Hasta La Ideas

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 –

If you’re in the Los Angeles area, try these 3 fab ‘Blow-Out’ Bars!

DryBar
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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