Josie Maran Formal Hairstyle with Braids and Twists
Josie Maran's twisted style is perfect for prom. Get the look:
1. First create a front side part on dry hair and gather a small section of hair at the top. Twist it back and pin place.
2. Use a small-barrel curling iron to curl the rest of your hair. Run your fingers through curls the give them a little bit of a messy look.
3. Mist the entire look with hairspray to keep it in place while you're tearing it up on the dance floor. See More Josie Maran Hairstyles
1. First create a front side part on dry hair and gather a small section of hair at the top. Twist it back and pin place.
2. Use a small-barrel curling iron to curl the rest of your hair. Run your fingers through curls the give them a little bit of a messy look.
3. Mist the entire look with hairspray to keep it in place while you're tearing it up on the dance floor. See More Josie Maran Hairstyles
Uma Thurman Romantic Updo
Uma Thurman's wavy chignon is a sexy way to wear wavy hair. Steal her style:1. Work a curl-enhancing lotion through damp hair and blow dry with a diffuser, scrunching as you go.2. Wrap the very top layer of your hair, and any strands that usually frame your face, around a half-inch curling iron to get more structured curls. Mist with hairspray. 3. Using fingers, comb and gather hair into a loose ponytail at the nape of your neck, securing it with an elastic. 4. Loop the pony into a bun, tucking in any loose ends. Pin into place with bobby pins that match your hair color. If pieces pop out, smile and let them be -- the messier, the hotter.5. Mist with firm-hold yet touchable hairspray and pull a few face-framing tendrils out in front if you like.
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Sienna Miller Long, Wavy, Blonde Hairstyle
Sienna Miller's glossy waves and deep side part are a glamorous pick for date nights. What to do:1. Start by applying a styling cream to damp hair. Create a deep side part, then blow dry strands straight with a paddle brush.2. Once hair is dry, mist 2-inch sections with a styling spray before curling them with a large barreled curling iron. Avoid curling the top three inches of hair, so curls are concentrated toward the ends.3. When all sections are curled, rub a few drops of shine serum between your palms, then work through curls to separate and add shine.
Shenae Grimes Brunette, Romantic Updo
Shenae Grimes' undone updo makes for a casual, romantic look for straight or wavy hair. Get the look: 1. Do this 'do on the day after you shampoo.2. Make a rough side part (no need for a straight line). The best place for a side part to start: Lined up with the arch of your eyebrow.3. Pull out the shorter layers around your face, then put the length of your hair up in a loose French twist. Tug up a few sections on top to give your hair that super casual look.4. Run a curling iron down the layers around your face, giving them a very slight curl at the end.
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Shannon Elizabeth Long, Curly Hairstyle
Shannon Elizabeth's polished, defined curls are easy to recreate on straight or wavy hair. Steal her style: 1. Mist dry hair with a heat protectant spray and create a center part.2. Wind 1-inch sections of hair around a 1.5-inch curling iron. Don't touch them for 20 minutes -- they'll look better if they drop on their own. 3. When the curls are ready, apply a little shine serum by twirling it in over large sections at once. 4. Last, slip in a barrettes on each side of your hair, pulling it away from your face.
Sandra Bullock Formal Updo
Sandra Bullock's updo is a fun hairstyle for curly-haired gals. How to get the look: 1. To start, apply mousse and scrunch hair while blow drying with a diffuser to create sexy volume.2. Then use a curling iron to create textured curls throughout your hair. 3. Comb hair back with your fingers -- ignore the temptation to pick up that brush -- and put it in a ponytail. Then, pin the ends of the pony all around the base to create a bun. 4. Pull out several strands near your ear and curl them with a curling iron.
Sandra Bullock Curly Ponytail
Sandra Bullock's casual side-ponytail is great for a day date. Get her style: 1. To get the look, pull hair back into a low, side ponytail. 2. Use a curling iron to curl the ends of your pony, leaving some strands untouched to get the messy, untidy look.3. Don't forget to pull out several strands near your hear and curl them. (Use any shorter layers or bangs you have.)4. Mist with hairspray to hold it in place.
Nicole Richie Medium-Length, Wavy, Blonde Bob
Nicole Richie's waves turn a simple bob haircut into a soft, sophisticated style. Get her look:1. Apply volumizing mousse to damp hair and part it to one side.2. Blow dry hair with a large round brush, brushing it under (with the brush under the hair as you pull it through). Blow dry bangs across forehead and off to the side of the part.3. Using a large-barrel curling iron, curl 3-inch sections of hair in front, the sides and the back, for 10 seconds at a time. You don't want to create tight curls, but large waves.4. Finger comb hair to loosen, lift and separate curls, which will add volume and softness to your style. Use a dab of hair wax to direct any errant pieces, and finish the look with a light mist of light-hold hairspray.
