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DIY: Trendy Ponytail Variants

Who doesn’t love a ponytail? No matter how old it gets,a ponytail would always remain at the brim of current trends. Especially with so many novel and creative styles popping out every day. Today we are going to present you 4 unique and ravishing ponytail variants that you can try in the comfort of your home. So, let’s get started!
1.Wrapped side ponytail
Wrapped side ponytail

  • Start with dry hair but make sure you have some texture. You can use a mild spray to make sure of the same but it is not mandatory.
  • Take a triangular section of your hair from your crown and clip it above your head so that it doesn’t interfere with the rest of the part for the time being.
  • Now comb the rest of your hair back and gather it on one side of your head just behind the ear. Now secure it with an elastic band.
  • Now to embellish this further, take a small piece of hair, wrap it around your rubber band and secure with a small bobby pin.
  • Now remove the clip we placed earlier on the top section of the hair and let it free. Make a loose twist via your forehead to the side of your ponytail and secure the end with a hair pin.
  • You can add some more hairspray to show more texture and hold, but again it’s up to you.
  • That’s it, you’re done! Feel good just like a diva, for few people look as romantic as you do right now.
Also Read: How to do the Marcel Wave Hairstyle Here
2.Triple French braid
Triple French braid


  • Start by dividing your hair into 3 sections. Left, right and center.
  • Now secure the center with a hair pin and one of the side with a band so they stay out of the way for a while.
  • Start braiding the loosened side. Here’s how.
  • Start by again dividing it into 3 pieces. Take the right piece over the center piece, then take the left piece over that. Add a bit more hair to the current right piece and again cross it over the center one. Continue this until you reach the back of your head in which case just secure the braid using a bobby pin.
  • Do the same with other sections of hair and secure all the braids at the back.
  • Now simply put the remaining hair in a ponytail and you’re done!
This is an extremely useful variant for workouts or tedious work routines.
3.Three part ponytail
Three part ponytail
  • First brush your hair back and separate a section close to your temple.
  • Now gather all the hair above the temple and comb both the top, gathered part and the bottom left over part neatly. Tie the top part with an elastic band.
  • Now section the hair again, this time lower, near the level of your eyes. Grab all the hair above this section, comb it and secure it with an elastic band.
  • Finally grab the last section of hair, comb it and secure it with another elastic band.
  • Tips: While sectioning the hair, make sure each of the 3 sections get equal amount of hair.
  • You can also braid the last part of the hair to make it look a lot neater.
  • That does it! Your hair itself is now a head turner!
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4.Criss-cross ponytail
Criss-cross ponytail
  • Start out by sectioning off the hair 2 inches back from your hair line and keep these sections away from your main hairline.
  • Now gather the rest of the ponytail into a low ponytail and use an elastic to secure it.
  • Separate a small top section of one of the sides and pull it across to the other side at a slight downward angle and pin that in place.
  • Similarly take the top section on the other side and pull that across and pin it down making an ‘x’ like shape right there on that ponytail.
  • Next take the remaining section on one side and pull it across from below the ‘x’ shape and wrap it round the ponytail.
  • Do the same with the other remaining section of the hair and that’s it, you are done!
  • So there you go,4 of the best ways to put up a unique ponytail. Now go ahead, spend an extra few minutes and try one of those head turners!
Also Read: 5 Simple Yet Catchy Afro Textured Hairstyles Here


Best Hairstyles to sleep in to Wake up With Gorgeous Hair


Have you noticed your hair being tangled every time you get up in the morning? Tangled hair can cause hair breakage resulting in hair damage.  If you are you also one of the unfortunate ones, maybe we could help you out with this.


