Ombre without the Dye

Ombre is back in a big way and everywhere you turn you see someone with a new and interesting graduated hair color. Maybe you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon or aren’t sure if you want it to be a permanent thing, but you want to try it without a big commitment. One of the new trends is the no-dye ombre. How is this possible? With hair extensions! With hair pieces, you can achieve a dipped ends look without coloring your hair at all. Even better, you will get a fuller, thicker head of hair with these additions and your mane will be totally voluptuous and envy-worthy.



  

Extensions aren’t permanent, but they don’t damage your hair like some claims and you can even learn to use clip-in pieces to get the look you want. Melange is now offering the ombre extension service and can show you how you can add depth and interest to your hair without committing to a permanent dye job. This is also the perfect way to add an unnatural color to your hair without having the grow-out or having to re-dye to go back to normal. Pastels are super-hot right now. An ombre blue, pink or lavender would fit right in with the trends, just as well as a more natural blonde, caramel or chocolate.

 

Get hair like your fave celebrities and make your friends jealous of your stylish tresses. Who’s ready to get in on this popular look?

Braiding Your Own Hair

When you watch someone braiding hair and they tell you “it’s so easy to do!” are you the one that pipes up saying “yeah, on someone else's head.” It’s true that it can sometimes be tricky to replicate hairdos on yourself that look so simple when you watch other people do it. You can’t see the back of your head and looking in the mirror can mess you all up at times. One of the things that seems impossible for some and insanely easy for others is braiding your own hair. Sure, you can whip up a French braid on your BFF, but when you try to do it on yourself, it looks like a boy did it. We scoured YouTube for some of the trendiest braids and DIY pros that show you not only how to do it quickly, but also make it look awesome. So, stop crying that your mom won’t come over each morning to reprise her role as hairdresser and learn to be your own!

The Dutch Braid

 

The French Braid

The Waterfall Braid


The Fishtail Braid

    What's your favorite braided look?

Show Your Independent Streak

The Fourth may be over, but don't put away your red, white and blues. They are hot this season! Try a new fiery red  hair color, or maybe add a bit of navy or pastel blue to your lucious locks intead. Don't be afraid to try something bold and daring this summer. If a semi-permanent color is too much for you, you can always opt for extension pieces added to your mane, or even some clip-in chunks.

 

Red, White and Blue by shereentravels featuring a red glitter nail polish

If you like to change it up more often, go for the bright colors in your beauty routine. Nautical nails or just a bright red mani can liven up anyone's day, but even a clean white on your fingers can look great. Do your own twist on a French manicure by painting the tips bright colors like blue, red or silver. They will definitely look great against your white or bright summer clothes.



Motives® Red My Lips Lip Quad

We're totally digging on the red lip right now. With such a bright pop of color, you can tone down your eye makeup, so there's just one focal point. If you would rather play up your eyes, then try a blue eyeliner for anytime and  mix up your traditional smoky eye with shades of blue. They can be light for day and darker shades for evening looks, but no matter how and when you wear them, you're guaranteed to turn heads. What are your favorite ways to wear red, white or blue?