Jamie-Lynn Sigler Sophisticated, Wedding Updo
Jamie-Lynn Sigler's sophisticated updo is a polished look for weddings and other formal occasions. What to do:
1. Apply a smoothing cream to damp hair, then blow dry straight using a paddle brush.
2. Once hair is dry, spritz strands with a heat protectant spray and comb through. Next, use a straightening iron to smooth sections. Super sleek = super chic.
3. When all of your hair is perfectly straight, create a deep side part before gathering hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck. Tuck one side of your part behind one ear and let the opposite side cover the other ear.
4. Smooth a shine serum on to the surface of your hair to finish.
AnnaLynne McCord Chic, Party, Prom, Wedding, Brunette Hairstyle
AnnaLynne McCord's Chic, Party, Prom, Wedding, Brunette Hairstyle is a glamorous way to style your hair in an updo. See how to get it:1. To get AnnaLynne McCord's hairstyle, start with dry, straight hair. If your hair isn't naturally straight, use a flat iron to get it extra sleek.2. Brush all of your hair into a high ponytail, make sure there are no bumps. Secure the ponytail with an elastic. 3. Separate your pony into four sections. Wrap each section around the elastic, and secure the ends down with bobby pins. Do this until you've created a pillow bun. 4. Mist all over with strong-hold hairspray to keep your hairstyle in place.
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Kim Kardashian Chic, Formal, Black, Wedding Updo
Kim Kardashian's Chic, Formal, Black, Wedding Updo is a gorgeous hairstyle that will stay in place for hours. Steal her style:1. To get Kim Kardashian hairstyle, start with wet hair. Flip your hair over, and brush all of your hair into a ponytail at the top of your head.2. Once you've secured the ponytail tightly with an elastic, flip your head back up. Wrap the bottom of your ponytail around the elastic to form a ballerina bun. Use hairpins to secure the bun into place. 3. Mist your updo generously with strong-hold hairspray to keep it in place.
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Kate Middleton Long, Romantic, Brunette, Wedding Hairstyle
Kate Middleton's Long, Romantic, Brunette, Wedding Hairstyle was the perfect style for the royal wedding. See how Bumble and bumble stylist Britney Williams says to get the look:1. To get Kate Middleton's hairstyle, start by applying a root lifting spray all over damp hair. Blow dry using a round brush for volume and a bit of bend.2. Use a 1-inch curling iron to work your hair in sections that are the same width as the barrel of the curling iron. Once the curls have cooled, use a flat brush to loosen them into flowing waves. 3. Pull back the hair from the sides of your head and secure them with bobby pins. Finish by misting all over with finishing spray to enhance the definition of the waves.
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Nicole Richie Long, Tousled, Wavy Hairstyle with Bangs
Nicole Richie's boho waves have an earthy vibe to them. See how to get the look: 1. Rub curl enhancing cream through damp hair and blow dry with a diffuser to bring out your natural texture. 2. Use a 1-inch curling iron and curl the bottom half of your hair in sections. 3. Slightly finger comb them to loosen them into waves, and apply styling wax to the ends for a piece-y effect.
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Kim Kardashian Long, Chic, Curly Hairstyle
Kim Kardashian's slicked-back look works best on unwashed hair. See how to get it: 1. Apply a dollop of styling mousse to the top of your hair and brush it back well. 2. Bring back the very top layer of your hair (like you would for a half-updo) and secure it in place at the back of your head using bobby pins. 3. Use a 1 1/2-inch curling iron to curl the rest of your hair. Spritz the curls with spray gel and tousle them for a more modern spin on this romantic look.
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Lauren Conrad Straight, Chic, Blonde Ponytail
Lauren Conrad's side pony is sweet and chic at the same time. See how to get the look: 1. Apply smoothing cream to damp hair and blow dry straight using a paddle brush.2. Use a flat iron on the bottom half of your hair to get it extra straight for this look, and spritz it with shine spray to get it super sleek. 3. Part your hair to the side, bring all of your hair over one shoulder and tie it into a ponytail under your ear.4. Hair too short? Try adding a ponytail extension. Easy peasy.
Kate Bosworth Straight, Romantic, Blonde Updo
Kate Bosworth's sleek bun makes you look polished and put-together, and is perfect for a wedding. Steal her style: 1. This look works best on wet hair. As soon as you get out of the shower, brush styling gel through your hair.2. Pull hair up into a sky-high ponytail, using more gel to keep it nice and sleek. 3. After you tie your pony, wrap the rest around into a thick bun and pin the ends down. 4. Mist the finished look with a strong-hold hairspray to tame any flyaways that might spring up as your hair dries.
