Jessica Simpson’s Bump up the Volume provides a solution!

$99

I know there are issues with matching hair color, but since this is mostly for the inside of your hair, (and your real hair will cover the top) I figure it won’t be as bad if it’s not a perfect match.

Here’s a video of the process…

I dunno about you, but I hate my flat hair! I may want to dish out the $99 for everyday volume, especially since it won’t damage my hair.  I imagine that it would get easier & faster if you learn where to clip it after the first few times!

I decided to do a lil experiment using this Revlon iron:

Amazon $19.00

erm... excuse my blacked out face. =)

The iron is pretty easy to figure out how to use, but it is HEAVY! (Or I’m just weak) It starts to get heavy after you hold it with the same hand, so I suggest switching hands while you wait for it to curl.  It’s also a bit difficult to iron the back of your head.

A closeup:

The outcome:

My hair was REALLY frizzy so I had to add a little bit of foaming mousse at the ends with some water.

With some mousse:

I do love the outcome and I LOVE how the iron is only $19! However, looking up some photos & videos of this, I realize that this style can look SO DIFFERENT depending on what type of hair you have. I have super thin & dry hair, so it came out more poofy & casual looking (which I like.)  But people who have super sleek and thicker hair, it can look much neater and the waves look more precise. The best thing to do is just experiment with it.  Add some mousse if you want it to look neater, comb out the waves if you want a softer look, etc.

Here’s a video clip of the “to-do” process:

Jessica Simpson .. YOU ARE A GENIUS! From your super comfortable shoes, to your sexy handbags, to your hair extensions, to your fabulous new show .. You sure know how a thing or 2 about business and how to be a girl!

What an innovative ponytail hair extension!

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I have a hard time digesting .. “a few hundred for hair extension”. Here are a few of my reasons:

- It’s painful. Our 5/29 bride had gotten hair extensions for her wedding only to have half of it removed because it was pulling on her scalp causing pain & itch.

- There are cheaper alternatives that are easily clip on & off-able.

- The quality of the clip on human hair are comparable to the semi-permanent glue on human hair extension.

- I like being able to control when I want it. Maybe today I want long luscious hair but tomorrow want to go simple with my do.

- That’s also a reason why I warded off eyelash extension & eyelash perm. It was constantly in that state. I like being able to add on false eyelashes when I want and curl my lashes to the curl I like it to be.

- I just can’t afford it.

and products like these!

Comes in multiple colors and incredibly great quality hair considering it’s about $40.

Here is what it looks like:

Clip the extension onto your short ponytail:

Wrap the extra chunky hair around the ponytail:

et voila! Final product~

How cute is this?!

Curls last longer when curled on dirty hair.

MYTH -  Who is the fool who started this ugly rumor?!

Yes, it is true that you can’t curl wet hair and it won’t last long. But it’s also hard to curl oily hair and oily hair won’t last long either.

Here are some tips to prep you for your styling!

- Wash your hair the night before or if you’re like me and MUST wash your hair in the mornings, make sure you dry it to a crisp before styling

- If you absolutely don’t have a chance to wash it the night before matte-ify your hair.

Here are some looks that are “IN” for this summer!

- Big, loose, beach waves. The beach bum hair looks dirty but the mess will last longer on clean hair.

- High ponytails

- Ballerina bun. Ever since the winter Olympics, it seems as though the ballerina bun has made a huge come back.

The ballerina bun is what I’ve been sporting around these days because of the length of my hair. Even when I put it up into a high ponytail, it still gets in the way. Especially when I’m sitting back against a seat. Getting into a car is the worst! I’ve closed the door on my hair many times

What is your everyday clean hair style?

How did life fast forward and bring us to a gorgeous wedding day??

Here is the inspirational hair picture Ailynn sent us for her wedding day.

Here is a modified version of Mariah’s look more customized for Ailynn.

Here is the look with her gorgeous hair piece from ETSY vendor FEATHERSANDFRILLS.

& here is a look at one of the most calmest wedding preps C & I have ever been a part of. Everyone was all smiles and chill even with (at one point in the morning) 15+ people in that suite.

Nick & Ailynn – SDE from MPW Media Group on Vimeo.