Today’s updo is super feminine (perfect for V-day rendezvous!), but is actually so much simpler than it appears. This twisting technique can be adapted into totally different looks, too: instead of using five smaller sections the way this detailed updo does, try experimenting with an eye-catching ponytail made from two larger sections. All you need to master are… read more
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Pretty Simple :: Fishtail Braid
Ever since we instagramed a photo of Claire’s ever-so-flawless braid several months ago, we’ve received countless requests from all of you asking for a beauty tutorial that covers exactly how to achieve the same look. So while you typically know her from her Transformed series, for this week’s Pretty Simple we thought we’d invite Claire to… read more
Pretty Simple :: Get The Golden Look
Raise your hand if you were just a little more interested in the red carpet looks than the actual awards at last Sunday’s Golden Globes? Guilty as charged. Martha Lynn here, and as someone who lives in the beauty world day in and day out, I get a thrill out of seeing the A-list celebrities parade… read more
Pretty Simple :: A Beautiful New Year
Martha Lynn here, and I don’t know about you but I just love the start of a new year. A clean slate and an open calendar never fail to put me in a great mood, and I love to take the entire month of January to reflect on the past year and plan for the… read more
Pretty Simple :: Lash Blast
I’ll never forget the first time I set eyes on an eyelash curler. I was a pre-teen, already confused by the world of beauty that was rapidly being revealed to me, when my sister intro’ed me to the monstrous metal clamp that looked to be straight out of a horror film. Today most girls I… read more
Pretty Simple :: How to Hot Roll
You know that amazingly bouncy look we always see in too-good-to-believe hair commercials? Well, I never thought it’d actually be possible to achieve that on my own, but ever since Martha Lynn showed us how to properly use hot rollers I’ve been singing a slightly different tune. Some of you may already have this styling skill down… read more
Pretty Simple :: Party Worthy Looks
It’s official: the holidays are in full swing and that means a calendar full of holiday parties. With those fabulous fetes come a handful of opportunities to kick your day-to-day look up a notch and try something new, so today I wanted to share some holiday makeup inspiration along with some do’s and don’t for… read more
Pretty Simple :: Braided Headband
Today’s tutorial is perfect for long-haired ladies who like to keep their hair down, but are looking for a super easy trick that adds interest and volume to your mane. Enter: the braided headband — a “do” that’s so doable, don’t be surprised if you catch me rocking it at more than one holiday party… read more
Pretty Simple :: Extended Engagement
Have any of you hopped on the clip-in extensions bandwagon? If this is your first time seeing them, you may be a teeny tiny bit jarred by the way these look, but ask anyone who’s given clip-in’s a try… they’re life-changers. Used to add length, thickness or both, it’s actually kind of amazing the difference they can… read more
Pretty Simple :: Neat & Tidy
Moving into a new home with all new drawers and cabinets has me (Martha Lynn) on the hunt for creative ways to store all of my beauty supplies. In my experience, the more organized all of your fun tools are, the more likely you will use all of them! Find the space to put your… read more
