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Friday, May 21, 2010

How To Do A Messy Bun Up-Do

For years I've warn a head band or pony tail on days when I didn't have time to fix my hair. But I discovered this messy bun this winter and have found it to be a nice quick way to pull myself together on days when I have no time for fixing my hair. So I thought I'd teach you my trick if you are looking for some up-do ideas!

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27 Comments:

Tereza said...: Messy buns are one of my favorite ways to do my hair! very practical:) I love your videos!; May 21, 2010 at 3:00 AM
Jen said...: I don't even have enough care to cover my hair band, but I enjoyed your video! Just your smile and motivation is enough to make me smile. Much love and prayers to you today.
www.soulfullcafe.com; May 21, 2010 at 4:24 AM
Stephanie said...: Your adorable Courtney, and my goodness what a gorgeous house you have!!; May 21, 2010 at 8:13 AM
Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySide said...: I do this all the time for my daughter.. I love the way it comes out. Thanks for sharing! If you happen to have any other cute hair tricks.. please share. I'm always looking for cute new "do's" for My Girl.
Amy; May 21, 2010 at 8:22 AM
Anonymous said...: Courtney, I'm a "short hair," but my daughter has very long, thick, wavy hair and I'd like to try on her. What kind of "pins" do you find work best? She only wears ponytails or a long braid so I'd like to try this! Thanks!; May 21, 2010 at 8:37 AM
AngelicMama said...: I loved the video. My hair is a little shorter then yours, but I just watched this in my bathroom (I love my new laptop lol) & made the attempt. I was successful and it looks awesome! Thanks so much! Your house is beautiful by the way & your kids are too adorable! I love that your son was videotaping it for you!!! God bless you and yours!!!

P.S Your energy & enthusiasm is contagious! I cant help but smile after having seen that video :) Thanks!!1; May 21, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Angie said...: Thank you so much for the messy bun tutorial. What a cute and fun way to look put together. I wanted to let you know that our GMG group just started and it has blessed my life so much. Thank you for your site to encourage us women!
Blessings, Angie; May 21, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Courtney (Women Living Well) said...: Thanks guys! I'm glad to share it! Anonymous - I use the half sized bobby pins - they are about an inch and a half long - they hide well :-)!

Courtney; May 21, 2010 at 9:10 AM
SuperMom Blues said...: I do this almost every day, LOL! BUT I never thought of putting the bobby pins in to hide the band or even adding a cute barrette or bow! I will have to try these!; May 21, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Unknown said...: Cute!! I'll remember that if I ever decide to grow my hair out again!! Have a great weekend!! =); May 21, 2010 at 10:48 AM
K E Fleck said...: Very cute, Courtney! I love how FAST it was to do, even for your really long hair. The flower was a cute idea, too.

We'll be giving this one at try at our house - thanks for the video :-)

Have a great weekend!; May 21, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Anna said...: Love it! Thanks for the tip! :); May 21, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Camie said...: Sweet, thank-you!! You are so lovely!; May 21, 2010 at 1:01 PM
Traci Michele said...: You are so cute! I love your little model and video taker as well! :-)

Traci

I do this all the time. I works really well when you have curly hair too- looks "extra messy" :-); May 21, 2010 at 2:41 PM
Sharon said...: I just found my way to your blog today and I was soooo blessed by my visit! God knew just where to send me to give me a much-needed pick-me-up :)
I will be a very frequent visitor - thanks for all your work - your love and spirit shine through so well!; May 21, 2010 at 4:56 PM
Ice Cream Lady said...: You're so neat. You kind of seem like a blogger celebrity to me, but there you are inviting me into your bathroom to show me your messy bun! How cool and humble and fun is that! I'm almost sorry that I cut my hair off (I asked you questions about your hot roller do a while back) but my shorter do is nice for now and when it gets long again I'll try out the messy bun.

You have a very charming little camera man too. What a great job he did. He's so still and steady, he almost blended in with the wall!

Thanks for your blogging ministry. What a blessing it is to me.; May 23, 2010 at 1:55 AM
born2worship said...: Thanks so much for the messy bun video! I have worn this hairdo every day since :o); May 23, 2010 at 8:10 PM
Muthering Heights said...: Very pretty!!

I love your bathroom too! :); May 23, 2010 at 9:52 PM
Stacey said...: Courtney,
Thanks for posting this video. I often do the first part of pulling my hair up through the ponytail but never thought to hide the band using bobby pins, etc. Awesome! My daughter does ballet so I know how to do the classical ballet bun but it is so time consuming. This is great for when we are in a rush for both of us. :o) Hugs!; May 24, 2010 at 7:41 AM
Mrs. Stam said...: Big fan of the messy do! It's a must with young children :-)

You look amazing btw, love this video ;-); May 24, 2010 at 6:19 PM
Unknown said...: Linked you up in my link list this morning! Loved your video!; May 28, 2010 at 7:34 AM
Anonymous said...: Beautiful hair, Girl!! Keep it long!; June 4, 2010 at 4:46 PM
Sarah said...: Well, I do remember you explaining how you did your hair in an elevator in college. You said each night you put your hair in a pony tail and then put curlers into the ponytail. I was always impressed by your results. Somehow, I had trouble duplicating! But these are some good ideas! My hair is kind of long now (by default, not design!).; September 30, 2010 at 11:24 PM
Courtney (Women Living Well) said...: Sarah - I'm not sure which Sarah you are? but this cracks me up! Because you are dead on in remembering this detail! In college I used to put my hair in a high pony tail and then divide my hair into 4-6 sections and roll my hair down into a bun - and voila - in the morning - curls and fullness from the pony tail lol!!! I can't believe you remember that! I've always enjoyed messing with hair - maybe I should have been a beautician - I missed my calling lol!!!

Thanks for the memory!
Courtney; October 1, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Hautemama said...: Yay! That's how I do mine! Sooo simple, easy and elegant looking! Great tutorial and I love your son videotaping for you! Cute daughter too!; February 12, 2011 at 1:20 PM
Kristan Anne said...: Great video! You're so cute, and your little helpers are adorable too. I think the messy bun is going in my repertoire. Thanks!; March 8, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Beth@The Stories of A to Z said...: Looks cute! Thanks for linking up :)!; March 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM

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