DIY Hair Jewelry

One of the hottest trends for the Fall season right now is hair jewelry and the best thing about this fabulous little hair trend is that you don't have to break the bank to fully indulge! Oh, but the goodness doesn't stop there! In fact, you get to express your creative side and personality even more with hair jewelry, especially if you create your own. So for my craft ladies and my not-that-crazy readers, it's time for you to hit up your local craft store, pick up some embellishments and get gluing!

It's the season full of bedazzled bobby pins, big embellishment clips and sparkling head bands. If it shimmers and shines, and can be clipped in your hair, call it trendy! So how do you make your own do-it-yourself hair accessories for this fall season, you ask?

First, you need some hair things (any kind of clips are the best) such as bobby pins and headbands. These are going to be your soon-to-be hair jewelry. Now you need gems, rhinestones, pendants and anything else you plan on adding to your hair jewelry pieces. Lastly, get a glue gun! Nope. Don't even try to use that school glue or glue stick... it won't work, and let's get serious here. Do you really want your homemade jewelry falling apart while you're out in public? Can you say tacky? Play it safe and invest in a glue gun! Plus, these things come in handy all the time! All of these items can be found at your local craft store or possible even a large department store such as Walmart, so take yourself on a quick shopping spree for these three and you'll be well on your way to being a DIY diva.

Once you have all of your items laid out in front of you, it's time for you to start planning. It's recommended that you plan where you want to put your items, before doing so permanently with the glue gun. At least this way if you don't like something, you can just move it. I suggest large pendants for the end of your bobby pins because the pin itself will disappear into your hair, leaving only the large pendant boasting from your locks. As for headbands and other clips, you can really have a lot of fun with these when it comes to gems and bedazzled stuff. However, make sure you keep it chic. Sure, that bedazzled headband your 5 year old niece made for you is super cute... as long as you only wear it inside the house... where no one can see you.

But rest be assured, if you strategically place your rhinestones and gems, you'll be looking like a model walking down Coco Chanel's runway show.! Hair jewelry and bejeweled goodness is far from tacky and "too much" this season! If it sparkles and shines, well, it should be in your hair! There's no need for you to break the bank to accomplish this fall hair trend!

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Three Steps to a Trendy Hairstyle

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There is one thing trending worldwide when it comes to hair, and fortunately, it's a hairstyle that can be completed perfectly by anyone and everyone! Well,  as long as they have a sock. Yes, you guessed it! This summer season is all about rocking the sock bun and it's so easy to do! You look like a million bucks when in reality, it took you only 5 minutes to throw your hair up into this beautiful little updo.

Now of course, in order to get this hairstyle done properly, you need the steps right? Well, of course you do and don't worry ladies! This tutorial isn't extensive, using words and techniques that no one understands unless they went to professional hair styling school! It can be done, like I said, by anyone and everyone, as long as you have a sock! So go rummage through your sock drawer, or purchase a new one and get ready for this quick and extremely easy yet classic and chic sock bun tutorial!

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Step One: Get that dandy sock of yours, and a good pair of scissors. I say "good pair" because those old rusty things might not be able to cut through fabric, but if that's all you have, give it a shot! Try to find the thickest sock to use, and that you don't mind cutting up for this tutorial. Snip off the top, where your toes would be and roll the sock kind of into a circle, or a donut, rather. You want to be able to see through it. Think a short, short tunnel!

Step Two: Get those tangles out of your hair, and pull your hair back into a ponytail. This look is often done with a sleek pony tail, so be sure to use a brush to pull all your strands back. Secure your pony tail with an elastic. This is where your bun will be, so be sure to try different places that work for you. The most popular place is at the crown of your hair so you get a fabulously sock bun, high on your head.

Step Three: Take your sock that no longer has toes on it, and place your pony tail through it, like a string through a bead.  Starting at the end of your strands (pony tail) start rolling your hair over the sock, in all directions, being sure that the sock can no longer be seen. Continue to roll the sock down as you tuck your hair underneath it! Roll, Roll, Roll until your hair is all inside the bun, and as mentioned, completely covering the sock! Pin where you need and hairspray!

VOILA! That's is! Three simple steps and you have a sock bun! Who knew such a chic, trendy hairstyle was so easy, right? If you're feeling a little more adventurous, try adding braids into your bun for a little extra spunk! It can be a little more difficult than the classic sock bun, and well... if all else fails, leave the braids out and you'll still be looking absolutely fabulous! Happy Sock Buns to you!