III. Always Make Updos Look Effortless

In other words, scrap any complicated or tendril-happy style befitting a bridesmaid, prom queen or ice-skater. “Keep updos simple and pretty,” says stylist Byron Williams, who created Mischa Barton’s soft, spontaneous-looking chignon. First he curled random sections of her hair with an iron, then he twisted and pinned pieces to one side, securing them with bobby pins and setting the style with light hairspray. To get a similar look on your own, tease hair at the crown of your head to create a bit of volume, twist hair into a low bun and pin it into place. For a stylish accent add a skinny black headband or two.

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