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Do You and Your Girlfriends Style Your Hair the Same?

BellaSugarUK — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Best friends and former co-stars Lauren Bosworth and Lauren Conrad both appeared on the red carpet with the same hairstyle, but for different events. We first saw LC sporting this sleek, ultrastraight ponytail at her LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's line in Los Angeles on Thursday night, and on Saturday, Lo wore her hair a strikingly similar way to her birthday bash at Club Liv in Miami. Tell me, do you and your friends wear your hair the same way?

How-To: Mila Kunis's Simply Sexy Ponytail at the 2009 Emmys

BellaSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:30:00 -0700

Who says you have to spend lots of dough to get a young Hollywood hairstyle? Tresemmé Celebrity Stylist Mara Roszak sure didn't. Roszak, who styled Mila Kunis's hair for the Emmys last night, used only three Tresemmé products - totaling just under $13 - to achieve the simply sexy ponytail the young actress wore on the red carpet. Want to get in on the action? Find out how to re-create the look at home at the link below.

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2010 Spring New York Fashion Week: Christian Siriano

BellaSugar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:00:00 -0700

You can't get anymore classic than your basic ponytail. It's an easy way to add a little flair to any style; and at Christian Siriano's show at 2010 New York Fashion Week, the designer worked with Aveda's Antoinette Beenders to create a ponytail with a little something extra. When it comes to Christian and hair, would you expect anything less? Beenders version is low and sleek, featuring both rough and smooth textures. "Christian and I worked together to create a hair look that reflects the inspiration behind his collection - waves and the ocean, with shimmering silks, silvers, and blues," she said. Looking for something a little different when it comes to your tried-and-true ponys? Catch the wave, and get the how-to after the gallery images.

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How-To: Make Your Ponytail More Exciting

BellaSugar — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:05:13 -0700

There are many times when tossing that hair back into a ponytail is just the easiest option, particularly during the warmer months. But, do you ever get bored by the same old, same old?

Herbal Essences stylist to the stars, Charles Baker Strahan has already shared with us a fresh haircut idea for Spring, and now, he's got some ideas on making your ponytail stand out. "Ponytails can be very chic. It is all about where you place them and the texture you have in the hair," he says.

"Stick-straight hair begs for a very high pony or a very low one, whereas I like a middle placement for more natural or wavy textures," says Strahan. Feeling more adventurous? "I enjoy seeing small braids or twists (in an odd number) on someone with a natural/wavy texture because it adds romance to a midrange pony," he added.

As far as high ponytails are concerned, Strahan likes adding three cornrows above the brow for an edgier feel. What's your favorite option for this go-to style?

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Will You Wear A Side Ponytail This Summer?

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:30:00 -0700

I know that history repeats itself, I just never honestly thought I'd see the return of the high, side ponytail so soon. However, it looks like the 1980's has come calling to London and stylistas like Peaches Geldof and Savannah Miller (who wore this fashionable hairstyle to the Matthew Williamson for H&M Launch) have jumped on board the trend. Tell me, will you revisit your childhood look this Spring and Summer and dare to wear a high side ponytail?

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Drew's Just That Into Her Big Ponytail (and You Can Be, Too)

BellaSugar — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0800

She's just that into being blonde, and once again a fan of big hair, as Drew Barrymore attended Monday's premiere of He's Just Not That Into You with this full ponytail. I'm betting she got some help with that volume, but I've thought up tips to make your hairstyle bigger than ever... without hair pieces or extensions!

Form your ponytail, then find out the key tips to creating this style when you read more.

Applying a volumizing mousse like Fructis Volume Inject and/or spray (John Frieda Luxurious Volume Lavish Lift Root) to dry hair to create body.
Make waves using hot styling tools – personally, I think hot rollers work best – by curling small sections of your hair at a time to maximize fullness.
After the curls are in and rollers are out, take small pieces of your hair and wrap around your finger with styling wax to separate hair and add even more body by gently combing hair towards the roots as well.

Do you have any go-to products to add volume? Make sure to weigh in on our product reviews page!
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How-To: Create a Looped Ponytail in Two Minutes

BellaSugar — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:00:50 -0800

My sister has a full-time job, twin boys, and not a whole lot of time to spend on her hair. So, she asked me to help her create a look that was fun, easy, and - most importantly - fast.

Since braids and twists are trendy and flattering on just about everyone, I used that concept as my inspiration. And as she worked from home over the holidays, I got out the basics: a brush, some hairspray, and a ponytail holder. Here's what we did:

Spray hair with hairspray to create a smooth surface. Next, pull hair back into a low ponytail.
Using your fingers to separate hair above ponytail holder, create a hole.
Lift ponytail up and over ponytail holder, right into the hole you created. Push hair all the way through.
Pull ponytail outwards to tighten, and you're finished.
Optional: Loosen twist by lightly separating with fingers for a softer effect. Add a barrette à la Nicole Kidman for a fancy finish.

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Trend Alert: Super Slick Ponytails

BellaSugar — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:00:17 -0800

With wispy tendrils falling all over the place nowadays, I figured it was high time to give the bangless babes some love, too. I'd say polar opposite of the bohemian up-do would be the tightly together ponytail. Just this week alone, I spotted these three ladies wearing similarly sleek looks that focus on their face, makeup, and bone structure.
To bring this trend home, grab a high hold gel, paste, or pomade and comb your hair back so it's fairly smooth. Apply the product and then again comb it, this time fixing it up in your ponytail. Wrap and tuck part of your hair to hide the elastic, then style it wavy like Scarlett Johansson and Ashanti or stick-straight like Kim Kardashian. Lastly, I'd choose fun dangling earrings to lessen the severity of the 'do, but whether you leave your ponytail straight or curled is up to you.

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Love It or Hate It? Cheryl Cole's Relaxed Chic Ponytail

BellaSugarUK — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:00:00 -0700

Girls Aloud had plenty to smile about this weekend as they partied in London to celebrate their current number one. X-Factor judge Cheryl Cole was working her girl-next-door brand of pretty as she left GMTV studios in London this morning, not looking worse for wear in the slightest. I much prefer Cheryl's daytime style as sometime her evening look is a little too over the top for my taste.

Cheryl went for a messy ponytail that had a distinct retro feel with plenty of volume at the crown and an Audrey Hepburn-esque parting. The caramel blonde streaks in her locks blended in nicely and a few flyaways gave the look a disheveled edge. Cheryl's dark brown eyes were extra sparkly with dark chocolate liner and plenty of mascara. Cream blush in a peony pink shade plus subtly glossy lips made for a chic, yet understated effect.

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Trend Alert: Low Pony

BellaSugarUK — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0700

The humble pony is getting a sophisticated makeover this season. Heidi Klum (left) showed off the style on the red carpet with a disheveled twisted pony pulled slightly to the side and paired with butterfly earrings. On the catwalks for Spring/Summer 2009 the do was out in full force too. At the Marc Jacobs show (centre) the girls wore black fabric hair bands with classic ponytails for a youthful edge. Meanwhile backstage at Nicole Farhi super low ponys were full and fat. The ends were looped through the elastic to give a messy yet polished vibe.

For laid back glamour wear over the ears like Heidi or alternatively ape the models and pull the hair tight across the scalp for an insouciant air. Flyaways and texture keep it looking modern. I love that this is such an easy way to copy the catwalk without having to master complicated hair techniques. What do you think of this trend?

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