Roll your own hair roll

I often assume that the only way to achieve cool hair rolls is with one of those "as seen on TV" tools. You know the ones that you buy each time thinking it might be better than the last, but ultimately it's pulling out your hair and snapping apart, leaving your solution for an off-the-face do to the classic and ever so boring pony tail.

Never fear, you can get that "as seen on TV" hair roll on your own. It's simple and painless. Along with your own beautiful hair, here's what you'll need:

1. Brush or large tooth comb
2. Bobby pins
3. Hair tie or large barrette

The full instructions have pictures through each stage of this hair-do. Having tried this out myself, I'd say the key is rolling your hair to the point of slight discomfort; it will loosen in seconds and still be tight enough to stay put. As you can tell from the picture, my hair would have worked better and the roll looked smoother if I'd straightened it first. Here's how to straighten your hair at home. If you are still partial to the pony tail, try spicing it up with one of Maureen's beaded pony tail holders.

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