It’s a classic winter dilemma: choosing between a warm head and stylish hair. When the temperature drops to the point where you can’t feel your ears, it’s only natural to abandon fashion and don a hat. However, hat-hair does not have to be the sole option. Here are fashion gurus’ best tips and tactics for keeping their heads warm without losing their hair.

Earmuffs Can Solve Hat-Hair Problems

Natalie Decleve of Natty Style, a stylist and lifestyle writer, says this is her go-to. “I think they’re cute, plus they don’t mess up your hair!” she exclaims. Earmuffs, meanwhile, are making a comeback. They can be as simple or as extravagant as you want, with everything – from hot pink faux fur to sparkles.

Ear Mitts Might Also Help!

These warmers are a cousin of the earmuff, and they come in two parts that slip over your ears without a headband to muss up your hair. According to celebrity fashion consultant Dawn del Russo, “everything will stay in place and your ears will be pleasant and cozy.” They’re also available in a variety of fun faux fur and crystal-studded styles. This way, you avoid having hat-hair, while looking pretty.

Safety Pins and Dryer Sheets

The ever-present plus one of the winter hats is static. Keep a dryer sheet in your purse and lightly rub it through your hair before putting on or taking off your hat, according to del Russo, Greenawalt, and My Style Pill personal stylist Christine Cameron. Is there another trick? Greenawalt recommends pinning a safety pin into the garment’s seam.

Dry Shampoo to the Rescue

Dry shampoo can be your greatest friend if you’re going to wear your hair in a hat, according to Decleve. It helps to minimize static & hat-hair, while your flattened locks have a little more substance.

A Ponytail Is Also a Nice Solution

Before putting on a hat, create a low, loose ponytail, to avoid having hat-hair. “It’s a pretty nice method to make sure you don’t get that kink in the back” when you pull it down, according to del Russo, it’ll keep your hair from getting tangled during the journey.

When a couple had twins a few months earlier than expected, they were naturally very worried about their wellbeing. However, they were thrilled to discover that their newborns weren’t just completely healthy; they were absolutely beautiful.

In 2010, Jaqi and Kevin Clements welcomed daughters Ava Marie and Leah Rose into the world. Since then, the twins have embarked on a journey that, with the help of social media, has captured the hearts of millions.

July 7th, 2010, was the date that Ava Marie and Leah Rose gave mother Jaqi Clements the surprise of her life. Jaqi and husband Kevin had planned meticulously for the twins’ arrival. Nevertheless, they decided to bless their parents with their presence over a month before the due date. “They came four and a half weeks early but knowing their personalities now it makes total sense that they would show up early, unannounced, and ready to take on anything,” mother Jaqi said.

From the moment that they were born, it was obvious that Ava Marie and Leah Rose were even more beautiful and adorable than the average baby. With such smooth skin, silky hair and gorgeous blue eyes, their immaculate complexions were undeniable. Wherever Jaqi took her twins, they received compliments for their amazing natural beauty. It was as if these identical little beauties had come straight out of photo shoot. With that sort of praise, Jaqi knew that her babies were destined for great things…

For mother Jaqi, it was becoming clearer and clearer with every day exactly what direction to steer her twins in. It seemed like every day, Jaqi would hear the same words from at least one stranger. It was always something along the lines of “wow look how beautiful they are! You should consider helping them get a modeling career!” Eventually, Jaqi decided that enough was enough; she simply had to do something about it. So she put things into motion…

Jaqi’s early attempts to get Ava Marie and Leah Rose’s modeling careers up and running weren’t exactly successful. When the twins were six months old, Jaqi got them signed up to an L.A. agency. After already having a son who was two years old at the time, Jaqi had plenty of responsibilities. “It was hard enough to get out of the door most days so my attempt back then was short lived and I decided it just wasn’t the time,” she said.

The twins were only signed up with the agency for three months, with Jaqi realizing that it just wasn’t the right time. Ultimately, Jaqi was convinced that Ann Marie and Leah Rose needed to have normal childhoods like their contemporaries. She was happy with her decision and firmly believed that the best thing to do was to put their modeling careers on hold. However, something got in the way of this plan, and it was something that you might not expect…

Although Jaqi was convinced that the right thing to do was to put their modeling careers on hold, the twins were against this idea. Despite not even being a year old, they knew exactly what they were getting themselves into. They wanted to be models. With this in mind, Jaqi realized that it was important not to get in the way of her kids’ dreams. In order to make sure that her babies weren’t being forced into the modeling industry, she gave them the choice…

They may have been mature beyond their years and confident that they wanted to be models. However, Ava and Leah were still toddlers and didn’t really have a clear idea of what they were getting themselves into. They desperately needed guidance and Jaqi was naturally the perfect person for this role. The girls couldn’t even talk! As Jaqi and Kevin still felt like it wasn’t right to kickstart their careers, they waited a bit longer for the twins to grow.

