Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Sizzling Hairstyles To Try!


I haven't rocked the "half-up, half-down" hairstyle since I was in middle school, but I am a BIG FAN of the infamous "beachy topknot" look.
It's just so easy to do. It takes less than a minute.
And it's effortlessly cute!

There are several ways to play up this simple look:


- the upside down french braid bun


- the donut/sock bun


- the braided high bun


- or the classic lazy day messy top knot


This reminds me, I NEED to go get me one of those sock bun thingies, ASAP!!!

What's your go-to hairstyle?


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  1. BelleAugust 22, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    My go-to hairstyle is definitely this! Messy for casual days and a little polished for work and formal stuff.

    Love, Belle

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  2. KatXoXoAugust 23, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Half up half down was my go to hairstyle in middle school!!

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  3. MimiAugust 23, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    i really want to get a sock bun thingie too, haha! ;) they make the most perfect buns ever! :D

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    1. CarrieAugust 23, 2012 at 9:35 PM

      i know right! i heard that H&M has one. I might have to go check it out.

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  4. Marcela GmdAugust 23, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    I love the hair topknot, is fresh and practical!!!
    Have a nice day!
    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  5. AmandaAugust 23, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    I just like the thrown up in a 'whatever' way type of bun. The sock buns and braided buns are all too perfect. I love messy, carefree hair! :)

    And usually I just keep my hair down... I'm trying to grow it out right now since I have short thick hair. Yuk! :)

    Love,
    Manda
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    1. CarrieAugust 23, 2012 at 9:37 PM

      messy buns was definitely my lazy day hairstyle when i was in high school. i think there was a whole week when i wore my hair as a bun straight 5 days. LOL.

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  6. erika soroccoAugust 23, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    My go-to hairstyle is the Glam Half-Up - I wear it nearly everyday! :)

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  7. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsAugust 23, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Love all of these! I need my hair to grow out so I can try the sock bun!

    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

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    1. CarrieAugust 23, 2012 at 9:38 PM

      i'm actually about to cut my hair so i don't know if the sock bun thingie would still work with me. but hopefully it does.

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  8. trishieAugust 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    I have a hair donut and it really works!!! You should get one for sure.

    PS: I'm hosting a giveaway at my blog today for Sedwick Studios, hope you enter! http://www.underlockandkeyblog.com/2012/08/sedwick-studio-giveaway.html

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    1. CarrieAugust 23, 2012 at 9:38 PM

      i've heard. i'm most definitely going to get one.

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  9. CarrieAugust 23, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    thank you very much :D

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  10. The Raspberry LipstickAugust 23, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    thank you for commenting! maybe we can follow each other?
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    1. CarrieAugust 25, 2012 at 7:36 PM

      you're welcome! thanks for stopping by too. and yes of course. :D

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  11. Tanja S.August 24, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    I really love hairdo's and I always try new ones. Well, my mother does with my hair because I'm just not good at it as she is! :)

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    1. CarrieAugust 25, 2012 at 7:37 PM

      same here! it's always fun to try new hairstyles.

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  12. Melissa BlakeAugust 24, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    i definitely love the lazy 'do the most!! xoxo

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  13. MihaelaAugust 24, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Great post! I really love your blog :)

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  14. aliftya amarilisyariningtyasAugust 24, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    hi, blogwalking here...
    wow, awesome hairstyle :)
    so inspired

    anyway, would you follow and visit back my blog,please?

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    thanks :)

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  15. A BRIT GREEKAugust 25, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Hey treacle thanks for stopping by! I love emma stones textured bun with the side plait... I had all my long locks cut off earlier this year and donated it to charity, so no more top knots for me... but lusting after beach waves right now...

    x.o.x.o

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    1. CarrieAugust 25, 2012 at 7:38 PM

      omg, i'm about to cut my hair too. but hopefully i'll still be able to pull my hair up in a bun.

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  16. JoaNNaAugust 25, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    i love beachy topknots! especially the braided ones ;)
    my hair is kinda thin though, so it doesn't look that good on me haha.
    my go-to hairstyle will definitely be a low-side ponytail. it works everytime!

    have a great weekend! <3

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    1. CarrieAugust 25, 2012 at 7:39 PM

      low ponytails are definitely one of my favorites as well. and i love putting some volume at the top.

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  17. Rebecca PerksAugust 25, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Your an expert on buns! My favourite is the lazy day messy top knot! I've just had my hair cut shorter so I can't do much with my hair anymore except wear it down. Regretting it already! Lovely pictures, keep in touch, bex x

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    1. CarrieAugust 25, 2012 at 7:40 PM

      oh no!!! i'm cutting my hair short too. LOL. but i've had my long hair for a long time now and i think it's time for a change.

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  18. kobiecymagazynAugust 25, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    very nice;)

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  19. CarrieAugust 25, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    okay!

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  21. Irsada's Beauty-full WorldAugust 29, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    I like the donut very much! There's a girl at work who wears this always perfectly, but I guess my hair is a bit too short at the moment to try this out.

    Irsada
    kissuuu

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    1. CarrieAugust 30, 2012 at 8:45 PM

      i just recently cut my hair, so it's now too short. but yeah, i remember we had a teacher assistant and she always had her hair in a perfect donut bun. LOL.

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  22. EmilyAugust 29, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Top knot all the way! ;]

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  23. AniaAugust 30, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Love them all!

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  24. melissaAugust 30, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    I like them all but my fav is the first one x

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  25. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    Love the first one!

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    xoxo

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  26. StephanieAugust 31, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    I love braids! =)

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  27. Katie HutchinsonSeptember 3, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    I need to try the braided high bun to mix it up a bit because i'm forever using my donut

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  28. OliviaSeptember 8, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    A pretty pony is my go-to hairstyle!

    --Olivia :)

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    1. CarrieSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:32 AM

      that's a good way to go. it's easy yet really chic.

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  29. ilene @ muchloveillySeptember 15, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    i LOVE the messy bun or the top knot! and like you, haven't rocked the half-up look since middle school. i'm thinking it might have to make a comeback. ;)

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    1. CarrieSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:32 AM

      oh most definitely! LOL. it's the hairstyle of our generation.

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