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31 Days, 31 Great Hair Ideas

InStyle.com
May 04, 2012 @ 7:17 pm
Ashley Greene - Kate Bosworth - Zoe Saldana
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30 Days, 30 Great Hair Ideas

Stuck in the same-old-blowout rut—or simply out of new ways to do your hair? Bust out of boring with a month's supply of fresh styles and tips.

Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com; Jemal Countess/Getty Images;Lester Cohen/WireImage
Gwyneth Paltrow - ponytail - hair ideas
pinterest
"Trim" Your Hair

For the latest faux bob, brush hair into a ponytail, but keep hair loose above the elastic to create a chin-length illusion from the front.

Try on Gwyneth Paltrow's hairstyles now!

Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Lester Cohen/WireImage
Jennifer Lawrence
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Twist Up the Tradition

A textured style like Jennifer Lawrence's puts an edgy spin on the typical sleek, cheerleader-esque pony, and is a great way to extend the life of your blowout. "Having some wave softens the ponytail," said Oribe, who created the star's look.

Try on Jennifer Lawrence's hairstyles now!

Jim Spellman/WireImage
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Add Volume to Your Updo

Leave the crown section out when you gather your messy bun, then create a sexy bump up top by teasing. Use bobby pins to hold the section in place.

Try on Zoe Saldana's hairstyles now!

Steve Granitz/WireImage; Lester Cohen/WireImage
Lauren Conrad
pinterest
Be a Pushover

Twist and pin back a few strands on one side to form a sexy sweep that gently frames your features.

Try on Lauren Conrad's hairstyles now!

Rob Kim/Getty Images; D Dipasupil/WireImage
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Do the Urban Wave

Cousin to the beach wave, this looser bend can be achieved by sleeping in braids. Easy!

Riccardo Savi/Getty Images
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Accessorize Your Updo

Place a sparkly band just behind your ears to glam up a texturized bun or twist.

Andrea Adriani/IMAXTREE.COM
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Try the Pony-Bun

Pull hair into a tight pony. Lift the top of the tail up and clip it against your head at the crown. Now flip it back down and clip again above the nape.

MATTEO VOLTA/IMAXTREE.COM
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Let Your Bobby Pins Show

Pile on a bunch (the key to making this trend work) in a color that contrasts with your hair, and your casual updo turns seriously chic.

Leigh Vogel/Getty Images
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Stop, Drop, and Roll

Channel a flapper by parting hair deep on the side, then gathering it all at the nape before rolling it upward and pinning.

Andrea Adriani/IMAXTREE.COM (2)
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Coil Your Bun

Start a French braid just above your ear, then bring it around your head before coiling it into a low bun.

Try on Charlize Theron's hairstyles now!

Kyle Rover/startraksphoto.com (2)
Ashley Greene - hair ideas - side swept hair
pinterest
Work the Shoulder

All this flirty red-carpet fave takes is a quick tweak to your blowout. Coat damp hair with gel for hold, then push to one side with a paddle brush.

Try on Ashley Greene's hairstyles now!

Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com
Blake Lively - Ponytails - hair ideas
pinterest
Bulk Up Your Pony

Tons of teasing gives this style oomph. Key details? Height at the crown and a strand wrapped around the elastic.

Try on Blake Lively's hairstyles now!

Eugene Gologursky/WireImage
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Bump It to the Side

Part hair slightly off-center, pull back a section above your ear, and pin it just below the crown, sliding the hair forward to make a pouf.

Davide Gallizio/IMAXTREE.COM
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Weave an Updo

Braid two plaits, one on either side of your head. Gather them in back, then twist together to form a bun.

Try on Felicity Jone's hairstyles now!

Steve Granitz/WireImage
Rooney Mara - bangs - hairstyles
pinterest
Wear Faux Fringe

Want bangs like Rooney Mara's for a night? Go for a clip-in variety that matches your color, then heat-style them to suit your do.

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Think Big

The new blowout is all about big, bouncy volume. Start by blow-drying hair with a large barrel brush, set in loose pin curls for 10 minutes, then shake out until ends are wavy.

IMAXTREE.COM
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Slip on a Turban

How to switch up your look without even picking up a brush? Slide on a bold turban headband. Position it at the temples and push hair up (just a bit) for a relaxed but still sophisticated vibe.

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Just Twist

Here's a no-fuss do for any texture. Just coil strands (like you do when you're bored), then pin hair randomly all over.

Davide Gallizio/IMAXTREE.COM
Zoe Kravitz - hair ideas- berets
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Top It Off

Fedora, beret, or knit cap, Zoë Kravitz rocks them all—an inspiration to you to buy a few cool hats and deploy them as necessary.

Joe Stevens/Retna Ltd.
Kate Bosworth - Ponytails - updo hairstyles
pinterest
Take Up the Slack

Brush hair back into a high, tight pony, then shellac the sides into submission with gel for a super-sleek effect (it takes two minutes!).

