Hasta La Ideas

Side Swept Ponytail – An easy ‘do that’s flattering on all face shapes! Simply rub a few drops of sleeking serum into slightly damp hair, sweep hair to one side and gather loosely at the nape of the neck. Secure with an elastic band and a few pins in the back to keep hair in place (leave the front tousled for an effortless appeal). This look also words well as a loose braid!

Twisted Bun – This style is classy and clean! Add a pumps of a pliable hair mold to damp hair and grasp hair into a ‘ponytail’ at the nape of the neck. Gently twist hair until it naturally starts to turn in a circle. Loop hair around itself tightly and secure with an elastic band (two if you have longer hair!). Hide the ends by tucking them under and use a few bobby pins to secure. This look is also fun to adorn with silk flowers or a shiny headband!

Sleek High-Ponytail – A classic coif that gives sass to any ensemble. Simple use a few drops of sleeking serum and brush hair so that it is pulled back with no part. Gather hair tightly to at least the center of the head if not higher and secure with an elastic band, being sure that the front and back are smooth. Grab a section of hair (about to finger widths) and wrap it around the elastic to hide it, tucking and pinning the ends underneath to hide it. Add a few more drops of sleeking serum to smooth out flyaways!

We all have our favorite celebrities and celebrity styles that we love to try and emulate, but while re-making an entire ensemble may prove to be quite difficult at times (afterall, we love their looks, but we’d love to have the same money to spend on it more!), copying a flattering hairstyle is much easier. We’ve gathered three big-name stars that have recently taken drastic style changes to their own coifs and we have to say … we love it! So from spunky short cuts to long, luxurious waves and this season’s ‘it’ hair color, here are three celeb styles that we want to try for ourselves!

Textured Straight Bob – The voluptuous Scarlett Johansson recently debuted her new, shorter bob. This is the perfect look for someone trying to shed a girl-next-door image for something a little more sensual, but youthful. To add texture, like Scarlet, rub in a few drops of texturizing cream or serum to damp hair, part hair slightly off center and let air dry. Finish with a few spritzes of light hold spray and you’ve got yourself an A-list look!

Deep Chocolate Waves – A darker hue, like Jessica Biels’ color, is always in during cooler months. Darker shades give an air of sensual mystery and are automatically reflect more light, making hair look shinier and glossier. Opt for a shade or two darker than what you’d ultimately like when getting hair colored. To achieve Jessica’s look, apply a few drops of sleeking serum to damp hair. Blow dry hair. Once dry, divide hair into wide sections and curl the bottom portion with a medium sized barrel. Separate gently to style and finish off with a curl-enhancing hair spray.

Short Sexy Pixie Cut – This style is flattering and versatile, able to range from sweet to sassy with just a few shakes of the wrist, but chopping off your locks takes courage and is for those that are truly looking for a hair make-over! Ashlee Simpson took the brave step and has never looked better! Modernize your pixie cut like Ashlee did by keeping bangs longer and wispier for sex appeal. Once cut, this hair style is easy to upkeep with just a few drops of texturizing cream applied to hair while damp. Style and blow-dry as usual.

Color is a fun and easy way to embellish your look, from pretty floral clips for your hair, to bright vibrant hues for your nails or lips. Small jewels for the face or nails is also a good idea for a special night out. Opt for one bold color, like red or orange, or mix-n-match them for a whimsically fashion forward spin.

Accessorizing with color is attention grabbing and is even more perfect for those of us that like to keep a monochromatic and somber wardrobe. Ready for a splash of color? Click on the slideshow to see some fave colorful beauty accessories!

While many celebs are choosing to boldly chop their locks, this week on the European Red Carpets, it was all about classic Hollywood glamour with looks that were long and luxurious.

It wasn’t the swoon-worthy international destinations (hello UK, Spain and Italy!), but rather their sleek and sexy ‘do’s that put Julianne Moore, Selita Ebanks and Kristin Davis on the map this week!

The great thing about these three show stopping styles? As glam as they look, they’re simple to achieve! Not quite a hair whizz? Alternatively, with more and more affordable ‘Blow Dry and Go’ Salons (blow outs for around $35.00!) popping up everywhere, the follicle-y challenged can be in and out in less than 40 minutes, looking like a Hollywood star!

Do It Yourself –

Kristen’s Bold Blow-Out – For this much volume, you’ll definitely need a round brush and blow-dryer to achieve the desired look. While damp, rub a small amount of volumizing serum or mousse into hair. Blow dry sections of hair, starting from the under layer and using clips to keep other sections away. Using a round brush to separate and give volume, brush outwards slowly while following with the blow dryer simultaneously. Curl the ends with a medium sized barrel. Gently style hair into desired position and finish with a few spritzes of a light hold hairspray.

Julianne’s Sleek & Simple Waves – While hair is still damp, rub in a few drops of sleeking serum and comb hair into 2 sections with the part slightly off center. Lightly blow dry and gather hair into 2-inch sections. Curl each section around a medium barrel, starting from the lower half of the hair. Do not brush though. A few spritzes of flexible hold spray and you’re out the door!

Selita’s Pretty Pullback – This is actually a look that works best when hair isn’t squeaky clean. Blow dry hair upside down, brushing through to create volume. Flip hair back and gather the top half, being sure to pull back all hair so that there’s no part, but the look isn’t too tight either. Secure with an elastic band and finish with a few spritzes of volumizing spray!

Professional on a Budget –

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This post is brought to you by Pantene. Celebrities mentioned and pictures used within this series are meant to reflect a style trend and not the use of Pantene on the individual(s) mentioned/pictured.

Photo Credits – PRPhotos, JustJared

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