Top Knot Love

I've got some serious top knot envy recently.

Okay, I've got some serious long hair envy. Don't get me wrong, I love my short hair. But I wear it the same every day. So when I see someone with a top knot, I know that they could also wear their hair down. Or curled. Or a thousand other ways.

Just look at these pretty top knots.

Don't know how to do a top knot? Well...we've done a tutorial on the subject. Or two.

How To Tuesday: The Perfect Lip

Valentine's Day is this week, and nothing says sexy like lip stick. It draws the eyes to your lips...and when the eyes are drawn to your lips...well..




Step 1: Line the lip

Lining your lip will help to keep the color longer, but more importantly it will help keep your lipstick from bleeding. No one likes a bleeding lip.

Step 2: Lipstick

Use a lipstick brush. It will help with precision.

Step 3: Blot

Always blot.

Step 4: Lipstick again.

Second layer

That's it. Easy right?

I'd go with red for v-day. 

Friday Link Love 02/08/2013

• Remember the Bump It? Don't spend your money when you can get the look for free. 
• Melting tights...interesting. 
• Long lasting makeup is every girl's dream. Especially on her wedding day.
• omg...this Disney themed wedding is so spot on with everything. 
• Pants to leggings. Done.
• Are you misusing these words? I'm literally dying laughing. Ha, see what I did there. 
• This alternative braid is so pretty and highlights her color so perfectly!
• Everyone should probably read this article on why you shouldn't internet stalk your ex.
• 115 hair tips, tricks, and tutorials all in one place!
• The origin of high heels. Did you know all of that? Super interesting. 
• Someone try these homemade cellulite treatments.
• Valentine's Day is so close! Do you know how you're doing your hair yet? Try this one. 
• With summer coming up, this sunburn remedy will be helpful. 
• Cracked tells us 5 ways you can improve the world with almost no effort. 
• Mmm...this DIY lip balm looks yummy. 
• Sometimes, it's just time to take a break. 

Throwback Thursday

On Instagram they have this tag called Throwback Thursday. It's where you post old photos of yourself, a throwback if you will to your younger days.

I thought it would be fun to do something like that on here every once in a while, but to kick us off...I posting old pictures of celebrities. Because let's be honest. That's really fun.

Kate and Pippa Middleton

Do I even need to say? Just look at those lips. It's Angelina Jolie

Before the Upper East Side got ahold of her: Leighton Meester

Brooke Shields

Way before the adorable pixie: Michelle Williams

Before she started writing songs...Taylor Swift

I couldn't possible leave the Mickey Mouse Club out. Just look at Ryan Gosling there. 

Send your old Throwback Thursday photos to cassidy@onstagehairdesign.com

Did You Know You Could: Dye Your Eyelashes

I know right? Dye your eyelashes? Why do you really need that. Well, let me tell you why!

Because, hi...it's like wearing mascara all of the time. At the beach. In your bed. At the gym. So obviously you can't really go wrong.

It's a super simple process too. The dye is applied with your eyes closed. You sit for ten minutes, and then you're done. But if you have watery eyes like I do, be careful. The dye can drip down your face. Just tell your esthetician beforehand!

And it's usually a quick, cheap add on service that your salon can throw in while your already there.

Conclusion: dying your eyelashes is cool.

How To Tuesday: Our Top 5 Tutorials

We've done a lot of tutorials. A lot. From makeup to hair to skin to headwear. And, if I do say so myself, they're all pretty good. But some of them stand out from the rest. Here's a list of our top five tutorials.


5. How to lock in a bobby pin

A pretty simple thing. Using a bobby pin. But it's only simple after you know how to do it. 

4. pin back your bangs

Ah yes. The grown-out bangs. There's not much worse. 

Highlights include The Poof, The Braid, The Twist, The Middle Part

3. headband curls

No heat curls? Yes please.

2. Victoria Secret Curls

Because let's be honest...who doesn't want them?

1. curling rod

Three words. Taylor Swift Hair.

Friday Link Love 2/1/2013

• Turn those "could's" into "can's"
• Valentine's Day is coming up, and for those of you with big plans, here is a cute makeup look you might want to try!
• Or these.
• And these nails are perfect. 
• I see what you did there Internet Explorer. Playing on my emotions and memories. I still won't use you.
• 6 words: glow in the dark nail polish.
• Change up your work environment, work in a coffee shop! It could help increase productivity. 
• Ew, broken nails are the worst. Especially if you've just grown them out. Here's a tip to help them them. 
• Some at-home pore cleaning remedies. 
• I posted some life hacks before, and you've definitely seen some on this list, but there is some new stuff as well!
• This is hilarious. Honest names of clothing and department stores. 
• Whoever made this website is a genius. Findation. It helps you find your foundation color if you know it in another brand. 
• And just because you've been wondering: Styleite tells us if it really was a wardrobe malfunction on Jennifer Lawrence's dress. 

Send your links to cassidy@onstagehairdesign.com