Do you find that the most difficult part of your day is figuring out what to do with your hair? Personally, I have super long hair and I find it’s always a nuisance to figure out my hair for the day so sadly, I typically end up with a boring pony tail.
Waterstone Salon and Spa is one of Austin Moms Blog’s amazing sponsors and has put together a little advice for us struggling hair moms! You might remember Elisabeth’s blog about them last month… oh did I mention Waterstone has ON-SITE BABYSITTING?!?!? Yeah, they’re pretty much amazing!
So here’s to figuring out an easy hair-do for your day that’s WAY more exciting than a ponytail 🙂
Going from day-time momma to night-time diva has never been easier! Pull down that ponytail and give your mane an easy, but elegant, style with help from Sam Hamm at Waterstone Salon.
Sam will show you how to go from the carpool-lane frump to Fifth Avenue style, in minutes. Her undone, sexy reverse French Twist is as easy as the A, B, C’s. Note: Start with day-old hair; it holds the updo better. (Grossed out by “dirty” hair? Bumble&bumble’s Hair Powder works wonders to soak up oils and help build volume. This stuff is a mom’s secret weapon!)
Mom’s other secret weapon: Waterstone Salon offers On-Site Babysitting! Take some time for yourself(and your hair) without the hassle of finding a sitter.
Supplies
Rat-tail comb
Hairspray (natural/medium hold, like Bumble&bumble Spray de Mode)
Natural bristle brush (Denman works well)
Bobby pins
Curling iron (optional)1. Part your hair in the front where you like to wear it. Take the crown and gently tease to build volume. Hold with hairspray. Have fine hair that likes to lay flat? A little spritz of Bumble&bumble’s Thickening Hair Spray at the roots will give you a lift and help hold the volume.
2. Using a brush, take all of your hair and pull it over to one side of your head, directly behind your ear. Not too tight! Keep it loose like you’re making a loose ponytail.
3. Twist the hair down (this creates the reverse French twist). Hold twist in place by inserting bobby pins toward your scalp, then back down through the twist itself.
4. Use the pointy end of your rat-tail comb to lift the crown back up. Pull it gently so it stays loose and casual looking.
5. If you want, curl the ends that are hanging down from the twist with a curling iron. Keep it natural by curling just a few random pieces. Finishing with hairspray will help hold the curls and tame any fly-aways.
For cuts and color, go to Waterstone Salon, 3016 Guadalupe St, across from the Wheatsville Co-op.
So what easy hair-do have you figured out as a mom? Because you know mom hair is totally different than single kid-less hair! Mine is my go-to bun!
