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Jessica Lowndes Side Ponytail Updo

Lisa — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:57:32 +0000

This funky asymmetrical 80s influenced updo is what Jessica wore for her 21st birthday in Las Vegas.

Jessica Lowndes

This is a fun look for a party. Hair is combed smooth at the scalp with a middle part and pulled to one side into a big bushy ponytail. Heavy ratting and pomade on the ends finish up the look.

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Diane Kruger Chignon

Lisa — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:54:20 +0000

A chignon usually starts with a ponytail and is rolled under in the back. Diane is sporting one at the 4th Annual Behind the Camera Awards in Hollywood.

Diane Kruger

Fergie with Ponytail and Pompadour

Lisa — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:30:19 +0000

This Black Eyed Peas singer has a very long ponytail with a rockabilly look here at The Official After Party at the The Bank at The Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

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Hayden Panettiere with Loose Updo

Lisa — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:37:28 +0000

Hayden has her hair pulled up in a loose updo with pieces in the front left out for a soft romantic look.

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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America Olivio with Long Partial Updo

Lisa — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:39:51 +0000

This long and dark haired partial updo could be your next choice for that dance or special occasion.

Amercia Olivio

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

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Retro Updo with Headband

Lisa — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:55:25 +0000

Here is an updo with loads of lift with back combing bouffant style with a modern twist and the wide headband with bright colors add a touch of fun.

Retro Headband

Kylie Minogue Pretty Updo with Back View

Lisa — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:51:19 +0000

This is a simple ponytail but it is very pretty and has style.

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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Short Hair Updo

Lisa — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:29:53 +0000

This is simple and cute for a special occasion like Prom or Homecoming.

short updo

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.

Ashlee Simpson at Melrose Place Launch Party

Lisa — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:11:07 +0000

A simple long ponytail with long bangs parted off center and brushed to the sides:

Ashley Simpson-Wentz

Super straight styling here for her strawberry blondish locks adds a feeling of sleek. A flat iron can help smooth and shine. Her flashy red and white strapless short dress is cinched in the middle with a wide black belt. This dress is quite the fashion statement.

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Updo with Hump in the Front

Lisa — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:08:19 +0000

This woman has an unusual updo for the fact that the hump is in the front of the style.

Updo

The bangs are pushed up and back in a large wave-like fashion.

Large Bun Updo

Lisa — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:14:39 +0000

This style is full of 60's retro flair with a bouffantish edge. The bun is large and round and offset and sits high on the back of the head.

retro updo

Elaborate Bridal Updo (Rear View)

Lisa — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:30:38 +0000

If you are a fan of elaborate bridal updo's, then take a gander at this one. It has a french braid that twists up the back in an asymmetrical pattern.

elaborate updo

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Blake Lively Low Ponytail

Lisa — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:30:41 +0000

When time is in a crunch and a look of glam is in order for the evening, try a sleek and sexy low ponytail like Blake Lively's.

Blake Lively

Fergie with a Single Braid

Lisa — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:57:11 +0000

Fergie's got a slicked back updo that features a single long braid in the back at Z100's Zootopia '09.

Fergie

With a middle part, all of the locks are smoothed to the back with shiny sculpting gel and then anchored in the center for a knotted looking pigtail that has a silver wrap toward the bottom. This singer is sporting quite the naughty look here.

Miley Cyrus Messy Updo

Lisa — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:25:45 +0000

Miley is sporting a rockin' updo that would be perfect for Prom.

Miley Cyrus

Using an alligator clip in the rear and allowing the pieces to fall as they may, adds a touch of romantic spice. Bobby pins can used on the top to separate sections so they can cascade down into loose waves. She has some shorter layers in her cut that work perfectly for a faux short hairstyle from the front.

Wavy Prom Updo

Lisa — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:01:49 +0000

Prom is getting closer and here we have a great wavy updo.

Wavy Prom Updo

Light blonde locks shimmer in the sunlight and the crimped waves give a different spin on a traditonal style. A low pontytail is the best way to start this look and then use bobby pins to fan the strands out and place them where you want. Her suntan face is a nice look for Spring and of course spray tanning is a good option if one is concerned about sun damage.

