Braids & Ink

Most people that are close to me, know that I have a terrible and unhealthy relationship with my hair. I absolutely hate it, because it simply takes forever to grow. This year I have declared war against my hair, and I am determined to get it ultra healthy and long! What tips do you have?

I found a wonderful blog that offers amazing tips on everything about hair! The blog is called Hairdresser on Fire  and I adore everything her blog! (Seriously! Check out all her Answers and Tutorials- I literally spent close to two hours going through them!) I was so excited to find her blog that I ended up doing a tutorial right away: Tutorial: Braid Headband- she is adorable to watch, and goes through the ENTIRE process!

My results:

Excuse the crappy iPhone picture (I really wish the front camera had a flash!), but here it is! 

Another "thing" on my mind is tattoo fever. I know several of my friends that have just finished their amazing tattoos, and it is making me itch even more for another! I have two, but I am really craving an actual "piece". What I mean by that is I love all of my tattoo's, but I would like a more intricate work of art.

Sometimes I wish I had taken my time with a tattoo artist who specialized in words, but I really love this tattoo and the meaning.

How do you feel about getting inked?

Not So Banging Bangs

Currently I am at war with my bangs. About a month ago I decided to take the plunge (again) and get blunt bangs. I really like the idea of blunt bangs, but in all honesty I just feel they are way too much of a pain to upkeep. I end up trying to trim them myself, and oh boy that is no fun. I end up having little hairs in my eyes, nose, etc. Just a mess to say the least.
Well, back to my ongoing war with my bangs. They are just all over the place, and in that annoying pre-grow out stage (Yes pre-grow out because I decided to trim them a couple days ago). As I wage on with this ongoing battle, I have had to become creative with my tactics for dealing with my pesky bangs. Hats, headbands, scarves are all my best friends right now. Here are some ideas for you if you are struggling like I am:

I love this bow headwrap that I got at Urban Outfitters. Those bangs don't even stand a chance to be seen.

I dare you to show me someone who doesn't look good in a fedora hat. Such a low key piece, and no annoying bangs in sight! Win.

I usually only wear this around the house when I am cleaning, but I still think its a cute way to hide those bangs.

When all else fails- grab your favorite team's baseball hat. 

What are some styles you use to avoid having a bad hair day? Also any tips for controlling bangs? Thanks!