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Definition: French Twist
The French twist is a classic and elegant updo. Hair is gathered at the nape of the neck and then twisted upwards and inwards while gathering more hair from the sides until it reaches the crown of the head. It is secured in place by bobby pins or hair combs along the way.
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2009 Primetime Emmy Awards: Drew Barrymore
Prior to the red carpet starting this evening, I couldn't help but wonder about how Drew Barrymore would be wearing her newly black-tipped locks to this year's Emmys. Now, we have our answer. Her dunked-in-dye tips taking backstage to the overall style, Drew pulls her blond bob back into a slightly waved French twist.
Akiko Ogawa Takes a Twist on the French Manicure
Even though these pink nails were shown for a Fall collection, I think Akiko Ogawa's runway manicures would be a great way to welcome springtime. French manicures normally aren't my favorites, but Alisha Rimando created a fresh version by using four colors (Dashing Diva polish in Headliner, Dashing Diva, Cosmopolitan, and Debutante).
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Orange You Glad It's Summer: Getting Rid of Brassiness
There are few things more disheartening than watching the gorgeous chocolate shade you just dyed your hair fade to a dry, brassy mess. It seems like it happens overnight, and that often means you can't make it to a salon (or a box of hair color) in time. Prevention is your best option, but no one's perfect, so I've prepared real-world tips that you can use at home to keep your color now and fix brassiness later.
How-To: Lauren Conrad's Twisty Braids
Just when you think you've seen nearly every type of braid imaginable, leave it to Lauren Conrad to add her own twist. LC's time on The Hills may be over but that's not stopping the young star from pursuing other endeavors.
At last night's book signing for LA Candy and appearance on The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien, Lauren busted out the braids again.
How-To: Marion Cotillard's Warm and Cool Makeup
Marion Cotillard, who's been in the spotlight as of late promoting her film, Public Enemies, is a vision of French sophistication. And her look at Christian Dior's Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture show earlier today was no exception. Recently, model Selita Ebanks broke the rules by pairing cool eyes with a warm lip, and now, in ultrachic fashion, it's Marion's turn.
Who Wears the Chunky Side-Braid Best?
Over the past few days, it's been chunky side braids aplenty. While various types of braids have been hot for years now, check out how these three women put their own twist on this trend below. Jessica Simpson stepped out for Easter dinner with the family at first wearing this classic French braid, which mysteriously disappeared before she left the restaurant.
How-To: Renée Zellweger's Simply Chic Pin 'n' Twist
Renée Zellweger stopped by the Late Show With David Letterman last night to promote her upcoming flick, New in Town. Even though she's a city girl forced to adjust to small-town life in the movie, in real life she's looking cosmopolitan with this simply chic pin 'n' twist hairstyle.
Easy enough to do before work on a busy morning, but polished enough to last for a night on the town, this hairstyle is versatile and fun.
How-To: Megan Fox's Hair at the 2009 Golden Globe Awards
I've gotta hand it to Megan Fox for this hairstyle. Whether or not you're a fan of this actress or the look, it definitely seems like a hard one to pull off. From the front, it appears like any other slicked-back style, but it's actually a French twist created with two sections instead of just one.
2009 Oscars: Penelope Cruz
Penelope is up for for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, in which she plays a passionate artist. Her character wears her long hair in an unkempt style, but tonight, Penelope goes for smooth and shiny, with her dark brown hair styled in a classic French twist. Regardless of how her hair is done, she always seems to exude sexiness — am I right?
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