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Read Time: 4 min 55 sec I’d best describe my #selfcare tactics as L A Z Y. In my world, work is king. If I’m spending time during the day doing anything other than my job, it turns into an anxiety frenzy of “Oh no! Why did you waste all of that time?” This included spending too much time getting ready. So my long bob cut lends itself to my chaotic lifestyle of being over-caffeinated and overworked. In 2015, my friend and then hairstylist Savannah - now TYME stylist - told me about this “mind-blowing” iron. While sitting in her chair she pulled out this curved iron and tried to explain how to use it. I wasn’t sold, yet. Fast forward four years and a chance meeting, days after Savannah moved back to the area, and she was now working for this company: TYME. The company that sells the iron she showed me years ago. I started looking into their products and I completely drank the Kool-Aid. The iron looked like it could work wonders, but does that lend itself to my hair? I ended up getting the TYME Iron and the BlowTYME dryer knowing that if I couldn’t figure it out, I had one of the company’s stylists just blocks away. Two weeks into owning the iron and I was o b s e s s e d. I figured out how to curl my hair - all by myself - and it only took me less than 15 minutes to get ready - makeup and all. So, we decided to take it a step further. I knew how incredible the iron and blow dryer were, but what about the rest of the products? If the TYME team spent their time making two products this time saving, why would they waste their time making other products that aren’t as effective? I got the whole collection. Shampoo and conditioner, thermal protectant, hair spray, volumizing powder, shine spray, and four different hair brushes. I was going to embark on a six-week TYME trial. My Previous Routine My hair is thinner in texture and straight, so I could get away with washing my hair twice a week - with massive amounts of dry shampoo - and it still looking o.k. I used a tea tree-based shampoo and a basic “volumizing” conditioner. My hair might have been styled in between washes, but usually, it just laid straight or was tossed into a ponytail. Dry shampoo was almost always applied on day two to make the wash last longer. Expectations I knew I wanted to do this trial the right way. I wanted to see if the products truly worked and how it would affect my lifestyle. I asked Savannah what my hair should be like at the end of the six weeks and made sure to thoroughly read all of the directions on the bottles. My hair should: Feel stronger Last longer between washes Hold styles longer Hold more volume Process In the shower I thoroughly wash my hair with Pregame Shampoo and try to squeeze it as close to dry as possible after washing. Once I feel my hair isn’t totally sopping wet, I apply Showoff Conditioner from the tips to the roots of my hair. I let the conditioner moisturize my hair for close to five minutes while handling the rest of my shower duties. Blow Drying When I’m done with the shower I try to wring out the majority of water from my hair and put it in a towel. Once my hair is about 30% dry, I apply TYME’s Upstaged Thermal Protectant. I blow dry my hair, starting with my bangs, focusing on drying my roots first. Styling The Upstaged Thermal Protectant is already in my hair from blow drying, so I immediately get to curling with my TYME Iron set to 375 degrees. Once my full head of hair is curled I use the TYMELESS shine spray and brush through all the curls. Applying Selfie TYME hair spraying is my last step. Weeks 1 + 2 Total washes: 6 Week one started off rough. Our midwestern weather was touchy - per usual - and the rain held me back from truly experiencing all the benefits or TYME products. I ended up washing my hair every other day the first week and was able to stretch it to every two days by the end of the cycle. I’ll admit, it was a challenge to not use dry shampoo, but I really wanted to go through this process and train my hair the correct way. One thing, I immediately noticed how dreamy my hair smelled! All TYME products have the same scent, so it’s basically like a built-in perfume and because it’s in your hair, it lasts longer than normal perfume. By the end of week two, my hair felt fuller. My hair wasn’t holding a full style for more than a day, but I was able to salvage and touch up some curls to make styles last for day two. I spent more time with my hair down and styled than pulled back, so I truly was able to realize the change in texture. Weeks 3 + 4 Total washes: 4 I got bold in week three. I tried stretching my hair out to three days way too soon and ended up having to cheat on the dry shampoo thing. I pulled and stuck to washing every two-days for the rest of this cycle. I was pretty experimental with the TYME brushes, and utilized them in my blow drying. Normally my hair lays flat and I can only get volume from teasing my hair, but combining a DIY blowout with BigTYME made a huge difference. Weeks 5 + 6 Total washes: 3 The end of the cycle. In week 5, I stretched my first wash out to three days...CURLED. Don’t get me wrong the day three curls weren’t perfect, but they stayed! I waited to wash until day five and didn’t wash again until day nine. That final wash lastest through day 14. My styles were lasting longer and looked effortless. The Results Much like your body adjusting to the gym, it took time for my hair to adjust to TYME. I didn’t expect it to be perfect after the first try - although I totally wish the going to the gym worked like that. Consistently blow drying my hair has breathed new life into my hair, and my hair is staying styled longer and isn’t getting greasy as quickly as it used to. Plain and simple TYME is true to their mission. I spent less time in the bathroom getting ready and even less time worrying about what I looked like. The Significance I was a cheerleader for most of my life and always felt like what I looked like mattered. Once I was done with the sport, I stopped spending time “getting ready.” It didn’t seem important anymore. However - spending these six weeks investing in myself, changed my perspective. Aside from my hair feeling and looking healthier, there was one oddly life-changing realization…the phrase “look good, feel good” is true. Everything from my work to my workouts improved when I knew I looked good. It didn’t matter if anyone told me I looked good, I felt it. I felt cute, like really cute, and you look at the world a little differently when you feel that good about yourself.