A few years had passed and the twins were nearly seven years old. This was important because Jaqi was very much a believer in signs. Seeing that seven was her lucky number, she was astounded when her babies were born on 7/7. So when the twins were on the verge of turning seven in 2017, on 7/7, Jaqi knew that this could only be a good sign. Maybe this would be the turning point that would finally set them on their way…

With extracurricular activities such as dance and swim under their belts, Jaqi believed that they had the energy and ability to also start some modeling work. Ava and Leah were now seven years old and full of personality. “I presented my idea to the girls that, if they were up for it, in addition to their dance classes and swim team practices they had every week, they could give modeling a try,” Jaqi said. But were the twins still up for it?

One thing that Jaqi can’t get her head around in regards to the twins is their natural ability to perform. She just doesn’t understand where they got such a talent from. When it comes to family outings, get-togethers and celebrations, the girls are always first in line to put on a performance. Any occasion seems to be an excuse for Ava and Leah to entertain an audience. “I was not surprised at all when they started jumping up and down and couldn’t wait to begin!” Jaqi said.

Shortly after turning seven, the twins got an opportunity to get their modeling career up and running. Amazingly, it was Jaqi’s neighbor who gave Ava and Leah their first taste of modeling when they opened a children’s boutique. In order to give the business some marketing pizazz, she brought the Ava and Leah on board. “Plus, I needed some new photos if I was going to get them an agent so I figured this would be a great opportunity for all of us,” Jaqi said.

Despite her excitement to give the twins their first taste of a modeling career, Jaqi was weary of the children’s boutique’s potential to disrupt her daughters’ childhood. As a result, Jaqi decided to ease the girls into the world of makeup and fancy clothes. “I dug out my 10-year-old Nikon camera from a bin in the garage, put a few waves in the girl’s hair, dabbed on a little blush, and out we went to take some pictures,” Jaqi said.

Despite Ava and Leah’s natural beauty, they still had a lot to learn about the art of modeling. They would need to be taught how to make the most of their looks in front of a camera. “Ava would look at the camera while Leah would stare off into space,” Jaqi said. “Leah would accidentally bump into Ava who of course thought it was on purpose and would shove her back.” Jaqi knew she need to be easy on her girls.

Nearly everything was in place to kickstart the twins’ modeling career. All they needed now was an agent. Fortunately, Jaqi had a few contacts that she was able to chase down from six years prior. “I still had a handful of contacts, so I decided to start there,” she said. “To my surprise, I heard back from almost every single one asking to set up a time to meet the girls.” Despite signing with two agents, something wasn’t quite right…

Shortly after signing with the two agencies, Jaqi got into a bit of a messy situation when it came to the audition process. One day, Jaqi got a phone call. “Hi, we wanted to let you know we were able to get the girls straight through to a callback for a Barbie Audition tomorrow,” the agent said. Jaqi was worried about this because the twins had already been to those exact auditions with the other agent! Thankfully though, she was able to solve the problem pretty quickly.

In this day and age, if you’re not on some sort of social network, then it’s going to be virtually impossible to get a big break. Jaqi was very aware of this and soon enough, she set up an Instagram account for the twins. @clementstwins was up and running in the summer of 2017. Despite Jaqi’s lack of experience on social media, the account became a huge hit and it would prove to be the platform that put Ava and Leah on the map.

It’s undeniable that the twins’ natural beauty had a huge part to play in their Instagram success. However, Jaqi did admit that she had a few tricks up her sleeve in order to get the 380,000 followers. One of them was to hire a top photographer. “Now, a little over five months later, the girls have over 380,000 followers,” she said. “One thing I know for sure is it’s ALL about the pictures… so don’t settle for an average photographer because you want to save a few dollars.”

Jaqi may have been a believer in signs. However, when 2017 came around, she just had a feeling that it was going to be a special year for Ava, Leah, herself and her family. “Aside from the fact that I’m a huge believer in signs and have been told by almost everyone that 7 is a lucky number, I just had a feeling that this year was going to be a fun and exciting year for them,” she said. However, another family member was in for some success…

It seems like raw talent and natural beauty runs in the family after all. Ava and Leah’s older brother Chase is also extremely talented in his own right and looks like he has a pretty promising future as well. Chase signed for the same agencies as his sisters, but he actually has a little bit more going for him. While he also has a chance of making it in the modeling world, Chase is already coming up in the acting industry, having starred in a handful of commercials.