Jessica Alba Chic, Sophisticated Updo with Braids and Twists
Jessica Alba's pretty updo is just a messy bun with a flirty touch. Steal her style:
1. Pick out a 2-inch section of hair at the front of both sides of your head, and pull the rest of your hair back into a ponytail.
2. Braid both sections of hair down to below your ear, and gather the braids up with the rest of your ponytail. Take a second elastic and wrap it around, creating a messy bun.
3. Mist your finished updo with a strong-hold hairspray.
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Vera Farmiga Funky, Sophisticated Updo
Vera Farmiga's funky updo works well if you have long bangs. Steal her style:
1. Apply a texturizing foam throughout your hair and blow dry roughly. 2. Add some extra styling gel to your bangs, and wrap them around a round brush, curling them back. Angle the brush upward, blast with hot hair from a hair dryer, and uncurl slowly.3. Now tie your hair back into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck. Wrap your hair around itself to create a thick bun and hide the elastic. Tuck the ends into the bottom of the bun and use bobby pins to keep in place.
4. Add a sparkly pin or clip on the side of your head to jazz it up, and mist your hair with a strong-hold hairspray.
Zooey Deschanel Long, Curly Hairstyle with Bangs
Zooey Deschanel's fairytale curls would look gorgeous with a floor-sweeping gown. Steal her style:
1. Rub a few drops of shine serum through your hair for smoothness, and blow dry straight using a paddle brush.
2. Curl the bottom half of your hair in sections with a 1-inch curling iron and leave out the ends. Let each pretty curl fall into shape, rather than breaking them up with your fingers.
3. Use a round brush to blow dry your bangs straight (curl them inwards for a few seconds to get a slight lift), and arrange them across your forehead. Mist your curls with a light-hold hairspray.4. Does your hair look more like Snow White's than Rapunzel's (a.k.a.: is your hair too short)? That's what clip in extensions are for, princess.
Amanda Seyfried Straight, Chic Updo
Amanda Seyfried's chic updo is a gorgeous look for prom. Steal her style with tips from Herbal Essences celebrity stylist Charles Baker Strahan:
1. Create a side part and apply a generous amount of spray gel to dry hair, combing it through for sleekness.
2. Pull your hair into two low ponytails on each side of the head, close together.
3. Put some gel on your fingers and wind both ponytails around each other, wrapping them over the roots of the ponies.4. Secure the ends down with bobby pins, leaving a few stray ends hanging out. 5. Set the look with a strong-hold hairspray.
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Kate Hudson Chic, Formal Updo
Kate Hudson's hairstyle puts a fun spin on a classic updo. Steal her style with tips from Head & Shoulders celebrity stylist Ryan Trygstad:
1. Apply a smoothing cream and blow dry your hair straight with a paddle brush.
2. Tease the top of your hair to add va-va-voom volume to your look.3. Gather all of your hair into a loose ponytail and twist it to the side to create an off-balance French twist. Secure the ends with bobby pins, and tug on your twist to cover them.4. Brush out your bangs so they're wispy, and let them fall over one ear.5. Set the look with hairspray (mist the back for several seconds for good measure).
Ashley Tisdale Long, Brunette Ponytail with Braids and Twists
Ashley Tisdale's twisted side pony has lots of flair -- so prom-perfect. Steal her style:
1. Apply a volumizing foam to your hair and section off a large strand of hair to the front of one side.
2. Twist the section loosely as you pull it back over your ear, and tighter as you get near your neck.
3. Now gather the rest of your hair and combine it with the end of the strand, and tie it into a low, side pony.
4. Curl the ends of your pony using a 1-inch curling iron, and wrap a strand of hair around the base and tuck the end into the elastic for a flawless finish.
Christina Ricci Sophisticated Updo with Braids and Twists
Christina Ricci's elegant twist embraces the natural texture of your hair. Steal her style with tips from Herbal Essences celebrity stylist Charles Baker Strahan:
1. Work mousse into damp hair to provide extra lift. In the back of the head where you'll be placing bobby pins, backcomb hair a bit to create a base to work your pins into.2. Push hair off to one side, beyond center, where you back combed. Crisscross six bobby pins to create three X's in a vertical line.
