I'm Obsessed...

Those who know me well could tell you about the numerous hair cuts, hair styles and hair colours I have had over the past few years. I'm naturally brunette but I've gone red, black, plum, hundreds of variations of brown and even blonde once or twice (most of the time unsuccessfully). I've had long hair, short hair, straight hair, wavy hair and even curly hair. O've also had my fair share of good and bad hair cuts.

I personally believe that changing your hair can change your whole 'person', if you're doubting my theory then just think back to a time when you left a salon with the worst hair cut ever. You felt pretty awful right? Well, a good hair cut can do the opposite. It can make you feel absolutely amazing!

So, today I want to share with you my top 5 hair do's!

Number 1 - Beautiful Waves



Waves really do look amazing on anyone, provided you have the length to be able to pull it off. They are SO simple to do and hardly take any time at all. The best part is that they can be casual or you can dress them up for a fancier occasion.

Here's how to do it: To make naturally straight hair wavy, twist damp hair into small sections, twist the sections around your finger and use a bobby pin to hold each section in place at the scalp. Leave the tiny twists in for about thirty minutes or until you finish drying your hair. Let it fall down (do not brush!) and use your fingers to create lift at the roots and a little extra tousle throughout (scrunch, scrunch, scrunch). Curl the ends with a curling iron for a more polished look.


Number 2 - Balayage



Tricky to say but not so tricky to pull off. Balayage is something that was done in the 70's but it has just come back in to fashion.

Balayage is a freehand technique where colour is applied by hand, rather than with foils or caps, to create highlights. The good news is that balayage is also a good investment for girls who are strapped for cash as it's a lot easier to maintain. You'll only need to make trips to the salon every couple of months!

My biggest tip here is to visit your hair stylist to achieve this do. Using the balayage effect can really dry our your hair, plus your hair stylist will achieve lighter locks much easier at a salon than you would be able to at home.


Number 3 - Middle Parts



I love middle parts. I honestly believe that any face shape can pull of the middle part and have it flatter them as well.

People tend to think that middle parts are a little bit boring but there is so much you can do with this particular style including both up and down styles, straight, curly, wavy. Plus it's a great option if you a short on time.

Number 4 - Braids



I have always been a huge fan of braiding. Although, I am the first to admit that it is a tricky skill to master.

The reason why I love braids is because they are so diverse. You can have them tight and sleek for more formal occasions or leave them loose and messy if you are going for a more casual or boho feel.

One of the simplest ways to use this trend is to do plaits (like above) and pull them back into a messy bun.

Number 5 - Colour



I've never been brave enough to pull off a bold colour but I see people all the time with bright, bold hair and think how amazing it looks.

This is definitely not a trend for the shy and acheiving these colours at home can be a little tricky, so my top tip here is to pay a visit to your hair stylist if you are wanting to go bright!