While sleeping if your hair is not tied properly, it will be exposed to a lot of unnecessary twisting and tangling. So if you sleep with your hair tied in a certain hairstyle you could avoid the tangling. Let us get straight on and know more about the hairstyles.
Plait your hair: Before you go to bed, comb your hair gently with a wide bristled comb. Then plait your hair till the end and secure it with a soft band. Next morning you will wake up with a tangle free hair. What more? You get your natural waves in your hair too!
Loose bun hairstyle: Prior to sleep comb your hair and remove all the tangles from your hair. Flip your hair and take it all on top of your head. Gather all the hair, like you do to make a high pony tail and roll it into a loose bun. Secure the bun with a loose elastic band and you are good to sleep and wake up with gorgeous tangle free hair.
Loose bun hairstyle
High pony or loose tail hairstyle: This one is a simple yet fabulous hairstyle to sleep in. Brush your hair well and tie it up to a high pony or a loose pony and sleep through the night. Make sure that the elastic you use  to secure the ponytail is a very soft one so that it will not break the hair strands. If you feel uncomfortable with the high pony, you can tie a loose pony and leave it on.
High pony or loose tail hairstyle


Wrap it up: A scarf or a cap will be great help for this wrap up hairstyle. The benefit of this hairstyle is that the hair will be all covered up and you do not need to do anything to your hair as well. Pull all your hair up and wrap the scarf around it and just slip off to sleep. The other way is to neatly put your hair inside a loose night cap and leave it like that and go to sleep. Your hair is safe and neat and you will wake up with tangle free hair.
Beach waves hairstyle: The super glam beach waves are so much in demand these days and you really do not have to spend a bomb to have them on your hair. Well! All you need is an overnight hairstyle and viola- next morning you have your own sexy beach waves. For this you need to wash your hair before going to bed. Then dry them well. Spray your hair with texturizing spray. Then part your hair into 4 to 5 small sections and braid each of those sections and tie them with small elastics. Sleep well and next morning untie the braids and shake the waves loose with fingers and just spray another round of hairspray and you have your sexy waves, just as easily as that.
Beach waves hairstyle
Tips:
It is good to use a satin pillow cover as there is very less chances of hair breakage on satin cloth as opposed to the regular ones. If you are using a band to tie your hair then make sure it is very soft ones preferably of elastic or else they may damage your hair badly.


Quirky Hair Colour Trends Pinterest is Swooning by


We all are so used to referring the internet, be it for online shopping or simple makeup tutorials. With social networks like Pinterest, scouting popularity for any trend is a click away. We got clicking to look for quirky hair colour trends Pinterest is swooning by. If you too are looking to spot one of these, the options are varied and you will only be amused with the choices you will have to yourself to opt for. Let’s get looking for Quirky Hair Colour Trends Pinterest is Swooning by.
Quirky Hair Colour Trends Pinterest is Swooning by
Plain Funky Hair Colours: We have seen the red and blues as hair colours often, but now the hair are getting strokes of colours like silk green, rainbow and even a yellow. Talk of a colour and you may find a hair colour already in the market for it. A fast catching trend, it’s funky and definitely a new look to replace your boring black or brown hair.
Green Hair: Green coloured hair for the bold and beautiful. It is alluring and a velvety touch refines it all. It goes best with curls and drop ends.
Also Read: Best Shampoos for Frizzy Hair Here
Dark Highlights: Hair shines the best when coloured perfectly and comes under spotlight. It makes you looks gorgeous. Dark Highlights of blue, teal, purple and green shades colours, are extremely popular with people on Pinterest. Dark highlights do add up brightness to the hair, we cannot deny that.

Pastel Hair Colours
Pastel Hair Colours: With a mixture of blue, green and purple hair colour, pastel hair colour gives the ocean effect and is best suited for an outing on the beach or even otherwise. Subtle in effect to its darker hues, they make up for great alternatives to the normal hair colour hues.
Go all Red: Red is the challenger to every trending hair colour. Deck up the red colour anywhere –  dress, lips or hair, it gives a sassy and empress look. It is best suited for both official events and off-parties. This year, we can see a range of amazing soft to deep ends. All you need to do is to find the right shade which compliments your style.
Blue and Purple Ombré
Blue and Purple Ombré: A great colour option for anyone, this hair colour shows no sign of warning and is incredibly hotIt goes well on fluffy hair and shines bright when let loose. They are perfect shades for an Ombré effect.
Pink and Purple Hair Colour: This combination of hair color is cool and frivolous. It goes best with brunettes and it takes a minute to have a brush all over your hair. If you do not care what the world think, can strut anything with confidence, This hair colour is your match.
Also Read: How to choose the Right Shampoo for your Hair Type? Here
Peacock inspired colours: A combination of all the shades of sea-green colours like blue, green, parrot-green, lemon-yellow. It translates the peacock body colours aptly on your hair. Colour them all in order to get a lustrous and feminine look for your hair.
Rainbow Effect
Rainbow Effect: As the rainbow shows a plate of 7 different colours, you can create a rainbow in hair itself. Punk colours, bright hair colour, summer vivid, pink, green, go as colour as you like with this hair colour trend.
We know we have got you thinking on which colour to choose? They are all so pretty and gorgeous we are already coveting all of them.
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10 Hair accessories to try with Indian Outfits