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Nicole Richie Medium-Length, Straight, Blonde Bob for Parties
Nicole Richie's full, straight bob looks fun and chic. Get her party look:1. Apply volumizing mousse to damp hair and part it down the middle.2. Blow dry hair with a large round brush, brushing it under (with the brush under the hair as you pull it through). Blow dry bangs across forehead and off to the side.3. Use a straightening iron to smooth out 2-inch sections of hair on the sides, in front and in back. Keep the slight curl on your ends by flipping the iron under as you run it through your hair.4. Use hair wax to sweep bangs across your forehead and off to the side, and to create a piecy look with several strands. Lightly mist with a light-hold hairspray to lock look in place.
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Nicole Richie Medium-Length, Curly, Blonde Bob
Nicole Richie's medium-length curls add a romantic flavor to her bob haircut. To get her style: 1. Apply volumizing mousse to damp hair and part it slightly to one side.2. Blow dry hair with a large round brush, brushing it under (with the brush under the hair as you pull it through).3. Using large hot rollers, curl 2-inch sections of hair in front, the sides and the back. Roll the rollers in the same direction on each side so you get uniform waves. Remove rollers when cool.4. Finger comb curls to loosen, lift and separate them, which will add volume and softness to your style. Finish the look with a light mist of light-hold hairspray.
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Nicole Richie Long, Blonde, Braided Updo with Bangs
Nicole Richie's loose updo and long bangs make a soft and romantic style. 1. Apply a texturizing lotion to damp hair, and part hair down the middle. Blow dry with a diffuser and a large round brush to add volume.2. Set aside two, 2-inch sections of hair near the nape of your neck. Take the rest of your hair and pull it into a high ponytail. Take the ends of the pony and wrap and pin them around the base to create a bun. 3. Take each of the sections you set aside at the nape of your neck and braid them. Wrap the braids around the bun and pin in place. Or, you could use a braided extension and just wrap that around the bun. 4. Using a small amount of hair wax, style your bangs (which should also be parted down the middle) across your forehead and off to the side on each side. Add another dab of wax to end of bangs to give them a slight wave, and set the style with a misting of medium-hold hairspray.
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Nicole Richie Long, Blonde Updo with Bangs
Nicole Richie's loose updo is casual and cool, and a perfect summer beach style. What to do: 1. Apply a texturizing lotion to damp hair, and part hair to one side. Blow dry with a diffuser and a large round brush to smooth hair out and add volume.2. If there are any frizzy or wavy sections, smooth them out further with a straightening iron. Then, leave bangs and a piece of hair on each side, by your ears, free. Gather the rest of your hair (tucking the sides behind your ears), pull it back into a loose ponytail and secure with an elastic band. Wrap the ends of the ponytail around the base and pin it into place.3. Run bangs through a straightener, add a small amount of hair wax and sweep them across your forehead and off to the side. Set the style with a misting of medium-hold hairspray.
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Nicole Richie Long, Straight Updo with Bangs
Nicole Richie's loose updo and darker color make for a sophisticated and romantic look. Steal her style: 1. Apply a texturizing lotion to damp hair, which makes it easier to keep an updo look in place. Part hair to one side, and blow dry with a diffuser, using a large paddle brush to smooth hair out.2. If there are any frizzy or wavy sections, smooth them out further with a straightening iron. Then, leaving bangs free, gather hair, pull it back into a loose, low ponytail and secure with an elastic band. Wrap the ends of the ponytail around the base and pin it into place.3. Run bangs through a straightener, add a small amount of hair wax and sweep them across your forehead and off to the side.4. Finger style a few wisps of hair to fall softly near your ears, and lock the look into place with a spritz of shine spray and a misting of medium-hold hairspray.
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Nicole Richie Long, Blonde, Straight Updo with Bangs
Nicole Richie's updo with soft bangs frames her face for a sophisticated, romantic style. Here's how to get it: 1. Wash hair and apply a texturizing lotion. Textured hair is easier to keep in place for an updo look. Part hair to one side, and blow dry with a diffuser, using a round brush to smooth hair out.2.If there are any frizzy or wavy sections, smooth them out further with a straightening iron. Lightly tease hair near the crown of your head to add volume.3. Then, leaving bangs free, gather hair, pull it back into a ponytail and secure with an elastic band. Wrap the ends of the ponytail around the base and pin it into place.4. Run bangs through a straightener, add a small amount of hair wax and sweep them across your forehead and off to the side.5. Finger style a few wisps of hair to fall softly near your ears, and lock the look into place with a medium-hold hairspray.
