Easy Hairstyles For School

I've had my heart set on having ridiculously long hair for a good few years and I'm finally there!

So this September I decided that I'd take advantage and try and do some more interesting styles with my hair this new school year.

But at the same time, they needed to be quick and simple so that I can manage them with one eye open and no strength at 7am. 

So...after spending a while trying out some styles inspired by beauty geniuses such as Zoella and some ideas of my own I came up with these....

9 Easy Hairstyles for School

1. Milkmaid Braid

 

For this style you will need: Hair grips (x4)

                                              Small hair bands- clear elastic if you have them (x2)

First of all you need to split your hair into two halves and plait each side, fasten each plait with a small hair band so that the plaits don't come undone during the next step.

Secondly you'll need to take one plait over the top of your head and fasten it with a hair grip to the side of your head just behind your ear. (Hold this in place when positioning the next plait).

Then take the other plait and do the same overlapping the two plaits so that it is secure, then fasten that plait on the other side of your head behind your other ear. Then with the other two hair grips add them where they are necessary to ensure that the style is secure.

2. Messy Grip

For this style you will need: A large claw clip

This style is really simple. All I do is take the top half of my hair up as if you were going to tie it in a top half ponytail, and then grip it. I'll usually pull some pieces of hair forward afterwards to mess it up slightly.

3. Messy Side Bun

For this style you will need: Hair bobble (x2)

For this style you will need to pull all of your hair back into a messy bun and then let it fall to one side and secured it with a second bobble. I would also then again just pull the front of my hair forward slightly so that it isn't flat and is messier.

4. Side Plait

For this style you will need: Small hair band- clear elastic 

                                              Hair grip

Firstly, pull all of your hair round to one side (usually the side where your parting is fullest).

I then take a bunch of my hair from the front and leave it out when plaiting the rest. Keep plaiting your hair until you reach the very very bottom and then fasten with the small hair band. Then take the rest of the hair from the front that you previously left and loosely fasten it just behind the base of the plait. (Again I'd then pull forward some pieces at the sides- are you noticing a theme yet?)

5. Messy High Bun

For this style you will need: Hair bobble (x2)

                                              Small hair band-clear elastic

                                              Hair grip (x4)

First of all take all of your hair up into a high ponytail at the top of your head but instead of securing it, twist it loosely so that you create a hoop shape and secure the hoop shape with one bobble. Then adjust the position and secure with another bobble. Then pull the front of your hair and the sides and the bottom out slightly to make it a bit more messy and then secure finally with the clear bobble. Then use the hair grips to tidy the bun and make sure that it is the right shape and is strongly secured where you want it.

6. Low Ponytail

For this style you will need: Hair bobble

Before I had hair this long I would never have managed to sport a low ponytail but here we are.

Pull all of your hair back into a ponytail at the middle of the back of your head, then grip either side of the hair and the base of the ponytail and pull forward until your parting is visible again. Then tighten the ponytail again, repeat this until you're happy with the position. (AND GUESS WHAT I DID NEXT!?)

7. High Ponytail

For this style you will need: Hair bobble (x2)

Leaving the front (fringe I guess) section of your hair out, pull the rest of your hair right up to the top of your head and fasten into a ponytail with one hair bobble. Then holding the base of the ponytail pull your hair forward slightly to position it and secure with the second bobble. Then taking the rest of the hair you left out previously, loosely pull it back and tuck it underneath one of the bobbles. (You know the rest..............)

8. Twisted Half Do

For this style you will need: Small hair bands- clear elastic (x2)

Take two small sections from the front of your hair and twist them loosely until they meet at the back of your head in the middle. Then create a messy bun with the end of the sections using one of the clear bands. Then pull your hair forward slightly to mess it up a bit and then secure the messy bun further with the second band. 

I've always felt this style is unbelievably simple but looks like you've made an effort (always the best way ehy!!)

And finally.......

9. Au Naturel

My hair is naturally quite curly as you can see in many of the other photos, I sometimes straighten my hair completely but as you can see....thats going to take a lot of time and effort, which I don't have!

So more often than not I will use my hair straighteners and straighten the top of my hair from my roots to about half way down just to calm it down a bit when it gets very curly!

My parting is very hit and miss and I don't usually make it through the day without changing my parting at some point so I just go with it. 

I hope these descriptions actually help, it made sense in my head but yanno, that doesn't always mean its ok!

I'm not a hairdresser I'm a teenage girl, don't forget it.

'til next time

Hannah xx

Hair products I use:

Herbal Essences Shampoo

Moroccan Oil

Hair grips

Clear Hair Bands                                          

Spotty Teens

SPOTS.