Read Time: 3 min 50 sec It can be easy to dissect and pick apart all the details that we don't like about our hair. The color, the cut, the length, the texture, and the list goes on. Unless you have a stylist at your beck and call, it can feel impossible to get your hair to be exactly the way you want it. We’re going to give you our best tips, tricks, and products to help make your routine a little easier! Need More Volume? The Basics: Do you have the type of hair that feels like heavy and silk, baby fine, or limp? Typically flat hair is caused by two things: foundational products and how your hair dries. The Tricks: We consider foundational products to be products that you use when your hair is wet. Are your shampoo and conditioner heavy and weighing down your hair? This is SUCH a common thing. If your shampoo and conditioner are heavy, you typically feel the need to wash your hair every day, or every other day. Switching to products that are mild and lightweight will make such a big difference in how your hair performs throughout the day. Blow drying your hair properly will make a HUGE difference in your volume. For starters, you should always try to blow dry your hair, BUT don’t over-dry! Your hair should always be cool to the touch after blow-drying, never hot! Focus on your roots, and if you're craving serious volume incorporate a round brush into your blow-drying routine. Prefer to air dry? Consider at least blowdrying at the roots and displacing your part. Brush your hair all to the left, then switch to the right to get as much airflow and lift at the scalp as possible! The Products: Shampoo & Conditioner: You want to find a duo that won’t weigh your hair down, but still gives you all the healthy goodness. May we suggest Pregame Shampoo and Showoff Conditioner? ;) Our TYME shampoo and conditioner are made from the highest quality ingredients, to make sure your hair is getting everything it NEEDS and nothing to weigh it down. BigTYME: This powder is a gift from above (pun intended) ;) A few sprays throughout your roots and top of your hair and you’ll be at new heights! Different than your average texture spray, Big TYME is dedicated to giving you a serious lift. Frizz? The Basics: Frizz can be caused by a few different things. Heat tools and the environment are among the most common reasons. 10:15 The Tips: When blow-drying, be cognizant of the direction of the airflow vs the direction your hair is laying. You want to blowdry down onto the hair strand, and not directing the airflow back up the hair strand. If you properly direct the airflow this will allow your cuticle layer to lay down smooth, which retains your hair's natural moisture and shine! If you live in a humid environment, your hair's best friend is moisture! The more moisture your hair already has, the less your hair will react when there is moisture in the air. Your hair will not feel the need to try to draw the moisture from the air into the strand, thus your strands will stay more smooth! The Products: TYMELESS Repair and Shine Spray: AKA Liquid Gold. We are OBSESSED with this stuff. The more you use it, the less you will feel the need to use it. TYMELESS repairs your hair from the inside out, and adds moisture, allowing your strand to shine! Take Too Long to Style? The Basics: When people have long hair or thick hair, styling can be such a pain. As a team of stylists, trust us when we say WE UNDERSTAND YOUR PAIN. The Tricks: Adjust your washing cycle. Once you get a good 3-7 day cycle going, it’s easy to make one hairstyle last days on end. Our whole mission at TYME is to save you time in the bathroom...get it? Time→ TYME? We’ve compiled a plethora of easy hairstyles that will last. Check them out on our blog. The Products: TYME Iron Pro! This tool takes out a huge factor in styling your hair: sectioning. It is arguably the worst part of styling, and we found a way to get rid of it completely. The curls will last for days, and you will find yourself wondering what life was like before the TYME Iron before you know it. A good, liveable hairspray. We suggest SelfieTYME. Our hairspray is designed with memory resins to give you all of the hold, with none of the sticky starchiness. Get Oily Too Fast? The Basics: This is your hair begging you to stop washing it every day. We recently went in-depth about what the actual oil/grease on your scalp is and why your scalp NEEDS the oils it produces. Get the full scoop here. The Tricks: Start by skipping a day or two in your washing cycle. Once your hair adjusts to this cycle you’ll notice that eventually, you’ll be able to last 2-4 days without ANY dry shampoo. We’re serious. If you can, we always recommend blow drying after your shower. Blow drying helps lock in all unique moisture and seals down your cuticle layer. Properly blow-dried hair is cool to the touch and shiny! The Products: Pregame Shampoo and Showoff Conditioner: We’ve developed the BEST shampoo to make sure your washes last...if we do say so ourselves. Our shampoo and