THE NOT-SO-BIG TEASE

1. At the end of your part, separate a 1 inch section of hair.
2. Starting half-way up the length of the hair (not just at the root!), tease downward repeatedly using a teasing brush. Don’t be afraid to over-tease, as you can lessen the volume when you smooth. Spray section.
3. Working backwards, separate and tease a second and third section of hair, and spray each section.
4. Use a boar bristle brush to smooth out the teased hair. You can also use the tail of your teasing brush to fluff and give shape. Spray again.
5. On left side of your part, separate a 1 inch section of hair, then tease and spray. Then tease and spray a second and third section working down the side of your head. Repeat on the right side of your part.
6. Smooth teased hair on the sides of your part, fluff and spray.

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Braided Head Band Perfect For Long Hair

Today’s tutorial is perfect for long-haired ladies who like to keep their hair down, but are looking for a super easy trick that adds interest and volume to your mane. Enter: the braided headband — a “do” that’s so doable, don’t be surprised if you catch me rocking it at more than one holiday party this year. All you’ll need are a couple of rubber bands, a few bobby pins and the handy instructions from Martha Lynn… and as always, Cory‘s step-by-step ...

1. Section hair and tease around the crown, spraying as you tease. Clip top of hair leaving a bottom section from mid-ear down.
2. Split bottom section in half and braid each half, angling each braid forward.
3. Grab a strand from the braid tail, and carefully bunch the rest of the braid upward so that its messy like a rope.
4. Wrap braid across head and pin it to secure.
5. Wrap second braid over first to cover rubber band, and remove rubber band of second braid before pinning.
6. Let the rest of your hair down.

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Classic and Chic Waterfall Twist Updo

Did any of you have a go-to hairstyle growing up? In almost every childhood photo of me, my hair is done one of two ways: either in a fountain-like ponytail on the very top of my head, or a neatly pulled back half-ponytail (thanks, mom!) Nowadays I’m not the biggest fan of the half-up-half-down look, but I do still love to have my hair out of my face… especially as a means of damage control while growing out my bangs. In today’s installment of Pretty Simple, Martha Lynn shares a quick and subtle way to keep hair out of the way, while looking neat and romantic. Keep reading for the piece-of-cake instructions to achieving this waterfall twist updo…

1. On one side of your part, separate two small sections at the front of your head.
2. Twist the front section over the back section.
3. Drop the front section behind the back section. The piece you’re still holding is your new “front section”
4. Moving toward the back of your head, pick up a third section. This is your new “back section.” Repeat steps 1-3 by twisting the front section over the back section, and dropping it behind.
5. Continue moving back and secure with a bobby pin. Repeat on the other side of your head.
6. Loosely tie ends in a knot and secure with bobby pins. Spray all over.

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How To Get Fast Beachy Waves

These days, it feels like I see women flaunting gorgeous, beachy waves everywhere I turn… the natural bounce and slightly straight ends make it look like they’ve spent the day walking the beaches of somewhere fabulous. Martha Lynn here, and I’m already dreaming of warm weather and sand between my toes, and nothing gives me that vacay-feeling quite like having vacation hair. This look is hands down the most requested style from my clients and they’re all dying to know how to recreate it at home — the good news is that it’s super easy to do on yourself!  Though it may be a little early for sundresses and flip flops, this technique is simple and versatile enough to don every day…

1. Create a vertical section of hair and curl (referring to this curling tutorial). When pulling the curling iron down, leave the end of the section out.
2. Repeat, working your way around your head. With each section, curl the hair in opposite directions, alternating between sections curled toward your face and sections curled toward the back of your head.
3. Run fingers through your hair to separate curls.
4. Curl small sections around the crown in alternating directions.
5. Separate curls and spray all over.

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Blow Out 101 - Chic Hair Look

As a stylist and salon owner, I face pleading clients on a daily basis who are desperate to achieve salon-softness hair on their own. To their surprise, my response is always ‘me too!’… The way I recommend clients blow dry their hair at home is totally different than the way we stylists do it in the salon. Sure, you could divide your hair into a million little sections and blow it out with a round brush, piece-by-piece, but most people don’t have that kind of time (or flexibility).  So today I’m sharing my tried and true home blow-out method, with a few special tips that’ll leave you with swoon-worthy hair every day.

1. First things first. Before you get out the clips and brushes, make sure you have prepped your hair with some kind of styling product. I always need a little volume spray on the roots and frizz control on the ends.  Then power dry your hair to 90% dry! This is important super important… most of the magic happens after hair’s dry, so don’t waste your time tugging and pulling at your soaking wet hair. Then start with the TOP of your head. Leave out the top 1/3 of your hair and clip the bottom 2/3 out of the way.  This lets you work in front of you and your arms wont get as tired.  I like to use a paddle brush because I can cover more ground. The round brush will come later.
2. Make sure the dryer nozzle and your brush are married together and move in unison. Most people make the mistake of holding the dryer in one place blasting air all over while brushing, but this can cause hot spots and damage, and you wont have the control you need.
3. Now let down another 1/3 of your hair (now you have 2/3 down and in front with 1/3 still clipped up) and repeat step 2. Once this section is dry let down all of your hair and finish, keeping blow dryer and brush working together to get it all smooth!
4. Once all of your hair is dry you can flip back over and do some finishing with the round brush.  I usually wet the front to finalize my bangs at this point. The farther you over-direct the brush by pulling it forward and rolling it back on itself, the more volume you will create! Use the round brush to touch up the ends.
5. To finish, use a small amount of serum or finishing cream and twist your hair to smooth the ends. 