In just a week of searching, the girls went from the audition process to having six jobs at once. It was a truly stunning turn of events. After Jaqi, Kevin and their family and friends had put so much faith in Ava and Leah, so did the agents. This amount of work might have dissuaded other aspiring young models. However, the Clements twins were a unique pair of individuals and relished every single opportunity they got.

It’s not just Ava and Leah who are fresh in the world of modeling. This is also a completely new experience for their mother Jaqi. Before their huge break, Jaqi didn’t know anything about modeling on a professional level and with every day, she is learning important things. She has kept a blog, documenting her daughters’ experiences and the lessons that she has learned. “Before trusting someone to guide you, make sure you know who you are getting involved with,” Jaqi wrote.

For the most part, Ava, Leah, and Jaqi have a great time traveling from place to place for their many modeling jobs. However, the journeys to and from these places can often be the most grueling part of the work. This is due to the fact that the Clements’s have to face the notorious L.A. traffic. Sometimes, a standard drive can last between five and six hours! Nevertheless, the girls have learned to live with the long, tedious trips.

The modeling industry can be pretty cutthroat. Jaqi knows this all too well. As a result, she has learned to be cautious when you are working out who to work with. She always makes sure to ask all the necessary questions before she signs her kids onto any job. If she thinks that something might not feel so right, Jaqi will often just go with her gut. According to her, if you don’t do things carefully in this industry, then it could backfire on you.

The family has also learned to deal with the potential backlash that could come from the online and wider community. Jaqi knows that the twins could be an easy target from cynical opportunists. Naturally, it’s very difficult to ignore the negative feedback, but she has grown to overcome it and has instilled that mentality into her beautiful daughters. She is constantly reminding herself that “if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all.”

One reason that the twins have received a lot of criticism on social media is due to their regular pose. A number of followers believe that Ava and Leah always look sad, with some even theorizing that this is because of the girls’ reluctance to model. However, Jaqi and the twins’ PR team have bounced back, claiming that some of their photos are supposed to have a more melancholy tone to them. Ultimately, Jaqi knows that her daughters are happy.

Another hot topic that people debate about online is how much makeup, if any, the girls are wearing. Although many fans are indifferent, many believe that it is inappropriate for such young girls to be wearing any makeup at all. However, Jaqi also had something to say about that. “ln almost every job the girls book through their agency, or any professional photo shoot they attend, there is a hired hair and makeup artist on set,” she said. “Why!? Because that’s how the industry works.”

Out of all the nitpicks that the online community makes about the twins’ modeling career, there is one particular phrase that truly grinds Jaqi’s gears: “Let them be kids.” It is the go-to catchphrase whenever people suspect that a child is being exploited in the media. However, in Jaqi’s case, she doesn’t think the phrase is applicable, especially because the twins have chosen this path for themselves. They have never been forced into it and it is their deepest passion.

Ava and Leah may be two of the most exciting up-and-coming young models in the industry. Make no mistake about it though; they are still very much children at their core and Jaqi has made sure to give them as much of a traditional childhood outside of their modeling careers. Like any child, they love to play games and get up to mischief. Ultimately, it was their tendency to dance in front of their family as babies that demonstrated their maturity beyond their years.

One of the biggest benefits of the twins’ modeling career is the priceless amount of time that they get to spend with their family on the road. Every trip to another photoshoot gives the Clements’s plenty of time to spend together. Ironically, they spend more time together now than they may have otherwise. Not to mention the countless number of new friends they have made on the road. The touring has acted as a platform for social networking.

Making new friends and spending time with their family aren’t the only benefits that Ava and Leah get through their work. Other perks of the job include the numerous clothes that the twins receive from the lines they do photoshoots for. Every time they have a photo posted on Instagram, they tag the clothes they are wearing, which helps raise the profile of those brands. Everyone’s happy. The companies benefit and Ava and Leah get all these new clothes!

Being such a novice when it comes to social media, it’s amazing how far Jaqi and her twins have come in such a short space of time. It can’t just be a case of lightning in a bottle. Jaqi needed to make some good decisions in order to get her daughters where they are today. 300,000 followers on Instagram don’t just come overnight. Nowadays, Jaqi is something of an “Instaficianado.” One thing is for sure; she definitely has some secrets up her sleeve…

According to Jaqi, when it comes to maximizing your Instagram, it’s all about timing. It’s about when you post your photos, and how often. In terms of the latter factor, Jaqi believes that you shouldn’t overwhelm people with photos, but they should come fairly frequently. It’s a fine line. Ultimately, you must avoid posting too often. If people feel like all they are seeing is Ava and Leah, then they are eventually going to lose interest and unfollow.

