I saw few great pins a while back for Tuck and Cover hairstyles and was excited to try them out. I had a little trouble getting them to work just right at first (not as good with hair as Emilee is) but I found my own variation that works for me. It is a combination of these two styles:
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| http://www.missysue.com/2013/01/tuck-and-cover/ |
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| http://www.missysue.com/2014/04/braid-7-tuck-and-cover-french-braid/ |
Want to see what I did? You'll have to watch the video. Oh boy...my favorite...me on video. Oh well. We all have to sacrifice for the greater good every now and then, right?
This is truly my go to style right now. It is so easy and classy. I've always been envious of the girls that can make a ponytail look classy. It just makes me look dumpy, and gives me horrendous headaches. This style is fast, keeps my hair off my neck, looks classy, and no headaches!
Another bonus, as mentioned in the video is how my hair turns out after it's been in the tuck and cover style for a little while. Here is what it looks like right out of the band after being up for about 3 hours (the left photo is what it looks like straight out of the band, and the right photo is what it looks like after I've broken up the ringlets a little with my fingers):
If I were to use larger chunks of hair than I did this time around I'd get more of the beach waves look. Fun, huh?! I am in love with this style. Give it a try!
I must try this soon! My hair is longer than yours though... I wonder if it will work with longer hair? Oh well, I'll try it (I'm fresh out of the shower right now so too wet to put up) and let you know. ;)
ReplyDeleteI don't see why it wouldn't work with longer hair. It'd probably take more tucking, but it should work. I think. Let me know how it goes!
DeleteHelp! When I try this the headband pops off the top of my head before I can get the second piece tucked. Any advice?
ReplyDeleteI have to put the headband on pretty low on my head (about an inch from my hairline in front, and at my hairline on the back of my neck). I do have a big round head, so for me I have to pull the headband down around the main curve of my head to get it to stay. The headband usually slips around some at first but as I tuck the hair in it helps hold it in place. I recently bought more headbands and didn't pay attention to how stretchy/stiff they are and got some that have very little give, so they pop off the top of my head. I'm working on stretching those out, but I'll probably go back and get a different set of headbands (checking them in the store to see how much give they have).
Delete:) Thanks! I'll try that tonight
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ReplyDeleteI used to do this in the morning when I got out of the shower. I took my time with the wrapping because my main purpose was second-day curls. This technique resulted in nicer curls than any hot tool ever. It takes a little practice but it was definitely worth it!
ReplyDeleteIf the hairband slips off, secure it to your head above around the arches of your eyebrows with bobby pins. Also, if your hair has a hard time holding curls (I feel you!!), spray each strand with water or leave-in conditioner before you wrap it around the band. My hair was below bra-strap length and this technique worked well. I used to also middle-part the hair at the back of my head, this way the sides were even. It is also a good idea to secure the end of the sections so they wont't unwrap. :)