Mini twist braids short hair tutorial - TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe Creative

Tools of the Trade:
1. Prep - Volume Plumping Mousse
2. Creative - Extreme Hold Hairspray
3. Classic - Shine Gloss Serum

1. After blow-drying your hair, apply Volume Plumping Mousse thoroughly to the roots of your hair (as usual).
2. Backcomb your hair to give it some more volume and texture so that your bobby pins will hold more easily later on when you twist all your hair into small braids. 
3. Start from the center of your head and then work to the sides, twisting small braids and then pinning them down with bobby pins.
4. Secure the look with generous sprays of Extreme Hold Hairspray - this hairspray is really effective in helping you hold your look throughout the day; great for dramatic hairstyles!
5. Finally, apply a few drops of Shine Gloss Serum to the ends of your hair to help control frizz and boost your hairstyle with some extra shine!

And that marks the end of my four part series with TONI & GUY! Thank you everyone for all your support in voting for me, and for following me throughout this journey! :)

Faux Updo for Short Hair Tutorial - TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe Glamour

I'm finally going to reveal how I make a faux updo from short hair! This is great for formal occasions, or simply when you want to change up your look.
If you try this out, please let me see your results on Instagram by tagging #verafauxupdo!

Tools of the Trade (in order of sequence):
1. Prep - Volume Plumping Mousse
2. Casual - Forming Spray Gel
3. Glamour - Moisturising Shine Spray
4. Glamour - Firm Hold Hairspray

1. As always, towel dry your wet hair, then apply Volume Plumping Mousse generously to the roots of your hair to give your hair some volume and definition for styling later. 
2. Apply Forming Spray Gel to the ends of your hair, where you will be twisting into a faux updo later on. You can either spray the gel directly onto your hair, or spray them onto your hands first and then applying them onto your hair. The gel enhances your hair layers for texture, on top of giving your hair some flexible hold and movement, that will make your hair easier to work with. 
3. Using bobby pins, take sections of your hair and twist them inwards, tuck them in and then pin down. Work around half of your head first and then move on to the other side. The trick is to twist the hair inwards to make it look like a bun of sorts. 
4. Leave the fringe for the last and twist them away from your face. 
5. Tuck any excess baby hairs or loose strands at the back into the twist. Secure with extra bobby pins. 
6. Apply Moisturising Shine Spray to give your hair some natural shine and long-lasting smoothness.
7. Finish off with Firm Hold Hairspray generously, especially over the twist. This hairspray provides you with firm, staying hold without stiffness that makes it ideal for updos. 

Let me know if you have any questions with regards to this tutorial and I hope you try this out! 

Muted Contrast - TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe Creative

Wearing In Good Company Hannah Camisole from Front Row, Lowry's Farm Ripped Denim Jeans, Pazzion Bandage Heels, Topshop Ear Cuff

Photos by Gwen Janelle

This is the last of the my series with TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe. Looking back, despite the slight stress in getting the post out on time and creating impactful visuals, I must say that I really enjoyed the journey. The creative process each week is very fun - challenging myself to take on a new hairstyle that I've never tried before, pairing up the right hairstyles to complete my look for the theme... It is only after this whole series that I realize how much I, as well as so many other women, neglect to style our hair! How many of you are guilty of waking up, giving your hair a rough comb and then going out to town or to work/school just with your hair let down or tied up in a ponytail? After all, hair is one of the most important things which affects the way you look and how people judge you.

I had fun playing with the various TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe ranges and I must say I especially like the Sea Salt Texturizing Spray from the Casual range as it creates texture and natural movement within your hair easily, while the Spritz and Shine Liquid Mousse from the Glamour range is great for giving your hair some healthy shine.

For this last creative look, I have chosen to pull all the hair away from my face by creating tiny twist braids from the crown to the sides of my head. This hairstyle is very easy to create and is great for girls on a weekend out to town, or even when you want to look good while hitting up the gym! (Side note - I really need to do something about those roots growing out, my hair is now caught between black and copper red-brown.)

I offset this hairstyle with some contrasting elements in my outfit choice. Hannah, the runched bust strap camisole, from In Good Company is really very comfortable, with a suede-like treated fabric. It's very understatedly chic, and I paired it here with a pair of ripped denims for some street cred. The designers behind In Good Company are the same creative force that used to be behind alldressedup, and I love their designs for their functionality (comfort) and versatility (from day to night) with the pairing of the right accessories. Their designs offer today's working women with simple, yet chic classics and is flattering on the body, with subtle draping done at the right places.

Shot at National Museum on a cloudy Sunday morning, that's how I like to spend my weekends. Wait - I guess that's how I'd like to spend the rest of my life - with art, fashion, good wholesome food and my own space and freedom to do some creative work that can preferably help some other people to better their lives at the same time too.

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Resort Glamazon - TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe Glamour

Wearing H&M Resort print dress, Rubi mirror court heels, H&M  Ear cuff and Lovisa Ear studs

Photos by Katherine from Tanjong Bazaar

Glamour, to me, is not about ostentatious outfits with adorned with sequins, jewels or over-the-top organza and trailing tulle. Granted, the outfit needs to be stand out, but it needs to complement your figure and your "attitude" well. I believe it's more important to get a dress that makes you feel comfortable, so that you will exude natural confidence and carry yourself differently, instead of constantly worrying if you're going to get a wardrobe malfunction.

