# 4 : 13 for '13 hair challenge!

HEY BABES!

I hope everyone had a bangin weekend.  Mine was to the brim with awesome, and included #4 in my HAPPY NEW YEAR HAIR CHALLENGE 2013 AMAZING!

Inspiration-  Emerson Spring/Summer '13 NYFW

Emerson s/s '13

Surprise surprise, of course I have to feature a few braided styles in this here hair challenge.  Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE a good braid, and on the Emerson runway the braids everything good.  What makes this look unique is the draping of the braid across the forehead, creating a BANG effect.  This inside-out french braid starts in the back of the head, parallel to the ear and favoring whichever side feels natural.  I sectioned off the bottom half of my hair (everything below my starting point), and tied it off to keep it out of the way while building my braided bang.  This creates two distinct top and bottom halves, giving you control over what hair gets braided and where (ex: all hair on top drapes towards the front, likewise in the back).  Once all the top hair was braided and I reached the opposite ear, I released the bottom section and continued into the back.  Finishing this style is a dream:  anything goes.  I tucked my tail into a tiny braided bun, but get creative and try something diff!

And keep your plaits playful:  rough your crown up slightly using your fingertips lightly against the grain of the braid.  

Here's my Emerson variation:

I hope some of my fearless theorists try this one at home!  Keep practicing, send any questions or comments, and stay tuned for #5 COMING SOON!

XOX

MEG

✌ ♥ ✄

J. Henry Salon

127 Middle Street

Portland, Maine

(207)358-7555

HAPPY NEW HAIR: Get it?! ☜

Here's the second installment of my HAPPY NEW YEAR HAIR CHALLENGE!

Numero dos of 13 for 2013 runway hairstyles is inspired by both Marc (by Marc) Jacobs, and Dolce & Gabbana:

Marc by Marc Jacobs spring 2013

Marc by Marc Jacobs spring 2013

Dolce & Gabbana spring 2013

Oh my daring darlings, I certainly do love a good head scarf.  On the spring '13 runways colorful cravats crowned unfussy updos.  Wear your scarf folded wide and think BIG for the back!  If I had stepped out of my comfort zzzone, I would have worn all my hair away from my face.  Shortcomings shmortcomings, this one was fun to wear!

Remember our french twist how-to from October???

See you soon! 

XO,

MEG

J.Henry Salon

127 Middle Street

Portland, Maine

(207)358-7555

START OFF WITH A BANG! 13 'dos for the dawn of 2013 ☼

HAPPY NEW YEAR, FRIENDS!

& HAPPY HAIR CHALLENGE!

In honer of the new year and resolutions and starting off on the right foot, I've given myself a little hair challenge: 13 different hairstyles this month for 2013.  All are inspired by the spring '13 fashion runways, the first being Moschino at fashion week in Milan.

Moschino spring/summer '13, Milan fashion week

Retro is always super sexy, especially for spring.  But a bump this beautiful can also brighten up a cold winter work day!  Create a dramatic side part that goes only a couple inches back from the hairline.  Backcomb the rest of the hair to form your bump, smooth the hair on the sides, and secure a half-ponytail at the occipital bone.  You can use the tail end of your teasing comb to reshape your bump after its secured.  Use a curling iron, or make your own variation using your natural texture.

#1: MOSCHINO

Stay tuned for the next look in my New Years challenge,

I'VE ONLY GOT 25 DAYS LEFT!

See you soon,

Meg

♕☯✂

J. Henry Salon

(207)358-7555

127 Middle Street

Portland, Maine