Woohoo! The party is on! Okay peeps, don’t leave me hanging here. I received quite a few chickening out emails today ☹. You soooo can do this! If vain me who won’t even go camping without makeup on can do a post showing the entire blogosphere my nakey face, then I promise you can too.
For those of you just tuning in, a few weeks ago I did a post called Decorate My Face where I showed you what I looked like pre and post makeup. It was one of the most fun posts I have done in the two years I have been blogging. I asked you to share some of your own makeup tips and you delivered! However, the world of women needs others to be brave enough to show us all how it is done.
- I invite you to do a post showing us your bare face and the steps you take to enhance your beauty.
- Take pictures of the process, highlighting your makeup tips, and show us your before and after mug shots.
- Link your post back here on Wednesday, February 17th for all to enjoy.
- **Edited to add: If you don’t wear makeup, you can still join the party with some other before and after beauty post. Decorate your hands, your feet, your hair, etc. (although I’m not sure what that etc. would be—surprise us.)**
Come on. You CAN do this! Mr. MckLinky is waiting for you.
Making Wavy Curls
Well, I couldn’t not join my own party. Since you’ve already seen my face routine, I thought I would show you how I curl my hair.
My hair is thin, fine, and totally wimpy. Someone once compared it to non-sticky cobwebs. Nice. But I have to admit that is an accurate description. I’m not a fan of any product in my hair. I just wash, condition, dry my hair around a round brush, and go. I don’t even see a stylist for hair cuts. I just cut my own hair when I feel like it. All that to say, I am by far the hair expert here.
So here is my before. Slightly frizzy whimpy hair is how I roll on a daily basis. This is what I look like most days and I’m okay with that.
But on those days that I’m craving a bit more ooh-la-la, I bust out this. Schhhooooooowaaahhhmmm, Schooooowaaahhhmmm…May the Force be with you. Didn’t know I was such a geek did ya? Uh…don’t answer that.
This is a mini barreled curling iron. It is a great tool for making spiral curls. However, instead of grabbing the hair in the clip, we’re going to simply wrap the hair around the barrel. Forget that the clip is even there.
1. Grab a small section of hair. Don’t pull too tight or you may end up looking like this.
2. Wrap your hair around the outside of your iron.
3. Keep wrapping until you get to the end and just hold the tip of your hair in place. Try not to burn the dickens out of your fingertips.
4. Keep doing this with small sections working from front to back. I typically roll the hair away from my face, but I don’t think it really matters which direction you go. Once your curls start getting in the way, just flop them over to the other side and keep curling.
5. Once you’re done with one side it will look something like this.
6. Do the same thing on the opposite side. Remember that a Chihuahua has thicker hair than I do, so this curling process doesn’t take me very long. If you’re blessed with thick hair, be prepared to be sitting awhile. Here it is all curled. Fear not. This is not the final product.
7. Run your fingers gently through your curls and ….Woah! Big hair.
The 80’s called and they want their hair back.
8. Again, don’t panic. Just smooth with your fingers to tone it down. Spritz lightly with hairspray if desired. So if you like what you see, you’re done. But I’m not liking what I’m seeing, so I’m going to keep going…
9. For a different look, pull up the sides, leaving some curls down to frame your face.
Secure in the back with two bobby pins crisscrossed, or with a barrette.
You can also place a headband in your hair, leaving the front spirals out. Sweep up the back of your hair into a high ponytail, twist your hair upwards (like a French twist) and secure with bobby pins, a barrette, or a clip.
Okay, quick review for you….
And that’s all I’ve got for ya folks. Now, it’s your turn!
The nitty-gritty (aka the rules).
- Please do NOT just link to your blog. Link to the permanent link of your post. To do this, click on your post title and then copy and paste the url into Mcklinky. If you’re unsure how to do this, just email me.
- Either grab the party button located on the sidebar or link back to this post so others can join in the fun.
- Visit other party goers and give lots of praise and encouragement for their bravery!
- Have FUN!
**Edited to add: Virtue Lipgloss giveaway for one lucky reader. Those who link up are automatically entered. Click here for more .**
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I loved all these and had to blog about you today. Thanks for hosting this party.
Oops! I got my face on but it looks like I missed the deadline for the linky party too. 🙂
Here's my link:
http://thepearsnest.blogspot.com/2010/02/get-your-face-on-i-did.html
I missed the dead line for this linky party but I did do the assignment. so if you have time check it out. It was fun and I am glad I participated.
So I thought that I'd have time to put mine together with a video, but it looks like the linky party is closed now, and it didn't get finished in time. Please tell me you'll be doing another one again sometime?
OMG, you got 42 gals to join you. Thought you might get 1 or 2. Yeah for all of you!
