How to quick fix your messy bed head

Washing, blow drying, straightening or curling your hair every day can be very annoying and time consuming. There are those days where our hair is flat, oily or dull and going through the whole hair routine is just not a possibility. Sometimes all you need is a little bit of primping to revive your hair back to its beautiful state.

1.) Oily Bed Head

Oil starts at the root of the hair but that doesn't mean you should allow yourself to turn into a grease ball. The days of "Grease Lightening" are a trend that's long gone! To aid your oily roots, apply a small amount of baby powder to the root and scalp area. Massage into the hair and fluff excess powder out. This will allow your natural oils to be absorbed by the powder and leave you smelling baby clean!

2.) Dead Flat Do

Whether it's your pillow or gravity sometimes your hair just falls dead flat. Often we result in re-washing and drying to get the life back in our hair, but you don't have to go through this anymore. Flip your head upside down and mist the crown of your head with hair spray. Before the spray dries, circulate a blow dryer throughout your hair. The heat with the help of the hair spray will help to pump up your volume.

3.) Tease and Toss

Another way you can revive your bed head is by using a simple teasing technique. Spray the roots of your hair with hair spray. Place a fine toothed comb against the first four inches of the base of your scalp. Stroke the comb in an up and down motion against the grain of the hair. After completing about five or ten teasing motions, pull the comb through the underside of the hair to one time to give it one last fluff.

Now you have the ease of rolling out bed with care free hair. Sleep tight!

Don't want to break a nail? Give your nails the attention they deserve.

Your nails end up taking the brunt of daily wear and tear. It's no wonder why they sometimes get cracked and brittle. There are several easy steps you can perform from home to strengthen your nails and get them looking healthy and strong.

• Whiten your nails (similar to whitening your teeth)

1. Mix one teaspoon of baking soda, coarse salt and lemon juice together with enough hydrogen peroxide to make a thick paste.
   
2. Leave the whitening paste on your nails for approximately 20 minutes.
3. Wash the hands with warm water and rub olive oil over your nails to help restore healthy nail texture and shine.

• Cod liver oil - I know it may sound rather repulsive at first, but make it in orange and mint flavor for a refreshing scent.

1. To moisturize nails on a weekly or daily basis try using cod liver oil. It's cheap, easy, and available at almost any drug store. I prefer the orange flavor.
   
2. Rub a dab of cod liver oil onto each nail and massage into the nails. Allow the oil to set in for about five-ten minutes and then rinse off with warm water.

• Sought out polish- when you need a quick fix hit the store and pick up OPI nail envy. The Nail Envy line was created to improve and strengthen the fingernail with several options for different nail types.

The Mayo Clinic suggest taking some precautionary measures to give your nails some extra care:

• Don't abuse your nails. Don't use your fingernails as tools to pick or pry things apart, you could be causing some serious damage.
• Protect your nails. Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when using heavy cleaning soaps ro chemicals. This is usually half the cause of damaged nails.
  
• Don't bite your nails or pick at your cuticles. Doing so can damage the nail bed. Even a minor cut alongside your nail can allow bacteria or fungi to enter the nails bed and cause infection. Your nails grow slowly, therefore an injured nail can retain signs of injury for several months.
• Moisturize frequently. Nails need moisture just like our skin does. Apply a moisturizer each time you wash your hands or are use harsh chemicals.
  
• Make time for routine nail maintenance. Trim fingernails and clean underneath the nail on a regular basis. Never pull off hangnails! Pulling off hangnails usually results in ripping living tissue. Instead clip hangnails off, leaving a slight angle outward.

Soon enough you'll be showing off your nails to everyone!

Make yourself a fruity face masks

I remember when I was a teenager and my friends and I would try to invent our own facial mask at sleep over parties. We had so much fun coming up with such wild creations. The fun doesn't have to stop now! There are several fruits, oils and oats out there that can be transformed into a fabulous facial mask.

