Formal Hairstyles for Fine Hair

Try Taylor Swift's romantic waves for dates and weddings -- they'll make everyone swoon. To get her look: 1. Coat hair with curling lotion or mousse and comb through, then blow dry with a diffuser.2. Make a deep side part and begin wrapping 2-inch sections of hair around a triple-barrel curling iron, curling hair in the same direction all the way around your head. (Don't have one of those gadgets? You can use a 3/4-inch curling iron, too -- just hold it sideways to get a zigzag-like, spiral curl.)3. Smooth with shine serum and mist with hairspray to set. See More Taylor Swift Hairstyles

Katherine Heigel's sleek updo works best for a formal, evening occasion. Tips to get this look: 1. If your hair is damp, dry it completely straight using a paddle brush.2. Create a side part with your comb (don't make it go back too far), and secure with a hairspray.3. For added height, use a teasing comb to tease the hair at the back of your crown. Then smooth the top layer (closest to the part).4. Finally, twist all your hair back into a bun in the mid-back of your head and secure with clips. Then, spray any flyaways with holding spray (remember, the look here is sleek).

Kate Winslet's wedding- and prom-friendly half updo is super flattering for almost anyone, without looking too young or old. Steal her style: 1. If your hair is too short, get some extensions to help you fake this 'do (your hair should be at least six inches long, though).2. Work styling lotion through slightly damp hair, comb through and set your entire head with pin curls. Do this by wrapping sections of hair around your finger and then pin them to your scalp. (You can also use hot rollers on dry hair.)3. Release and finger-comb waves.4. Touch any curls up with a curling iron if needed. Pull the top section of hair back and pin into place, leave a face-framing piece on each side of your head.

Kate Winslet's wispy bangs will add a little romance to any updo. Get her look: 1. Apply some mousse to your hair and blow dry with a diffuser to bring out natural waves. (Pin-straight? Braid sections of your hair first, then dry.)2. Work a smidgen of styling gel through hair, twisting curls as you go.3. Part hair in the center and gather it into a bun, French braid it, whatever strikes your fancy. Secure with bobby pins.4. Pull out a few face-framing pieces and gaze sultrily ahead.

Kate Bosworth's wavy hairstyle can be done on naturally wavy hair or straight hair. What to do: 1. If your hair is wavy, apply a curl enhancing cream to start. If you hair is straight, apply a styling mousse to hold curls better instead. Blow dry with a diffuser to bring out curls. 2. Curl your hair using a curling iron, but leave out the ends -- you want a messy look. 4. Now pin hair back into a half updo.3. Don't forget to pull out some strands near your ear and curl them.

Kate Bosworth's voluminous ponytail is a perfect choice for your next party. What to do: 1. Tease the top of your hair, starting at your crown and working forward. When you've gotten the height you want, smooth the top layer over.2. Pull your hair back into a low ponytail and mist with hairspray to finish.

Julia Stiles' uber-casual updo would be great for a casual get-together. Steal her style:1. Blow dry damp hair straight using a paddle brush.2. Tease the hair at the crown for a little extra volume.3. Pull back hair into a French twist by twisting all your hair to the right while pulling the ends of your hair up toward the ceiling and pinning in place. The messier the better in this step.4. Loop ends over and tuck into French twist, pinning in place and use a bit of spray shine to glam it up a bit.

Jessica Stroup's chic updo works perfectly on straight, layered hair with long, sideswept bangs. Steal her style: 1. If your hair is already straight, great. If not, just blow dry it straight with a paddle brush (use straightening balm if necessary).2. Gather hair into a bun, either straight back or to the side, leaving your bangs and a few side pieces out. Secure with an elastic and bobby pins.3. Make a deep side part with leftover pieces and flatiron them until they are super sleek.4. Mist with shine spray if you want an extra glossy finish. Then set the entire look with hairspray.