3. Smooth the front of your hair back and gather hair in one hand. Twist it tightly inwards and upwards, and tuck the top strands into the twist, securing it with hairpins. 4. Spray with a strong-hold hairspray.
Carrie Underwood Blonde, Curly Prom Hairstyle
Carrie Underwood's messy curls are flirty and fun. Steal her style with tips from Herbal Essences celebrity stylist Charles Baker Strahan:
1. Apply mousse to roots and diffuse hair with a blow dryer to create a base of texture. Smooth out the front section with a round brush to create softness around the face.
2. Part hair to one side and pin back the front section with two bobby pins, creating an X. Place a pretty clip over the bobby pins for added bling.
3. For more precise curls, use a medium sized curling iron on the bottom portion of hair and spritz with a spray gel.
4. To keep body in the crown, mist the top of your head with a light-hold hairspray.
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Miley Cyrus Romantic Updo for Prom
Miley Cyrus' pretty updo is soft and romantic. See how to get the look:
1. Apply a volumizing cream to damp roots, flip your hair over and blow dry. Once your hair is dry, use a comb to tease the top and sides for volume.
2. Pull your hair back loosely, making sure to leave lots of volume at the top. Tie it into a messy bun, letting the ends stick out.
3. Mist your hair with hairspray. You can gently tug at your bun from both sides throughout the night to keep it nice and big.
Selena Gomez Romantic, Prom Updo
Selena Gomez's elegant updo is prom-perfect. Steal her style:
1. First curl the bottom half of your dry hair with a 1-inch curling iron.
2. Apply a dry shampoo to your roots for texture and tease the top of your hair for volume.
3. Pull your hair back into a bun and leave out a few curls to frame your face.
4. Mist your finished 'do with hairspray, put on a pair of dangly earrings and you're ready to hop into the limo.
AnnaLynne McCord Curly, Sexy Hairstyle
AnnaLynne McCord's sexy, windblown curls will make everyone at your next party totally jealous. Steal her style:1. Use hot rollers for 30 minutes to set hair. Roll the sides up towards the back of your head to get that flipped out look, and use a few rollers on the top of your hair for volume. (You can also do your makeup while you wait. Who doesn't love to save time?)
2. Take out your rollers once cool and mist those gorgeous curls with hairspray to keep them in place.
3. Use gel to sweep your bangs back to create a perfectly imperfect windblown look.
2. Take out your rollers once cool and mist those gorgeous curls with hairspray to keep them in place.
3. Use gel to sweep your bangs back to create a perfectly imperfect windblown look.
Anika Noni Rose Layered Updo
Anika Noni Rose's chic updo can be yours with a little help (and tons of hairspray). Steal her style:1. Tease the top section of your hair until it's got a fair amount of height, then smooth over the back section and pull the sides back tightly into a ponytail.2. Now take a small barreled curling iron (or use your fingers) and style any loose strands or bangs near your forehead. Use hairspray to keep it in place.3. Dowse the style fiercely with hairspray. (Really, this is no time to mist ladies.)
Uma Thurman Blonde Updo
Uma Thurman's simple, low bun is a fast, beachy 'do that works on any hair type. Get the look: 1. Brush hair, part it to the side and pull it into a low ponytail with an elastic. Leave out a 1- to 2-inch piece of hair underneath.2. On your last loop with the elastic, pull the ponytail halfway through to make a bun. At least a few inches of the ponytail end should be hanging in devil-may-care fashion against your neck.3. Wrap the remaining piece of hair (the one that was left out) around the bun, covering the elastic. Either tuck the end of it into the elastic (if you can -- it's tricky though) or secure underneath with a bobby pin. 4. Mist with hairspray if you need the extra hold.5. Casually tuck any hair that's falling into your face behind your ears.
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Reese Witherspoon Blonde Updo
Try Reese Witherspoon's clean, backswept updo if you really want to show off your face. To get her look: 1. Apply mousse to damp hair and blow dry with a round brush.2. Work styling cream through hair (but not the roots).3. Part hair in the center and brush back into a low ponytail. Secure the pony at the nape of your neck with an elastic. Don't pull it too tight, you want to keep some of the volume at your roots so it looks looser. 4. Braid or twist the ponytail to wrap it around the base and secure the bun with bobby pins.5. Tame flyaways with a little pomade or shine serum (it's OK if a few slip out) and apply hairspray for extra hold.
