hair tutorial

Behold! There is a way to create perfect, frizz-free curls while working with the natural texture of your hair. The key: That diffuser part in the junk drawer. Chris and Vanessa from Salon 25 in Cypress, CA de-mystify the secret behind smooth, shiny spirals that stay that way, all day. 

Here comes the twist (pun intended). You've seen scads of celebs and sidewalk divas alike wearing the half-shaved look- While it looks cool, most of us aren't ready to part ways with half of our mane. Mai Ties (no relation to the fruity drink) are the answer to this dilemma! Chris and Vanessa walk us through a few simple steps to achieve a similar look, minus the plunge. These simple hair twists can also be used to create a headband for a softer look.

Check it out and enjoy! 

You've seen it on ballerinas. On the red carpet. At the beach. On your favorite blogger's site. That perfect, glossy bun with no fly-aways sticking out or a lumpy mushroom top caused by a hair tie. But how do you achieve such perfection in a top knot? 

Vanessa and Chris from Salon 25 in Cypress, CA are here to show us how! Check it out! 

We recently teamed up with Vanessa and Chris of Salon 25 in Cypress, CA to bring you a series of hair tutorials that demystify all your favorite looks, and we're so excited to present you the first of many to come! First up is the beyond gorgeous waterfall braid with beauty waves style worn by Irena during our last photo shoot.

A perfect blend of bouncy curls with a loose waterfall braid, it's a lovely, romantic look for pretty much any occasion from a sunny picnic to a day at the beach. At first, we were positive this was a look best left to the pros...but now, anyone can do it with these few steps and simple tips