Try on Kate Bosworth's hairstyles now!

George Pimentel/Getty Images; Jemal Countess/Getty Images
Jennifer Hudson - Hair ideas - braids
pinterest
Create a Halo

Braiding hair horizontally on either side of a deep side part creates a whimsical, hippie-like effect.

Try on Jennifer Hudson's hairstyles now!

Jordan Strauss/WireImage
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Giddyup Your Braid

Got a spare shoelace or leather cord? Weave it into your plait to rough up the texture and define your twists.

Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Gwen Stefani - hair styles - updos
pinterest
Rock a Big Curl in the Front

This mod do works best on thick hair. Wrap the whole top section around a large curler, slide it out, twist, and pin.

Try on Gwen Stefani's hairstyles now!

Jason Merritt/Getty Images
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Embrace Your Frizz

No, really. The key is to strike the right look by brushing out tight curls and misting with a shine spray to create a soft (not stiff) feel.

Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Let Your Updo Come Undone

Sweep your hair up into a twist, but instead of tucking the ends in, let them spill out. Pull some pieces free around your face for a tousled finish.

Chelsea Lauren/WireImage
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Detail Your Tail

Copy this hybrid style by gathering hair into a low pony, then fishtail-braid a small section of the upper tail, leaving the rest sleek.

Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Demi Lovato - red hair
pinterest
Fire Up Your Locks

Deep, wearable reds have instant impact. Ease in with a temporary tint that washes out in a few shampoos.

Try on Demi Lovato's hairstyles now!

John Sciulli/WireImage
Shailene Woodley - braids - hairstyles
pinterest
Position Your Plait

Lend the season's go-to braid a feminine feel by flicking it over your shoulder and letting a few wisps slip out.

Kevin Winter/Getty Images
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Tie On a Pretty Scarf

These toppers were all over the runways, looking best when knotted off-center and with hair teased for a little height. (Bonus: It's a hip way to hide greasy roots.)

Randy Brooke/WireImage
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Be a Wrap Star

Bring a glam vibe to a structured bun by winding a braided section (or extension) around the base and pinning in place.

Try on Jennifer Lopez's hairstyles now!

WireImage
30 hair ideas
pinterest
Wash and Go (For Real)

Give your blow-dryer a rest by combing through damp hair with gel, then sculpting the sides and top upward.

Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
1 of 33

Advertisement
1 of 32 Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com; Jemal Countess/Getty Images;Lester Cohen/WireImage

30 Days, 30 Great Hair Ideas

Stuck in the same-old-blowout rut—or simply out of new ways to do your hair? Bust out of boring with a month's supply of fresh styles and tips.

Advertisement
2 of 32 Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Lester Cohen/WireImage

"Trim" Your Hair

For the latest faux bob, brush hair into a ponytail, but keep hair loose above the elastic to create a chin-length illusion from the front.

Try on Gwyneth Paltrow's hairstyles now!

3 of 32 Jim Spellman/WireImage

Twist Up the Tradition

A textured style like Jennifer Lawrence's puts an edgy spin on the typical sleek, cheerleader-esque pony, and is a great way to extend the life of your blowout. "Having some wave softens the ponytail," said Oribe, who created the star's look.

Try on Jennifer Lawrence's hairstyles now!

Advertisement
4 of 32 Steve Granitz/WireImage; Lester Cohen/WireImage

Add Volume to Your Updo

Leave the crown section out when you gather your messy bun, then create a sexy bump up top by teasing. Use bobby pins to hold the section in place.

Try on Zoe Saldana's hairstyles now!

Advertisement
5 of 32 Rob Kim/Getty Images; D Dipasupil/WireImage

Be a Pushover

Twist and pin back a few strands on one side to form a sexy sweep that gently frames your features.

Try on Lauren Conrad's hairstyles now!

Advertisement
6 of 32 Riccardo Savi/Getty Images

Do the Urban Wave

Cousin to the beach wave, this looser bend can be achieved by sleeping in braids. Easy!

Advertisement
7 of 32 Andrea Adriani/IMAXTREE.COM

Accessorize Your Updo

Place a sparkly band just behind your ears to glam up a texturized bun or twist.

Advertisement
8 of 32 MATTEO VOLTA/IMAXTREE.COM

Try the Pony-Bun

Pull hair into a tight pony. Lift the top of the tail up and clip it against your head at the crown. Now flip it back down and clip again above the nape.

Advertisement
9 of 32 Leigh Vogel/Getty Images

Let Your Bobby Pins Show

Pile on a bunch (the key to making this trend work) in a color that contrasts with your hair, and your casual updo turns seriously chic.

Advertisement
10 of 32 Andrea Adriani/IMAXTREE.COM (2)

Stop, Drop, and Roll

Channel a flapper by parting hair deep on the side, then gathering it all at the nape before rolling it upward and pinning.