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Nicole Richie Blonde, Straight Updo with Bangs and Highlights
Nicole Richie's loose updo is a cool, casual, easy-to-achieve look. How to get it: 1. Apply a texturizing lotion to damp hair, and part hair to one side. Blow dry with a diffuser and a large round brush to smooth hair out and add volume.2. If there are any frizzy or wavy sections, smooth them out further with a straightening iron. Then, leaving bangs and a piece of hair on each side, by your ears, free, gather hair, pull it back into a loose ponytail and secure with an elastic band. Wrap the ends of the ponytail around the base and pin it into place.3. Run bangs through a straightener, add a small amount of hair wax and sweep them across your forehead and off to the side. Use another small amount of wax to give the loose pieces near your ears a piecy look, and set the style with a misting of medium-hold hairspray.
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Nicole Richie Blonde Updo with Bangs
Nicole Richie's simple updo gets a twist of fun with an upturned edge on her bangs. To get this look: 1. Wash hair and apply a texturizing lotion. Textured hair is easier to keep in place for an updo look. Part hair to one side, and blow dry with a diffuser, using a round brush to smooth hair out.2. If there are any frizzy or wavy sections, smooth them out further with a straightening iron. Then, leaving bangs free, gather hair, pull it back into a ponytail and secure with an elastic band. Wrap the ends of the ponytail around the base and pin it into place.3. Run bangs through a straightener, creating a flip at the ends, and add a small amount of hair wax and sweep them across your forehead and off to the side. Use another pinch of wax to help bangs keep the small upturn (it should look like a slight curl) on the ends. Set the look into place with a medium-hold hairspray.
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Natalie Portman Prom Updo
Natalie Portman's gorgeous updo is made all the more glamorous with her sparkly headband accessory. Steal her style: 1. Apply a texturizing gel to damp hair, to make it easier to set the updo. 2. Blow dry hair with a diffuser, scrunching it with your fingers as you dry it, to add body and waves. 3. Pull hair back into a tight ponytail in the middle of the back of your head, and secure with an elastic band. Twist the ponytail into a bun and secure with pins.4. Smooth down any errant wisps of hair with a small amount of hair wax, and, for the most important part of the look, add a blingy headband. Tip: Portman's sparkly headband was actually fashioned out of a bracelet, so see what you can DIY out of pretty things in your jewelry box.
Naomi Watts Wavy, Blonde Bob
Naomi Watts shows how to dress up a growing-out bob -- with glam waves. Get her look:
Monica Potter Medium-Length, Wavy, Party Hairstyle
Monica Potter's super bouncy, wavy style is the perfect party 'do. How to get it: 1. Apply a generous amount of volumizing mousse throughout hair and part hair on the far left. 2. Blow dry hair with a large round brush and diffuser, blowing hair under at the top (making sure brush is under hair as you pull it through). 3. Using a large-barrel curling iron, curl 3-inch sections of hair, all over head, for 10 to 15 seconds each; you want to create waves, not curls, so finger comb hair to style and loosen the sections of hair you curled. 4. Put a small amount of hair wax on your fingertips and sweep bangs across your forehead and off to the side. Set the look with medium-hold hairspray.
Mila Kunis Wavy, Romantic Hairstyle
Mila Kunis' pulled back 'do is a sophisticated take on a ponytail that works for any dress-up occasion. Get her look:1. Make a side part. Curl your hair, from halfway down to the ends, with a medium-barreled curing iron.2. Tease your hair at the crown to give a little height. 3. Pull the side with less hair back, past center of your head, and secure with a line of bobby pins. For a no slip guarantee: Crisscross the bobby pins. 4. Leaving bangs and tendrils loose in front, pull the other side of your hair back to just behind your ear and pin.5. Arrange curls to hide bobby pins and spritz with hairspray.
