Hair Cut Short Cut

I never have enough time (or audacity) to try out new hairstyles. So I am pretty much stuck to one-length bobs until my hair grows long enough to merit a trim. It's simple, it's easy, it's practical and... it's boring!

Since it's the official Keep America Beautiful month (you read that right!), I'm here to help you out. If you feel stuck in a style rut like me and want some new flair to your hair (but don't want to go overboard with it), check out these three DIY tips from Bella Sugar.

* Tool Time
Been eyeing that odd-looking blow-dryer attachment for quite some time now? Make the investment in a new beauty tool and see where it takes you. Who knows? A change in curling iron barrel size might be all you need to get over a ho-hum hairstyle.

* Just a Little Tuck
As simple as it sounds, just by tucking one side (or both sides) of your hair behind your ear, you can create a variation on your look. For more drama, first create a deep part and tuck the non-heavy side behind your ear. To create faux bangs, loosely tuck and pin about two inches of your hair on the heavy side behind your ear, allowing the hair on top to cascade over.

* Change of Part
Whether you part on the left side, right side, or middle, your hair can get accustomed to lying a certain way. A switch in the way you part your locks will not only frame your face in a different manner, but it'll give you instant volume, too.

And here's a fourth one from us!

* Accessorize!
Sometimes, all it takes is one irresistibly adorable hair accessory to instantly update your hairstyle. Not only will it play up your style, it will also hold your hair in place so that it won't bother you. Just make sure that it's guaranteed non-slip! There are plenty of designs to choose from, depending on what suits your personality best. Fashion + function = what are you waiting for? ;o)

Here are a few favorites from No Slippy Hair Clippy's selection for Women and Teens:

Wendy - Hearts with Tails
(in Red)

Tara - Sequin/Beaded Flowers
(in Turquoise)

Michelle - Medium Sequin Flower
(in Gold)

Julie - 4" Felt Jeweled Butterfly

PONDER, PONDER, PONDER...
What was your most daring hairstyle? Have you had your hair cut that you regretted having?

Cheerios!
Rach

A Fool for April Fool's

What kid doesn't love to pull pranks? And what day is more perfect to pull the best pranks ever than on April Fool's? The one day when you can get away with it!

Now, now, we are all for creativity. But we don't want anybody to get hurt, either. So please do make sure that your pranks are safe but of course, still fun.

Here are a few fun suggestions for you and your kids to pull on April Fool's from suite101:

* Put some green food coloring into a carton of milk. It will look delicious when it's time for a family member to put milk into their cereal in the morning!

* Get some gummy worms and put them inside pieces of fruit, such as apples. Hand out the apples to family members. Then wait to see their reactions!

*Carefully remove the letter keys from the keyboard. Switch them and put them in incorrect places!

* Set the alarm clock in a sibling's room to go off in the middle of the night. Wake up and scream, "It's time for school! We're late!"

* Using super-glue, glue some pennies, nickels and dimes on to a sidewalk. Then watch as people come by and try to pick up the coins!

PONDER, PONDER, PONDER... What tricks do you have up your sleeves for April Fool's? What was the best prank you ever pulled? What prank did you try to pull but backfired at you?

Cheerios!
Rach