Penelope Cruz Sophisticated, Wedding Updo
Penelope Cruz's sleek updo is a simple style for formal occasions. How to get the look:1. Blow dry hair straight. Don't bother with a fancy, bent-at-the-ends blowout; blunt ends are perfect for this pony.2. Using a boar-bristle brush, pull hair back into a ponytail and secure with an elastic band. You want the style to be sleek at the crown, but don't pull it so tight it looks like you had a facelift.3. Spray hair with hairspray then mist with a bit of shine spray as a finishing touch.
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Paris Hilton Sophisticated Updo for Round Faces
Paris Hilton's glamorous updo is perfect for those with bangs who want chic, party hair. Get her look: 1. First, apply an anti-frizz serum, and blow dry your hair straight using a paddle brush (you're going to want to blow dry your bangs straight and to the side. too).2. Then, create a side part (it should be pretty severe, here). 3. Then, keeping the part in tact, pull your hair back into a pony tail near the mid-back of your head -- making sure to comb the sides so they're super-sleek.4. Take the tips of your pony and wrap them around the base and pin to secure. 5. Use a light finishing spray to complete the look.
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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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Mischa Barton Long, Curly, Sexy Hairstyle
Mischa Barton's sexy curls are a hot party look, from a prom to a wedding. Steal her style: 1. Starting with damp hair, work a volumizing mousse through your locks. 2. Part hair to one side, and, working in sections, blow dry hair with a diffuser and a large round brush. Pay special attention to the hair at the crown of your head, starting the brush at the root and slowly working it through to the ends, adding height and body to that section. Also use the round brush to blow dry the bangs forward, curling them under at the ends.3. Once hair is dry, use a large-barrel curling iron or hot rollers to curl sections of hair all over sides and the back. 4. Finger comb the curls loose softly; you don't want to uncurl them, but you want to lift and separate them to add more body all over. If you want individual curls to stand out, apply a small amount of wax to your fingers and run it over those curls. Finish the look with shine spray to make it pop.
Mila Kunis Wavy Ponytail
Mila Kunis' style is so easy. If you can do a ponytail, you have this look nailed. What to do:1. Blow dry your hair straight. Add waves by curling your hair with a medium-barreled curling iron, from below the ears down.2. Make a side part and pull your hair back into a low ponytail, just above the nape of your neck.3. Secure with a hair band. Then, take a small section of hair from your ponytail and wrap it around the band. Hide and secure the end of this section with a bobby pin below your ponytail.4. Mist the front of your hair with hairspray and smooth any frizzies with your hands.
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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Lucy Lui Straight, Chic Updo
Lucy Lui rocks a fun updo. This is a perfect party look for straight hair. And, it's simple to style because its base is a ponytail. To get the look:1. Use a styling gel and blow dry hair straight.2. Make a low side part and pull your hair into a high ponytail.3. Wrap the ponytail around its base a couple of times, tucking the ends through the bun so they stick out. Then, pull out more strands with your fingers or a fine-toothed comb. This 'do isn't for neat freaks -- it's meant to be messy.
Liv Tyler Brunette Updo
Liv Tyler's easy updo works best on straight, medium to long hair with long bangs. What to do: 1. Begin with perfectly straight hair (do a run-through with a flat iron if you must). Rub some shine serum between your hands and smooth over hair to get extra shine.2. Part hair to the side. 3. Tease roots at the crown for a little lift, spritz with hairspray and smooth over with a comb. 4. With the exception of your bangs, which should be neatly swept to the side, pull hair back into a mid-level pony. Secure with an elastic.5. Wind your ponytail into a bun and pin into place, tucking in any loose ends. Mist with hairspray.
Lisa Kudrow Romantic Updo
Lisa Kudrow's style is an easy, casual-meets-glam look for any event. What to do:1. Dirty secret: If your hair is just a little dirty (like washed the day before), it'll hold better.2. Gently tease the hair around your hairline with a bristle brush. Smooth the front of your tease job and put your hair in a high ponytail.3. Curl your ponytail, section by section with a medium-barreled curling iron. The trick: Wrap hair from the roots down and stop an inch or two from the ends. 4. Comb through the curls, one by one, and pin into place.5. Finish off with a mist of hairspray.
