Another amazing new thing I learned about on Pinterest is the Sock Bun technique to create gorgeous curls without any heat!

Here's the picture diagram I first saw that sparked my interest.  The Sock Bun can be worn as a super cute top knot and really helps to plump up a puny mini bun into a super sized donut!  I recommend using a sock that is close to your own hair color just in case you don't get perfect coverage all the way around.

Source:  http://madeinpretoria.wordpress.com/2011/10/03/the-sock-bun-diy-big-hair-bun/

1. My hair without the sock bun {before}
2. A whopping big bun, with the sock {after}
3. Supplies: A normal sock with the toes cut off.
4. Roll the sock into a bun
5. Start rolling your ends
6. spread your hair to hide the bun
7. Roll the bun down to the start of the ponytail
8. The pretty big bun
9. The pretty big bun

Are you wondering where the gorgeous curls come in? Well, if you leave your hair in the sock bun overnight you'll wake up to beautiful hair! Here's my tips:

1. Mist hair with water from a fine mist bottle. I used WEN's Replenishing Treatment Mist, http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A210231.desc.WEN-by-Chaz-Dean-Replenishing-Treatment-Mist-6-oz You don't want your hair dripping wet, just damp. Most people have told me that they get a tighter curl when they wet their hair a bit more. FYI, I mist just the tail part after I put it up in a pony tail.
2. If you have hair that normally doesn't hold a curl well use a light mousse, gel mousse, lightweight gel or texturizing hair spray for tighter curls.
3. Don't make your pony tail too tight to avoid a big dent in the morning.  If you have wavy or textured hair this probably won't be a big problem but if you're hair is stick straight like mine it's dent city.  FYI, you can quickly get the dent out with a curling or flat iron.I also found using those children's terry cloth hair bands/like a skinny scrunchy work great to keep the kink out.
4. If you use a thinner dress sock or a children's knee high sock you'll get a tighter curl. If you use a thicker, athletic sock you'll get a nice big bun & waves.

If you're still confused and need a better visual on how to roll your hair into the "donut" watch this video.  My biggest tips are:

1. Use your thumbs! Your thumbs are what you push your hair through the bottom of the sock hole to the top.
2. As you first begin your roll, tuck the tips of your hair under and around the sock 1-2 times depending on how layered your hair is. Try not to bend it so you don't get kinks.
3. As you first start to roll your hair down use your thumbs from the bottom of the sock through the hole to the top, roll down and repeat. Your hair will start to wrap around half of the sock and as you get about halfway down your pony tail spread the hair all the way around the sock to create the full donut and finish rolling down to the base. Tuck little stray hairs as you roll. This doesn't have to be perfectly neat! Your donut will look more perfect and tighter as you practice more!
4. Practice makes perfect!

My giant sock bun which survived a sweaty Spin class & my go-to style for yoga & pilates classes. Seriously, without the sock I could never get my super fine & thin hair to create a bun this big!

My results!!

Day 1: Loose big waves, slight curl using a bulky athletic sock and not so stellar bun rolling skills. Also hair was freshly washed.

Day 2: Long, loose curls using a thinner dress sock and getting better at bun rolling! Hair isn't so squeaky clean since I washed day before. I used Elnett Hairspray after I took the bun out to style and hold the curl.  Elnett is a great styling spray that you can brush out and doesn't leave your hair crunchy or tacky feeling. 

Day 3: Tighter, more defined curls using the same thinner dress sock, misting hair a tad bit more and stellar bun rolling skills! Also, the hairspray from day before was reactived by the water/WEN mist and helped hold the curl tighter. And I cleanse my hair usually every 3rd night so this helped too since my hair is really thin and has zero texture. Dirtier hair adds texture! =)

Now go grab your sock and get rolling! Please let me know how you do and send me your pictures on Twitter @CoachGlitter or on FaceBook! Muah! xoxo!

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Yes I love it so much I wouldn't be surprised if I get hauled away in a straight jack for being so nutty about Pinterest! Of course, i'll get dragged away for my Pintervention in style! =)

So are you on Pinterest yet? If you're not, go to the website and request an invite which everyone gets within a few days and sign up! It's an amazing site filled with the most amazing tips, tricks, inspirational fashion, beauty, party, home decor, recipes, DIY galore, source for all your most creative and inventive ideas ever! 

Here's my makeup board filled with lots of gorgeous looks that i've "Pinned" and on many i've added info on how to easily recreate it. http://pinterest.com/coachglitter/makeup-makeup-makeup/

My Hair Looks board:  http://pinterest.com/coachglitter/hair-looks/  Hello sock buns, sock bun curls and mermaid hair!!

My fashionspiration board: http://pinterest.com/coachglitter/style-inspiration/

Oh and let's not forget shoes!! http://pinterest.com/coachglitter/shooz/

I have a bunch of other boards too! So peruse around and you too will be Pindicted in no time!

Muah! xoxo!

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Yesterday was my big 25th Birthday! Er...uhm....okay more like 37th but who's counting, right? As someone who has never made a big deal about my own birthday well, of course I booked myself on a makeup gig like it was any other work day. Me, turn down a great photoshoot just because i'm turning 25 again? Of course not!  But I did have some time in the morning all to myself so I decided to finally check out what all the crazy buzz has been about and experience Dry Bar for myself!  Luckily I live near the Fashion Island salon in Newport Beach and made an appointment just 2 days before with no problem at all snagging a spot in my small window of free time.

So what is the Dry Bar? It's a salon that only does one thing and does it extremely well. No cuts, no color...just fabulous Blow Outs!  How ingenius is that? There's a menu of cleverly named hair styles that you can choose from or you can customize your own style and mix and match the styles to your liking. Best of all the price is amazing! It's just $35! There's also a few add-on's which you can choose from if you'd like. I went with "The Floater" which for $10 you get 10 minutes of the most fabulous scalp massage. It was seriously better than some 90 minute full body massages i've gotten before! If you need extra relaxation, stress release or have a headache this will be the best $10 you've ever spent!

The interior is my fave white on white on white girly glam with splashes of their signature yellow including the chandelier made out of blow dryers. 

While you're getting your hair gorgeousfied you can enjoy a mimosa or another drink of your choice while you watch a chick flick on the flat screen. I caught the tail end of Valentine's Day followed by Sweet Home Alabama.

Here I am in the middle of the Blow Out with big round brushes in my hair kept in like rollers until they cooled. Great technique to create voluminous soft curls.

And voila! My fabulous stylist Melissa who I absolutely loved! I want her to do my hair every day!

The rear view...

Almost as important as great makeup (and hair!) is great lighting. I found more flattering lighting for picture taking inside the dressing room at BEBE. See what a difference lighting makes! My bags are magically gone!  And yes, that will be the subject of my next blog/vlog now that i'm the proud owner of my very own Glamcor Lights!

So what do you think? Leave me a comment pretty please with glitter on top!  Thank you Dry Bar Fashion Island/Newport Beach for an amazing first experience and gorgeous blow out! I will be back for many more!! I'm totally obsessed! Check out their website at theDryBar.com for a location near you! Yes, they are all over & not just in So Cal! Muah! xoxo!

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