Big Hair Tutorial Video

Well, here it is.

My big hair tutorial video.

How I style my hair down...

Okay, about the video...

-how ridiculous did I look trying to show you my new boots eh?  Smooth, Genn.  Real smooth.

-Note to self, next time raise camera higher on tripod, not a flattering height for all those double chins.  Ugh.

-We did not eat at Panera we went to Macaroni Grill.

-How bout that centering in the end huh?  I know, I should go pro with this videography stuff right?  ;)

-How bout when I said "thanks for talking to me".

Again, so smooth.  I think what I meant was thanks for watching, and listening to me talk to myself. 

I hope this video will be helpful to someone out there!!!

These are the products I used on my hair before styling...

sorry crappy cell phone pics, i was too lazy to go get the slr.

DermOrganic argan oil

Enjoy creamy pomade

06 sheer straight by Redken

The hairsprays I used:

spray and stay by big sexy, 12 fashionwork by Redken, and DermOrganic fast dry shaping spray

I know all that product is not for everybody.

But for me, the more product I use, the longer I can go without having to wash my hair.

Hairspray helps to absorb the oil that your scalp can produce.  I think some people fear the opposite of that, and they think that if they use too much product, their hair will become too oily.  Not always the case.  Especially for those with some natural wave or curl to their hair because it is naturally more dry.

finished product with the boots.  ;)

These were the Steve Madden booties/slippers I was attempting to show you in the end of the video. 

Cozy looking right?

The girls playing puzzles with our awesome babysitter.

Friday night she brought over belated birthday gifts for the girls.  How sweet is that!  The girls were so excited.  She brought them each a puzzle, a set of flashcards for their appropriate age, a bath sponge, and these cute princess decorations that turn into ornaments.

That's it for tonight from me.

I hope you liked the big hair video.

Give me some comment love if you did.

I am feeling a little vulnerable sharing it. 
I dont' know why.

Vlogging is kinda scary.

Happy weekend to ya friends!

Five for Friday & Big Hair Video Tutorial

Hello hello and happy Friday.
I am linking up with Janna over at Denim and Dandelions.
Today I am sharing five things.
One of which, some of you have been asking for from me for quite some time now...
The reason I am getting this posted so late (as in on Saturday) is because the special surprise I have for you, might have been recorded in HD with my fancy schmancy camera and took about five hours to upload to my computer!!! 

1.  First things first... just wanted you all to know that my pot roast that I made all by myself (alright and maybe with some help from my mother and P-Dub) turned out DEEEE-licious!  So tender, moist, flavorful, and melt in your mouth good.  I can't wait to make the other one that is in my freezer now.

If you were like me and scared of that big piece of meat, fear no more.  The pot roast is our friend ladies.  Easy, and yet I think still very impressive.  :)

I think I will be having leftovers for dinner tonight.  I'm kind of excitd about it.

2.  I know they say don't cry over spilled milk, but this morning I almost did.

Not the biggest deal I know.  But mornings just seem so crazy all the time.  Why is that?   Maybe because I'm usually the only one who can properly brush teeth around here, I don't know.

3.  I've had a couple questions about what kind of bronzer or tanner I use for my face.  I never tan my face, and in the winter I use self tanner in a bottle for my arms and legs sometimes, so of course I want my face to appear to have a natural and healthy glow too right?   These three things are my go to products to achieve that sun kissed look.

Nars bronzing stick- I think the color is called south beach.

Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer in sand. 

And my absolute favorite, Mac's bronzing powder in refined golden

(and of course my bronzer brush)

4.  Several people have asked that I post a video tutorial on how I make my hair so big.

Well guess what?

It's your lucky day.

I will admit I have been nervous to do a video blog.

It just sounded kinda scarier than regular blogging.

What if you think I sound weird?

What if you are disappointed in the video?

What if you notice my double chins as often as I did?

What if you think my bathroom is a mess?

What if you think my hair is too big? 

ha.  too big.  haha.

And it has honestly been hard to figure out how and when to do it.

BUT,

for you my friends,

I threw caution to the wind this morning and said here goes nothin'.

So,

please ignore the fact that I am tired and have gone to bed way too late every night this week and have sleepy puffy eyes.

And please ignore the fact that I am NOT a professional videographer and things might not always be in focus. 

Mmkay?

Oh, and please ignore the strange noises in the background,

the girls were playing with toys that sing and also had their cartoons on tv so you probably hear all sorts of weird things.

Oh and yes there is laundry all over my bed.  At least it's clean. 

Okay, here we go.  Video One:

note- sorry the size of the video is so small on my blog, but if you click on the bottom of the video once it has started to play where it says watch on you tube, it will be bigger.  :)

And roll tape again: Video Two:

Does anyone like seeing themselves on video??

Blah.

Not me.

I hope you did though.

Hope that answered some questions.

I will try my hand at this vlogging business again okay?

Maybe next time I'll be in focus. 

Or maybe it's better if I'm not.

Remember ladies,

the higher the hair, the nearer to heaven.  ;)

5.  Thanks for taking the time to watch my first video blog.

What did you think of it????

I hope you have a happy weekend.  Don't forget to smile a lot.

And wear your hair big.

Happy Hair Days!