Advertisement
11 of 32 Kyle Rover/startraksphoto.com (2)

Coil Your Bun

Start a French braid just above your ear, then bring it around your head before coiling it into a low bun.

Try on Charlize Theron's hairstyles now!

Advertisement
12 of 32 Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com

Work the Shoulder

All this flirty red-carpet fave takes is a quick tweak to your blowout. Coat damp hair with gel for hold, then push to one side with a paddle brush.

Try on Ashley Greene's hairstyles now!

Advertisement
13 of 32 Eugene Gologursky/WireImage

Bulk Up Your Pony

Tons of teasing gives this style oomph. Key details? Height at the crown and a strand wrapped around the elastic.

Try on Blake Lively's hairstyles now!

Advertisement
14 of 32 Davide Gallizio/IMAXTREE.COM

Bump It to the Side

Part hair slightly off-center, pull back a section above your ear, and pin it just below the crown, sliding the hair forward to make a pouf.

Advertisement
15 of 32 Steve Granitz/WireImage

Weave an Updo

Braid two plaits, one on either side of your head. Gather them in back, then twist together to form a bun.

Try on Felicity Jone's hairstyles now!

Advertisement
16 of 32 Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Wear Faux Fringe

Want bangs like Rooney Mara's for a night? Go for a clip-in variety that matches your color, then heat-style them to suit your do.

Advertisement
17 of 32 IMAXTREE.COM

Think Big

The new blowout is all about big, bouncy volume. Start by blow-drying hair with a large barrel brush, set in loose pin curls for 10 minutes, then shake out until ends are wavy.

Advertisement
18 of 32 Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Slip on a Turban

How to switch up your look without even picking up a brush? Slide on a bold turban headband. Position it at the temples and push hair up (just a bit) for a relaxed but still sophisticated vibe.

Advertisement
19 of 32 Davide Gallizio/IMAXTREE.COM

Just Twist

Here's a no-fuss do for any texture. Just coil strands (like you do when you're bored), then pin hair randomly all over.

Advertisement
20 of 32 Joe Stevens/Retna Ltd.

Top It Off

Fedora, beret, or knit cap, Zoë Kravitz rocks them all—an inspiration to you to buy a few cool hats and deploy them as necessary.

Advertisement
21 of 32 George Pimentel/Getty Images; Jemal Countess/Getty Images

Take Up the Slack

Brush hair back into a high, tight pony, then shellac the sides into submission with gel for a super-sleek effect (it takes two minutes!).

Try on Kate Bosworth's hairstyles now!

Advertisement
22 of 32 Jordan Strauss/WireImage

Create a Halo

Braiding hair horizontally on either side of a deep side part creates a whimsical, hippie-like effect.

Try on Jennifer Hudson's hairstyles now!

Advertisement
23 of 32 Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Giddyup Your Braid

Got a spare shoelace or leather cord? Weave it into your plait to rough up the texture and define your twists.

Advertisement
24 of 32 Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Rock a Big Curl in the Front

This mod do works best on thick hair. Wrap the whole top section around a large curler, slide it out, twist, and pin.

Try on Gwen Stefani's hairstyles now!

Advertisement
25 of 32 Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images

Embrace Your Frizz

No, really. The key is to strike the right look by brushing out tight curls and misting with a shine spray to create a soft (not stiff) feel.

Advertisement
26 of 32 Chelsea Lauren/WireImage

Let Your Updo Come Undone

Sweep your hair up into a twist, but instead of tucking the ends in, let them spill out. Pull some pieces free around your face for a tousled finish.

Advertisement
27 of 32 Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Detail Your Tail

Copy this hybrid style by gathering hair into a low pony, then fishtail-braid a small section of the upper tail, leaving the rest sleek.

Advertisement
28 of 32 John Sciulli/WireImage

Fire Up Your Locks

Deep, wearable reds have instant impact. Ease in with a temporary tint that washes out in a few shampoos.

Try on Demi Lovato's hairstyles now!

Advertisement
29 of 32 Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Position Your Plait

Lend the season's go-to braid a feminine feel by flicking it over your shoulder and letting a few wisps slip out.

Advertisement
30 of 32 Randy Brooke/WireImage

Tie On a Pretty Scarf

These toppers were all over the runways, looking best when knotted off-center and with hair teased for a little height. (Bonus: It's a hip way to hide greasy roots.)

Advertisement
31 of 32 WireImage

Be a Wrap Star

Bring a glam vibe to a structured bun by winding a braided section (or extension) around the base and pinning in place.

Try on Jennifer Lopez's hairstyles now!

Advertisement
32 of 32 Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Wash and Go (For Real)

Give your blow-dryer a rest by combing through damp hair with gel, then sculpting the sides and top upward.

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