With the amount of time I have invested in my hair in the last ten years, I could have written a novel to rival the Potter series, sailed around the world mayyyybe four times, and parented and raised the next President of the United States.
Seriously.
NOTHING is more time consuming. Ask my husband.
For example: When I want to curl my hair, I need an HOUR at least. Comfortably, 90 minutes. None of this, I get up at a normal time and decide, "Oh, I think I'll look cute today."
No no no nooo...I have to set the alarm and make an extra pot of coffee.
An hour may not seem like much, but try holding your arm at a 90 degree angle above your head for an hour.....you'll get the idea.
So, to combat the time issue (because, let's be honest, my sleep is becoming more important than a pretty do in the morning), I've looked into no heat styling. It's easy, faster (since the styling part take place whilst I'm "zzzzz"-ing), and healthier!
What could be better??
I've tried several styles and waving is definitely a fav of mine.
I used to wave my hair when I was younger.
We're not talking the sexy beach waves found on every page of the Victoria's Secret bikini catalog....oh no....all of you know what I'm talking about.
Envision 1999....YOU know what I'm talking about.
It was either sectioned off pieces that were crimped (yikes), or the bigger waves that were hairsprayed within an inch of their lives. My hair could have got up and walked around by itself.
Ah, high school.
Yay.
Well, although the style may have changed, I still hold a fondness for the wavy look.
What d'ya think?
This will work with long and short, thick or thin hair....however, I will say, if you have shorter hair consider braiding the hair looser....you don't want to look like you had a war with the electrical socket and lost.
Just sayin'.
You can also change it up with the number of braids you use. However, for my hair I find that two works best.
All you need are:
Two elastics...Woot! Simple!
K, the one skill you need is the know how with a french braid.
Wait! Wait!
For those of you who IMMEDIATELY said, "okay, well I was excited until she brought that up...guess I'll head back to pinterest..." give me a few more minutes.
I PROMISE.
French braiding is NOT. HARD.
It's very similar to curling your own hair, in that, was curling your hair a breeze the first time you attempted it? If you're like me, you ended with more burns on your fingers than curls in your hair.
Like french braiding, it just takes a few times practice. Then you get the feel of it.
Like french braiding, it just takes a few times practice. Then you get the feel of it.
AAAAaand, it DOESN'T have to look pretty. Remember? The only one who'll be mocking is your pillow. If there are lumps, whooo caaaares?
I usually shower at night, so I let my hair air dry until it's just damp, and then french braid it...easy!
I usually shower at night, so I let my hair air dry until it's just damp, and then french braid it...easy!
Here is a link for some step-by-step instructions on french braiding:
French Braid tutorial
*Hint: for those of you that have bangs, I find that braiding them in is better...this means you have to start the french braid pretty high on your head.*
Go to sleep, and the next morning, spritz your hair with hairspray BEFORE you take the braids out and let it sit for a few. Then, unbraid your hair:
Loosen the waves with your fingers...don't do it too much though, or you'll pull the wave out of your hair a bit.
Once you've got your hair the way you want it, spray with some hairspray, and ta daaaaa!
Love it! I just wish my hair would hold curl without using 7 bottles of hairspray and take 3 days to wash said hairspray out of my hair!
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