Hayden Panettiere

She is wearing a pretty shade of purple in this dress with a boat neck front and plunging back.

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Kim Kardashian

A long ponytail with a black shiny dress is a great way to dress up for a special occasion. Bangs are pulled straight back and some heavy back combing and hairspray help to get the height on top. Her dark hair and eyes compliment her olive skin tone her pale pink lip gloss gives a youthful glow.

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Malin Akerman

This is  a great medium length style that accentuates the asymmetrical line that is created by a swooping motion from one side to the other. Malin is at the "Couples Retreat" Los Angeles Premiere in this photo on October 5th wearing a yellow strapless dress.

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Amercia Olivio

America is an American actress and singer in the band Soluna.

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Kylie Minogue

A side part for the bangs which are brushed to the sides and have soft angles. There is height on top with some back combing. Several shades of brown to blonde add depth and interest. This view to follow shows the side and back and where the ponytail is positioned.

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Start with a side part and sweep the long bangs to the other side and hook most of them behind the ear. Pull the strands from about eye level to the center back and clip into place. Use covered bobby pins to secure the underneath pieces into place up off of the neck. This is an easy way for someone with short hair to make an updo.

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The girl is wearing a yellow strapless dress and her date is wearing a white shirt and bright royal blue tie. She has a short layered cut and is wearing a matching blue hair accessory. The dude has short mohawk and is wearing trendy glasses. They look a bit funny and nerdy with the "omg-am-I-really-with-you" look.

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Hayden Panettiere is looking all grown up with this classy yet sexy updo that shouts formal yet fun. She looks very poised and mature here black and sequins as she poses for a photo at Declare Yourself's "Domino Effect" Hollywood Party at The Green Door on September 24th. This would be a great look for any special or evening event and is nothing more than a knot that is assembled low at the back of the neck with chin length bangs that are parted in the middle and left out to be curled into relaxed spirals that frame the face.

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Lauren Conrad is sporting a loose weave updo that would look cute for many occasions. A large crochet hook hair tool may be helpful here. The different shades of highlights along with the strands twisting in and out this hairdo shows a great deal of dimension.

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A well know country singer who has enviable hair is seen here wearing a lovely halter dress and partial updo with long straight locks that brush over the shoulder and adorn the front of the outfit. Carrie Underwood happens to be the young lady and she is one to watch for classy style. Sometimes a simple hairdo is desirable and this one looks fabulous. The bangs are side swept and the sides are pulled back and secured to show of the beautiful facial features.

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If you love to keep up with cutting edge styles and edgy with a touch of retro, then Amber Heard is one to watch for what is new to come. She is sporting a messy and disheveled 80's big hair look here with a side swept ponytail. Her locks are less than perfect looking, have a matte finish, and are back combed for that big umph. What a fun look for a party as this is a hot new look for fall.

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Sometimes something simple and easy can be the most attractive and this is what Lauren Conrad has chosen for her formal hairstyle while she hosts at evening at Christian Audigier The Nightclub at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. With an off-center part, locks are pulled back to brush over the ears and then secured in a low ponytail and cascades over one shoulder into soft and lovely waves. This is a nice accent to a strapless dress along with a dainty necklace not to be over-powering. This would be a great look for a special event like Homecoming.

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Adriana Fonseca has a beautiful formal edge to a casual loose wave hairstyle that is long and lovely. She has medium brown locks with streaks of copper and light brown highlights that add oodles of depth to what otherwise could be a boring hair color. She has pulled back a section of her mane from the top and pulled it back to be secured at the back of the crown with bobby pins or a fashion clip. This opens things up so we can see her pretty features such as her eyes and especially her lashes which is a trend for fall which will be less emphasis on the shadow and so forth. She is wearing a halter dress with shiny silver fringe on the plunging neckline. Her suntan skin is really highlighted here. Adriana is a Mexican actress and to copy her style would be easy with a diffuser, some curl enhancing product, and scrunching while drying with the fingers.

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Aimee Teegarden is one popular teenager from Friday Nights Lights and here she is sporting a partial ponytail. This photo of Aimee was taken at "Prom Night" World Premiere in Hollywood on April 9th 2008. This girl has a fresh youthful glow about her. Her long hair with bangs that are cut straight across and is sprinkled with golden highlights that are worked in nicely with her dark blonde color. The locks are pulled back into a low ponytail which can be secured with a barrette but the underneath layers are left to hang down the back. A few fringes are left out around the face for softness. The top is very smooth while the lower section has little twists and bends which add texture. The contrasting colors add depth. She is wearing a cute black party dress with wide bright pink sash around the waist.

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Natasha Bedingfield has a messy updo and a cute new look for formal or dressy occasions. Her locks are pulled back to a spot low behind her head and rolled under and secured with a pony tie that has a red bow. Lately we have seen celebrities wearing accessories that don't necessarily match color wise and therefor it is easier than ever to accessorize. This singer is wearing a dark purple shiny dress with a plunging back line and she has a cute silver necklace that has the dangle hanging clear down to almost her waist.

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This prom hairstyle just might appeal to someone looking for something a little different for short hair. This style combines curls and tiny little twists of the strands up the sides to create interest. One could also try french braids here. The hair is secured near the top section by section of the twists. This is a cute hairdo and the beaded choker adds to the look.

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Here is a pretty bridal updo with flowers. This bride has used a large white flower along with some baby's breath to decorate the back portion of this traditional hairdo that would work nicely with medium to long length straight hair. Ideas for updos is helpful for those who are planning weddings or other formal events.

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