The Teacher Diva

How To: Bent Curls Hair Tutorial

I have really enjoyed having my hair shorter. It's honestly so much easier to style and less to manage. And as a mom of two little boys, I am all about the easy-button these days. One hairstyle that I have been particularly gravitating towards is the bent curls look. Or as my hairdresser calls it "fettuccine noodles". It's my favorite way to style my hair and it looks really good on Day 2, which means less work for me. Win-win. I've been using the Limited Edition Holiday Gold 1" Styler to achieve this look. This styler can be used to flat iron, curl or create waves. Think of it as an all-in-one type of tool for heat styling. The ghd Gold Styler utilizes dual-zone technology for premium performance so you only need to do one pass through your hair. It has two next-generation heat sensors, one across each plate, to control the optimum styler temperature of 365ºF constantly and evenly from root to tips making it easy to curl or straighten hair. I got it at Nordstrom and it would make the perfect gift for the beauty lover. Keep reading if you want a step-by-step look at how I get these bent curls. ...

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If You Color Your Hair, You’re Going To Want to Read This.

I have been coloring my hair for many many years and it's always been important for me to use products that preserve my color. As much as I love my hairdresser, I like to keep my salon visits at a minimum. Since I've colored for so long, I have to use certain products to keep it healthy and reduce breakage. ...

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5 Habits I Follow For Healthy Hair

I've always been proactive about taking care of my hair. Whether that's through supplements and collagen or the styling products I use — I am all about making healthy habits to keep my hair looking its best. ...

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Bedtime Dry Shampoo Hack

If you want to prolong your blowout, this is the trick to keep your hair looking fresh. Because of this hack, I am down to washing my hair once (maybe twice) a week. Which is honestly a pretty big accomplishment for me. I have thick hair and ever since having George, it's been more oily at the roots. Weird, right? I have to use a dry shampoo that gives me a powdery white finish and a little grit. Trust me, the white powder will go away if you follow these steps. ...

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How I Get Loose Curls

I love the look of messy, loose curls. I often get asked how I curl my hair since I cut it (here's how I styled it when it was longer) and figured the easiest way to show you would be through a video. I tried to be specific and detailed since I share a few tips (and things to avoid) if you are trying to achieve that piecey, "undone" curl hairstyle.  ...

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How To Do Beach Waves When You Have About 5 Minutes

You may have seen me wearing these beachy waves here and there on social media and I am loving this incredibly EASY and quick hairstyle. This is my go-to look when I'm in a time crunch. Per your request, I posted an IGTV sharing how I get these beachy waves from start to finish. Head over to my Instagram to check it out! Before I started using the Bed Head Wave Artist, I used the One Step Volumizer Hot Air Brush and the Gisou Heat Protecting Spray. ...

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How To Do a Hair Detox (and Why You Should)

We've all heard that a detox can be a great way to restart your body, but have you ever tried a hair detox? If you are someone who uses dry shampoo, colors your hair or wants to extend your blowout, this might be something worth exploring. ...

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This $8 Shampoo and Conditioner Made My Hair So Soft — And it’s Sulfate-Free.

 As someone who has colored and heat-styled her hair regularly for the past 15 years, my hair care routine is something that I take into careful consideration. And while it might be enticing to shop at luxury beauty stores to find the latest and greatest, hey I can be guilty of it too, regularly incorporating these types of products into our routine isn't the healthiest strategy long-term for our bank accounts. And higher price tags don't always mean it's a better product. About a month ago, I started to try my luck at this $8 shampoo and conditioner by Hair Food. What originally caught my eye (besides the price tag) was that it is made from pure ingredients and free of parabens, mineral oils, silicones, sulfates and dyes. The proof of the power of these ingredients lies in the results. And my hair is all the better for it. ...

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4 Hacks For Low-Maintenance Hair Color

Hair care, styling tips and “what to tell your hairdresser” are topics we cover frequently on TTD. Whether you get our monthly newsletters with beauty tips or you follow along on Instagram Stories (#TTDBeautyTalk), you have probably heard me mention these a time or two.  But in all honesty, they are what I have been doing for the past 5 years and what every hairdresser I meet recommends — because you know I’m obnoxious and ask them for their tips.  Below I’m breaking down 4 easy hacks you can start doing TODAY if you color your hair. I do each one of these and only get my hair done 3-4 times a year. Of course, everyone’s needs are different, but I’m convinced that a few of these are the main reason my hair color has lasted so long.  ...

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The Hair Accessories I Want to Try this Season

I’m usually pretty simple when it comes to my hairstyle — I like loose curls, piecey layers and a somewhat "undone" approach to my everyday hairdo. But lately, I’ve had so much fun with hair bows and headbands. There’s definitely a trend we are seeing in wearing accessories like silk ribbons, scrunchies and headbands. Not only is this the perfect solution to second (or third) day hair styling, but it also offers a youthful feel without being too childlike.  ...

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