Get the Celebrity Look: Summer Hair Inspiration
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Blake Lively's Side Pony Tail
Messy ponytails are a great summer option, mainly because they look sexy and effortless. Take Blake Lively's side-parted version, a fresh take on the messy tail. Once you part your hair to the side by finding your natural part, it's time to create volume. If you have fine or super-straight hair, spray volumizing tonic and some hairspray on the roots to create a messy texture. Then blow dry the roots while brushing it back. As you begin to gather your hair for a mid-height pony, begin to loosen some pieces around your face. Put the ponytail at the nape of your neck and voila! Word of advice, before you begin any messy 'do, make sure to remember that there is a fine line between looking overdone and totally undone.
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Nina Dobrev's Low Bun
For a classier 'do, put your hair in a low side bun like Nina Dobrev. Although Nina's bun looks professionally styled, don't be intimated as side buns are one of the easiest hairstyles to recreate. Not only do sexy side buns work whether you are going for a casual or glamorous look, they are super resistant to humid temperatures. To mimic Nina's beautiful side bun, begin by creating a side ponytail, then twist the tail until it wraps up into a bun and pin it in place. Hair spray your look so it can last through the day or evening and you are ready to go.
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Kim Kardashian's Top Knot
While some of you might feel intimidated by the samurai top knot, summer is the perfect time to embrace this sleek style. This ballerina-inspired bun will instantly glamorize your look, no matter what you are wearing. For the sleek version, look to Kim Kardashian's tight knot for inspiration. To achieve this feminine look, spray your brush with hairspray before combing your hair back, a technique that will create a sleek and smooth surface. After you have brushed your mane, put your hair up in a high pony tail and secure it with a clear elastic. Wrap your ponytail around the elastic and secure it with small bobby pins. To keep your knot secured for a long period of time, be sure to cross the bobby pins when setting them in place. Note, you can only create a top knot if you have long hair as shorter locks will fall in the back.
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Diane Kruger's Retro 'Do
Channel your inner Old Hollywood glamour siren with a sultry retro updo a la Diane Kruger. Not only will this style give your look a sophisticated edge, it will also keep your hair away from your face during a hot summer day. Begin by brushing your hair back and untangling your locks. Then part your hair with a comb to the side. Once your hair is parted, take a piece of your hair on the parted side and section it off. Backcomb the small section with a teasing comb and then roll it backwards and secure it to your head with a bobby pin. Repeat with a section of hair on the other side to finish up and mist a strong hold hairspray on the twisted sections. Work this hairstyle for an evening out and don't be surprised if everyone around you assumes you got your hair professionally done.
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Dianna Agron's Mini Pomp
While the pompadour has more than graced a few of Hollywood's finest heads, take a step down this summer by working the mini-pomp. As seen on Dianna Agron, the mini-pomp feels younger, more fresh, and also more casual than its predecessor. To get Dianna's look, start by brushing your hair back and then pull a section of the front by using a comb. Once you have your section parted, use a teasing comb to create height and then flip it over and secure to the crown of your head. This look works best if you haven't washed your hair in 2-3 days as texture is needed for the pomp to hold. If your hair is freshly washed and dried, make sure to add a good amount of hairspray before you comb it back to guarantee texture and hold.
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Leighton Meester's Royal Fascinator
A fun way to keep your locks away from your your face is by putting on a girly hair accessory. While headbands are pretty and fail-proof, a fascinator has a royal feel that will give your outfit an edge of sophistication and elegance. For summer, work a bold hued fascinator like the one seen on Leighton Meester's Gossip Girl character, Blair Waldorf. To give the fascinator a modern twist, pull a Waldorf and create a slightly messy ponytail before placing the fascinator on your head.
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Katy Perry's Hippie-Chic Band
If fascinators just aren't your thing, opt for the other accessory, also known as the headband. To create a hippie-chic style, look for a thin floral headband that looks more pretty than bold. Katy Perry's sweet daisy chain band gives her blue locks a more feminine and pretty vibe. Choose a chain band like Katy's or a thin metallic one to keep your look working for both casual and elegant settings. Take another tip from Katy and keep your hair wavy instead of sleek-straight when working a headband to achieve the modern-princess style.
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