Headband Do

We are starting to get in to that time of year and so we are doing a lot of celebration styles, with lots of lovely occasions to look our best for.  This hairstyle has been doing the rounds on pinterest, but we've only seen pictorials for it, and sometimes you just really need a video - so this is our version in video.   It's still under 5 minutes, and looks slightly different every time we do it. I've done this one on myself and I always get heaps of comments. Have fun with this one !

Using a Bun Maker

We've had a request from someone asking us to demonstrate using a "Bun Maker".  These nifty little numbers are great if you are a bit of a "Bun Dummy" (no offense).  While we at Rapunzel's Mother prefer "The Sock Bun" you might find a product like this more helpful.

You can use the bun maker on medium, long and extra long hair, but keep in mind it's a little trickier the longer your hair is.  We've come up with a way to make the bun maker's work on Rapunzel's of all hair lengths - and this video will show you how...

The Romantic Tuck

We didn't get great lighting for this one.  I think we're still trying to find the perfect room to shoot all our videos in. We have done this style a number of times, so if we get some other photo's I'll be sure to upload a better one for you!

This hairstyle is great for all ages, I'm often surprised when I can wear a hairstyle done on the girls myself - but this one is one of those do's.  We call it the Romantic Tuck - because the style is really soft and the maneuver is essentially a VERY easy "tuck".  I can't believe how much hair we can fit in - but it quite simply just goes in, and a few bobby pins later - it's done.   Have fun with this one!

Super Twisty Bun in under 3 minutes

Well... it's not really a bun, but it IS Super twisty and Super fast!
You can see from our video - the trick to making this hairstyle work is damp/wet hair. We just gave the hair a good spritz with water before we started and it made the whole process very manageable. Because we didn't soak the hair completely - it was dry again in a few minutes.  If you miss this step, you may end up like we did and have a tonne of flyaways. 

We believe this hairstyle works best for a clean look. But check out the video and tell us what you think??

Have fun with this one :-)

Knotted Braid

Its been a fun week, but things are starting to get busy with X-mas coming up and fancy hairdo's are being explored at the house of Rapunzel.  Today we have a really simple one that can be done on short, medium, long and extra long hair.  In fact the shorter the better for this do, as you'll see having those super long tresses can be tricky with braids.  If you can get the hair back into a ponytail - you can definitely do this style, if you can't get the hair into a ponytail - you might have to settle for a half-style, and just braid the top part.
I find this braid MUCH easier to do than normal french braiding, and BIG Rapunzel says it doesn't hurt at all, where as sometimes the french braids can pull a little.  Hope you have fun with this one.  Send in your piccy's and don't forget to visit our Facebook page :-)

Braided Hair Rose

Ever wondered how they do these braided flowers?

Well this turtorial will walk you through it step by step.

You can use this hairstyle in lots of ways - we often use it together with the inside out braid, or with a headband braid,

But it DOES look beautiful no matter how you use it. 
It is one hairstyle we are constantly asked to demonstrate, so I know you will all get a lot out of it, once you've seen the neat little trick!
Watch the video , then have a go and let us know what you think :-)

How to keep your hair - Tangle Free

We've been asked how to get BIG knots out of hair by one of our Facebook fans, so this tutorial reveals our step by step for getting knots out of long hair.  Of course, it helps if you don't get them in the first place, and so we've covered all the basics from which shampoo to use - to the right style of brush, and even the best brushing techniques, (not to mention how to get those pesky knots out- without tears).  The answer is of course patience...and lots of it!  But after having two girls with extremely long hair, I do have a thing or two to share. Have Fun :-)
(Dry hair is always best for brushing as hair is weaker when its wet, so you can do more damage.) 

Kiddy Tutorial - Mixed Up Ponytail

Here is another Kiddy - Do!  Hair so easy your kids can do them. These are also great hairstyles for Dad's to try.. Allow a little bit of practice time in the morning and you will be amazed what they can achieve in a very short space of time (I was gob-smacked!!).  The filming was also done by her sister and so was the end photo - a real Rapunzel kiddy do from beginning to end!

If you are hair challenged - give this one a go!  We would LOVE to see any piccy's of what your Rapunzel's come up with on their own - so please reply or leave us a comment. 
Have fun :-)

Knotted Ponytail

Looking for a great way to dress up a simple ponytail?  This "Knot" theme is quick, easy and fun.  It's also perfect for all hair lengths - I used to do this one on my girls when they were babies!  (just stop when you've run out of hair). 

Sometimes we do this one straight down the back of the head (in the middle) and it works well, we've also started on the left and worked diagonally across until you reach the right.


Have ago for yourself and don't forget to leave us a comment :-)

Have Fun !!

Y - Braid

This is a great braid from way back - it's a school hair classic!  All you need is 5 minutes.  You can use a ponytail flip tool - or you can simply use a comb and your fingers.  It just adds a little bit of something different to an everyday plait or ponytail.  You can achieve this look with medium, long and extra long hair.  Be sure to leave us a comment and let us know what you think...

Knotted Mowhawk

We have been having so much fun with all the end of school semester music concerts!  What better way to rock on like a Rapunzel than with a GREAT hairdo!  At Rapunzels' Mother, we decided nothing says "Rockstar" quite like a Mowhawk... So this tutorial is our version of a Mowhawk, using a knott technique. 

We went for an edgy, messy look to match her costume, with some pulled wispy pieces.  We've also tried it with a BIG fringe at the front and a small one.   We also found that wetting the hair and combing, keeps it looking neat for a formal updo that got lots of comments.   Way more people commented on this do than any other we've done. 

Not your everyday hairdo - but lots of fun for those rockstars that like to party!

Go on - I dare you to try it...
Leave us a comment :-)