EASY HOLIDAY HAIR

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The part of "getting ready" that always confounds me is what to do with my mop. I usually blow my naturally wavy hair straight, or throw it up in a messy bun. This year is (hopefully) going to be different and I will manage to actually style my baby fine strands that never seem to cooperate. These side chignon and half up/half down hairdos from Martha Stewart look easy enough...I'm definitely going to give these looks a whirl over the holidays.

{Images via Martha Stewart}
Side Chignon
1.       Using a round brush, blow-dry hair smooth and straight, focusing on the top sections.
2.       Once dry, use a large-barrel curling iron to create waves from the ears down.
3.       Build height and volume at the crown by teasing hair gently with a fine-tooth comb.
4.       Gather hair into a low ponytail. Twist it along the nape of your neck, pinning as you go.
5.       Once you reach your ear, shape the remaining hair into curls, and pin them back over the twist.
6.       Spritz strands in place.
7.       To add texture, gently curl and scrunch the wispy ends with your fingertips.
8.       Marvel at how gorg you look!

{Images via Martha Stewart}
Half and Half
1.       Use a large-barrel curling iron to create loose curls all around your head, from the ears down.
2.       Part your hair in the middle, and use your fingers to loosen and separate the curls.
3.       Starting halfway down the part, begin spritzing your roots with hairspray. Continue to the crown.
4.       To create height and volume, tease the sprayed hair with a fine-tooth comb.
5.       Use a brush to gently smooth the teased hair, and gather the sides up into a half ponytail.
6.       Secure the sides with pins, then use your fingers to gently shape the curls into place.
7.       End with shine spray. Try John Frieda Frizz-Ease 100% Shine Glossing Mist, at drugstores.
8.       Voila! A hairdo worthy of Brigitte Bardot. (PS Fun side note...this was the inspiration for my wedding hair!)

Looking for something a little more low maintenance? Check out this braided chignon and this simple hair knot. 

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64 comments

  1. Alison at Wardrobe OxygenDecember 17, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    The first tutorial makes me wish I was a ginger again - red hair is better than any headband or fascinator!

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  2. MovinupandonDecember 17, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    love the half and half style.Looks 'done' but very casual chic.

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  3. Some Korean Website HighjackerDecember 17, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    oh they always make it look so effortless! i spend like eons of bathroom time just trying to assemble the perfect non-frizzed curl ; )

    i LOVE that side chignon, she has the most beautiful cream-dipped skin ever. ♥

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  4. AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    I actually have the hair to try the half and half! I always end up with the comb wadded up in the back of my head when I try to rat it though.. le sigh. I need a few extra arms and some eyes in the back of my head to make it happen!

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  5. NatalieDecember 17, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    i wish i was a redhead!

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  6. JenDecember 17, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    Ok, I'm so getting a new curling iron after work today so that I can try these styles!! Love 'em!

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  7. UnknownDecember 17, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    These are great tutorials, I love the side bun.
    I'm loving your blog, have just become a follower. Would love you to check out mine if you have the chance.
    xxx

    theothersideofthepondmydear

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  8. ashley mcconnellDecember 17, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    what beautiful tutorials!Love the first look

    x

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  9. Just Another ShopaholicDecember 17, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    Love the first hairstyle the most!

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  10. AnonymousJune 5, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    For the Side Chignon, what does it mean by "pin them back over"? How exactly do you do that? Wrap it around in a bun and pin?

    Thanks! Love the post!

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  11. Kirsten @ Triple Max TonsJune 5, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Hello, Anon!
    I think you it could definitely be done that way, but it might look a bit "tight". After you have repeated step 4 and twist/pinned the hair in place, pull the loose ends back and pin them in place. That should help to give you the look like the photo shows. :) Hope that helps!

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  12. LindseyJune 5, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    lovee this hairstyle!

    i would love it if we could follow each other!
    neusparkle.blogspot.com

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  13. VedetteJune 13, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    I totally love the half and half hair style!It looks so natural but elegant. I also like the Side Chignon. Both very beautiful hairstyles

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  14. fajas colombianasJune 15, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I love the second one the most, thanks for this great tutorial.

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  15. sofieJune 18, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    lovely blog, i follow!
    have a nice weekend,
    http://skirtsanddressess.blogspot.com/

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  16. MakeupIsArtJuly 9, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Omg! Very helpful... and beautiful hairstyles! Thanks for sharing :)

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  17. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I just cut my hair off.
    much easier ;)

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  18. Adiel | Rose Gold LiningAugust 7, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Super cute 'dos!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I made my hair like that it looks so cute thnks for sharing

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  20. Carol TichieSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    l love the hair styles,al try the first one

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  21. AmySeptember 4, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    So I am always googling how to's for my hair and I can never find a site that actually walks me through it step by step WITH pictures. Thank you, this is amazing!

