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31 Days, 31 Great Hair Ideas

31 Days, 31 Great Hair Ideas

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Updated Aug 10, 2015 @ 9:56 pm

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30 Days, 30 Great Hair Ideas

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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.

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"Trim" Your Hair

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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!

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Twist Up the Tradition

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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!

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Add Volume to Your Updo

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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!

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Be a Pushover

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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!

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Do the Urban Wave

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

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Accessorize Your Updo

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

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Try the Pony-Bun

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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.

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Let Your Bobby Pins Show

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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.

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Stop, Drop, and Roll

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

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Coil Your Bun

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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!

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Work the Shoulder

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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!

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Bulk Up Your Pony

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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!

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Bump It to the Side

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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.

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Weave an Updo

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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!

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Wear Faux Fringe

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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.

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Think Big

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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.

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Slip on a Turban

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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.

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Just Twist

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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.

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Top It Off

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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.

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Take Up the Slack

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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!

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Create a Halo

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

Try on Jennifer Hudson's hairstyles now!

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Giddyup Your Braid

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

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Rock a Big Curl in the Front

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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!

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Embrace Your Frizz

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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.

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Let Your Updo Come Undone

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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.

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Detail Your Tail

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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.

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Fire Up Your Locks

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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!

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Position Your Plait

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

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Tie On a Pretty Scarf

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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.)

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Be a Wrap Star

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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!

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Wash and Go (For Real)

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

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"Trim" Your Hair

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Twist Up the Tradition

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Add Volume to Your Updo

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Be a Pushover

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Do the Urban Wave

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Accessorize Your Updo

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Try the Pony-Bun

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Let Your Bobby Pins Show

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Stop, Drop, and Roll

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Coil Your Bun

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Work the Shoulder

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Bulk Up Your Pony

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Bump It to the Side

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Weave an Updo

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Wear Faux Fringe

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Think Big

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Slip on a Turban

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Just Twist

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Top It Off

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Take Up the Slack

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Create a Halo

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Giddyup Your Braid

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Rock a Big Curl in the Front

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Embrace Your Frizz

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Let Your Updo Come Undone