We spend so much time choosing accessories to match our clothes, but many a times we ignore hairstyles and hair accessories. Just as your neck needs a necklace to be accentuated, you can accessorise your hair too and get people to go wow at it. There are a host of options to choose from when it comes to hair accessories. Let’s take a look at hair accessories that you can pair with indian outfits.
1. Maang Tika matching your jewellery
It is a quintessential hair accessory for a bride. But you could go ahead and wear a simple mang  tika when you are at another’s wedding too. Style your hair into an updo and match it with your jewellery. You could skip the bindi if you have an extra long mang tika.
Maang Tika matching your jewellery

2. Chunky hair accessory
Statement pieces like these should be the only accessory that you use. Style your hair into a high bun and use a chunky black metal or silver piece like this to secure it on all sides. This sure will give you a lot of attention.
Chunky hair accessory


3. Feathers
A jewelled clip on the side with feathers like this is bound to make your hair do the talking point of any party. Not only does this add character to your hairstyle, but also helps keep your hair pinned in place.
Feathers
4. Artificial flowers
Style your hair into a fancy bun and use these artificial flowers that come in the form of small clips and pin them on the side. Be it a low bun or a high bun, it sure will add pizazz to your outfit.
Artificial flowers
5. Greek look Band
If your hair is all over the place and your outfit does not seem to be one with which you can wear a hairband, you can try a metallic headband like this with a jewel at the centre. It will double up both as an accessory and serve the purpose of holding your hair together.
Greek look Band
6. Hair accessory with stones
If you are dressed in an elegant diamond necklace and earrings, then a clip like this in your hair made of stones if a perfect match for your jewellery. Wear it with a simple chiffon or georgette sari and get ready to be complimented.
Hair accessory with stones
7. South indian braid accessory
This traditional South Indian accessory is a staple at South Indian Weddings. It comprises of a long chain of interconnected patterns in metal which is tied to the braid. It gives the bride a really regal look.
South indian braid accessory
8. Colourful paranda
These lovely colourful hair extensions add a touch of playfulness to your hair. Add these in as you reach the end of braiding your hair. Choose from parandas made of wool, beads or pearls depending on your outfit and the occasion.
Colourful paranda
9. Jewelled clips
Clips with beads, stones and pearls in gold and silver colour are a must have for every woman who wears traditional outfits regularly. They not just help in holding your hair in place but also add beauty and grace to your hairdo.
Jewelled clips
10.   Nothing to beat fresh flowers!
Have hair, adorn them with flowers! There is nothing to beat the charm and fragrance of jasmine or champa that is woven into your hair.
Nothing to beat fresh flowers!


Deal With a Bad Hair Day Easily

A bad hair day is something that everyone faces and most of the time you are obsessing over the hair that makes it hard for you to get through the rest of the day. A bad hair day is got mostly on days when you do not wash your hair.
It is not practically possible to wash the hair on a daily basis these days since most of us have an erratic schedule and we hardly get time to eat and sleep let alone wash the hair, dry and style it. So the bad hair days are unavoidable however there are some ways to deal with these situations and how that can be possible is what we will try and understand today.
Here are some tricks and tips to turn your bad hair day to fab hair day:
Slick back brush: On the bad hair days, mostly your hair is either too dry or too oily. If your hair is oily then this trick will work just right for you. The oiliness in your hair will help your hair get a prim look. Apply some gel to fix the hair well. Now brush it all back neatly. You have your fab hair look ready.
Slick back brush
Messy bun: All girls are great fans of messy buns, right? Messy buns give you that out of the bed yet classy look combined into one. To get your own messy bun, simply pull up all your hair and bloat it up into a bun. Keep the messiness on by adjusting the hair strands accordingly.

