The Teacher Diva

How to Get Big Curls

I am so excited to finally share with you guys a new hair tutorial.  There's no question that my favorite hairstyle is big, loose curls (after all, I am from Texas). It's also the style I wear my most often. Many of you have requested this tutorial, and while I shared a similar tutorial last year, I wanted to share an updated version and be as thorough and detailed as possible. Please let me know if you have any questions! Products Used: Pro Beauty: 1 ¼” Professional Gold Curling Iron & Ionic AC Motor Dryer Oribe: Royal Blowout, Superfine Strong Hairspray, and Goldlust Nourishing Oil Redken: Quick Tease 15 Backcombing Spray Step 1: Before creating this hairstyle, I like to start with clean hair. While I don't wash my hair everyday, this is a great way to set your look for the next couple of days. If time permits, I like to let my hair partially air dry.  I typically throw my hair up in a bun and let it air dry about 75% ...

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Healthy Hair Tips

Hair- it can be your best friend be or your worst enemy. We've all had those days where we wake up and you immediately know it's going to be a good hair day. Just like those unfortunate times where not even the best of the best can tame your unruly locks. ...

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15 Minute Curls Hair Tutorial

One of my favorite hairstyles is simple loose curls. It's the style I wear almost daily, and it's one that I can achieve in 15 minutes. It took me years to finally figure out how to curl my hair without it being "too curly" and I want to share with you a few tips and tricks to achieve loose curls that will stay all day. Here are the steps: And yes, your hair can hold curls! What You Need: Spornette Teasing Comb Boar Hair Brush (only $12!) Hot Tools 1 in. Curling Iron (on sale for $30) Hairspray (I used Bumble and Bumble Spray De Mode) Step 1: Go to bed with wet hair. Letting your hair air dry is the best kept secret to helping hair hold curls. I use one pump of Drybar 100 Proof Treatment Oil when its wet and brush with a wide tooth comb. I throw my hair up in a messy bun and let it air dry over night. Step 2: Depending on hair texture, you may or may not want to add a little more of the 100 Proof Oil. Obviously I color my hair so it can always use a little moisture. Brush your hair out using a boar ...

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Beauty Talk | Hair Care

This post takes me back to the good ole days of working at the beauty shop. In highschool, college, and up until last summer I worked at a local Beauty Store/Boutique. I LOVED it. I was pretty sure I found my other dream job! Ha! I loved researching products, attending trainings, and just helping people find good hair and skin care. Since I've been around "professional" products for the last 10 years, I have developed into somewhat of a product snob. Bad I know, but I guess you can say I have been brainwashed.  My justification is that I only wash my hair three times a week...so $20 a bottle doesn't seem as bad. My Husband would disagree. Loreal is a company that I have used for years.  They pretty much own the product industry. I have tried their drugstore products all the way to their high end Kerestase. While I love Kerestase, it can be so expensive!  I have found a product that is in the middle and works as well as Kerestase. The Serie Collection is amazing. I bought this little duo at my recent hair appointment and I have been thrilled with it. I chose the Intense Repair Shampoo and the Masque for my conditioner. This is perfect for the gal that colors, blowdrys, flat irons, curls, etc. Almost all of us ...

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