Try one of the recipes below to attain silky soft skin with a healthy glow.

Avocado Addiction: is great for people with dry skin because it will help penetrate deep moisture

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ripe avocado, mashed
  
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3 drops cider vinegar
• sesame oil (measure to eye)

1. Mix the avocado, honey and vinegar together and add enough sesame oil to create a spreadable consistency.
   
2. Spread the mask over your cleansed face and leave on for five to ten minutes.
3. Rinse off with warm water and pat skin dry with a soft towel.
   
4. If you have toner you can apply it to the face and then apply moisturizer as usual.
   

The Gracious Grapefruit: this works great for oily skin and will help to clean out any excess oils

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon grapefruit juice
• 1 teaspoon sour cream
• 1 egg white

1. Beat the egg white until it's smooth and fluffy.
   
2. Blend the beaten egg white, sour cream and grapefruit juice together in a bowl.
3. Apply to your face and allow it to rejuvenate your skin for about 15 minutes.
   
4. Rinse with warm water, pat softly dry and then use any toner and moisturizer as you would normally do.
   

So the next time you go to try out one of these facial mask, make sure to call your friends over for a full night of fun and pampering!

Don't forget to add some of these amazing beauty buys to your wish list this holiday

With the winter holidays almost here, it's time to start thinking about gift giving and what you want to add to your wish list this season. I have the five best beauty buys that you won't want to miss as the month of December approaches.

1.) Sephoras Ultimate Blockbuster Collectors Edition definitely serves as number one on the wish list. This blockbuster has over 71 eye shadows, 13 cream shadows, five blushes, one compact powder, 60 lip glosses, one lip liner, one eyeliner, four brushes, three sponge dipped applicators and it all comes in a classy black case. This normally values at $320 BUT, this holiday season you can get this fabulous cosmetic creation for only $48. This day in age, it's hard to find five quality eye shadows for $48, but now you can have a whole pack! The majority of consumers have been extremely happy with their purchase:

Female, age 25
"A birthday present to myself ... and one of the best gifts this year!! I'd been buying eye shadows here and there, but this is a fantastic set. I was nervous that it might not be the greatest quality, but it went beyond my expectations!"

Female, age 45
"I bought four of these, one for me, my friend, my daughter and sister. Gave them all as gifts. I just love the products and my husband even commented at how nice my eyes looked since I started using all the colors. This is a great value for the price and makes for a wonderful gift to yourself or someone else."

2.) Mac cosmetics always have something special to offer for the holidays. This year you won't be able to resist their Little Darlings five piece lip gloss set. The darlings lip set is part of their new holiday "Red" collection. This glossed up gift is bound to bring out the inner sexy and fun in anyone. I like the coral color line, but if your have very pale skin then I suggest pink set. The five piece set comes packaged in a glossy red-orange patent cylinder-shaped gift box with a lift-off lid and retails for $29.50.

3.) Massage Envy offers an hour massage at only $39 for first time clients, which can be also used in the form of a gift certificate. Their hour massage is normally valued at $60. Quite the bargain! This is a great way to show yourself or someone you love how much you truly appreciate them. Everyone deserves a little pampering now and then!

4.) If you'd like to stay more in the $20 range,Bath & Body Works offers a variety of options for gift goers and wish list. Their product line by C.O. Bigelow has become one of my ultimate favorites and this holiday season they have created the perfect gift pack, the Can't Live Without Mentha Kit for $19.50. The kit includes Mentha Body Vitamin Wash, Mentha Body Vitamin Body Buffer, Mentha Body Vitamin Lotion, Mentha Lip Shine and a Special Bonus Card ($5 off any COB product). The mentha bigelow line is bursting with fresh cool mint scent and flavor to refresh you even on your most vigorous days. Users gave the product 5 out of 5 stars.

One user posted, "This product is one of the best (if not the best) I have ever bought from Bath and Body works! You HAVE to get it! the smell is great and so are the moisturizing nutrients!"

