InStyle.com: 30 Days, 30 Great Hair Ideas
Bulk Up Your Pony
| Tons of teasing gives this style oomph. Key details? Height at the crown and a strand wrapped around the elastic. (CREDIT: Eugene Gologursky/WireImage) See the Full Story |
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| Tons of teasing gives this style oomph. Key details? Height at the crown and a strand wrapped around the elastic. (CREDIT: Eugene Gologursky/WireImage) See the Full Story |
| 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. "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. (CREDIT: Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Lester Cohen/WireImage) See the Full Story |
| Twist and pin back a few strands on one side to form a sexy sweep that gently frames your features. (CREDIT: Jordan Strauss/WireImage) See the Full Story |
| Place a sparkly band just behind your ears to glam up a texturized bun or twist. (CREDIT: Andrea Adriani/IMAXTREE.COM) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: MATTEO VOLTA/IMAXTREE.COM) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: Leigh Vogel/Getty Images) See the Full Story |
| Channel a flapper by parting hair deep on the side, then gathering it all at the nape before rolling it upward and pinning. (CREDIT: Andrea Adriani/IMAXTREE.COM (2)) See the Full Story |
| Start a French braid just above your ear, then bring it around your head before coiling it into a low bun. (CREDIT: Kyle Rover/startraksphoto.com (2)) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: Amanda Schwab/Startraksphoto.com) See the Full Story |
| Tons of teasing gives this style oomph. Key details? Height at the crown and a strand wrapped around the elastic. (CREDIT: Eugene Gologursky/WireImage) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: Davide Gallizio/IMAXTREE.COM) See the Full Story |
| Braid two plaits, one on either side of your head. Gather them in back, then twist together to form a bun. (CREDIT: Steve Granitz/WireImage) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: IMAXTREE.COM) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: Davide Gallizio/IMAXTREE.COM) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: Joe Stevens/Retna Ltd.) See the Full Story |
| 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!). (CREDIT: George Pimentel/Getty Images; Jemal Countess/Getty Images) See the Full Story |
| Braiding hair horizontally on either side of a deep side part creates a whimsical, hippie-like effect. (CREDIT: Jordan Strauss/WireImage) See the Full Story |
| Got a spare shoelace or leather cord? Weave it into your plait to rough up the texture and define your twists. (CREDIT: Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) See the Full Story |
| This mod do works best on thick hair. Wrap the whole top section around a large curler, slide it out, twist, and pin. (CREDIT: Jason Merritt/Getty Images) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: Chelsea Lauren/WireImage) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) See the Full Story |
| Deep, wearable reds have instant impact. Ease in with a temporary tint that washes out in a few shampoos. (CREDIT: John Sciulli/WireImage) See the Full Story |
| Lend the season's go-to braid a feminine feel by flicking it over your shoulder and letting a few wisps slip out. (CREDIT: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) See the Full Story |
| 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.) (CREDIT: Randy Brooke/WireImage) See the Full Story |
| Bring a glam vibe to a structured bun by winding a braided section (or extension) around the base and pinning in place. (CREDIT: WireImage) See the Full Story |
| Give your blow-dryer a rest by combing through damp hair with gel, then sculpting the sides and top upward. (CREDIT: Victor Virgile/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) See the Full Story |
| 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. (CREDIT: Steve Granitz/WireImage; Lester Cohen/WireImage) See the Full Story |
| Cousin to the beach wave, this looser bend can be achieved by sleeping in braids. Easy! (CREDIT: Riccardo Savi/Getty Images) See the Full Story |