Milla Jovovich Long, Straight, Brunette Half Updo
Milla Jovovich's half updo is a glam look for those with straight, long hair without bangs. 1. If your hair isn't already straight, work a smoothing cream through your damp hair and blow dry hair straight using a paddle brush. 2. Then, go over your hair with a straightener -- the straighter the better for this style.3. Make a part directly down the middle of your head with a comb, stopping right in the middle of your crown. 4. Next, take the hair in the back, and tease it to get a bit of height, then smooth over the top layer.5. Grab the smoothed and teased portions, along with a few pieces from each side of your head, and pull them to the back of your head and secure with pins. 6. Finally, add a little bit of sparkle with a jeweled headband.
Maria Menounos Straight, Brunette Updo
Maria Menounos' sleek and chic chignon would be perfect at weddings and formal parties. To get her look:1. Start by applying a smoothing cream to damp hair, then blow drying straight using a paddle brush. 2. Once hair is dry, create a side part, then use a natural bristle brush to smooth the sides back and gather the length at the nape of your neck. Twist the length into a tight bun, then secure with pins. 3. Spray style with a strong hold hairspray to finish.
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Leighton Meester Wavy Updo with Highlights
Leighton Meester's soft, face-framing waves and messy, sideswept bun make for a romantic style for semi-formal occasions. To steal her style:1. Start by blow drying hair straight using a large round brush. Lift sections up and away from your scalp as you dry to boost volume at the roots. 2. Once hair is dry, mist 2-inch sections with a styling spray. Then, hold onto the ends of your hair and wrap each section around the outside of a large-barreled curling iron. Don't clamp hair in the iron, just use the outside to create a more subtle (read: chic) bend, rather than a full on (read: cheesy) curl.3. Repeat previous step, alternating the direction in which you curl hair, until all sections are wavy. Next, gather your hair to one side -- be sure to leave a few wispy waves free in the front -- and twist into a messy bun. Pin in place. 4. Spritz with a light hold hairspray to finish and hold the style in place.
Lauren Conrad Wavy, Long Ponytail
Lauren Conrad's low ponytail looks beachy and beautiful thanks to subtle, soft waves. To get the look: 1. If your hair isn't naturally wavy, you can create this tousled look by loosely braiding damp hair and allowing it to air dry. Once dry, finger comb through the waves to separate. 2. Create a center part in your wavy, dry hair. Then pull hair back into a low ponytail that covers your ears. Secure with an elastic band.3. Pull out a few face-framing pieces in the front. If the pieces look too straight, wrap them around a wide-barreled curling iron. Just avoid creating curls that are too perfect or too tight -- this isn't an 80s prom 'do. 4. Spray with a light-hold, anti-frizz hairspray to finish.
Lauren Conrad Sexy Updo with Bangs
Lauren Conrad's sexy, side-swept bangs are the perfect, face-framing touch to any updo. To get the look: 1. If your hair isn't already straight, start by applying a styling cream, then blow drying hair straight. Your bangs should be dried straight, as well. 2. When hair is dry, brush the length back into a ponytail, smoothing the top section . Leave your bangs out. Twist the ponytail into a bun, pin in place, then spray with hairspray to hold.3. Create a deep side part in your bangs and push the bangs to one side, leaving just a few pieces of fringe on the other. Coax unruly hair into place by running it through a straightening iron a few times.4. Rub a few drops of shine serum between palms then lightly smooth over bangs.
Kimberly Caldwell Short, Blonde Hairstyle With Bangs
Kimberly Caldwell's blonde bob is a sweet choice for short-haired gals. Get her look: 1. To get the look, blow dry hair straight with a round brush.2. While blow drying, slowly pull the brush from root to tip, bringing in the ends as you near your chin.3. Use a straightening iron on the ends of your bangs to make them extra defined. 4. Mist with hairspray to keep your gorgeous face-framing layers in place.
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Katherine Heigel Curly, Romantic, Long Hairstyle
Katherine Heigel's curly, retro-Hollywood inspired hair works whether you've got naturally curly or straight hair. Steal her style: 1. To start, apply a curling cream to damp hair, then use a diffuser to dry your hair, starting at the roots. 2. When hair is dry, clip half of your hair back, then spray about a 2-inch piece of hair with a holding spray. Use a large-barrel curling iron to curl the sections, holding for 20 seconds.3. When this piece is complete, let the curl set (don't touch it), and grab another 2-inch section until all of your hair is curled.4. Take a comb, and create a side part, and spray and curl the front section until you have a swooping wave.5. Finish with a light-hold hairspray.