Lindsay Lohan Romantic Updo for a Wedding
Lindsay Lohan's side chignon works great on day-old hair. To get the look: 1. Gather hair into a side pony, leaving half of your hair out at the front. Secure with an elastic.2. Curl ponytail with a 1-inch curling iron.3. To get a bit of texture, grab random sections of the ponytail and tease them with a comb, then gently smooth out with a brush. Mist with hairspray.4. Tie the ponytail into a knot, pinning into place with as many pins as it takes. If a few strands pop out, leave them. You want a slightly messy finish.5. Part the front of your hair in the center and gather the sides loosely back, wrapping ends that are long enough around the elastic to cover it. Pin into place.6. Set with more hairspray.
Lindsay Lohan Romantic, Brunette Updo
Lindsay Lohan's wispy low bun is perfect for date nights. Steal her look: 1. Blow dry hair straight with a round brush and apply shine serum.2. Backcomb (tease) hair at the crown of your head and set with hairspray. Smooth the top with a comb or paddle brush.3. Pull hair back into a ponytail at the nape of your neck, securing with an elastic and leaving out 2-inch sections (to frame your face) plus a 1-inch section of hair underneath.4. Wrap the sections of hair that were left out of the ponytail around a one-inch curling iron.5. Start making a bun by pulling the ponytail through the elastic -- but not all the way through. The end of the pony should be sticking out of the bun, close to your neck. 6. Wrap the section that was left out beneath the ponytail around the elastic to disguise it. Secure with a bobby pin.
Lindsay Lohan Red Updo for Prom
Lindsay Lohan's classic backswept 'do really showcases the face. What to do:1. Make sure your complexion is perfect, since there's no hair to hide behind (kidding). Start by backcombing (teasing) dry hair all around the crown. You should look a bit like you've been electrocuted.2. Using a boar-bristle brush, smooth teased hair back into either a high bun or a French twist and pin into place. (Angle pins up for the best hold.)3. Mist all over with strong-hold hairspray.
Lindsay Lohan Chic, Red Updo
Lindsay Lohan's easy updo is a fast way to hide bad hair days. Tips to get her look: 1. Part your hair to the side and brush it all back into a low ponytail.2. Wind the ponytail into a bun, tuck in ends and pin the bun into place.3. Tuck any loose layers up front behind your ear (pin if necessary) to show off your face.4. Mist with hairspray to set.
Lindsay Lohan Medium, Wavy, Brunette Hairstyle
Is that Lindsay Lohan or Liz Taylor? This classy 'do is a hit at cocktail parties. To get the look: 1. Start with a medium-length, layered cut.2. Work mousse through damp hair and part hair to one side. 3. Blow dry roots, building volume by pulling hair in the opposite direction you want it to end up. Using a medium-sized round brush, flip bangs out toward one side. Alternate flipping in and out with the rest of your hair.4. Set waves with strong-hold hairspray, and don't be afraid to run your hands through your hair once in a while.
Lindsay Lohan Long Ponytail
Lindsay Lohan's bushy, side ponytail is a great way to salvage day-old curls. What to do: 1. If you're starting from scratch, set hair with hot rollers first, then release when cool. If you already have day-old curls, spritz roots with dry shampoo and brush through strands.2. Part and brush hair neatly to one side, and create a ponytail behind one ear with a pretty elastic. (Only have ugly elastics? Leave a piece of hair out of the pony to wrap around the elastic instead, fastening the "cover-up" in place with a bobby pin.)3. Pin bangs behind your ear (or as close as possible) and set the style with firm-hold hairspray.
Lindsay Lohan Wavy Half Updo with Bangs
Lindsay Lohan's half updo is perfect for a wedding. To get the look:1. Set dry hair with jumbo hot rollers. Release, then mist with hairspray and finger-comb.2. Tease hair at the crown until it's a few inches above your head, misting with hairspray as you go.3. Smooth the top half of your hair (leave out about two inches on the front and sides) back over the crown of your head to form the half-up portion. Puff forward with your fingers and secure with bobby pins, hair combs or a decorative clip.4. Spot-curl any sections that are left hanging and set with hairspray.
Kim Kardashian Curly Bob
Kim Kardashian's short, curly style works for both straight or wavy hair.1. Start by dividing hair into small sections and apply a curl cream (or mousse for wavy hair) to each section. Turn your head upside down and scrunch hair and shake out.2. Using a diffuser, blow dry the roots of your hair without touching your hair if possible.3. If your hair is naturally curly go ahead and let the rest of your hair dry naturally. If you are curl-challenged, finish diffusing the rest of your head.4. Once hair is fully dry, curl small tendrils randomly with a small-barreled curling iron and part hair in a deep side part.