conditioner are designed specifically so you spend less time washing. We want you out there showing off your locks, not trying to start from scratch every day. Heed our advice and start saving achieving your #HairGoals by spending LESS time in the bathroom! For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Read Time: 2 min 35 sec Every day? Every other day? No way! “But my hair gets greasy if I don’t wash it every day.” We get that, too. You have Pavlov’ed your hair to being stripped of natural oils every day, and that’s not a good thing! Your skin overproduces a little thing called sebum to try and lock in moisture. Most of us would call sebum “grease.” Currently, your scalp is instantly starting to produce sebum after your shower to try and secure the moisture from your conditioner. Re-read that ;) Your scalp produces “grease” to try and lock in moisture, just like your body produces sweat to try and cool you down. When you wash your hair every day, you’re stripping it of all the necessities. You’re basically sending SpongeBob into Sandy’s dome with no source of water. Take it from us. Our team of style experts all have backgrounds actually working in salons and taking on a variety of hair conditions and scalps. If the fact that our scalp produces “grease” to save our scalp isn’t enough, here are two more very good reasons. Hair Thinning/Loss When your scalp is constantly in overhaul trying to produce sebum to lock in any moisture possible, it’s putting a lot of stress on your hair follicles. This usually results in inflamed hair follicles. Inflamed hair follicles don’t allow the actual strands of hair to grow to full potential. Think of it like taking the top of a water bottle off versus poking a hole in the top. One method is stronger than the other. Dandruff The bane of every black outfits existence. Dandruff is caused by - shocker - a dry scalp. Dandruff is actually flakes of dry skin coming off of your scalp. Dry skin on your scalp? A direct result from over washing. Next Steps The products you use are so important. Generic shampoos are made with fillers that weigh your hair down and take away volume. It’s best to research what shampoos and conditioners are best for your hair. BUT - we’ve already done a lot of research. This is the number one and the ONLY reason we do the work to promote TYME products. We KNOW they are made with your hair and scalp in mind. Our Pregame Shampoo has a short ingredient list that feature the necessities of hair care. Tips + Tricks Avoid Dry Shampoo This sounds counter-intuitive, but If you’re trying to lengthen your wash cycle, some dry shampoos have cleaning agents in them, which reset all of your hard work! Instead, brush through your hair and spray a soft root lift powder like BigTYME at the roots to help matte your roots. Rinse Day To start lengthening your wash cycle, start by adding a “rinse day” to your schedule. Do your normal daily shower, but instead of washing and conditioning your hair, just give it a thorough rinse AS IF you were washing it. Make it Gradual We don’t expect you to go from washing every day to washing once a week overnight. This is a process, and your scalp will need time to adjust. We recommend adding a day between each wash until it feels natural. This may take about a week or so, depending on how heavy your shampoo and conditioner are. Every time that your scalp feels adjusted add another day in between washes! By the end of the month, you may already be a once-a-week washer! Proper Blow Drying When blow-drying your hair, it should never feel hot. Hot hair is an indication of over-drying. Over-drying results in a dry scalp, which then results in the overproduction of sebum. Blow-dry from the roots out and make sure your hair feels close to a lukewarm or room temperature when you are finished. For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Read Time: 2 min 57 sec Let’s face it after you have kids, time moves a lot faster than it did before. In the first few years of motherhood, it can seem like there are never enough hours in a day to do all of the things we need to, just to get home and cook, clean up, organize everything for your little humans’ tomorrow, and you’re lucky if you have enough energy to stay up for some alone time. It can be a challenge, especially on holidays or special events. How do you find the time to get yourself ready and the rugrats? We’ve found the hairstyles to make those five minutes you get in the bathroom impactful. We’re talking hair totally ready in five minutes. FIVE minutes. Here’s our list of the easiest #trending hairstyles to make you feel like you have your life together, even if your toddler is testing that theory ;) Fishtail Braid Fishtail braids are an easy way to secure your hair back and still have an elevated look. Part your hair into two sections. Take a thin section from the outside of one half of your hair and cross it over top to meet the other half. Repeat on each side through the end of your hair and use a thin ponytail