Crystal Schwanke, Author at Hair Kempt

12 Face Framing Bangs Ideas & Style Guide You Need to See Before You Touch the Scissors

Sometimes I forget just how much face-framing bangs can do for your whole look. They can cover a high forehead (hello, that’s me), draw attention to your eyes, make a statement, and call attention to your gorgeous bone structure. Face-framing bangs are one of the best ways to update your look when you don’t want …

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15 Money Piece Hair Brunette Ideas & Style Guide

Coloring / By Crystal Schwanke

Several months ago, I spent a few hours searching for the perfect money piece hair brunette ideas and styles because I was ready to shake up my own ‘do. A money piece on brunette hair was the perfect solution to my ongoing problem–how could I brighten my look without heavy highlights? I was not cut …

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Top Dry Shampoo Alternatives & Substitutes I Love to Use

Shampoo / By Crystal Schwanke

When I told my husband I was going to write about the top dry shampoo alternatives and substitutes, his (no-effort-required, short-haired) reply was, “Just wash your hair.” But y’all know (and in reality, he does, too) that washing and styling long hair is an event. It’s not as simple as “just washing your hair.” I’ve tried …

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12 Split Hair Dye Ideas & Style Guide You Have to at Least Consider

Coloring / By Crystal Schwanke

I’ve taken a break from doing anything too dramatic to my hair lately, and so has my daughter, but ever since split hair dye style ideas started showing up wherever I look, I have been itching to try it. I wish split dye styles had been a thing several years ago when this color placement …

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The Best Ponytail Holders You Need for Any Situation

Hair Tools / By Crystal Schwanke

Between styling my own hair every day, helping my daughter with hers, and helping friends and family with updos for special occasions (and giving them everyday styling tips, too), I’ve been able to identify a lot of the best ponytail holders on the market. Most of my personal experience is based on medium-to-long, fine hair. …

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16 Eggplant Hair Color Ideas and Styles You May Have Never Considered

Coloring / By Crystal Schwanke

Eggplant hair has always struck me as intriguing, seductive, and mysterious when applied as all-over color. However, it can be fun and playful, too, and used as accent shades or highlights. Take these eggplant hair color ideas and styles as inspiration to update your look–maybe in a way you’d never even considered before. I’ve only …

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22 Pastel Blue Hair Ideas and Styles to Inspire You

Coloring / By Crystal Schwanke

There will always be a special place in my heart for pastel blue hair ideas and styles because my daughter spent most of her time in middle school with a soft purplish-blue shade in her hair. Sometimes we added purple; sometimes, there was royal blue instead. (If you’re curious, we used Arctic Fox dyes, but …

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17 Gorgeous Rose Gold Highlight Ideas and Styles to Warm Up Your Hair Color and Brighten Your Complexion

Coloring / By Crystal Schwanke

Rose gold highlights ideas and styles always make me a little giddy because I know how fun rose gold can be. I love how it can be effortlessly woven through blonde, brown, pink, purple, or copper hair. It’s just like it belongs. Each time I’ve had rose gold highlights, they were accidental but a pleasant …

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The 17 Best Purple Highlight Ideas & Styles You’ll Want to Try ASAP

Coloring / By Crystal Schwanke

The best purple highlight ideas and styles are near and dear to my heart. The first time I ventured into unnatural hair color, I used a purple from Manic Panic to put streaks through my medium brown hair. The dye sat on my hair for at least three hours because I wanted to give the …

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Turquoise Hair Color Ideas & Styles to See Before You Dye

Coloring / By Crystal Schwanke

As someone whose favorite color has been turquoise for years, I always admire turquoise hair color ideas and styles. If I were blonde, I would’ve dyed my hair turquoise more than once. That said, if you’re looking to dye your hair this shade and don’t mind the bleach and upkeep, I’m thrilled to encourage you to go …

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