I have vivid memories of being a little girl and playing with my doll that had long blond hair. She came with a book that gave step-by-step instructions on how to do ALL kinds of braids-- fishtail, inside out, french, you name it! I would practice relentlessly until I mastered each of them and was then able to do them on my own hair. One of the reasons I LOVE having extensions is to incorporate fun braids. Extensions are great for creating volume and length. They are easy to use and easy to care for. I have fairly thick hair to begin with, but once it's all braided you would never know it without my extensions!

I love Luxy because they make the process so simple...

1) Pick your weight (I have the 220 gram set)

2) Pick your color (I have Ash Blonde #60)

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A post shared by Life + Style I Amanda (@thepennyparlor) on Jul 4, 2017 at 8:55pm PDT

#summervibin in this gorgeous maxi 💕🍊 two of my fav colors 🤗 cozy, carefree and knotted at the bottom 👍🏼 http://liketk.it/2rPoB #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKunder100 #LTKsalealert #LTKstyletip. - - - - - #photosinbetween#pursuepretty#sahmlife#thehappynow#darlingweekend#momtribe#motherhoodlife#mommyhood#styledby#bohovibes#stylefile#stylediary#lookstyle#lookgoodfeelgood#trendynotspendy#southmoonunder

A post shared by Life + Style I Amanda (@thepennyparlor) on Jun 26, 2017 at 9:09pm PDT

Our littlest golfer taking a rest after those stairs 😅- - Deals coming your way!! These jeans (my favs, super soft) are on sale for $20 and the bandana is $5. My yellow top $25. PLUS everything on clearance is under $20 -- so #happyshopping 😍❤️🤗 http://liketk.it/2rRHN #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKsalealert - - - - - #photosinbetween#pursuepretty#sahmlife#thehappynow#darlingweekend#momtribe#motherhoodlife#mommyhood#styledby#bohovibes#stylefile#stylediary#lookstyle#lookgoodfeelgood#trendynotspendy#mimandray#shein#nautical#jerseyshorestyle#ocnj#aeo#ltkfamily

A post shared by Life + Style I Amanda (@thepennyparlor) on Jun 29, 2017 at 9:01pm PDT

This dress has all the gorgeous details! Perfect for #weddingseason 👌🏻I love the contrast ivory trim around the skirt and the floral embroidery 🤗 it's under $120 and I will add it to my link tree in bio 👍🏼 http://liketk.it/2rqTG #liketkit @liketoknow.it

A post shared by Life + Style I Amanda (@thepennyparlor) on May 21, 2017 at 9:37am PDT

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A post shared by Life + Style I Amanda (@thepennyparlor) on Jun 30, 2017 at 8:23pm PDT

I've partnered with Luxy Hair to bring you these five summer hair styles, that with a bit of practice, anyone can master! Check out the pictures and video and let me know what you think! You can also check out Luxy Hair's YouTube Channel for many more ideas!



I hope you enjoyed these looks! Luxy has over 400 videos on ways to style your hair-- the options are endless! They are super easy to use, comfortable and amazing quality! Feel free to email me with any questions: amanda@thepennyparlor.com

Thanks for reading :)