We all hate them.

We all have them. 

Dealing with spots is probably one of the most irritating things to have to do as a teenager. 

They destroy your confidence and make you feel disgusting and there's nothing you can do about it. 

Or is there?

Here it goes...

Top 5 Ways To Prevent or Treat Spots:

1. Try and eat healthily- I know the feeling when all you want to do is curl up and eat chocolate, everyday right? Chocolate and other foods such as crisps, pizza, cake and burgers are all bad for your skin. They make your skin greasy which can lead to spots. DISAPPOINTING- I KNOW.

2. Don't squeeze, pick or touch your spots- despite how tempting it might be to just quickly pop the head off one that's caught your eye in the mirror that morning, don't. Touching and squeezing moves the bacteria within your spots that causes them to be transferred around your face resulting in more.

NOOO NOT MOREEEE.

3. Don't cover with thick concealer or foundation- this only blocks your pores and makes it difficult for the spots to heal and will result in more.

4. If you do wear foundation, take it off properly at night- I recommend getting make up wipes and toner to thoroughly ex foliate your skin before bed allowing your skin to breathe at night. This will prevent grease building up and therefore prevent the dreaded zits.

And finally...

5. Blemish sticks (witch hazel) and other brands, ARE GODLY- after removing my make up at night I apply this God sent remedy to troubled areas (hair line and T zone mainly) and within a few days the worst has cleared up. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

I hope these tips helped and remember..

When you're staring in the mirror wondering 'Why me?'

Just remember one day, they'll go and you'll be even sexier.

'til next time

Hannah xxx

Confessions Of A Filmaholic

I am a self confessed film addict.

If I could sit and watch movies all day everyday I would. 

From Disney classics to psychological thrillers to comedies..I AM OBSESSED. 

I don't think I would be the person I am without the things I've learnt from films and the influences that movies over the years have had on me. 

For a long time now I've been interested in acting and writing, so observing some of the incredible work of other people inspires me even more to get involved in that industry.

Ready for my Top 10?

Here we go-

My Top 10 Favourite Films (so far):

1. Pulp Fiction- I do not know how I lived for 16 years without watching this film. A Quentin Tarantino  classic, full of violence, drug abuse and other wonderful elements which make the whole thing incredibly inappropriate but all the more fantastic. Along with some golden comedy moments which you can't help but laugh at! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

2. GoodFellas- This film has made me want to be part of the Mafia. Following the risky yet rewarding life of a first class gang of gangsters. Action packed from start to finish and gives an awesome insight into the world of gangsters.

3. The Little Mermaid- Slight change of genre with this one. My favourite Disney princess is Ariel therefore this is my all time favourite Disney classic. I know all of the words to the songs and I could watch it over and over again. I want to be a mermaid. No shame. 

4. Leon- This film is underrated and not well known enough for my liking! A top class assassin trains a teenage girl to be like him..WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?! Again..pretty violent, but an amazing love story too! 

5. An Officer and a Gentleman- Speaking of love stories..this 80s classic makes me cry every time. A beautiful love story with twists and heartbreak. Nothing like a man in uniform!

6. Tangled- Yes, another Disney one! I can't remember how many times I've watched this film, I know the fill dialogue and all of the songs off by heart. Rapunzel's hair is truly fabby. 

7. Forrest Gump- If you haven't seen this film you must have been living under a rock for your whole life. One of the best films ever made in my opinion. A heart wrenching story of the incredible story of a mentally challenged man, all told by him,on a bench, at a bus stop, to the general public!                                                                                                                                                                                                  

8. Love Actually- This is one of my favourites to watch at Christmas time! Love, sex, romance, heartbreak..everything that makes Christmas wonderful..just kidding! But its a great film to sit down and get into the Christmas spirit with!

9. Harry Potter- Yes, I am guilty of adoring every single Harry Potter film! I want magic to be real so badly that watching the films makes me overwhelmingly happy! If you haven't yet watched them, I would highly recommend exposing yourself to the magical world of magic!

10. The Game- This is one of the biggest plot twists in a film I have ever witnessed! A man is encouraged to take part in a 'game' of which he doesn't know anything about, and things start getting weird. Amazing psychological thriller.

Now obviously only a few of these films are appropriate for young children, but I would highly recommend all of these films to everyone. 

And if you're also obsessed with movies, I'm sure you'll agree..they're not a waste of time, but an educational experience that no one should miss out on! 

WATCH FILMS!

'til next time..

Hannah xxx