It might not seem so obvious, but any social media nerd knows that the use of hashtags is crucial to getting likes and followers. Jaqi eventually learned this and with time, understood how to use hashtags to their full potential without making them counterproductive. If you use the same hashtags as your contemporaries, then potential followers are going to be directed to other child models. This was a clever technique on Jaqi’s part and helped her branch out to the wider modeling community.

Another way that Jaqi helped her twins reach out to the wider modeling community on Instagram was through the tagging facility. Tagging others works twofold on social media. Firstly, it helps raise the profile of other account users. Secondly, it also redirects Instagram users who are pursuing those photographers and designers to the twins’ profile. To make sure that her daughters get as much exposure as possible, she tags them on their photos as well as in the comments section.

Of course, you can’t expect to be followed by others if you don’t follow them back. Jaqi knew this all too well when she first opened up Ava and Leah’s account. In order to build up the followers in a short space of time, she made sure to follow all of her contemporaries, all the big models and photographers and plenty of celebrities. This was followed up by the decision of following people who those individuals were also following, creating a domino effect.

Jaqi also made the most of the comments section, creating a dialogue with many users in her community. However, probably the most striking thing that Jaqi learned about her Instagram account was that people loved certain photos more than others. Normally, when Ava and Leah were shot in a close-up, with their eyes next to each other, these were the most popular photos. The more Twins-centric that the photo was, the more likes it ended up receiving.

One of the things Jaqi did that had a considerable impact on her daughters’ popularity was choose the girls’ clothes. With so many flamboyant, colorful outfits, Ava and Leah were often onto a winner. Originally, Jaqi made a deal with her neighbor who ran the children’s boutique. If she would let the twins where the clothes from that boutique, then Jaqi would help promote the store on her very own Instagram account. It was a win-win situation for everyone involved.

The Clements Family have learned a lot in such a short space of time. However, probably the most valuable lesson they have learned from this entire process is the following: honesty is the best policy. When they were coming up in the modeling world, they learned the hard way that you must always be straight-up with everyone you’re working with. That includes agents, photographers and fellows models. Ava and Leah’s genuineness is ultimately what has helped to maintain their popularity.

Ultimately though, Jaqi would only keep her children in the modeling industry if everyone was happy to continue. With both parents being totally supportive of their kids, all they needed was for the little ones to agree to carry on. Thankfully, Ava, Leah and their older brother all said yes. However, Jaqi and Kevin reiterated their stance. If ever one of their children wanted to opt out of the modeling industry, then their happiness and wellbeing always took top priority.

As if one pair of twins wasn’t enough! Now, Ava and Leah are sharing photo shoots with other twins who also have careers as young models! Like the Clementses, the McClure twins are just so adorable! “2 sets are better than 1 #twinning Tuesday with these Cuties @mccluretwins!,” it said on their Instagram caption. Apparently, you can see how the two pairs of twins met on the McClures’ YouTube Channel. The episode is called “Beautiful Twins Meet Other Beautiful Twins!”

It’s not just other twins that Ava and Leah have been hanging out with in recent times. Isabella and Scarlett aren’t necessarily twins, but they are sisters who love to pose for the camera. So when they were asked to meet up with the Clements twins, they couldn’t say no. As you can see, the four girls had an awesome time in the hot summer sun. “Such a fun day with these girlies @drenkgirls,” it said on the twins’ Instagram page.

Speaking of the hot summer sun, the girls love nothing more than kicking back, caking up on sun screen, and basking in the hot summer rays. Want to know why they want to get some color? Well, believe it or not, but this was the last day that the girls would be seven years old! “Last day as 7-year-olds!!,” it said on their Instagram page. While they are still very young, there is no denying that the twins have come a long way.

The day had finally arrived. Here were Ava and Leah, eight years old and still loving life in front of the camera. That’s not all though; it is clear that they love each other more than ever. “She’s my mirror shining back at me. The one that sees me at my worst and best but loves me anyway. She’s my partner in crime, my best friend, she knows when I’m smiling… even in the dark. 8 years side by side,” it said on the girls’ Instagram account.

“If you love what you do…it’s the best way to relax.” These were the words that were in the Instagram caption attached to this awesome photo of Ava and Leah relaxing together on this unique-looking chair. We think that it is safe to say that these two beautiful individuals are loving their current job and wouldn’t change it for the world. After all, they are wise words. If you enjoy your job, then you’re going to sail through the day!

In Ava and Leah’s most recent Instagram photo as of July 26th, 2018, they could be seen sharing a joke with their dear friend Taylor Lia, who is also a child model. “Some people make your laugh a little louder, your smile a little brighter, and your life a little better,” it says on the caption. It is obvious that the girls have found plenty of friends through their careers in modeling. What is life if you don’t have positive people around you?

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