A great alternative to getting your hair cut, dyed or processed is a new "do." There are simple ways to fix your hair without making any adjustments to the length or color. For those with long hair, opportunities abound. Simple styles can be worn with elegant, casual or sporty clothing. Adding fancy gold barrettes or adornments may be all that is needed to add a sophisticated element to an ordinary style.

Half Up, Half Down

    A feminine look can be achieved by putting half the hair up and leaving half down. This style is suitable for either curly or straight hair and is very simple to create. You will need a comb, pony tail holder (either thick fabric, or slim elastic) and a mirror. The tricky part is getting an even part, though it gets simpler with practice. Take half the hair, starting from the top of the ears and create a part from one side of the head to the other. Check your mirror for accuracy (making a neat line is the goal). When you have split the hair, take your holder and the top portion of the hair in a pony tail, stopping just short of pulling all the hair through, leaving a loose bun. This style can appear casual with loose curls straying from the bun or elegant with hair more tightly fastened.

Simple Twists

    Another versatile hair style can be crafted using a small claw clip or barrette, a mirror, a hair tie and a comb. Make a part from the top of your ears to the top of your head and down to the other ear (think rainbow), then tie the bottom portion of the hair back, so it is out of the way. Make another part down the middle of your head (between the eyes) using the top portion of the hair. Then take each side section and loosely twist the hair, fastening each side with your clip or barrette on the top of the head. When both sides are twisted back, let the bottom portion of the hair free.

Side Braids

    For those who know how to braid, a simple hairstyle can be achieved with two side braids. You will need a few bobby pins, an elastic hair tie, a comb and a mirror. Take a 2-inch section from the front of the hair (between the eyes) and clip the hair back with your bobby pins. Then grab a side section of the hair and braid, leaving a few inches unbraided. Do the same for the other side (using the same amount of hair) and fasten both braids with an elastic tie behind the head. Use as much or little of the hair as you feel is appropriate (this style can be subtle or bold depending on the size of the braids).


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