Plaits, plaits, plaits!

Gone are the days where we associate plaits with 5yr old girls or Heidi. Now, thanks to the fashion world plaits are COOL! The plait trend I've been channelling lately is the Side Plait, which has also been given an honourable mention in Belle du Jour's blog. It's a lot messier and edgier than the traditional plait.

To achieve this simple hairdo lightly backcomb hair, create a side parting and pull into a messy plait. A a light spritz of hairspray to set the look. A quiff (like Rachel McAdams) is great for a punky, evening look, or if you're after something a little more casual, create a deep side parting and add a cute hairband like Vanessa Hudgens. I did mine with hair extensions so the plait came out longer and fatter.

Enjoy,

Sami xx

Haircut.... Finally!

So i've finally taken the plunge and got my haircut! If you read one of my previous posts you'll remember how I said I hadn't cut it for a year and a half... but the other day I decided to pay a visit to the hairdressers and get rid of those pesky split ends.

Now bear in mind that when I say 'haircut' this actually means a trim (does half an inch even count as a trim?!) But nonetheless it deff looks fresher and healthier so i'm happy : - )

Then, that same day I brought some extensions from a beauty shop in east London. They were 100% European human hair and cost only £30... which compared to a lot of online places is quite cheap!

Here's a visual....

BEFORE

AFTER

Sorry about my horrible photography... I realise now that wearing a leopard print cardi isn't the best way to show my hair and it's length... lol

As you can see the extensions add length and volume but not so much that it looks fake - in fact none of my friends noticed I was wearing extensions until I told them!! I tried to wear it straight but found that it didn't look as natural as it does curly. 

Hope you like!! xx

NB: I brought the extensions without the clips, which turned out to be a nightmare as I was up forever sewing them on so I would suggest to get them with the clips on...!

I Want Long(er) Hair!!

I haven't cut my hair for a year and a half. I know - it's shameful right? But please don't judge me - let me explain myself... You see my hair takes FOREVER to grow and I really, really want it to be long! : - (

So now I have kind of long hair with crazy split ends that have got a mind of their own. Enough is enough - I need a trim!

Luckily I have found a solution - hair extensions!! I've been researching the best quality/value for money ones to see what's bestfor me... so watch this space!

Sami xx

Okay, maybe this is a bit too long... lol