Messy bun
Top knot: A top knot is a perfect way to hide your hair especially if you are sporting a formal attire. It helps to hide the bulkiness of your hair too. Tie all your hair to a top knot and simply hide the fly’s by spraying a hair spray.
Top knot
Headbands: If you have short hair then you can try headband style. It will help to instantly take away the attention from your bad hair. Just style your hair as you otherwise would and then place a headband where you want it. Do not push the headband too much, as it would further spoil the look and mess your hair up.
Headbands
Half French braid: This is a very happening trend these days and it suits perfectly to hide your messy hair. French braid your hair at the back till the nape of your neck and pull it all to make a low ponytail or into a loose bun.
Half French braid
Hide your tresses with a hat or bandana: You must have noticed several celebrities sporting a trendy hat or with a bandana on the head. Well, they probably had a bad hair day which is why they have opted for a hat or bandana. All you need to have is a bandana or a hat that goes with your outfit and you are done. Simply comb all your hair into a bun or a pony and wear a hat or cover it all with a bandana.
bandana
Points to note when you have a bad hair day:
1. Never brush your hair. When you brush your hair it will distribute the oil through your hair which will make it greasier as well as stringy. You may put some hair powder or use dry shampoo before you comb your hair.
2. Curl your hair if you have a bad hair day. Curling your hair will give some bounce and body to the hair.
3. Use a dry shampoo as this helps to absorb the oil and also in bulking up the hair. It will also make it easier to style your hair.


How to Get Surfer-Girl Hair – 3 Different Styles for You


How many of you dream of wearing the cool and casual hairstyles of surfer girls? Those loose, ropy, sun-drenched tresses are extremely appealing to fashion-conscious women and there is no doubt about it. But how to catch the wave and opt for that messy yet classy style? Well, here is the solution for you. Discover the ‘how-to’s of 3 wonderful surfer-girl hairstyles in this article:

1. Elegant Swoop Hair
 Elegant Swoop Hair

When it comes to the most effortless surfer hairstyle, nothing can be compared with the smart and elegant hair swoop. If you want to sport the hairstyle, follow this step-by-step method:
  • Dampen your hair to begin the styling process. You have to arrange the hair present at the frontal section of your head in the shape of a rectangle. Make sure that it lies between the end parts of your eyebrows and extends up to 4 inches starting from your hairline.
  • Apply a hair Volumizing spray in order to give the roots of your hair the required lift.
  • Now, it is time to blow dry your tresses and provide them with the proper hold. For this purpose, you must make use of a round brush and blow-dry the hair right in the upward direction. Allow it to dry for some time.
  • Then, wrap a certain portion of your hair around three of your fingers and form a pin curl. Keep it in place with the help of a bobby pin and let it cool down.
  • Now, apply salt spray all over your hair excluding the pin curl. Also, mess it up a little with the help of your fingers so that it gets a rough-dried look.
  • After that, remove the bobby pin and take the curl out. You need to spray some dry shampoo right at the roots of your hair present at the middle of this section.
  • Finally, turn the maximum hair of this section over to any one side of your head. Create a side part starting from the curve of your brow and make sure that it goes toward your crown slantly. It will create a sexy big swoop and a cute mini swoop on either side of your head.
Also Read – How to Get Beachy Waves – An Easy Hair Tutorial Here
2. Chic Beach Bun