holder or clear poly band to secure the end of the braid. A major key to this hairstyle is that it doesn’t have to be sleek and perfect, it tends to look better a bit messy. Pro-tip: Teach your little ones how to do this on themselves as a challenging task for them and a little relaxation for you! Bob The mom cut, but make it fashion. All jokes aside, this cut SAVES TIME. #FACTS: Adding soft curls to your bob is a quick way to put yourself together and have it last days. Grab larger sections of hair with your TYME Iron and create “C” shaped curls. Don’t over curl! Curling tight or curling your ends will make your bob shrink in length. Once your full head is complete, brush through all of those fresh curls with your hands to create a “lived-in” look. Pro-tip: Make sure the ends of your hair point down, which means drawing your ends down when you curl. This helps create that “lived-in” look and gives a more natural appearance when your curls eventually start to fall. Curtain Bangs For all those mamas that started motherhood with straight bangs, we salute you. Eventually, you might grow those babies out, and styling curtain bangs is a perfect way. The key to styling these bangs is to do it while they’re wet. Lock those little monsters out of the bathroom, grab your round brush and get to work! Dry your bangs at an upward angle focusing on your roots. After your roots are dry, move down to the center of the bangs and dry/round brush them backward to create the “swag” in the bangs. Pro-tip: Blow drying your hair after showering instead of letting your hair air dry will not only let your hairstyle last longer, it will make your wash last longer too! Holidays, Events, and Date Nights? Getting ready for a formal occasion is no longer stressful. Use these go-to hairstyles that take 5-10 minutes to make your beautification process a breeze. Low Bun For an easy - but classy - low bun grab all the hair from the top of your ears and back. Make a looped low bun with the ends of your hair towards the nape of your neck. Grab the excess hair from either side, create a slight twist and wrap over the top of the bun to secure your hair on the underside with a bobby pin. Repeat with the other side off excess hair. Pull some small pieces out to frame your face and give them a slight curl. Half Up-Do Half-up ponies will always be fun! Create a part from the tops of your ears to the crown of your head, pull your hair up into a high pony. To get some extra height secure your hair with a thick ponytail. Grab a small piece of hair from the underside of your pony, wrap it around to hide the ponytail, and secure it with a bobby pin. Toss in some loose curls and some BigTYME Root Lift Powder and you have an amazing look that will last you through tomorrow. You got this, mama! For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

When straightening your hair, the key is to keep the moisture and shine in your hair. One thing to remember when blow drying is, do not over dry! Over drying will cause hair to look dull and is a sign that hair is not retaining the right amount of moisture. This can lead to frizz, static, breakage, split ends, and in general, a thinner looking hair strand. The good news is, every time you wash your hair, you have the ability to leave in the right amount of moisture and shine, so you can start restoring health and shine the next tyme you wash your hair! See our blow dry tips here.Here are some helpful tips for taming your mane to get silky, shiny straight hair with the TYME Iron Pro! Start with manageable horizontal sections. Hold the iron horizontally with your thumb behind the power button and guide side facing down. Lead each section with a paddle brush to keep hair smooth. Continue working through next section remembering to brush through each section before straightening for smooth results. Brush the back sections forward for simplicity. To avoid creases at the top, don’t clamp down too hard when you close your iron. To prevent frizz, use light tension and keep plates parallel to the hair strand. Glide down the hair strand at a slow but steady pace to prevent frizz. The smaller the horizontal section, the closer to the scalp you can get. Watch the full video here: For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Read Time: 2 min 30sec Hello, hot lattes, apple cider, and scarves! FALL. IS. HERE. We’ve been dying to get back into our comfy sweaters! As the season transitions though, we’re in the “winter in the AM, summer in the PM” part of the cycle. Getting ready for the day is hard when we know we’re going to hit a two-hour span of steamy weather. Especially when it comes to our hair. Luckily TYME has done all the leg work and figured out the best possible transitioning hairstyles for us. Now we can spend more time exploring pumpkin patches and enjoying the weather instead of dreading what our hair will look post-mid-afternoon surge of heat. Below is a list of the best hair trends for Fall 2019 that work for our current transition phase