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Love It or Hate It? Sinitta's Prairie Plaits

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Simon Cowell's gal pal and American born singer Sinitta arrived at the London launch of Disney On Ice's "Princess Wishes" show yesterday sporting casual double prairie plaits in her long black hair. Typically we see her dressed up and looking glam, but she toned things down for the kids yesterday. What do you think of this laid back hairstyle on Sinitta?

Recreate LC's Double Braids With Tips From Her Stylist!

BellaSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:15:56 -0700

Just when we thought there couldn't possibly be any more ways to wear braids, who better than trend-setting Lauren Conrad to bring us back in? At the Hollywood Style Awards last night in LA, the former reality show star styled her signature waist-length extensions in not just one side-braid, but two intersecting plaits. Celebrity stylist Byron Williams of the Byron and Tracey Salon created the look for Lauren, using her multihued frock as inspiration.

"We wanted to get it as narrow as possible because we didn’t want to overwhelm the dress," Williams said. "It was side-parted, and we French braided both sides. It’s kind of half-up, half-down." To finish off the look, he combined the two braids to create a "headband" in the back. Want some tips on getting the overlapping braids for yourself? Follow the link after the gallery.

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How-To: Kristen Bell's Braided Updo

BellaSugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:10:45 -0700

Kristen Bell's red carpet appearances are almost always practically flawless, and at last night's premiere of Couples Retreat in LA, the actress dazzled once again. This time, it was her loose and wavy braided updo that had heads turning. To copy the look at home, you'll need just a few basic items and a little creativity:

Part your hair to the side and section off the front of your hair from the back. A good guideline is to create a part from ear to ear.

Next, pull the back section into a loose ponytail. Braid, using the four-strand method. Secure with an elastic band and twist the braid up toward the occipital bone. Secure with bobby pins.

Twist small sections of hair from the front into the back of the updo. Weave some of the strands together for a wavy effect. To create a seamless look, hide the pins behind the braid.

To finish off the look, curl face-framing strands, and softly pull back away from the face. Spritz on a volumizing spray for lift, like Nexxus 360 Volume Volumizing Design and Finishing Mist ($11.50).

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How-To: Emma Watson's Rainy Day Updo

BellaSugar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Rainy weather didn't stop Emma Watson from looking fresh-faced and chic at the London premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In fact, the loose updo style, complemented with braids and a red hair accent, is perfect for beating warm-weather humidity.

Now, I realize many of you might be sick of hearing about braids and headbands, two trends that have been popular for some time thanks to the ladies of The Hills and Gossip Girl, but you've got to appreciate how Emma turned the look into something fresh. She is, after all, becoming quite the sophisticate. Check out some pictures of the fun style below for inspiration, and get the how-to after the jump.

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Steal the Spotlight: French Braid to This Silly Story

BellaSugar — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:31 -0700

French braiding may be second nature to some of you, but have you ever tried to explain it to someone else . . . without visuals? While not everyone will instantly catch on, I've written down a cute tale that was told to me when I first learned this style. It's story time. Read on for an easy way to remember which hair goes where (and a step-by-step photo demo).

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How-To: Lauren Conrad's Twisty Braids

BellaSugar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:00:33 -0700

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. But this time, she chose dual French braids that looped together in the back, forming a loose, chic bun. Recently I got the scoop behind her iconic braids, and now, here are some tips on re-creating last night's updo version.

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Get the how-to when you read more.

For a shiny effect with slight hold, apply a glossing gel to damp hair and blow-dry. Try Nivea Diamond Gloss Styling Gel ($12).
Part the hair down the middle. Starting from one side of the part, loosely French braid the hair all the way down, stopping the braiding at to the nape. Secure with an elastic band. Repeat on the other side. Note how Lauren's stylist only braided hair along the sides, leaving hair from the crown down to the neck out of the mix.
Leaving the two braids out, gather the hair from the crown down to the neck into a ponytail. Secure with an elastic band and twist hair around it, securing with bobby pins into the base of the pony.
Finish up by twisting and wrapping the two ends around the "bun" you created in the third step, using bobby pins to secure. Add a spritz of hair spray (such as David Babaii for WildAid Light Styling Spray, $12.50) for a little hold.

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How-To: Diane Kruger's Summertime Hairstyle

BellaSugar — Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:08 -0700

I can't help but admire Diane Kruger's laid-back braid, which she wore to the Inglourious Basterds photo call at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this week. The chunky to-the-side style, which starts off as a French braid, morphs into a fishtail as it cascades down.

To get the look, apply a matte styling product on dry hair to "roughen up" the texture and provide hold. Try Garnier Fructis Style Surf Hair Texture Paste Matte Effect ($3.50). Tease the hair slightly to give it some hold, and then smooth out with a comb. Part your hair to the side and get weaving. Get the rest of the how-to after the jump, and check out the pictures below for some inspiration.

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Starting on the side opposite of the heavy part, begin French braiding from the top of the ear, all the way down to the nape. Secure with a ponytail holder. Next, repeat the same steps on the heavy side of the part, adding the previously braided strands into the mix. Once you have incorporated the two sides together, create a loose fishtail braid from the nape to the ends, looping the final strand around the base of the braid. Secure it with a clear elastic band. Voilà! It's instant summertime chic.

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Love It or Hate It: Fergie's Skinny Metallic Braid

BellaSugar — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:00:11 -0700

While most of you weren't loving the darker tone Fergie unveiled in March, it looks like this chocolate-brown color is here to stay. Are you getting used to her brunette locks yet?

Back in her blonder days, the singer wore a wavy fishtail braid style, and now, the fishtail is back - or at least that's what it appears to be. This time around, it's got a little more bling and a lot more attitude. At event over the weekend, Fergie wrapped this tightly pulled version with a metallic detail, lending a futuristic look to her ensemble.

What do you think of this avant-garde hairstyle? I'm a little on the fence, but then again, unique styles are what give rock stars their funky edge. Tell me what you think.

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Day-to-Night Hairstyle in a Flash

BellaSugar — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:00:11 -0700

Celebrity stylist Charles Baker Strahan has been sharing his tips for making our hair look its best during warmer-weather months, from avoiding naughty locks to his suggestion for a fresh Spring haircut to making your ponytail less boring. Now he's offering up his tips on creating a simple office-to-party hairstyle in a flash. He said:

One style that I think is very versatile is loose, tousled waves. You can start with your hair down, and the soft tousles can be pulled up into a messy bun with braided moments throughout to add a different texture. Because the waves are already there, it will look more dressed up than just an average bun.

Once you've got your tousled style all set, check out tips from Napoleon Perdis on how to go from day to night with your makeup for a more dramatic look, reminiscent of Jessica Alba's soft, tossed-back waves. Be prepared to watch heads turn.

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How-To: Learn a Lace Braid

BellaSugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:00:38 -0700

We're all about the braiding sessions here at Sugar HQ - fishtail, four-strand, and now a lace braid. This style can be created with French (or Dutch) plaits with one small change: you only add new pieces of hair to one section of the braid. Since we just made an impromptu "salon," I was only working with two bobby pins and no comb. It's not pulled as tightly as you'd want - for say, a night on the town - but get the same idea with these steps.

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