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While the Mom Ponytail may be one of the easiest hairstyles for hectic days, there are heaps of cute ways you can dress up your locks on crazy mornings. When done right, high pontails are sexy and chic, a little volume on top can really transform your look, and while I tend to prefer messy updos, a perfect, slick-backed pony is great when you need to dress to impress. We share all of these ideas AND MORE in this collection of fabulous and easy ponytail tutorials

10 tutorials to teach you how to make your mom ponytail more stylish

When styled correctly, side bangs can look amazing with short, shoulder-length, medium, and long hair, and that's why we've rounded up 18 different hairstyles to compliment every face shape. These tutorials are filled with great ideas - from parting your hair in the middle and leaving it au naturel to pinning your bangs up with bobby pins into a sexy updo for a night out. No matter what your haircut or texture (curly, fine, etc.), these ideas will make your locks look chic and sexy!

18 different ways to style bangs (tutorials included!)

Whether you're looking for lazy, messy hairstyles for summer, or a more formal look for prom or your BFFs wedding, prefer a low, chignon-inspired look with braids or a high ballerina bun, this collection of easy bun hairstyles for medium and long hair is for you! Step-by-step tutorials included!

8 super easy bun hairstyles

Whether you're a fan of side swept bangs, or you're in the transition period of growing out blunt bags and need ideas on how to keep your look fresh, these tutorials will teach you how to style side bangs properly. I have learned so much from these tutorials, and I am amazed at how versatile side bangs can be if you style them correctly. Also? They are the perfect compliment for fall fashion, and look great in winter as well!

6 ways to style side bangs

Whether you have straight, curly, thin, or thick hair, need hairstyles that work with bangs or with layers, or need easy updos that are professional enough for work, formal enough for a wedding, or casual enough for everyday, we've got you covered. We've rounded up 15 DIY step-by-step tutorials for medium length hair that work for a variety of looks and occasions. Looking sexy has never been easier!

15 hairstyles for medium length hair

The half up top knot is one of the most versative hair updos since the messy bun. It's the perfect hairstyle for so many different occasions, and can be dressed up or down depending on your mood. Check out 3 of my favorite top knot looks, which are the perfect running late hairstyles for busy gals like me!

Half-up top knot 3 ways

Hair growth is something many of us struggle with, but if you want to learn how to grow your hair faster, we've got you covered. From foods and vitamins to DIY tips, products, and hair masks, we're spilling all of our at-home remedies to get thicker, healthier, sexier hair ASAP. Make sure to take before and after photos to track your results!

How to Make Your Hair Grow Faster: 10 Hair Hacks That Work!

This is a FABULOUS collection of hair tutorials to teach you how to get perfect, sexy beach waves for short hair or shoulder-length hair. I am particularly in love with the first tutorial as I think it is one of the most glamorous short hairstyles I've ever seen, and I'm tempted to cut my locks off every time I watch it! Full tutorials included!

5 tutorials to teach you how to get perfect beach waves for short hair

Whether you have long, medium, or short hair, prefer cute braids, a classic French twist, a messy bun, or a simple half up, half down look, this collection of easy DIY wedding hairstyle tutorials is for you! Perfect for brides and bridesmaids alike, these step-by-step videos will teach you how to get a chic look from the comfort of your home!

10 simple & elegant wedding hairstyles

Along with the more typical spring hair and makeup trends, like light, dewy skin and tousled tresses, there are always a few new ones that wedge their way in. Cobalt blue liner was huge on the runways, along with new twists on the classic French manicure. And don’t forget the hair! Accessories are big again, from simple black headbands to ornate barrettes, and bangs have definitely made their comeback. Here are 5 of our favorite spring 2016 trends we can't wait to try!