5.) Victoria Secret also has several great gift ideas. I always love getting perfume for special occasions. It's one of those things that makes you feel feminine and sexy yet you rarely buy it for yourself so why not add it to the wish list. Victoria Secret has put together the Must-have Eau de Parfum Gift Box. The box consist of seven perfumes, Dream Angels Heavenly, Dream Angels Wish, Very Sexy, Sexy Little Things, Body By Victoria The Fragrance, Sexy Little Things Ooh La La and Victoria's Secret Pink. Although a little pricier at $40 a box, it's still a steal for seven perfumes!

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Obtain a movie-star smile without spending a fortune

Teeth are a major priority when it comes to beauty and sometimes the first thing a person notices when they look at your face. All of us desire a glistening movie start smile. After all, nothing says gross more than a stained set of yellow and brown teeth. I understand that professional teeth whitening can be very costly which is exactly why I want to share with you some easy at home remedies to get your teeth glistening white in no time.

• Baking Soda- not something you imagine putting in your mouth, but once you see it's beautifying magic, you'll make sure to keep in on the grocery list.
  

1. Mix about one tablespoon of baking soda with a little less than one tablespoon of water in a small Dixie cup, dip the tip of your toothbrush in the solution and lightly brush your teeth.
   
2. Make sure to spit out all the baking soda and rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.
   
3. Follow this procedure one to two times a week depending on how stained your teeth are. Make sure to give your teeth a rest period after three weeks of whitening.

• Hydrogen Peroxide- is actually used in professional teeth whitening. You can buy this liquid at any drug store for less than a dollar. There are two ways you can apply the peroxide for your teeth. If you have sensitive gum's then use the cotton ball method.
  

1. Cotton ball- brush your teeth as you normally do and then dip a cotton swab into the peroxide and gently rub it into your teeth. Try not to swallow any of the solution. Spit out what's left in your mouth and rinse a few times with water.
   
2. Swishing- brush your teeth as you normally do and then swish some of the hydrogen peroxide in your mouth for a minute. Spit it out and then rinse thoroughly. It's natural to feel a little bit of tingling.
   

• Stawberries- usually are more of pain then anything when it comes to our teeth. The littles seeds in strawberries can require a lot of flossing. Something many of us may not know is that strawberries contain natural teeth whitening agents.

1. Take a few strawberries and mash them into a paste using a fork or food processor.
2. Use a clean toothbrush or your finger to apply the paste to the teeth, to form a thick layer. Leave the paste on for three-five minutes.
3. Rinse off the strawberry paste thoroughly and make sure to rid any seeds. Brush your teeth using a fluoride toothpaste. It's important to use a fluoride toothpaste to handle any of the acid in the strawberries.

You have now created an at-home tooth whitening system that should cost you no more than five dollars. Now go out and flaunt that smile!

Discover the diet of youth to obtain naturally glowing skin

With each birthday, comes aging and with aging comes wrinkles. I have found the fountain of youth to keep all of us fresh and glistening. Okay, so it might not be an actual fountain of youth, but it's pretty close!

Sometimes starting from the inside is the best way to obtain true beauty on the outside. Nutritionist expert Joy Bauer says that nutrition can help minimize or prevent wrinkles and acne while enhancing your skin's natural beauty. Her secret is to follow a very rich diet, containing antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and plenty of water. So how do we travel back in time to our youthful years? Here's how:

• Stock up on fruits and veggies that are rich in Vitamin C such as peppers, oranges, strawberries, lemons, and broccoli. Vitamin C is involved in collagen production and protects cells from free radical damage.
• Start to load your shelves with wheat germ, fortified cereals, nuts, olives and seeds. These foods contain Vitamin E. Vitamin E helps protect cell membranes and guard the body against UV radiation damage, enhancing the protection of anti-aging skin.
• Similar to Vitamin E, Selenium helps preserve the skin from sun damage and delays aging by protecting skin quality and elasticity. You can find Selenium in Brazilian nuts, tuna (canned, light in water), red meat, eggs, liver, crab, wheat germ and garlic.
• I never though fat could be good for you, but apparently Omega-3 fats are something you should be eating . Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain cell membranes so that they serve as an effective wall, allowing water and nutrients in while keeping toxins out. Good sources of Omega-3 are oily fish, sardines, salmon, flax seeds, and walnuts. If your not a seafood person than try taking fish oil tablets, you won't even sense the taste.