through winter. Soft Waves/Brushed Out Curls Of course, the perfect fall hairstyle is TYME Iron friendly! Quickly create curls throughout your hair with small sections. Don’t try to perfect them! You’re literally about to brush through all of them, now is not the time to be a perfectionist. Let them cool, then hairspray the curls. After the hairspray has set the curls, take your detangling brush and comb through those locks! It will loosen the curls and you’ll be left with soft waves that will stand up with any fall day and outfit! "Crimped" or Glam Waves The ’90s are back and thriving. This includes the wardrobes (overalls we missed you), a revival of Woodstock, and yes our queen Lizzie McGuire’s crimped hair. We aren't obsessed with the old-school ways of crimping, but that being said if you create curls from small sections it can give a similar, yet refined, look. BONUS: Brush them out, and you get a more polished and elegant style! Headbands One of the cutest and easiest ways to transition into a fall aesthetic is accessories! We’re especially huge advocates of hair accessories. Nothing takes an all-black ensemble from American Horror Story to Breakfast at Tiffany's like a headband. Repurpose day-old - or week-old - curls with either a hair scarf, traditional headband, head wrap, or if you’re truly feelin’ yourself - a tiara. Pro-Tip: Use BigTYME to fluff up your hair at the roots. The headband is going to create a part that your hair isn’t used to, so make sure it has VOLUME - especially around your ears and the crown of your head. Deep Side Part Fall date nights are SCREAMING for a deep side part. Not only does this hairstyle give you a sultry look, but it also adds extra volume! Moving your part even just a half-inch will give the illusion of fuller, thicker hair. Grab your paddle brush, comb your full head of hair back and take the leap! Having a deeper part will change you. AND you’ll naturally want to fluff your hair, creating the perfect messy, lived-in look. Nothing is more fall than messy and lived-in, right? Low Ponytails We love messy and lived in, but sometimes we have to give off a more refined vibe. This is where low ponytails come into play. Even pulling back day 4 (...5, 6, or 7+) messy hair into a low pony can give off a professional appearance. Whether it be a sleek or messy ponytail, don't forget about adding some volume to the crown of your head. Adding a few pumps of BigTYME and a slight tease takes you from “I just rolled out of bed” to “I have my entire life together” in seconds! Take advantage of these easy fall hairstyles and SLAY this season! For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Read Time: 3 min 32 sec We need to give our hair just as much attention as we do our skin, and the same attention. Think about it...almost every product that is made for skin is made for our hair. Face Wash = Shampoo Moisturizer = Conditioner Face Mask = HAIR Masks Anti-Aging Cream = Repair and Shine Spray Exfoliants = Hair Brushes SPF = Thermal Protectant That's no coincidence. If it’s important to keep our skin moisturized, it’s just as important for your hair. At TYME we take hair health seriously. That’s why we’ve developed a brand based on HEALTHY hair ingredients and teaching our customers best practices to take care of their hair. Here are 3 of our favorite tips to give your hair it’s best life all year! 1. Stop Washing Your Hair Every Day We’re no strangers to the phrase, “My hair gets greasy if I don’t wash it every day.” This is your scalp begging for a chance to breathe on its own. Your skin (including your scalp) will overproduce oils, resulting in greasy hair/skin if you’re washing it too much-- O.K. we know that can sound crazy, but it’s true. The oils that your scalp produces naturally are actually incredible for your hair. Don’t deny yourself of their powers!Our Pregrame Shampoo is a mild cleanser, which doesn’t strip your hair of its essential oils and nutrients. Showoff Conditioner is designed to be applied from root to tip, moisturizing your scalp and hair evenly and not weighing your hair down. The Power Couple was designed with the key essentials to take your hair and scalp health to the next level and letting your scalp develop those GOOD oils we all need. Both of these products were created without fillers that weigh your hair down. Basically, we’re giving you a FULL bag of chips, not a bag filled halfway with air ;) 2. Pre-Style with Care What's the point of doing all the leg work of having healthy hair if it doesn’t look BOMB when you style it? The next step in achieving gorgeous silky hair is using a thermal protectant and blow-drying correctly. We tend to get lazy when it’s just us in our bathrooms getting ready, but ask yourself “Has my stylist ever asked me to flip my soaking wet head over and blow-dried from the bottom up?” More than likely, never… Thermal protectant is the first thing that should be applied to your hair after you have ~gently~ towel dried it, ESPECIALLY Upstaged. This stuff