Okay, Beth, I'm back again, and this time I see that my link made it.
Thank you again for decorating your face and daring to show all of us the before-and-afters. . . and then involving us in it. It really gives me a lot to think about!
Hi Beth–
I've been watching this party, not really thinking of joining. . .but then I realized that you didn't have anyone of my age in the ranks. So I decided to join you, hopefully better late than never!
Here's a problem: I posted my link, and MckLinky won't let me do it again (it says I've already entered the link), but I don't see my link here. My post is at http://impartinggrace-richella.blogspot.com/2010/02/late-to-party.html . Perhaps you can see it from your vantage point. Can you get me onto the list? I hate to think that I've been black-balled. . .
I really enjoy your blog. And this party was fun. Kudos to you for coming up with the idea!
This was so fun! Thanks for hosting it!
Love your curls, too! : )
Ok, I was brave, I did it! I'm going to have to try your curls on my hair, I think it's long enough. This was fun!
I really wanted to link up, but I haven't worn makeup for 4 days now. 🙁 There's always tomorrow. Such a great idea and a great turn out too!
This is so much fun! Like a virtual slumber party 🙂 I'm writing my post now!
Jane,
I don't mind at all ;). Yes, it is natural. It's the only thing it has going for it.
Thanks girl,
Beth
Thanks for the party Beth. It was fun putting the post together and really thinking about the stuff I do to get ready each day. It's nice to step outside the routine and see what might need spicing up!
I've had a lot of fun checking in on all the other linkers too. Everyone seems to have their own sure-fire routine and it's great to have a peek in to this normally private world.
This is so much fun! I hope you don't mind me asking, but is your hair natural? It's beautiful. Mine is highlighted, and I hate paying the money to do it!
Just stop by from Rocky Bella- Great post idea!!! I LOVE the last look with it up and the head band!!!
me & my little gal joined in on your fun! thanks!
K Beth, seriously, I think this may be my favorite linky party. I am having way to much fun with all of these tutorials! Serisouly, frustrated makeup artist inside! Love this! Genious idea!
Thanks for inspiring me to join! I am so glad that I did! I have had so much fun hopping around to see everyone!
I also love your curls! Gorgeous!!
I love the Star Wars reference and the curls! I'm too chicken!
Beth, I love your photos! You are such a good sport! Sorry I missed this now!
I just found your party through one of your participants links and I love this! It's so awesome that you are brave enough to do it! Expressing and embracing our true beauty is hard but so empowering and important for us to do.
Your hair is so fun! I like the jazzy look. ;0)
If only I took time to do my hair and makeup. Yeah right!!! So glad the party was such a hit. P.S. Your hair is adorable in the last photo with the headband. Super cute!
LOVE this! I am so mad I knew nothing about this or your blog, but better late than never I guess! You look great!… My hair is so baby fine, and I've even considered hairpieces sometime in the near future, but I suppose it might still be possible to get it to look like this!.. I'll definitely need the hairspray, but I'll have fun trying it anyways, kinda like playing "dress up" when we were kids, right?! Thanks! ~tina
I'm working on my post right now. So excited about this party. I think there is a frustrated makeup artist inside of me that is dying to bust out.
Can I just tell you that your post made me want long hair again. Especially the photo with the headband. Love it!!!!!!!
I'm in the party and out of my comfort zone. I found my way here from Tator Tots and Jell-o.
Fun idea! Reading through all of these is making me want to go out and buy new makeup! I wasn't going to join but I’m missing out on all the fun. I just make do a little post on this tomorrow morning if the link is still open.
Kendra "Domestic Princess in Training"
First time here!
Love this post!! & I love how brave you are with all these before & after pics.
this girl loves it!!
I love your look with the headband!! super cute girl!!
Thanks for sharing!
Love your hair! So fun..You've inspired me to make an effort with my hair. My husband will be so happy….(;
hey girl!
PROUD TO SAY… I AM ONE OF THE FEW…THE PROUD…THE BRAVE!!!
it's finally on!
😉 love the curls. but my fave photo is YOU with that headband. it is so stickin cute on you! work it girl!
I found your blog through Jenny at Our Nifty Notebook and I love all your tips!! I'm guilty of always wearing the "mommy ponytail" but you have inspired me to try something different! Maybe I'll be brave enough to post pics….someday!
I tried–I really did. But I couldn't stand the before pics–and the afters weren't worth the embarrassment! You are so brave–but then again, you're just as cute without makeup as after!
Cuteness!!! I love the last photo. 🙂 I ditched my curling iron last summer for large (like, the biggest I could find) hot rollers. It saves me so much time!
I just let them heat up and it only takes me a few minutes to roll my hair (and I have very long, very thick hair). Then I go about my morning's business, and 1/2 hour later or so take 'em out.