Chic Beach Bun
This stylish updo will give your hair a slightly messy look, while emphasizing the beauty of your neck and focusing on your height. Wearing this style is super easy and you can do this in the following way:
  • Start with completely dry hair as it would make the process of styling faster. Take enough mousse and apply it thoroughly from the roots to the tips of your tresses. This is extremely necessary for getting proper grip.
  • Blow-dry your hair roughly by turning your head upside down. Keep tousling it all through the process with your fingers. It will help you dry up the mousse nicely.
  • Now, take all your flipped hair together and make a ponytail. It should strictly be on the top of your head rather than at your crown.
  • Turn your head back to the normal position and divide the ponytail into two sections. At first, twist them separately and then do the same once again by taking them together. After that, twist the entire thing around the base of the ponytail. Use bobby pins to keep it in place.
  • Finally, apply salt spray generously all over the hair.
Also Read – Get the Sexy Beach Waves Easily With Sea Salt Spray Here
3. Gorgeous Ropy Waves
Gorgeous Ropy Waves
And, here is the way to create a gorgeous surfer-girl look just by flaunting these amazing ropy waves. Check out the simplest procedure:
  • Wet your hair slightly and apply lots of mousse to it. You should keep it tangle-free by using a wide-tooth comb during the method.
  • Turn your hair upside down and blow-dry properly.
  • Now, blend salt spray with some dry oil and apply the mixture to your hair. You need to take one section of hair (around 3-inch) at a time and go from the roots to the tips gradually, while twisting the entire section away from the face.
  • Do it for rest of the hair so that you get relaxed twists of different sizes.


10 Best Home Remedies to Lighten Hair Naturally


Do you think that hair lightening is all about drenching your adorable tresses in harsh chemicals? Not necessarily. If you wish, you can make your locks a few shades lighter just by opting for some natural ingredients and that too without causing any brassiness. Want to know more? Here are top 10 remedies to try out for this purpose:

10 Best Home Remedies to Lighten Hair Naturally
1. Honey and Water
Take some pure, raw honey and mix it with some plain water. Apply it all over your hair nicely. You can either keep it for 2 to 3 hours or put on a shower cap and go to the bed to leave it for the whole night. Finally, wash off with some lukewarm water.
2. Honey and White Vinegar
Being acidic in nature, white vinegar can work as a lightening agent too. You just need to mix it with pure, raw honey in order to get the right blend. The method of application should be similar to the previous one.

3. Lemon Spray
Squeeze out the juice of fresh lemons to get 1 full cup of it. Pour it into a spray bottle and add (1/4) cup of tepid water. Shake well to get your lemon spray. Spritz it onto your hair generously every 30 minutes and try to stay under the sun at least for some time right after the application.
Also Read – How to Prevent Hair Color Fading? Here
4. Salt and Water
Prepare a concoction by mixing 1 cup of regular salt with 5 cups of plain water. Apply it all over your hair and leave for next 15 minutes. Then, rinse with plain water carefully.
Salt and Water Spray to lighten Hair color
5. Vinegar and Water
Just like the salt-water rinse, a vinegar-water rinse can also help in making the natural color of our hair lighter. Combine 1 cup of white vinegar with 6 cups of plain water and allow it sit on your hair for 15 minutes. Then, wash off with normal water.
6. Cinnamon
Take a handful of a good herbal conditioner and add 1 tablespoon of fine cinnamon powder to it. Mix well and coat your hair uniformly from roots to the ends with the mixture. Try to leave it overnight by wearing a shower cap. Otherwise, rinse away after 2 to 3 hours.
7. Chamomile Tea
Prepare a cup of strong chamomile tea by steeping 1 tea bag in 1 cup of boiling water for around 10 minutes. Let it cool down. Then, rinse your hair with it. You can either stay in the sun for drying it up or simply wash it off after 20 to 25 minutes.
Lemon Spray to Lighten Hair Spray
8. Rhubarb and Water
Rhubarb (a certain perennial plant) is also known for its great hair lightening properties. Just chop up a couple of rhubarbs and prepare an infusion by boiling them in 2 cups of water. Wash your hair with it after cooling and straining thoroughly. Finally, rinse with plain water.
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9. Honey, Olive Oil, Vinegar and Cinnamon
Make your own homemade hair lightening recipe by blending 1 cup of pure, raw organic honey, 1 tablespoon of olive oil (EVOO or extra virgin olive oil is preferred), 2 cups of distilled vinegar and 1 tablespoon of freshly ground cinnamon together. Dampen your hair and apply it evenly. You have to leave it for the whole night by wearing a shower cap. Next morning, wash off with normal water.
10. Henna Mix
Last but not the least; make a hair lightening henna mix by adding herbal henna powder and chamomile powder 2 tablespoons each to 1 cup of boiling water. Allow the thick paste to cool down and then, cover all your hair with it completely. Do not forget to put on a shower cap. After 2 to 3 hours, remove the cap and rinse your hair with tepid water.