Katherine Heigel Curly, Tousled Updo
Katherine Heigel's slightly messy updo looks glam for parties. Get the look: 1. First, apply a curling cream to damp hair, then use a diffuser to completely dry hair. 2. Take a curling iron and completely curl your hair, in small sections.3. Spray your curls with a finishing spray.4. Then take your hair and twist into a loose bun right below the crown, making sure the curls don't get slicked back, and secure with pins. Don't worry about flyaways -- it's supposed to be messy.5. Finally, finish with a little hairspray for good measure.
Julianne Hough Blonde, Curly, Romantic Updo
Julianne Hough's curly, romantic hair with ringlets can be done even if you have straight hair. Here's what to do:
1. First, work a curling cream through your damp hair (make sure to get the sections underneath, too).
2. Then, blow dry your roots using a diffuser -- don?t use a brush, you're going to want to keep the curl, not smooth it out.
3. Once hair is completely dry, section off hair and use a curling iron to create ringlets (spray hairspray before and after curling).
4. Create a side part, and pin the ends of your hair into a loose bun.
5. Pull out the ringlets in the front and finish with a light-hold hairspray.
Julianne Hough Blonde, Curly Half Updo
Julianne Hough's curly half updo is perfect for those who have long hair and an oval face, and want a formal style for their next big occasion. How to do it:
1. To get started, rub a curling cream through your damp hair, making sure to get the tips, too.
2. Then, blow dry your roots with a diffuser -- don?t use a brush, just your fingertips.
3. Once hair is completely dry, section off hair and use a curling iron to create ringlets (spray hairspray before and after curling).
4. Next, create a side part, extending all the way to the back of your crown.
5. Pull back half of your hair on both sides of your face and join the two sides. Twist around the tips into a neat bun and pin to secure.
6. To finish, mist hair with a light-hold hairspray.
Julia Roberts Long, Wavy Hairstyle
Julia Roberts's easy going 'do gets its dressy-ness from the curled tips. What to do:
1. Apply root-boosting spray to damp hair at the crown, and smoothing product from the eye-level through the tips.
2. Blow dry with a round brush to smooth the top and add volume. Blow dry the ends smooth but not stick-straight.
3. Roll 2-inch sections around a curling iron. Mist the tips first with heat-protective spray (it'll keep them curly longer).
4. When cool, use your fingers to twist and pull downward on curls, to pull them longer and looser. Touch up the tips with the iron if needed. See More Julia Roberts Hairstyles
1. Apply root-boosting spray to damp hair at the crown, and smoothing product from the eye-level through the tips.
2. Blow dry with a round brush to smooth the top and add volume. Blow dry the ends smooth but not stick-straight.
3. Roll 2-inch sections around a curling iron. Mist the tips first with heat-protective spray (it'll keep them curly longer).
4. When cool, use your fingers to twist and pull downward on curls, to pull them longer and looser. Touch up the tips with the iron if needed. See More Julia Roberts Hairstyles
Julia Roberts Curly, Red Updo
A clean middle part adds drama to Julia Robert's simple style. How to get it:
1. Air dry curls with styling gel. If you don't have curls, use a curling iron all over your head.
2. Create a clean middle part with a comb and loosely gather hair into a soft twist at the back of your head, and pin in place.
3. Use the pointy end of a rattail comb to pull out a few loose curls in front.
4. Finish by twirling a little shine serum over any frazzled ends. See More Julia Roberts Hairstyles
1. Air dry curls with styling gel. If you don't have curls, use a curling iron all over your head.
2. Create a clean middle part with a comb and loosely gather hair into a soft twist at the back of your head, and pin in place.
3. Use the pointy end of a rattail comb to pull out a few loose curls in front.
4. Finish by twirling a little shine serum over any frazzled ends. See More Julia Roberts Hairstyles
Halle Berry Romantic Updo
Halle Berry's updo is a great choice for your next party or date. What to do: 1. To get the look, apply a smoothing cream and blow dry hair straight. 2. Now pull all of your hair back into a bun (but leave a strand hanging in front). 3. Curl the strand near your ear using a curling iron on low heat. 4. Finish the look with hairspray.
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Eva Longoria Wavy, Romantic Half Updo
Eva Longoria's half updo is perfect party hair. It looks pulled together without being stiff and stylized. 1. Use a mousse and blow dry hair with a medium-sized round brush. 2. Using a curling iron, curl 2-inch sections of hair all around your head from your ears down. Then, once they're cool, separate the curls with your fingers. 3. Tease the front and crown of your hair; pull back into a half updo and anchor with bobby pins.4. Finish with hairspray.
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