Here's a recipe combining all the key elements to bring you back to your youthful appearance. Combine all of the following ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

The Smoothie of Youth

• 2 cold oranges, peeled and cut into sections.

• 1/2 chopped mango, cold

• 1/2 cup sliced frozen (unsweetened) strawberries

• 1 medium carrot, peeled, shredded

• 1/2 cup plain, non-fat yogurt, chilled

• 2 tablespoons wheat germ

• 2 tablespoons ground flax seed

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Now that you know what essentials you need, play around with the ingredients and create your own recipe. Drink up, enjoy and watch yourself travel through time.

*For fun: see if you can envision both the old women and the young lady in this picture. There are two ways of seeing it.

After Halloween, Don't Toss Your Pumpkin in the Trash, Toss it on Your Face!

It's a shame to throw away all your pumpkin goo as you carve your pumpkin this Halloween. Instead of tossing your pumpkin in the trash, toss it on your face! Use this relaxing and tasty facial mask to really get in the trick or treat spirit. You are about to experience the ultimate treat of the season. No ghost or goblins necessary!

Ingredients:

• half a cup of cooked pumpkin (You will need a piece of the actual pumpkin to do this, I recommend using the lid of the pumpkin.)
• half teaspoon brown sugar
• one teaspoon honey
• one teaspoon milk

1. After you scrape out the stringy part of your pumpkin, set aside a piece of the actual pumpkin. It doesn't have to be too big, just enough for half a cup worth of pumpkin meat.
2. Place the pumpkin in a microwave safe bowl or dish and add one-two inches of water.
   
3. Place the bowl with the pumpkin in the microwave for about ten minutes or until extremely soft.
   
4. Mash pumpkin using food processor or blender. If you don't have one you can try using a fork. You want the pumpkin to have a puree consistency.
5. Add the rest of the ingredients to your pumpkin puree and mix together.
   
6. Apply the mix to your entire face and neck, avoiding your eyes. Relax for 15 minutes while the masks sets in and you inhale the holiday spirit.
7. Rinse with warm water and moisturize as you do normally.

Pumpkin contains several vitamins and antioxidants which helps to give skin a golden glow and soft feel. When pumpkin is no longer in season and you're craving that sensational feel, try Bath & Body Works Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Scrub. It may not be the real deal, but definitely the next best thing.
Happy Halloween!

Don't Let Your Hair Get Dry and Damaged, Use a Home-Made Deep Conditioning Treatment

The beauty world has come up with many new and

improved techniques for styling hair. However,the more straightening we do, curling, coloring and other hair techniques, the more important it is to deep condition and care for our hair. Hair can easily get dried out and damaged from over styling and product build up. Here are some deep conditioning treatments you can do from home every one to two weeks.

It may not be appetizing, but it definitely works! Your hair will be glowing with shine right after your first treatment. The treatments are not only effective, but also affordable, you probably already have most the ingredients at home.

Marvel with Mayo

Ingredients:

• one cup mayonnaise
• half cup olive oil
• three egg yolks

1. Allow all ingredients to adjust to room temperature and then mix them together in a bowl.
2. Wash hair thoroughly and towel dry until damp. While the hair is damp, saturate the mayo mixture through your hair, applying extra saturation on the ends. The ends of the hair tend to be the driest and is where those dreadful "split ends" occur.
3. Bunch your hair together in a large ball and place on the top of your head. Entrap the hair inside a shower cap or you can even use a plastic grocery bag.
4. Run a blow dryer around you head to create more heat and then wrap your head in a towel to trap in the heat. The heat will help open your hair follicles and allow the moisture to sink in.
5. Let the mixture sit for 10-20 minutes.
6. Rinse out the mayo mixture using luke warm water. Do NOT shampoo! Any left over oils will just continue to condition your hair until your next shampoo.

