modern victory rolls

Lots of strong hold hair gel and spray would help to hold the shape of these large rolls that decorate the top portion of this blonde partial updo. Covered bobby pins are a must to secure the curls into place. The back section is left long and and slightly curled. Check here for more information on victory rolls. Click here for help with how to vintage styling.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Formal Straight and Curly in One

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Wild and Curly Girlie

The sides are full of volume as the curls poof out like a cloud and the top is tamed with a few bobby pins that hold the mane down for a touch of order to this otherwise funky hairdo.

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Retro hairstyles are really big right now and this one is from the decade of the 40s when victory rolls were all the rage. This young woman has her locks rolled toward the back as they cascade down her neck and they are secured into place with bobby pins. She is wearing a red hat that matches her dress and they are both true to form of that era.

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If you are seeking the latest and greatest new fall hairstyles for 2008, check out Amber Heard with sister Whitney. These girls have two different versions of some hot new looks.

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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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Natasha Bedingfield is full of style here with her partial updo sedu hairstyle and side swept bangs. Hair is parted from ear to ear across the top of her head and then pulled back and secured with cover bobby pins behind the ears. The top has a bit of height that can accomplished with a little back combing. A deep side part with bangs brushed over her eye gives a flirty appeal. Her golden blonde mane is medium length. Her dangle earrings can be easily seen. This would be a cute look for any special occasion. This picture of the lovely lady was taken at the Sephora 10th Anniversary Party Celebrating "10 Years of Gorgeous."

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If you are looking for a simple yet elegant updo, take a look at Tara Reid. She has pulled her locks straight back and gathered them low at the nape of the neck and twisted them into a tight little knot. Covered bobby pins can be used to secure it or a pony tie. The advantage of this easy look is the fact that her face and features are accentuated and so are her drop dangle earrings.

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Here is a beautiful updo for Christmas with a pretty red ribbon laced through the strands to add some festive cheer. If you have a party coming up and are looking for something different, check this one out. This is super easy to create with a little help and how to. Hair is easier to manage and pull up if it is not freshly washed. Start out by pulling hair back and securing it into a ponytail, then take pieces and twirl them around and secure with bobby pins. You could add some thin braids and pull them around then into the style. The look should be messy and not so perfect. Take a thin ribbon and thread it through a large blunt end craft needle and weave it in and out of the hairstyle. You could also add beads and glitter.

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