Retro Updo

Lisa — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:15:12 +0000

The 80's were IT and here's a great example of a ponytail that really has the spirit of this era as this photo was taken in about 1987.

Retro Updo

Crazy Short Updo

Lisa — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:32:04 +0000

If you have short hair and you are looking for an unusual way to wear it in an updo, take a gander at this style.

Short Crazy Updo

Unusual Updo

Lisa — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:20:01 +0000

This updo has a retro 1940's feel to it with one big loop at the front and one at the nape of the neck.

Unusual Updo

This style has two buns and would be fun for someone looking for something a bit different.

Bridesmaid Updo

Lisa — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:42:14 +0000

This is a great picture of two bridesmaids giving the bride kisses on the cheek. These ladies have very similar updos and hair color which makes for a very symmetrical photo.

Bridal Updo with Flowers

Lisa — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:52:35 +0000

A messy updo with defining highlights and small yellow roses is what this bride chose for her summer wedding.

Bridal Updo

This lovely lady is wearing a white satin V-neck gown with dainty beads and embroidery. Wearing her hair up shows off her neckline. The disheveled look of the hairstyle lends a hint of romance. Lots of defining product and a ponytail can be the starting point to achieve this 'do. Then bobby pins can place the pieces where they need to be.

Lauren Storm with Messy Updo

Lisa — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:19:08 +0000

You can just pin your curly hair up and have a great messy updo like Lauren Storm.

Lauren Storm

Setting your locks in rollers would help to get the foundation to get this look. Styling lotion or root lifter might be helpful too. Take pieces and twist and secure with bobby pins in random directions.

Simple Formal Ponytail

Lisa — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:34:07 +0000

A simple ponytail can make a perfect formal hairstyle for your special event.

Formal Edge on a Ponytail

This woman shows us that this easy hairstyle can look chic. A side part with a low and long pony with a piece of fringe pulled out in the front can look plenty sexy. This is just the ticket for the hectic Holiday season when one may not want to spend a lot of time on hair.

Formal Long Partial Updo

Lisa — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:50:17 +0000

For a different twist on a formal hairdo, here is a long and wavy partial updo.

Formal Hair and Dress

The bangs are pulled straight back and pushed up to add height and secured in place with a second hump behind the first with the sides pinned up. The back is left down to form S shapes which can be created with a double barrel curling iron.

Way Out Retro Huge Bouffant

Lisa — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:08:39 +0000

This young woman knows to get attention with this way out 'do.

Crazy Retro Hair Orange Accents

She is actually a bride (believe it or not) as she is wearing a wedding gown with big orange print bow around the waist with matching mesh butterfly sleeves. Her locks have a matte finish which is quite edgy and her ratted very tall bouffant is pretty out there. This takes retro a step further with extreme measures.

Ciara with Beautiful Updo

Lisa — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:21:57 +0000

photograph by PR Photos / Brandi Pettijohn

Ciara has a beautiful updo at the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 18th. Her long side swept bangs brush over one eye for a sultry look and are styled very straight in a sedu fashion. The rest of the hair is pulled back to the nape of her neck where a faux bun can be attached to give the appearance of very long locks.

Cute Edgy Side-Swept Curly Ponytail and Cadet Cap

Lisa — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:03:45 +0000

This young woman hairstylist is wearing a curly ponytail in side-swept fashion with a cadet cap worn tipped to one side. This is a very cute and trendy fashion idea.

Funky Two Tone Hair Color and Messy Updo

Lisa — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:19:32 +0000

This is an emo style that is full of personality with two toned color placement. This young woman has a pale complexion with bleach blonde covering a section of the bangs and one side and the rest is a bright copper color. The back is randomly pulled up and twisted around and secured in a pattern of every which way. She has full sleeves of colorful tattoos.

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Hayden Panettiere with Sexy Updo

Lisa — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:23:54 +0000

Photograph by PR Photos / Albert L. Ortega

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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Sarah Palin Hair and Glasses

Lisa — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:57:40 +0000

Photograph by PR Photos / Janet Mayer

A new celebrity icon on the fashion scene is Sarah Palin. Her hairstyles and designer glasses are sought after by many women around the country.