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  22. KatieSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    My sis is getting married soon and going for side-dos for the bridesmaids, I'll show her these beautiful pictures, well done!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Omg both models are so pretty. the first one, side chignon, is really cool! i see it in movies and such so i can't wait to try it! The second one looks like a good idea for school, very casual! (: i love them both!! <3

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  24. Urdu PoetrySeptember 9, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    These step by step instructions are very helpful... thanks very much...

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  25. Esther Destiny's JewelrySeptember 30, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Gorgeous!!!

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  26. FashionOctober 3, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    OMG both hairstyles are soooo cute! Can't wait to reproduce them!

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  27. Jewels by ReginaOctober 7, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    The tutoral makes me wish I would have long hairs. Absolutely beautiful. http://www.europeartimport.com - JEWELS by REGINA

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  28. IVF IndiaOctober 17, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Grate hair style pics you have share with tutorial nicely job you have done.....

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  29. Dentistry indiaOctober 20, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Looking Gorgeous!!! Awesome style....

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  30. Custom Software DevelopmentOctober 25, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    what beautiful tutorials i am loving it....

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  31. DHO97October 27, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    UGH WISH I HAD READ HAIR !

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  32. parfumOctober 29, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Wow.. so nice the hair.. :)

    Parfum

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  33. angeleelaNovember 8, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    omg love the hairstyles and the step by step pics and directions i stink at hair dont know how to even put a pin in csnt evrn brade reg braid help check me out need dome tips for my haair i have very complicated hectic life and no oatence plus i hav gabd snd 3 sons

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  34. Free MakeupNovember 11, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Thanks for the step by step instructions... I like the side chignon.

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  35. TJNovember 22, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    These are beautiful hairstyles. Thanks for sharing!

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  36. CourtneyDecember 5, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    I love these looks - they look pretty and romantic and too difficult. I like trying on different "looks" through the makeover tool at Taaz.com just to see what new hairstyles might work on me. These styles would probably work on most though, I'd bet.

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  37. EmmaDecember 7, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Great!
    I like first idea more, but it doesn't look so easy to make.

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  38. DanijelaDecember 15, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Great tutorial but these pictures are just perfect.So shic!
    This is my first visit, and I can tell you - your blog look really amazing.

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  39. AzyDecember 25, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Gorgeous

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  40. vedetteDecember 27, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I really liked the half and half hair. :)

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  41. Film MediaJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    nice hair style really love to see that hair style.

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  42. High Fiber FoodsJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    That looks very pretty.. I wished i was a redhead too.. she looks very beautiful with that hairstyle.. Love it !!

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  43. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    I really loved your hair dresser idea because now I have something to practice with my nieces and friends!!! Thank you.

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    the half and half makes me wishmy hair was long!

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  45. hansJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    que bien yes

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  46. hansJanuary 31, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    que bien wuaooooooo

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  47. JenFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I used the half up half down for my wedding...it was gorgeous!!

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  48. dbakecaFebruary 20, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Nice hair style idea!

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  49. Latoya AntoniaFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    This is so beautiful

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  50. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I wish I could do this with my hair. I hate my hair. My hair is veryyyyy soft but it won't hardly curl. It's naturally straight. I wish my hair would do the both of them. BOTH OF THEM ARE SEXY AND HOT AND GORGEOUS AND AMAZING I LOVE THOSE HAIR STYLES SO MUCH!! I'm sick of having my hair completely straight all the darn time.. It gets on my nerves. Love these hair stlyes so bad I can't stand it. Love yall.

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  51. chrisairFebruary 27, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    I have stumbled this and I love that hair, hope I can blog it too

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  52. UnknownFebruary 29, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Nice hair style

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  53. andres leeMarch 5, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    I like "half and half"..looks natural and even elegant !

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  54. RamyaMarch 9, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    This is such a cute tutorial...nice hair styles...and the important thing., looks doable!

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  55. hair extensions ukMarch 14, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    I really love these hair style!

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  56. AnonymousMarch 15, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Dear lord,

    Thank you for making me a man so I can dry my hair with a towel, comb it, and move on.

    Sincerely,

    A man

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  57. MissesDressyApril 22, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    I love these hair tutorials! I'll be sure to try these out soon. Thanks ♥

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  58. UnknownApril 28, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    easy & stylish. love this hair do

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  59. Jenina MarieMay 7, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    YAY! I love this! Simple and polished and so cute!

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  61. prom dressesAugust 11, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    BOTH OF THEM ARE SEXY AND HOT AND GORGEOUS AND AMAZING I LOVE THOSE HAIR STYLES SO MUCH!! I'm sick of having my hair completely straight all the darn time.. It gets on my nerves. Love these hair stlyes so bad I can't stand it. Love yall.

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  62. VOICE OF THE UNKNOWNAugust 27, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    love this!! :)

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  63. VOICE OF THE UNKNOWNAugust 27, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    love this!! <3

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  64. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    hi, thanks for the post..this tutorial was very helpful...did the half and half one a few weeks ago and I loved it! Thanks

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