Flipping Out with my Flat Iron

I thought I knew all of the hair styling tricks in the book, but for some reason it never occurred to me to try something as simple as flipping the end of my hair up until I saw this picture of Charlize Theron rocking the look! Just look at how soft and beautiful she looks with this ‘do. Of course, it’s Charlize Theron, one of the most beautiful women in the world…but I think this style is totally wearable for all sorts of women! I know it’s extremely flattering on me as well, and I’m certainly no Charlize. This is a really cool way to put an interesting twist on the “elongated bob” that is so popular right now, which is basically just a bob that extends past the chin to midway down the neck, or just above the shoulders. Most women (I’m looking at you, Gwyneth!) just wear this kind of cut straight and swingy, but if you use a flat iron to begin with, it’s not hard to incorporate the flip. Just straighten your hair like you normally would, but when you get to the end of each section, do a little flick of your wrist so your hair curves inward, toward your neck and face. If you’re using ceramic flat irons on your hair, which you definitely should in order to prevent damage, it shouldn’t be too challenging. This is because ceramic flat irons distribute heat more evenly and heat up faster, which makes the styling process much easier. Try it! You’ll probably “flip” over it just like I did!