15 Easy Summer Updo Ideas


Updated 05/27/11 9:07 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

15 Easy Summer Updo Hairstyles

Once the mercury starts rising, there's no respite from the heat, especially if your hair isn't already super short. But putting your hair up in a ponytail all the time can look sloppy, and more importantly, it can get boring. Don't settle for the same old thing when it comes to your hair this year. Check out these 15 pretty, easy styles and get stylish without (literally) breaking a sweat. Read more

What's Your Sign, Beautiful? Taurus (April 21-May 20)


Updated 05/18/12 3:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Taurus Beauty Products

If you're a Taurus, you can be described as patient, decisive, and reliable. And while you're likely a lover of luxury, your practicality ensures you won't take your need for quality goods to levels of excess. When times are tough, you may be considered temperamental and resentful, but your warm-hearted nature makes up for it in the long run. Famous Taureans include: Janet Jackson, Rosario Read more

Why, Exactly, Is It Called a French Braid?


Updated 03/28/12 9:34 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

The History of the French Braid

French braids are popular the world over, but they certainly aren't emblematic of France. It's unclear what about them, really, is so Gallic. As it turns out, "French" braids aren't French at all. So who's really responsible for the technique? The style's history is much cooler (and longer) than you might imagine. Learn how your favorite braid got its start below. Read more

Who Had the Best Half-Up Hairstyle This Week?


Updated 03/26/12 10:27 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Celebrities Wearing Half-Up Hairstyles

A half-up coiffure is the perfect go-to look when updos seem just a bit too formal. This week, the red carpet was rife with these in-between hairstyles of sorts, with stars like AnnaLynne McCord, Lily Collins, and Ahna O'Reilly all wearing their own take on the look. For AnnaLynne, her half-up hair received a bit of a twist, with a portion in the back coiled around the base of her hair elastic. Read more

5 Ways to Wear This Summer's Slick Updo Trend


Updated 06/07/11 11:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Sleek Updo Ideas From the CFDA Awards 2011-06-07 11:15:26

Last night at the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards, many stars on the red carpet opted for sexy waves, but there also were a few slicked-back updos in the crowd that really stood out. Need a way to stay cool this warm-weathered season, all while actually looking cool? Check out five sleek updos that not only keep hair off the forehead and neck, but also happen to be alluring. Read more

Which Oscars Updo Was Your Favorite of the Evening?


Updated 03/01/11 8:27 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

What Was the Best Oscars Updo? Vote Now!

Upswept hair was the preferred look for stars at the Oscars, but they came in a bewildering variety, from soft buns like Anne Hathaway's to complicated swooped styles like Jennifer Hudson's. Of the lovely ladies who attended the Academy Awards, which updo was your favorite? Who Had The Best Updo? Mila Kunis Hilary Swank Mandy Moore Sandra Bullock Jennifer Hudson Read more

How to Create an Undone Updo


Updated 03/05/12 10:28 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Easy Updo Hair Tutorial: Molly Sims's Hair by Joey Maalouf

An easy updo is the perfect hairstyle for day or for night, so Team Zoe's Joey Maalouf is showing us how to get the sexy, tousled look he often gives his celebrity client Molly Sims. With just a few easy steps — and only a ponytail tie and some bobby pins — you can get this chic, beachy look. Try it for day with a tee and a blazer or rock it at night with a cocktail frock for some of Sims's Read more

Get a Vintage Chic Updo Like Alicia Keys


Updated 02/13/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alicia Keys Hair Grammys 2012

Alicia Keys is on par with Dita Von Teese when it comes to great vintage-inspired hairstyles, and her victory roll/pompadour updo at the Grammys was one of the show's standout looks. Fekkai celebrity stylist Adir Abergel created the look for Alicia, and now he's broken down exactly how he did it. See all the angles on Alicia's retro look, and find out how to do it yourself. Read more

Grammy Awards: Katy Perry


Updated 02/13/12 10:42 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Katy Perry at Grammys 2012

Katy Perry's been switching her hair color up all the time lately, but right now she appears to be enjoying this faded blue shade. With such an attention-grabbing hue, she wisely kept her lipstick and eye makeup simple: just her standard winged liner and bubblegum pink lip color. Her voluminous updo looks like a good faith attempt to minimize her edgy color as well, but with her exceptional hue, Read more