curling with a flat iron

I have been trying this tip out for two days. What a fun and neat trick!

The Flat Iron Curl How-To Video

your best hairstyles

Hair by scarscar93 on Polyvore.com

With all the many hairstyles out there, sometimes it's hard to determine which ones will work for you. Knowing my face shape (diamond) has helped so much in narrowing the selection down to only the hairstyles that are flattering for my shape. I was able to find out what my shape is from a cosmetology friend, but there is a simple way to find out your face shape at home!

Do you have a shape that is oval, square, round, oblong, heart, or triangular? Check out these videos and resources to find out:






Here's another resource for finding your face shape.

Now that you know your face shape, you can look at some hairstyling tips that are tailored for you:

My face is...



Round Face Shape:
Circular shaped. Length is approximately equal to width.


Oval Face Shape:
Curvilinear shape. Length is equal to one and a half times width, with forehead and jaw the same width.


Oblong Face Shape:
Face is longer than it is wide with a long straight cheek line.


Heart Face Shape:
Wide at the forehead and cheekbones, narrow at the jawline.


Diamond Face Shape:
Forehead and jawline are narrow with wide and high cheekbones.


Triangular Face Shape:
Forehead and cheekbones are narrow with a wide jawline.


Square Face Shape:
Strong and broad forehead with angular jaw.

Source:



Check out another great resource for your best and worst type of hairstyle from totalbeauty.com, here. You can also look here for even more tips!



-Abigail

féminin tresses défi: one week challenge

Photos from totalbeauty.com

Why not try something new with those tresses? This week join me in taking the féminin tresses défi , a one week challenge to try a new a feminine hairstyle each day.

Here are 17 styles that take 10 mins. or less to create from toalbeauty.com: check it out! Also 19 more styles to try.

If your hair is shorter than mid-length, there are few great styles here.

Have fun, and if you'd like to share how the challenge is coming, e-mail your comments and photos to abby1211@gmail.com or comment with a link to your own blog.

I'll be posting my progress, so if you'd like to see you can check back throughout the week . :)

With Love,

Abigail

DAY 5 (last day!): Fab Friday

I know this is another ponytail, but in my defense, it's not just any pony, this is the "high volume" pony (or as high as I could get it, anyway!). What could be better for "Fab Friday"?

Try a style like this.

DAY 4: Thriving Thursday

I'm not usually into ponytails, but I have to admit this one really is chic!

Try a style like this

DAY 3: Winsome Wednesday

Try a style like this.

DAY 2: Typical Tuesday? Think again.

Wow, what a day! Here are the remnants of my hairstyle challenge from this morning. :)

My friend, Anna Kate, tried the high pony for her tuesday challenge:

Try a style like this.

DAY 1: Mahvelous Monday

Try a style like this.