10 Most Fascinating Wedding Hairstyles for 2015

The wedding season is almost here. So, have you planned about the special bridal hairstyle that you want to sport on your big day? No? Well, we have just made your task easy. Here is a list of 10 most fascinating wedding hairstyles of 2015. Take a look:
1. Twisted Low Bun with Puffed Crown
This is what we call a chic yet elegant wedding hairstyle. Tease the hair at your crown and smooth it up. Then, curl and twist rest of the hair and form a loose bun by taking small sections at a time. Let it embrace the nape of your neck and adorn with some dazzling accessories.
 Twisted Low Bun with Puffed Crown
2. Soft and Sexy Half Up Curls
Soft and luscious curls can always make a bride look ravishing. If you want to sport this beautiful half up curls, get your long hair curled up first. Back comb the top to give it a decent volume and turn half of your hair into a ponytail. Wear an ornamental hair band and leave rest of the curls loose.

Soft and Sexy Half Up Curls
3. Long Braid with Gorgeous Curls
Braid is one of the best options for wedding hairstyle and you can easily jazz it up with some amazing decorative pins. In this romantic hairdo, the simple loose braid is turned into a glamorous one by securing gorgeous curls on it at different places with the help of embellishing pins.
Long Braid with Gorgeous Curls
Also Read – 10 Hairstyles to go with Indian Traditional Outfits Here
4. Twisted Updo with Intense Curls
A classy updo has long been considered as the most traditional bridal hairstyle. Here, we have shown you how to give that a trendy twist. You have to create intense curls to sport this style. Just twist them into a bun at the middle of the back of your head and beautify it with a unique hair brooch.
Twisted Updo with Intense Curls
5. Sizzling Braided Half Updo
A braided half updo is certainly a time-consuming one. But your wedding is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime-event for you, right? So, just go for it. Turn the hair at the back of your head into a half updo and position it at the center of your head. Braid the hair of the frontal part and embrace the half updo with it. Finally, decorate it with some flowers.
 Sizzling Braided Half Updo
6. Simple and Seductive Waterfall Twist
How about this amazing waterfall twist for you bridal look? All you need to do is create beautiful waves in your hair and then style it up according to a regular waterfall twist. You can even add a zing to your look by adorning your hair with some trendy hair accessories.
Simple and Seductive Waterfall Twist
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7. Trendy Twisted Chignon for Long Hair
Chignon is all in rage these days. Hence, this trendy twisted style can definitely complement your round or oval face shape with long layered hair on that very special day. Start with making a low chignon at one side of your head. Then, braid the hair in front of your head at the other side and twist it back.
Trendy Twisted Chignon for Long Hair
8. Long and Twisted Side Ponytail
If you have extra long hair, this sophisticated ponytail will glam up your look on your wedding day quite a few times. At first, create a simple ponytail at one side of your head. Curl and twist the loose hair around your head and secure them on the top of the ponytail with attractive hair pins.
Long and Twisted Side Ponytail
9. Easy and Stylish Braided Top Knot
This is a super easy hairstyle that would help you look elegant and show off the beautiful neckline of your bridal gown simultaneously. Simply braid up your hair and turn it into a top knot carefully.
Easy and Stylish Braided Top Knot
10. Loose Waves with Braided headband
If you are a blonde with wavy hair, keep it loose on your wedding day and bedeck it with a braided headband. Your natural waves will look extremely gorgeous this way and you will literally become the center of attraction on that special day.
Loose Waves with Braided headband

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