Amazing Avocado

Ingredients:

• one full jar of original mayonnaise
• half of a ripe or over-ripe avocado

1. Mash the avocado using the back of fork until it's soft and creamy.
2. Mix avocado with mayo until the conditioner is all one color and well blended.
3. Work the conditioner through your hair using your fingers, again you'll want to give some extra attention to the ends of your hair.
4. Cover your head with a warm damp towel and allow the hair to relax and recondition for about 20 minutes.
5. Rinse with cold water and enjoy your new soft and glamorous hair.

Hair mask are both easy and fun. Make a party out of it on a girls night in. Make sure to save you left over avocado and make a delicious guacamole dip!

Reach for Something Beautifying in Your Refrigerator

When you crave for something cool and refreshing, where's the first place you look to? You might want to check the refrigerator. There are a variety of at-home creations you can apply to your beauty regime directly from your refrigerator.

*Whenever using any of the following beauty tricks, you'll want to remove any makeup or cosmetics so that you have a clean surface to work with.

Cucumbers
Cucumbers are a classic beauty trick that should not be forgotten.

1. Usea cold cucumber and cut two slices, large enough to cover your eye.
2. Lay down in a comfortable position and close your eyes. Place one slice of cucumber over each eye lid. This will help reduce puffiness and black circles. This is also a great way to relax and rid tiredness. The cucumber aroma is so fresh that you may just be tempted to take a bite.

Cold cucumber slices help shrink eye swelling by constricting blood vessels and in hand, reducing the inflow of fluid to the soft eye tissue. The coldness is what actually helps reduce the dark circles and puffiness. You can also try this approach using damp, cold tea bags.

Milk
Milk does the body good in all sorts of ways. Milk contains essential proteins, amino acids and Vitamin A, all which help to nourish the skin. Milk is very rich in beta-hydroxy acids. The beta hydroxys act as a natural conditioner.

1. Get out one or two cotton balls.
2. Again, make sure your face is already cleansed before doing this.
   
3. Pour some milk into a small bowl and dip the cotton balls into the milk.
   
4. Rub the milk soaked cotton ball all over your face and allow the milk to set on your face for about five minutes.
   
5. After five minutes, rinse the milk off with warm water and pat your face dry with a soft towel.

You know they say nothing goes better with milk than some chocolate chip cookies, so if you have some, you mine as well dig in!

Ice Water
Sounds so simple, but many people overlook its magic. If you've painted your nails and are in a hurry, ice water could be your savior and guide.

1. Fill a large bowl with cold water and a few ice cubes.
   
2. After painting your nails, allow your nails to air dry for one to two minutes.
   
3. After two minutes place your painted fingernails into the bowl of ice water and allow them to sit for three- four minutes.
4. Your nails should be dry in no time and you can be free to do what you please.

I know it might be cold at first, but snuggle in a blanket while your nails dry. It's all worth it for your nails to dry in a total of four minutes rather than the full hour it normally takes nail polish to completely set.

So next time you reach in the fridge make sure to primp yourself with one of my fun beauty tricks.

Can Politics Really Be Beautiful?

Political campaigning for the upcoming presidential election is everywhere, but did it really have to cut into our beauty time? Many new salons and celebrities are endorsing their favorite political figures on a place that is surprising to many of us, their finger nails.

One salon in Pennsylvania is personally painting the candidates facial figures onto fingernails. This special manicure can take as long as an hour to an hour and a half. Check out the video by clicking on the image below.


