Campus Perfect Styles - Upside Down Pony

As promised, I've started experimenting with different styles that are simple to do, but are a good change.

Today, I got the idea from a magazine to turn put in a ponytail and then kind of "flip into itself." I hope you like it.

I did a side ponytail and flipped it up into itself leaving half of it out.

On the other side, I had a side bang that I twisted and pinned.

I like it! Its very easy to do and is great for hair that needs to be washed. The only thing is that my ends are very exposed in the position they're in, so still this isn't a style I would wear everyday.

Better Hair Care Kit

Here I put together a list of things that everyone relaxed head should have to better take care of your hair. This list is based on my experiences, so it may not contain everything you use. If there is something you recommend don't be afraid to comment.

Shampoo

• Moisturizing and Detangling Shampoo
• Clarifying Shampoo - I just add a bit of Baking Soda to my shampoo.
  

Conditioner

• Deep Conditioner - This is, in my opinion, the single most important item when it comes to hair care.
  
• Protein Conditioner
• Leave-In Conditioner - You will want a heavy and a light one.
  

Combs/Brushes

• Wide-Tooth Shower Comb
• Soft Boar's Bristle Brush - Be sure its 100%.
  
• Bone Comb - I don't personally have one, but have heard good things and in the process of getting one.
  

Styling Products

• Non-Alcoholic Hair Gel
• Heat Protectant - Use this every time you use heat or use a product that contains "cones."
• Moisturizers
  

Styling Tools

• Ceramic Flat Iron
• Blow Dryer
• Stand-Alone Dryer
  

Accessories - This section is very relative to your personal style.

• Sleep Scarves
• Sleep Bonnet
  
• Plastic Caps
• Pins and Clips
• Rollers
• Headbands
• Banana Clips - My favorite for an old twist or braid out.
  

Hot Oil Treatment

Any person first diving into the world of hair care will soon realize the big role that oil takes in achieving your dream hair. One treatment that incorporates oil is known as a Hot Oil Treatment. This tried and true method will replenish the moisture in dry strands while also protecting your hair from damage. And its easy too!

Hot Oil Treatment

• 1/4 Cup - 1/2 Cup Oil
• Plastic Cap

Warm up the oil in the microwave. Be sure not to make it too hot (for me about 20 seconds was enough). Apply the oil to your scalp in sections. Put on your plastic cap and let the oil sit for about 30 minutes. Heat will help the oil penetrate better so use a warm towel or sit under a dryer. Then, simply wash your hair as usual.

Hairstyle Experimenting

I have been wearing my hair curly for months now. My main style has been braid outs and twist outs. This is getting pretty boring for me and now that my hair is straight I realize that I've missed it.

Now I want to experiment with updos and different ways to wear my hair up and off my shoulders. The only thing is that I'm not that creative in this department so this is going to take a lot of experimenting.

Cross-Wrap

As my hair grows longer, and it gets fuller, it becomes increasingly difficult to wrap my hair. So I was trying to think of an alternative method to the usual wrapping. I need something that will maintain the straightness and keep my ends from frizzing, but also be easy to do.

So, I was thinking and thats when I remembered a alternative method called cross-wrapping. When you regularly wrap you hair you're forcing your hair in one direction around your head, causing a lot of tension on your edges.

With cross-wrapping, instead, you're basically placing your hair on the other side of your head allowing for it to stay straight without all the tension.

I did the method today when I got home, because I wanted to take a nap and its still wrapped up, so I'm not to sure how its going to turn out. It was a bit tricky because of the shorter parts of my head kept falling, but I believe that it'll come out alright.

Here is a link for a tutorial:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2293924_cross-wrap-hair.html