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Get Gatsby Style With This Faux-Bob Tutorial

Get ready to watch The Great Gatsby this weekend with a flapper hairstyle you can create — without the scissors.

Get ready to watch The Great Gatsby this weekend with a flapper hairstyle you can create — without the scissors. Stars like Zoe Saldana, Jessica Biel, and Freida Pinto have all worn the faux bob, and what makes this tucked-under look so fun is your ability to change up your look without the commitment. Set it in retro-inspired waves for a 1920s vibe, and then top it off with a sparkling headband like the ASOS Flapper Hair Band ($25) for a look to rival Daisy Buchanan. So bust out the bobby pins and hair spray, and get the step-by-step for this retro-meets-modern faux bob when you read more.

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Take Your Ponytail Up a Few Notches With an Inside-Out Style

Just as wearing a sweatshirt or t-shirt inside out provides an unexpected twist to your style, so does inverting your ponytail.

Just as wearing a sweatshirt or t-shirt inside out provides an unexpected twist to your style, so does inverting your ponytail. This flipped-upside-down updo is a classic, and it's a great way to jazz up a sleek, low-slung ponytail during the holiday season. "Setting up the foundation with a good blow-dry makes everything easier," explains stylist Dani Weidner of Robert James Color in San Francisco.

To create a smooth, glossy base, start by running a mousse throughout damp strands, followed by a volumizer at the roots; Weidner recommends Sebastian's Mousse Forte ($17) and Volupte Spray ($20). Once dry, add serum to the hair, and comb through with an ionic brush to lock in shine. Learn what's next — complete with step-by-step instructions — when you read more.

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How to Create the Perfect Vintage Updo

Vintage hairstyles are eternally popular for weddings, but a too-literal interpretation can leave a bride with a serious case of helmet head.

Vintage hairstyles are eternally popular for weddings, but a too-literal interpretation can leave a bride with a serious case of helmet head. So what's the key to borrowing from the past without looking stuck in it? Texture and movement. "The perfectly coiffed updo is outdated," says Dani Weidner, a stylist at Robert James Color in San Francisco. "Imperfect is best."

To balance contemporary trends with a retro influence, Weidner designed this '20s-inspired updo. A defined curl and thick roll give a nod to the past, but the overall look feels fresh and current. It's an ideal style for brides — and it's one you can do at home. To get the look, read on for pictures and step-by-step instructions.