Depending on your political preference, you can have different candidates on different fingers. Some people may even find amusement by endorsing the opposing opponent of their choice on their middle finger. When it comes to politics, people get heated very easily and look for any means to release their emotions, even if it's on their fingernails.

Music Artist "Eve" was spotted by the paparazzi showing off her political manicure. Celebrities may try to hide their love lives, but they have certainly stood strong when it comes to voting and this years election. Eve shows the camera that she gives presidential candidate Barack Obama a thumbs up.


I wouldn't exactly define the new political nails as trendy or beautiful, but they are fun and certainly patriotic.

People aren't stopping at their nails, some people even attempt to image the candidates! Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin has set a new trend among people who wear eye glasses. Her glasses have not been able to stay on the shelves. The glasses were designed and created by Japanese designer Kazuo Kawasaki. The manufacturer of the trendy frames told ABC News that their phones have been ringing off the hook.

The frames cost about $375 without the lenses. These glam-god glasses have even made large conversation at the prestigious New York's Bryant Park Fashion Week!

This may be a new revolutionary mark for Palin as she makes history both politically and among fashion elite.

Transform Your Bath Room Into Your Very Own Spa And Don't Forget The Bubbles!

Have you ever dreamed of rejuvenating all day at a spa. Well now you can cleanse your mind and body at home right from your tub. Make sure to dedicate at least an hour to relax and enjoy what your about to discover. Pull out your favorite candles and some relaxing music and prepare to pamper yourself.

Here's a ritual usually performed in Turkey and dates back to centuries.
The Turkish Haman
Necessities

• Eucalyptus leaves or oil
• A sponge or loofah
• Mint tea
• Small bowl or deep cup

1. Illuminate the room with either candles or dim lights.
   
2. Close any windows or doors to your bathroom and draw a hot bath. You want it to be too hot enough to fill the room with steam. This will not only help to open your pores, expand your lungs and breathing, while you sink deeper into the ritual.
3. Toss a couple Eucalyptus leaves or few drops of the oil into the bath water.
4. Place two mint tea bags also into the bath water. Make a cup of tea to sip on as you soak, just as the ancient Turks did.
5. Stir up the water with your hand to mix the aroma's, and add a splash of bubbles for extra fun!
   
6. Before getting into the water, make sure your music is on so you don't have to push buttons while wet. Once you're comfortable, take a moment to sink into the moment. Relax your mind and body starting with your toes and consciously directing your limbs and muscles to relax. After about 15 minutes, take a loofah or body sponge and scrub your skin to remove the dead skin cells. The steam from the water will enhance the exfoliating process.
7. Every so often dip your small bowl or cup into the bath water and pour over your neck and shoulders to wash away any stress.
   
8. When you're done, lie back in your steamy eucalyptus retreat and relax, breathing in the moist, mist air.

Another at home-remedy for relaxing and soothing irritated skin requires no other than the classic, Mr. Quaker Oats.
Oatmeal Milk Bath
This is something great to run to when you have an inevitably itchy insect bite, rash or any sort of skin irritation. Doctors often mention using oatmeal baths for baby's with diaper burn or rashes, so fellow moms and mom's-to-be should keep this in mind.

You will need:

• One of the following: blender, food processor or coffee grinder
• Plain Oatmeal
• 1-2 cups of milk

1. Draw a warm bath. If you are doing this for relaxation and pampering rather than a rash, then you can make the bath a little hotter.
2. As the bath fills up, grind one cup to a cup and half of plain Oatmeal using your blender, grinder, or processor. Grind until the oats become a powder.
   
3. At this time you will want to go back to the bath tub with your mixture and one cup of milk (preferably whole milk). Light any candles and prepare to play any tranquilizing music or relaxing cd's you would like to soak to.
4. Pour the Oatmeal powder and the cup of milk into the bath. Stir with your hand a few times to allow the mixture to disburse and the oatmeal to absorb.
5. Be careful getting into the tub! The Oatmeal can make the tub more slippery. Sit back, relax and enjoy a your soak.