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Chic Flat Iron Curls

If you feel like you get tangled up when you pick up a curling iron, then this technique is a great option for you. Martha Lynn here, and I absolutely love how quickly you can curl a head of hair with this swift little trick. And (get ready for it) we use a flatiron to achieve the look! I know it seems counterintuitive, but we’re going to teach you how that favorite tool can do so much more than give you straight strands – it can actually create those perfectly imperfect curls that we all dream about and can’t stop pinning. Keep reading for the super easy step-by-step.

1. Start with a flat iron that is slightly rounded around the plate — I am using a chi in this demo. Grab a small section of the hair and get ready to move quickly! With the flat iron pointed down, clamp it on the hair a few inches away from the root. This will give a more relaxed curl that doesn’t start too high up.
2. Use your other hand hold the iron closed at the tip, and begin “rolling” it away from the face while the hair feeds itself through.
3. Continue rolling and sliding the flat iron down until all of the hair has been curled.
4. Repeat around your whole head, and spray if desired. The smaller the section of hair and the hotter the flat iron, the tighter the curls will be!

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Knotted Side Braid

We don’t often think of knotting our hair when styling, but I’ve been using the technique to create simple-yet-intricate hairdos for years. I’m always on the hunt for hair styles that can be put together in a few easy steps, but when complete, make everyday hair look and feel a little more special. In this knotted side braid, I tied a few strategic knots into Claire’s gorgeous blond locks to achieve a style that’s interesting and also has some serious staying power… if you can tie your shoes, chances are you can recreate this look! Keep reading for the step-by-step (photographed by Kate Stafford), and don’t be afraid to experiment with knotting! I’m already dying to try a half-up version of this look, or braiding it straight down the back...

1. Apply a smoothing serum (I love Living Proof Satin) to keep fly aways at bay. Gather hair on the side of your head and part into two even sections.
2. Keeping the hair neat, tie the two sections into a knot as pictured.
3. Grab the two tail ends of the knotted sections, and knot again as pictured.
4. Knot a third time, and continue knotting if you have the length. Secure at the bottom with a clear rubber band. Once braid is tied off, carefully tug on the knots to loosen and create a more tousled look. Spray all over.

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Easy and Simple Braided Crown

 I shared a Rolled Chignon tutorial that’s great for medium-length hair… well, today’s ‘do goes out to all my Rapunzel’s out there! I’ve been spotting lots of braids out and about this summer, and with the triple-digit heat in Austin, I had to give the trend a try. Claire’s long hair is perfect for this Heidi-esque braided crown, and I love the way her dimensional color really pops in braids. Scroll down for the step-by-step, and give this look a try next time you need to keep cool in style!

1. Split hair into two sections. I like to leave the hair in it’s natural part in front, and then part the hair down the middle in back to ensure the braids are the same thickness.
2.  Smoothing fly aways as you go, braid the hair and finish with a clear rubber band.
3. Grabbing a small piece of hair out of the “tail”.
4. Hold the rubber band and carefully slide the hair onto itself to gently tousle the braid and give it more texture.
5. Wrap the braid around the head and secure with bobby pins.
6. Repeat on the other side, tucking in the ends of the braid under each other. Spray all over.

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EVERYDAY VOLUME

When it comes to our hair, we often want it all: a ‘do that’s all at once “straight, smooth, not-too- ‘done’ looking” but also “voluminous, wavy, and full of body.” I’m always striving to achieve hair that flaunts the best of both worlds, and this technique gives volume at the roots, yet keeps the ends nice and sleek. There’s no denying that a certain tress-famous celebrity (last name Aniston) is to blame for making this the most coveted hairstyle, both on the sidewalk and the red carpet! Keep reading for the step-by-step that I demonstrated on Camille, with gorgeous photos by Kate Stafford…

1. Start with a very voluminous blow out — it’s much easier to smooth the ends than rather than add volume to a head full of stick-straight strands.
2. Take a small section of hair from the crown of your head. Use a round brush to over-direct the hair, pushing it forward so the round brush rolls on itself like a roller. Blast it with the hot air, then cool it off either with the cool setting on your dryer or the back vent. Remove the round brush and repeat on the rest of the crown. Tip: Do not remove the brush while the air flow is still directed at the hair, or you will blast the volume out and undo your work!
3. Focusing only on the bottom half of the hair, start flat ironing the ends so they are straight.  It’s important to not flat iron the roots, as this will remove all the volume and cause that flattened look. Use a comb to detangle and pull hair taut as the flat iron glides down.
4. Lightly back comb the entire head and smooth out the top layer (here’s a quick how-to on teasing.) This way, you’re left with a smooth exterior and volume at the roots that will last all day!

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How to : Curls Your Hair

I know what you’re all thinking: “That’s some fabulous, wavy hair… but mine could never look that good.” Ladies, I kid you not — I sat through this exact curling tutorial with Martha Lynn several months ago, and since then I’ve been curling and twirling with the best of ‘em. All I needed was someone to show me how to properly use a curling iron, and after that practice made perfect! Feeling like you’re ready to give it a shot this weekend? We’ve broken it down for you step-by-step after the jump…

1. Section hair into a vertical section in front of the ear.
2. Spray section with hair spray. Holding the curling iron clamp with your index finger (we prefer a 1.25-inch Hot Tools curling iron), clamp the section mid-shaft.
3. Reach your opposite hand over to grab the rubber top of your iron, and immediately curl upward.
4. Slightly loosen clamp grip on hair, and inch the curling iron downward. Then burl upward again. Repeat down the length of your hair section.
5. Loosen clamp grip and release. Spray.
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 going around the head.
7. Run fingers through your hair to break up the curls.
8. Section hair into small sections around the crown.
9. Wrap hair around the barrel of the curling iron (with clamp down). Repeat around the entire crown. Spray hair all over.

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