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How-To: Purposely Messy Updos

BellaSugar — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:42:00 -0700

Y'know, usually when I think of rock stars, I think of long hair flying around stage. But at tonight's Fashion Rocks event, most of the revelers had their hair pulled up. Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Esposito and Mischa Barton were among the women who went with a messy, imperfect updo-which is exactly the kind of stylish but unfussy look you'd want to wear at a music-meets-fashion event.

There's something really sexy about this, too, because it isn't as buttoned-up as more formal updos can be. And best of all, it's easy to create a variation on this look in just a few minutes. For my tips, read more

After towel-drying hair, spray it with a lightweight styling spray such as Bumble and bumble Styling Lotion ($24). Work it through hair, then use a paddle brush to separate and dry hair with a blow dryer.

For Jennifer Esposito's and Mischa's look, work a small amount of mousse through the hair at the back of your head. This will create volume. Now, I haven't been able to see the back of Jennifer's head, but Mischa is rocking a fancier version of a look I like to call "I have to run to the grocery store and my hair is a mess." Basically, you're going to make a crazy ponytail. Gather most of your hair with one hand, leaving a few face-framing strands loose. Use a Goody clear, "ouchless" hair elastic to create a high ponytail in the back. From there, double up on your ponytail: Divide the ponytail into four sections, then bring one at a time back to the base of your ponytail, securing it with another elastic. I know this sounds complicated, but it really isn't. You know how sometimes you just "fold" a quick-and-messy ponytail into itself so it doesn't hang as long as it normally would? That's the general idea.

For Jennifer Lopez's look, pull your hair straight back (from the front), then gather the hair in the back of your head and pull it into a high ponytail. From there, try wrapping your ponytail around its base-think of the way a piglet's tail does a curlicue-and secure the hair with bobby pins. If your ponytail were a clock, you should be pinning your hair at each "15-minute mark," but you can do more. Don't worry if a few strands jump out! Messy is what you're going for.

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Bella Interview: Christine Symonds, Stylist

BellaSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:00:34 -0700

The next time you're in Los Angeles and you're looking for a cute cropped cut, make an appointment with Christine Symonds. She's a stylist at the Warren-Tricomi salon, and she's a big proponent of short hair this season.

What's more, this up-and-coming stylist just finished two shows at Los Angeles Fashion Week: Maggie Barry and Lauren Conrad. (Check out the looks below.) This busy lass took a few moments to talk with me about hair trends and her work on America's Next Top Model makeovers, so read on!

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What are some of the spring trends this year?
I'm seeing a lot of cropped pixie cuts - really short cuts. We saw it entering the style world in 2007 with the funky Agyness Deyn cut. I get at least one a day of someone wanting to chop their hair off. With longer hair, I'm seeing a lot heavy fringes, and something that's a little more daring is a short baby fringe. It takes a little more confidence to work, but it definitely makes for a stunning outcome.

For the full interview, read more.

Can anyone really wear short hair, or do you need to be drop dead gorgeous?
With the right cut, anybody can pull off short hair. Everybody has certain features that you can accentuate. With a short haircut, you just have to work on which features those are going to be. If you have great cheekbones, leave a longer bang and a shorter back to highlight them. Everyone has their flaws and their blessings, but I really think that with the right cut, anybody can pull off a short cut. It just comes down to the confidence that is worn with it. If you rock it and wear it like you own it, anyone can pull off a short haircut.

I saw that you worked on America's Next Top Model. Can you tell me a bit about that?
Yeah. We worked on it a few seasons ago. We did it when our LA salon had just opened. It was really fun to watch the girls go through their transformations - some were more willing than others! It was fun, especially since in the fashion industry, a big part of it is the hair. The hair can completely change their look. One of the girls got completely almost shaved underneath, and then had a long piece on top that she could either hide the shaved or Mohawk it up. It was super-fun. It's not so often you get a room of beautiful girls that are like canvases, you know?

When the girls start crying about their haircuts, are they playing it up for the cameras?
Most of the girls are trying to hide their true emotions from the camera, but the ones that I've seen were definitely upset - it was a true, full-hearted freakout when they saw the hair falling to the ground!

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How To: Hair Rolls

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:07:16 -0700

Hair rolls rocked the runways of the Fall 2007 fashion shows across Europe. Designers such as Margaret Howell, Veronique Branquinho and Nathan Jenden chose these styles because they are a wispy, modern and avant-garde version of an up-do. They keep hair off the neck to showcase the beauty of the clothing (and the models, too). This modern and elegant style is really easy to do, and it looks great in any season.

The first two looks above were originally constructed by Neil Moodie using all Bumble and Bumble products. For five simple step-by-step instructions on how to create this look at home for yourself. read more

Step 1: Begin by spraying Tonic ($17) onto wet hair. The add a few spritzes of Thickening Spray ($23) to the roots. If your hair is thin, you'll want to spray on a generous amount.
Step 2: Next, blow-dry your hair using rough, quick motions to create volume.
Step 3: Once hair is dry, spray Hair Powder ($34) to create a matte texture, and to add grip for the roll.
Step 4: Separate your hair into three sections (two side and one back) and roll the hair starting from the bottom and working your way up. As you are finished with each section, secure the rolls with bobby pins (use as many as necessary) and smooth out the top of your hair by gently brushing hair downwards.
Step 5: Spray your entire head with Does It All Hairspray ($23) for a finishing touch.

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