When getting out of your Turkish retreat or Oatmeal soak you will feel fresh, rejuvenated and moisturized. It's best to pat your skin softly dry and apply a good moisturizing lotion to maintain what you have just achieved in your at-home spa. Enjoy!

Don't Get Your Hair in a Tizzy! Try Some Easy Technique to Toss Your Hair Up in a Cute & Classy Do!

It's not easy waking up early everyday to work a full shift at work or spend the whole day at school, but whats even worse is trying to find the time early in the morning to do your hair. Florida portrays and even harder obstacle, humidity. Frizzy hair is a battle that many of us just can't win. Sometimes putting your hair in an up-do can be the easiest solution. I know it may seem hard to construct a french twist or a clean bun, but I'm going to share a world full of hair secrets that you can easily accomplish quickly at home.

For a clean cut look...
The Honey Bun

1. Grab the hair in a low pony tail and twist the tail until it tightens all the way to the base of the pony tail.
2. In the same direction you were twisting, wrap the twisted tail around and around the pony base just as a honey bun twist around and around form the cent of the bun. Allow the hair to be a little loose, so you don't look too stiff.
   
3. Using a hair elastic, secure the twisted bun in place. Pull small pieces out of the bun to loosen it up and prevent you from looking like you belong at the ballet.
4. Add some hair accessories to spice up the look, like barrettes, flowers or clips. Forever 21 always has several options for hair accessories, you can visit one of their many location or order offline.
   
5. OPTIONAL: If you want to get really sassy, pull a few strands out of the bun, twist the small strands one by one and individually bobby pin them to the outer edge of the bun. This will give it a more intricate look.

Fun and modern look...
The Twister

1. Start out similar to the Honey Bun, by grasping a low pony tail and twisting the tail until it tightens toward the base of the pony.
2. In the same direction you twisted your hair, lift the pony up against the rest of your hair so the end of the tail is sticking straight toward the ceiling in a vertical line.
   
3. Tuck the about a third of the twisted tail into your body of hair and secure with either bobby pins or a clip. Clips tend to be easier. Allow the remaining hair to hang out of the clip up top the twist.
4. To give it an edgy look, squeeze a small about on hair gel onto the tips of your fingers and apply at the ends of the loose hair to give each strand a more defined and spiked look. You may also achieve the spiked ends with hair spray if more convenient.
   

Try a trendy look...
The Old School Cool
When your really in a rush and hardly even have the time to spare for brushing your hair, there is still a solution.

1. If not with a brush at least brush your fingers through your hair.
2. Pull out a scarf with a cute print, bright color or a headband. Try to pick something that compliments what your wearing that day.
3. It's as simple as that! If you like you can even wear the scarf or band with your hair up in a pony tail. This trend used to be very fashionable in the 1950's and has now come back. All your co-workers and fellow students will be impressed with your fashion forward approach.

Lastly, if it's just one of those days where your hair really needs to be washed and blow dried, but you on a time crunch. Travel back to the 80's decade and sport your "do" to the side.

The Side Swipe

1. Pull your hair in a low pony tail position to one side of your head, just slightly below the bottom of your ear.

PONY OPTION

1. Before placing your side pony tail into a hair elastic, remove a small chunk of hair from the bottom end of the the pony. Secure the rest of your pony tail with the hair elastic, leaving the small chunk of hair out.
2. Take the small chunk and wrap it around the hair elastic, completely covering the elastic. Use a bobby pin to pin the wrapped piece of hair to your head .
   

BRAID OPTION:

1. If you know how to braid, then braid the pony and then place an elastic.
   
2. Pull out some strands of hair around your face to help frame your face and modernize this 80's do.

*For ALL of these clean and trendy hair styles, I highly recommend using a side part rather then a straight middle part, also referred to in the news industry as a "butt" part. I'm sure you can figure out how it got that name.