is the Holy Grail of thermal protectants. It can replace products you’re already using AND it has aloe vera in it, which basically = gorgeous, shiny, beautiful, luscious you-name-it-amazing locks. After you’ve applied Upstaged, brush it through with a detangling/gentle brush and get ready to blow dry. The best way to dry your hair is from the roots out, being conscious to not over dry your hair. Once it’s dry, it should be cool to the touch. If your hair feels hot and very dry after blow-drying, take your heat setting down a notch, or don’t blow dry as long. If it isn’t cool/slightly warm to the touch that means you’ve already removed a lot of the essential moisture in maintaining a silky look. Good news is you have a new opportunity to restore your hair's moisture the next time you blow-dry! Pro-tip: Blow-drying instead of air drying ensures all the proper moisture is locked in and it will take longer for your hair to get greasy, and your style will last longer! Click here for more tips for the perfect blow-dry. 3. Styling Damage Prevention We focus on the above steps and care routine because, chances are, we are going to inevitably damage our hair though heat tools, UV/pollution exposure, and color treatments, and prevention matters most. BUT there are a few hacks to do less damage to your hair when styling it, and this starts with the TYME Iron Pro. Our plates are designed to line up perfectly, meaning you’re applying heat to both sides of the hair at the same time, not frying one side in an attempt to heat the opposite side. Because of this, there is no need to clamp down on the iron, creating tension. The heat is evenly distributed giving you more control over your style and less need to “yank” your hair while styling. Without the need to clamp down tightly, you can pull through your hair with the iron quicker and more effectively, applying overall less direct heat to your hair. The twisted design up the iron allows your hair to heat and cool into place, which means you don’t need to apply heat as long. Just one pass and your locks will have the curls of your dreams, and will still feel super shiny and silky! At the end of the day, we don't have the time to waste on fussy, frizzy, flyaway hair. Putting in the effort to have amazing healthy hair reduces your time getting ready, meaning you get to sleep in way later, spend more time with your kids, or start the party sooner! For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Read Time: 2 min 21 sec Get ready for date night in 15 mins or less can be challenging... Millennials are known as the generation of the “side hustle.” 50% of this generation works a full-time job in addition to a part-time gig, or sometimes two. In the easiest terms, WE ARE BUSY. Trying to maintain a work schedule and keep up with a “regular” lifestyle is a serious feat. Such a feat that #adulting is actually a thing. Work/Life balance can be tricky but is vital in a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle. We want to make some aspects of that balance a little bit easier. We’re going to dive into how to achieve the EASIEST date night hair -- even if date night is doing some #selfcare with your lady friends. Below we have the easiest ways to transition ANY hairstyle into a fun/sexy date night look. Short Hair Girls who can pull off a great short cut can pull off anything! Curls? Gorgeous and because of your length take almost no TYME ;) at all. Half-up messy bun? Trendy. Sleek low bun? Professional and put together. There are a few EASY style trends to spice up your hair for a night out: braids + texture. Adding a pulled back braid to mimic a half up-do is the easiest way to elevate plain straight hair or curls. The key to success with any type of braid is to not pull it too tight! Let your hair breathe and even loosen some strands after securing the braids. Our ultimate hack to short sexy date night hair...pumping up the volume. You NEED some BigTYME in those office locks! Adding a pump or two of Big TYME and messing up your polished office look is the best way to get ready for a night out. Medium Hair Medium hair gets the best of both worlds. Short enough to utilize all the tips we listed above and long enough to use the ones below too. BUT the best looks for medium length hair are the easiest to achieve! Creating loose, beachy waves is a seemingly effortless style that wins every time.Pro-tip: When styling beachy waves with your TYME Iron, don’t forget to draw the iron down towards the ends of your hair. Relaxed ends are not only easy to achieve but will work with your hairstyle at all stages of the day/night!A textured messy bun can add a classy look to any style, but if we’re going for a more playful look toss don’t underestimate half up-do! Watch below for the perfect J-Lo inspired high pony style. Long Hair Having long hair can be such a gift! If you’re in a hurry to get ready, it’s easy to go with two styles: all up or all down. Grab all your locks and toss them into a gorgeous high pony. Hello Ariana Grande? Is that you? Another easy sultry look to go for is lived-in straight hair. It gives the illusion of not trying too hard, but still being put together. Pro-Tip: To class up a lived-in look, pin one side of your hair behind and below your ear. You’ll have great looking hair and a chance to show off your neckline ;) Don’t limit these hacks just to date night! They are also applicable for the easiest way to roll out of bed and look like you have your whole life in check before rolling into the office late...the first time ever ;) For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