I have way more volume with this method than I did with the curling iron…but I also have lots of hair.
First, let me tell you that I think you are the prettiest, sweetest, smartest chick evah! I've been following you long enough to say that you are like a breath of fresh air and you inspire me in my old age!LOL! When I grow up I want to be just like YOU!
I just discovered your blog yesterday – love – and today's link party is highly entertaining!
Why did I not join in the fun? Easy answer, that. I'm CHICKEN. Bok bok bok bok bugock!
I'm a crappy photographer, for one. And, I can't imagine putting commando-face photos of myself out there, I just can't! Y'all are a brave, fearless bunch of gals. I'll be stopping by often!
Oh this is fun! I wish I had time to participate today! Are you going to do it ever again?
~ Nan
I'm in and it's up. Love your hair. Mine does that without help (at least when it's long LOL)
You are so cute! And actually, you reminded me to save my mini barrel curling iron I was going to donate awhile back b/c I dont think Ive ever used it. Yet Ive always wanted to know how to get curls like this. So THANK YOU!:)
Sarah
okay girl…i linked up!
gulp! 🙂
xo
Oh my goodness, you are adorable! I'm stopping over from Our Nifty Notebook, and wondering why I'm just now finding you! I am a makeup girl, myself. Like, I don't go ANYWHERE without it. I have so many imperfections I need to cover, I don't know if I can be brave enough to expose it all 😉
Ugh I cant believe I did this Beth! Maybe I should have worked on my mantle so I did not feel like I had to get my face on!
Alrighty Beth, I joined the other brave women…I got my face on! Thanks for hosting the party and for being such an inspiration!
Love your hair…before and after! Especially when it's up in that headband!
Blessings, Grace
Hi Beth, love the headband shot, so pretty!!!! You might know I'm on a lipstick hunt. So tell me what color you are wearing, it looks lovely!Thanks dear!
Beth, Not only do I not wear makeup, but my hair is maybe an inch long….so there is no styling involved; it's truly wash and wear.
I have the same hair as you do. Because of the limpyness I haven't let it grow that long anymore.
I love your curls. Tried it myself on several occasions. Problem with my hair is that those curls last an hour and then it is straight and limpy again.
I love your curls!
So cute! I have too much hair to do this, but it looks adorable! I wasn't sure if I was going to link up, but I decided to go for it!
i could link a recent post of mine on curling my daughter's hair…but since she's only 6yo. it probably doesn't really fit the rules of this party. 🙂
i will try to remember to have my camera ready one morning soon, and join in next week!
…btw…"you look mahvelous!"
xo
Very cute hair! Mine is just as thin, so I know what you have to deal with!
Beth you look beautiful! Love those pretty curls.
I just found your blog through Jennifer at Hope Studios and I love it! I'm so excited about his linky party you've got lined up. I can't wait to join in! 😀
Ok, I don't know how I didn't realize that we needed naked face shots. I have all of my favorite beauty projects listed and pictures of those. I will take some pics of me in the morning and then link it up!
XOOX
Jen
Okay, okay, okay! I'm in!! First thing tomorrow morning I will be taking some FRIGHTENING before and some okay afters. Just for fun!! 🙂 And honestly, just because I never would have expected you to reply to my comment the other day, and not only did you comment, but you actually READ my post! How sweet are you?! So you've really won me over. See you in the morning!!
Oh my goodness, you are hilarious!! I love it!!! Tomorrow is going to be such a crazy day for me but I will try!
I am with you in spirit, Beth! Love your tip for the curls. I'd be the one sitting for hours doing it though as I have really thick hair. One good thing is that I can let my wavy hair dry naturally and as long as I don't comb or brush it after the initial comb through, it gets loose curls on its own.
No problem girl. I posted early as a reminder!
yes i procrastinated, but i promise that i will get my post up soon and join the party 🙂
Come on ladies. If you curl, paint, polish, lotion up, pluck, or shave you have something to share with the rest of us!
Girlfriend, you're beaaautiful. Love the hair. You just reminded me my curler is a junker and I've been in the market for a new one. I hardly ever curl it though, just kill it with a straightener.
And, I have no make up tips to share, I wish I did! I'm lame at it, I hope to learn more tonight though! C'mon and party girls! 🙂 🙂
xo
Rachelle
You are so stinking cute, and I'm so stinking old and matronly I think I will watch this party from afar 🙂 I'm lucky to get a shower most days, and the last time I went to the hairdresser was literally June of last year before my daughter's wedding! I don't think my beauty regimine will be of much use to your readers *grin*
Okay, I readjusted my posting schedule for your party! Come on girls, don't be afraid!
If I had hair, I would be all over the headband look…..