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Keyshia Cole Long, Formal Updo
Keyshia Cole's sleek bun with its crown of curly-cues is perfect for weddings and proms. Get her style: 1. To create this look, begin with flat-ironed, perfectly straight strands. Brush hair back into a high ponytail and secure with an elastic band. 2. Separate the hair coming out of the ponytail into several thick sections. Twist each into a cinnamon bun-like (mmmmm, sticky buns) shape and pin in place at the base of the pony. 3. Spray the style with a strong hold hairspray to secure.
Katie Cassidy Formal, Wedding Updo
Katie Cassidy's formal updo is an elegant choice for a bride or bridesmaid. Steal her style: 1. To get the look, apply a smoothing serum and straighten hair first with a blow dryer and then using an iron.2. Next, tie hair up into a high ponytail, brushing out bumps as you pull up. Sleek is what we're going for.3. Separate your ponytail into sections and smooth gel through each. Form a loop with each section, criss-crossing them over each other. Secure each section with bobby pins, tucking them into the bun so they're hidden. Save one last section to wrap around the base of the updo.4. Mist generously with hairspray -- definitely don't want it falling apart on your big day.
Katherine Heigel Blonde, Sophisticated Updo
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 Chic, Blonde Updo
Kate Winslet's chignon is sleek and perfect on the surface but unruly from behind -- just how we like it. Get the look: 1. If you're hair isn't naturally straight, apply straightening balm and blow dry it straight with a jumbo-sized round brush.2. Work a palm full of styling gel through hair, slick hair (and bangs) back with a comb.3. Gather hair into a ponytail and secure with a clear elastic just above ear level.4. Twist the ponytail into a bun and pin into place, leaving the ends untucked. If a few pieces pop out, that's OK -- you want a little messiness back there.
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.
Jessica Simpson Wedding Updo
Jessica Simpson's classic and sophisticated updo is great for straight, long hair with no bangs. What to do:1. Pull dry hair back with a hair band in a ponytail, leaving a little volume at the crown. 2. Smooth flyaways using just a dab of styling paste rubbed between your palms. Don't use too much -- your hair will end up looking greasy.3. Tease the base of the ponytail and then smooth top portion by gently brushing with a boar-bristle brush. 4. Twist ponytail to the right and then loosely twirl ponytail clockwise around the base, then pin into place with bobby pins. 5. Finish with maximum hold hairspray and then a bit of shine spray for that extra glimmer in the moonlight.
Jessica Simpson Sophisticated Ponytail
Jessica Simpson's ponytail is a new twist on an old standby and is especially cute with long bangs. To get the look:1. Spray hair with a volumizing spray, then blow dry hair in sections using a medium-barrel round brush. The more volume you can create at the root here, the better. 2. Tease your hair at the crown, brush over gently to smooth top layer and let bangs fall forward to the sides your face.3. Pull hair into a low ponytail at nape of neck and secure with hair band or clip.4. Finish with medium hold hairspray used sparingly in the crown area (where you teased).
Jennifer Hudson Long, Curly, Formal Hairstyle
Jennifer Hudson's curly, side-swept, long hair is a glam choice for your next dressy event. Steal her style: 1. To get the look, apply a curling cream and blow dry your hair at the roots with a diffuser -- no need to brush. 2. Once it's dry, create a dramatic side part. With a teasing comb, tease the roots of the hair on the main side-part for some added height, then smooth over the top layer.3. Using a curling iron, curl 1-inch sections, making sure to curl from top to bottom of the section. In the front, you
Hilary Duff Straight, Formal Updo
Hilary Duff's chic and sleek updo is a great choice for proms and weddings. Steal the look:1. Start by applying a smoothing cream to towel-dried hair. Then, blow dry straight using a paddle brush.2. Run 2-inch sections of hair through a straightening iron for a sleek, shiny look.3. Leaving long bangs side-parted in the front, use your hands to loosely gather the length of your hair in back. Twist until hair turns on itself into a bun then pin into place at the back of your head. 4. Rub a glossing pomade (just a dab will do 'ya) between palms then smooth over the surface of your bangs.