formal hairstyles

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Here she is sporting a neat and tidy updo with a fun asymmetrical twist as the bun is place over to one side.

Kate Winslet

She has a golden blonde color with variations in the shade. A side part directs the bangs up and over her forehead in a swoop fashion. This style likes nice on a round face. Her dark eyebrows accentuate her eyes. Her red lipstick is quite retro. This photo comes to us from "Titanic in 3D" World Premiere.

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This is a lovely way to wear an updo for a special event and it's a stunning and eye catching style.

Nina Dobrev

Nina has a side part with the strands being pulled back and around to just behind one ear where the length is gathered up and secured. The bun is loose and the curls twist and turn into a pleasing shape. The color is a rich brown shade that is complimentary to her eye color.

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Check out Stana for a simple and understated look with smooth straight locks combed back and into place with a single braid in the back that is tucked up into a knot-like effect.

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This blonde model is in the process of hairstyling in preparation for Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2012 with Anthony Vaccarello and L'Oreal Professionnel – Backstage!!!

Paris Fashion Week

She has a deep side part and no bangs as all the strands are combed tightly back. This style makes thicker hair look very thin and wet with the use of product to help get this effect. Here are some more shots to see the stages of styling and different angles and views.

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Taylor has chosen a smooth and straight look for this darling updo that is understated and elegant here at the "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" Los Angeles Premiere.

Taylor Swift

She has deep set bangs that brush across her beautiful blue eyes. The length is pulled back and tucked up into a roll and secured. Below is another view that shows her other side and a glimpse of the back.

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