and sizes, but how can you create tight spirals without buying a new tool? Use an ordinary pencil and a flat iron instead! For face-framing curls, wrap the hair around the pencil, and clamp the flat iron around your hair in sections. Bonus: Because the pencil's made of wood, it won't conduct heat and burn your fingers.
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Smooth flyaways with lip balm when sporting a sleek ponytail
A sleek hairstyle requires added attention to detail. Once you've perfected your ponytail, flatten flyaway hairs with a touch of lip balm. The waxy product that protects your pout will keep little hairs in place all day or night.
A sleek hairstyle requires added attention to detail. Once you've perfected your ponytail, flatten flyaway hairs with a touch of lip balm. The waxy product that protects your pout will keep little hairs in place all day or night.
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How to fake a blowout
Want a salon quality blowout without the hefty price tag? Save yourself some money by using a flat iron and blow dryer in tandem to achieve this soft style. Section your hair so you can straighten the lower portion with ease. Spritz the crown with flexible hair spray, and blow dry it with a round brush. Get the tutorial here.
Want a salon quality blowout without the hefty price tag? Save yourself some money by using a flat iron and blow dryer in tandem to achieve this soft style. Section your hair so you can straighten the lower portion with ease. Spritz the crown with flexible hair spray, and blow dry it with a round brush. Get the tutorial here.
Get faux bangs with a bun
Bangs are trending once again, but cutting your long locks may require a commitment that you're not ready to make. Before you head to the salon, try faking that fringe instead. Secure your hair in a ponytail, and twist your hair up into a bun. Leave the ends loose and sweep them down onto your forehead for a temporary look that will fool your friends.
Bangs are trending once again, but cutting your long locks may require a commitment that you're not ready to make. Before you head to the salon, try faking that fringe instead. Secure your hair in a ponytail, and twist your hair up into a bun. Leave the ends loose and sweep them down onto your forehead for a temporary look that will fool your friends.
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Turn bobby pins into a fancy hair accessory
There was a time when bobby pins were meant to be invisible, holding hair in place without drawing attention to themselves. Times have changed, and these hair staples are prettier than their predecessors. When you need a quick hair accessory, mix and match your favorite bobby pins. Whether crisscrossed, stacked or fanned out, these workhorse products have endless possibilities.
There was a time when bobby pins were meant to be invisible, holding hair in place without drawing attention to themselves. Times have changed, and these hair staples are prettier than their predecessors. When you need a quick hair accessory, mix and match your favorite bobby pins. Whether crisscrossed, stacked or fanned out, these workhorse products have endless possibilities.
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Three ways to dry your hair fast
Long-haired lovelies know that blow drying is time consuming. Reduce that time by as much as 50 percent by opting for one of these blotting methods. Hair towels, paper towels and T-shirts absorb excess moisture without roughing up your hair's cuticles. Blotting may seem tedious, but you'll be doing your hair a favor by reducing the amount of heat you use while drying. Get the tutorial here.
Long-haired lovelies know that blow drying is time consuming. Reduce that time by as much as 50 percent by opting for one of these blotting methods. Hair towels, paper towels and T-shirts absorb excess moisture without roughing up your hair's cuticles. Blotting may seem tedious, but you'll be doing your hair a favor by reducing the amount of heat you use while drying. Get the tutorial here.
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