For my third installation of TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe, I take on the Glamour look with a resort print dress from H&M, paired with just simple accessories. I love this dress for its amazing print, and also its cut - I'm a sucker for halter neck dresses because I personally find that it draws emphasis onto my shoulders and attention away from my heavier bottom. Shot in Fort Canning, the lush greens bring out the beauty of this dress even more.

Do not think that short hair can't go glam - in fact short hair looks very good when slicked back, or with a curled wavy fringe, or even in a faux updo! In my next tutorial post, I'm showing you how to achieve a 'twist braid' above the nape of your neck that looks like you have your hair tucked in a updo.

Styling Short Hair - TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe Classic

Wearing American Apparel Long Sleeve Crop Top, OwnMuse Highwaist Maxi Skirt, Dorothy Perkins Hydrangea Print Court Heels, Mint Jewel Necklace c/o Curated Editions

Photos by Gwen Janelle

A lone girl crossing a deserted street with a purpose. She's exploring, searching, playful yet cautious of her surroundings. Where are these people on a hot Sunday afternoon? Maybe they're strolling along the corridors of air-conditioned malls, and come Monday, they'll all be back to pound these streets again.

What is a classic hairstyle? To me, that is something that will never go out of trend and is able compliment almost everyone. For long hair, that's easy - braids, chignons, top knots, bouffant/beehive and ponytails come into mind. But for short hair, not so easy. After all, there are very limited things you can do with short hair.

For this second installation of  TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe, I'm giving you my own interpretation of classic - center parted hair with side twist braids and lots of volume. 

I paired this look with a elegant, long highwaist maxi skirt from local label OwnMuse that drapes beautifully down the body and even more beautiful when in motion. The long silhouette is complemented with a tight cropped longsleeves top and feminine accessories - light mint jewel necklace and ear studs with hydrangea print court heels.

Here's how to get this look: 

Tools of the Trade (in order of sequence):

1. Prep - Volume Plumping Mousse

2. Classic - Medium Hold Hairspray

3. Classic - Shine Gloss Serum

1. Same as last week's tutorial, to damp hair, apply Volume Plumping Mousse liberally to your roots to prepare your hair for volume and hold later on. 
2. Apply Medium Hold Hairspray to the inner layers of your hair, then immediately backcomb the hair after each spray. This helps to create volume faster than just backcombing and then applying hairspray after. Backcomb until you obtain your desired volume. 
3. Make a center parting, then grab a small section of your hair and twist it away from your face. Secure it down with two bobby pins. 
4. Do the same for the other side.
5. Add some Shine Gloss Serum, concentrating on the ends of your hair, but also throughout your hair.
6. Finally, using your fingers, scrunch up portions of your hair to 'fluff' it up further, and set the look again with Medium Hold Hairspray. 

This look is great even for those of you with long hair - you just have to make the side twist braid longer towards the middle of your crown.

What is your interpretation of a classic hairstyle?

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Weekend Casual - TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe

Wearing Forever 21 cropped tank top, CO. by Cotton On Gold Faux Leather Pleat Skirt, Sandals from online shop, Lovisa ear accessories, Alive & Live Belem Rhinestone Necklace

Photos by Haikel S.

As you should know, your hair completes your look. It changes your face entirely, and it is fundamental to a person's confidence.

TONI&GUY has long been known as an innovator within the hair industry, bridging the gap between high fashion and hairdressing. Their newest addition to their product range is the Hair Meet Wardrobe series. With four different product lines - Casual, Classic, Glamour and Creative - these hardworking, multi-tasking products all serve different needs to meet your wardrobe demands for different occasions.

I've recently taken on Toni & Guy's Hair Meet Wardrobe challenge to create four different look based on their four product lines. So every weekend, I will be posting a hair tutorial on how to style short hair, together with my corresponding look.

For a weekend casual look, I have gone easy separates - a crop highneck tank top balanced off with an A- line gold pleat faux leather skirt. This look is easy to throw on for a trip out with friends, and is also great for Singapore's current hot and hazy weather. To match my outfit, I have chosen to keep my short hair natural looking, but with a bit more texture and movement.
 Here's how to achieve the look -
 

 
Tools of the trade (in order of sequence):
1. Prep - Heat Protecting Mist
2. Prep - Volume Pumping Mousse
3. Casual - Sea Salt Texturizing Spray
4. Casual - Flexible Hold Hairspray

1. Towel-dry your hair first. To wet-damp hair, apply the Heat Protecting Mist, which helps to protect your hair against uneven heat spots during blow-dry.
2. Apply Volume Pumping Mousse from the roots to the tips of your hair to give it some volume and hold, which makes your hair easier to style into the desired look you want later on.
3. Use your hair dryer to blow-dry. I'm using my trusty Phillips hairdryer with ionizing technology.
4. Spray the Sea Salt Texturizing Spray thoroughly from root to tip and then scrunch up your hair as you go along to create natural movement and a more emphasized layered, textured look. This spray is suitable for all hair types and perfect for achieving a lived-in, beach look.
5. You can use your fingers to backcomb your hair or scrunch your hair up with your fists. 
6. Finally, finish up with Flexible Hold Hairspray to set in the look.

I love how the Sea Salt Texturizing Spray is so easy to use and instantly creates texture within my hair that looks very natural. If you have long hair, you can finger twirl random sections of your hair and then spray on the product at the twirls to create a tousled, beach hair look.

I hope you try this look out and let me know how it goes for you :)

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