Read Time: 3 min 5 sec We’re here to Marie Kondo your bathroom. We all have that one bathroom drawer filled with a straightener, a wand, a curling iron, a blow dryer, brushes, loose ponytails, and an ungodly amount bobby pins that we can conveniently NEVER find. There is one easy way to declutter this space: the TYME Iron. “But can the TYME Iron do ___?” It is the most popular question we hear. The answer: YES!!! The TYME Iron is here to replace all of your curling irons, wands, and your straightener! Curling irons and wands curl your hair by applying direct heat for a significant amount of time, starting from the ends of your hair, and ending at the root. We thought this seemed a little backward. With the TYME iron’s patented angled design, we’re able to start the curl at the top of the hair strand (where your hair is the hardest to curl) and end at the bottom (where your hair is the driest, and easiest to curl) The heat only needs to be applied to the hair strand for a very short amount of time. So long to the days of holding the iron in one place waiting for the hair to heat. TYME flash heats and cools your hair instantly, allowing the curls to form faster, and last longer than that of traditional hair irons. This is where we’ve found one of our favorite lines: “where hair cools is where it stays” ;) We’re going to dive in and do a side-by-side comparison of the most popular curling iron and wand sizes versus the TYME Iron. 1” Iron Type of Curl: Spiral This iron is the most versatile. Almost any hair type will have a longer-lasting curl from this size barrel. To achieve a spiral curl with the TYME Iron, grab a section of hair (the smaller the section the tighter the curl) hold your iron at a 90-degree angle, rotate your iron all the way back, pull straight forward and down towards your mirror and stay in close next to your head.1.25” Iron Type of Curl: Romantic Waves A 1.25” iron or wand will create tighter curls, slightly looser than a 1” iron. The hack to getting them to have a romantic or smoothed-out look is to brush through them after curling. To achieve this look with a TYME Iron, rotate back a medium amount (curved opening should be towards the ceiling). From here, you have the option to hold your iron straight up and down, or at an angle depending on if you want more or less volume with this style. Pro tip: If you’re trying to go for a “glam” style, curl towards your face and brush out the curls and form them together to create the “finger wave” look :) 1.5” Iron Type of Curl: Beach Waves These are the highest trending curls right now. The best part about achieving this style with the TYME Iron: your curls STAY how you curl them! So many women have to curl their hair tighter than they want to wear them because by day 2 or 3 they will look how they wanted them to look. This is a thing of the past! Beach waves can be messy, and this is the fun part! Grab whatever sized section of hair and angle your TYME iron vertically. Rotate back about just until your wrist is straight, and move in a forward, down direction towards the mirror. “Drawing” your iron down will allow your curls to lean out, and will create that effortless, just stepped off the beach style! Pro tip: Try not curling all the way through! Leaving out your ends is another way to exaggerate the beachy style. 2” Iron Type of Curl: Loose and Relaxed (Start video at 16 minutes) A two-inch iron is close to the same size as a lot of round brushes, meaning its the best size for a fake blow out. Of course, our blow dryer matched with our round brush is the ideal duo for a blowout, but there’s an iron hack too! Grab a fairly large section of hair and angle your iron extremely horizontal, but with the tip (right side) or end (left side) angled slightly upwards. Rotate back very softly, and glide nice and slow towards your mirror. You should end up with a barely rounded section! Ultimately, it’s all about hitting those different angles and rotations!! It's the key to successfully creating any style with the TYME Iron. We are dedicated to making sure you love your TYME products! We offer FREE HangTYME (fun and interactive group learning sessions with inventor & CEO, Jacynda Smith) and StyleTYME (one-on-one sessions with a stylist available upon request) appointments with every purchase! Schedule a session here!For more tips and hair tutorials, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.