Spring 2016 Trends: 5 Hair and Makeup Ideas We Love

If you're looking for a moisturizing DIY hair mask for damaged hair, or want some homemade options for hair growth, for split ends, or for dandruff, this collection of 12 hair masks for all hair types is a great place to start. These recipes are simple and easy to make, and by using items you already have in your kitchen (coconut oil, eggs, banana, avocado, etc.), they offer a cheap alternative to expensive store-bought products. Beautiful, shiny hair has never been easier!

12 Homemade Hair Masks For All Hair Types

If you're on the hunt for dry hair treatments, want to know how to make your hair grow faster, struggle with thinning hair, trying to figure out the best foods for hair growth, or all of the above, you may be surprised at what a difference a few additions to your daily diet can make. Check out 5 of our favorite foods for healthy hair - your locks will thank you!

5 Foods for Healthy Hair

Looking for the perfect DIY holiday hairstyles to dress up your favorite LBD? We’ve got you covered. Whether you have short, shoulder-length, medium, or long hair, prefer simple half-up looks with curls or like to sport something a little more complicated with bangs and braids, we’ve rounded up 15 simple, easy, and elegant holiday hairstyles to get you from Christmas right through to wedding season. Full step-by-step tutorials included!

15 holiday hairstyles for all hair lengths

There are a bundle of hair remedies for cold weather that defy the elements and keep your tresses healthy and soft all season long. From a mask treatment that intensely moisturizes your locks to a serum that enhances your hair’s elasticity with pro-vitamin B, check out 5 amazing hair remedies for cold weather we're crushing on right now!

5 Hair Remedies for Cold Weather

If your hair has fallen victim to the damaging effects of highlights and permanent hair color, this is a fabulous collection of tips to teach you how to repair damaged hair so you can restore that natural, healthy shine we all know and love. All of these hair tips have been helpful to me, but the hair product recommendations as well as the guide for controlling the heat settings on my hot tools have made the biggest difference. Good luck!

How to repair damaged hair: 5 tips that work!

If you're looking for drugstore beauty hauls to keep your skin glowing, hair healthy, nails stylish, and bank account content, this collection of drugstore beauty products for fall is for you!

5 Drugstore Beauty Buys for Fall

8 Fishtail Braid Hairstyles for Long Hair | Whether you’re looking for a basic fishtail braid ‘how to’ tutorial for everyday, or want something more complicated like a side, dutch, messy, crown, or double fishtail braid updo for a big night out or a wedding, we’ve rounded up 8 styles you will fall in love with. Have short hair? We’ve included a couple of product recos to help keep flyaways in place.

The Fishtail Braid: 8 Hairstyles for Long Hair We Love

When you have bangs, it feels like they constantly need to be trimmed, but once you decide you're done with them, they take FOREVER to grow out. Amiright?! The good news is that there are heaps of different hairstyles that will teach you how to grow out your bangs without compromising your look. These are 13 of my favorites!

How to grow out bangs: 13 hairstyles we love

Whether you’re a hair dye fanatic, or are thinking of plunging into the world of fun hair colors for the first time, we’ve broken it all down for you and are sharing the pros and cons of highlights, semi-permanent, and permanent hair dyes. Because looking good shouldn’t be complicated.

Hair Dye 101: Highlights, Semi-Permanent, and Permanent Hair Dyes Explained

Braided hairstyles are all the rage these days, but if you sport short hair, it may seem like the options are few and far between. As it turns out, there are HEAPS of different braided hairstyles for short hair to choose from, and we've rounded up 8 of our faves. Whether you prefer a full updo, a simple half up half down look, or something casual and messy, these easy step-by-step tutorials have something for every occasion - weddings, prom, and casual everyday looks!

8 braided hairstyles for short hair

Whether you prefer to sport simple ponytails, beach waves with a casual half-up, messy buns, or braids, the possibilities really are endless when it comes to sexy summer hair. We've rounded up 10 of the best messy updos that are simple and easy, yet chic and trendy. These updos are perfect for medium and long hair, and the step-by-step tutorials will teach you how to look fab in next to no time.

10 sexy messy updos for summer