New Series! Monday Bunday on Instagram

We noticed something missing on Instagram...

We have photos of hair ties, favors, our favorite things BUT one thing we need to show off is how to wear your flhair...  

(side note): I wear mine all the time. It is my go-to for prolonging my blow outs, wearing on my wrist, toss my hair in a messy pony at the gym, headband for yoga times infinity! 

Now on Mondays - my beautiful sister, Molly, and I get to do quick (seriously, like 5 minutes or less) hair tutorials - most of you following us @emmaflhair and checking out our instastories will see little tutorials on how to wear your flhair!

I am going to try and share the photos on here so you can try and add a little #mondaybunday flhair to your hair!

Halloween Space Buns Tutorial is belowwwww.... check it out! Want to see more? Holler at us in comments on what you would like to see or check the blog for more tutorials!

You will need two flhair ties and four bobby pins. Glitter if you want to sparkle up your part like we did above!

Part your hair evenly and tie the two sections towards the top like this...

With one of the pony tails, split the hair evenly and tie a knot.

Continue knotting until you reached the ends. You will want to wrap the knots around the base of the pony and secure with bobby pins in an X pattern - feel free to use an extra hair tie if you need to secure the ends before pinning the bun. 

So the one side will look like this, don't try to make them perfect! I love that Molly's hair has little spikes that stick out - it is so cute! She can totally look fabulous in any hair I do on her (insert older sister's eye roll).

Here is the look for everyday or a little dressed up for Halloween you can grab your favorite craft glitters and use some pomade in the part I suggest glittering over a sink or tub because it gets EVERYWHERE! Warning: you will need a side part for a few days after wearing glitter in your part... just sayin' it's a bitch to get out! 

Totes worth it! Here's the glittered part below in case you need to revisit the top pic...

Though it is Wednesday, I wanted to get this post up for you fine flhair fans and look forward to seeing you on Monday for our next tutorial on #MondayBunday over on Instagram @emmaflhair

XOXO,
Emma+Flhair

Summer Hair Dos with the Simple Bobby Pin

Bobby Pin 101:

It seems that the most simple tools can create a perfect hairstyle. I'd like to take a moment to appreciate the simple bobby pin.

We all have them. Tucked in drawers, stuck in our vacuum and marking our territory on our counters and night stands. It's one of the easiest tools to use. If you ever wondered how to use them.... Wonder no more - we have 10 easy-peasy ways to use and store these bad boys!

1. Store with magnetic strip in drawer to keep them in place.

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Your vacuum, nightstand and bathroom counter will thank you. You also won't have to keep going around your house trying to collect them when you're needing a quick hairstyle because they will all be there ready to go when you are!

2. Spray hairspray or dry shampoo on bobby pins to help secure in thin hair.

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You've got that hair that will hold a hair style for two seconds? No fear! Spritz them with hairspray or dry shampoo and let them dry before placing in te hair. This extra bit if grip will help them stay in place.

3. Right VS Wrong 

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Frustrated that they STILL aren't staying? Maybe you're using them wrong. I know I have been and this little trick has been a life changer! Have the textured side against your head will help keep that bobby right where it needs to stay.

4. Bobby Pins Exposed

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They are known to be hidden but with all the pretty jeweled and colored bobby pins in the market now it seems to be the new and easy way to wear them. Think the ever so popular geographic designs: chevron, triangle, diamond etc. 

5. Twist and Lock

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Need a quick summer style that can last sizzling in the sun or for a quick up do for a special occasion? This isn't your mothers french twist. We've been seeing these gorgeous messy french twists that are so dreamy and romantic! See how they use the locking technique? Run the bobby along the direction of the twist, when you get to the edge tuck it in to secure the bobby and the hairstyle. This takes some practice but def worth it! 

6. Pop-Up Pony

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Add some Barbie-silhouette "umph" to your pony with.... You guessed it! Bobby pins. Place vertically under the pony tail to add some extra volume with out the tease. 

7. Pony-Less Braid

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Only have one bobby but need your hair tamed? Yep, we got a solution for that! Here's a quick tutorial that will keep your friends guessing - how'd she do that? Shhhh.. Your secret is safe!

8. Covered Chic

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Creating this look is simple and effortless. All you need is a pony and a bobby pin. Do up your usual pony. Take a small piece and wrap around the base of the pony and secure upwards, vertically speaking, over the elastic with a bobby pin. Viola! 

9. Bang it out!

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This perfect idea for that pesky bang grow out or to keep them at bay when you don't have time to style them! Use this twist technique for easy styling. You can also do a braid as well with this technique. So pretty! 

10. Braided Pixie 

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How pretty is this? Wear your short hair in some pretty romantic braids on each side and secure with a bobby pin going in the opposite direction of the braid. Keeps the hair or of your face and is so perfect for summer! 

Hope you enjoyed this little 10 easy ways to use your bobby pins! We have some pretty ones available in the shops too! 

www.emmaflhair.etsy.com and www.flhairaccessories.com!

All images have been found on Pinterest.