Hairstyling How-Tos
How To: Create a simple and romantic prom/formal hairstyle
You may be just recovering from a hectic - and binge-filled - holiday season, but prom season is just around the corner. Make sure you look like the belle of the ball by creating this simple and romantic hairstyle.
How To: Get voluminous Taylor Swift inspired heatless curls
Taylor Swift was born with an impressive mane of spun gold curly locks, so she really doesn't have to work very hard to get them looking all princess-like.
How To: Create a voluminous blowout at home for layered hair
Professional blowouts make you look like a Victoria's Secret Angel, ready to strut your hot stuff on the runway, but they cost quite a hefty penny. For girls who want style on the cheap, try blowing out your hair at home.
How To: Curl your hair quickly using a flat iron
Got very little time to get your hair ready for a big party but forgot to bring your curling iron along with you? Don't fret - as long as you have a flat iron you can achieve buxom curls in no time.
How To: Detangle especially large or difficult knots in your hair
Maybe you fell asleep with wet hair, or maybe your hair is just prone to developing super knots in it. You don't have to resort to using a pair of scissors! This tutorial shows you how to easily (and painlessly!) detangle even the most cantankerous knots.
How To: Create a loose and messy fishtail braid
Fishtail braids are like the grown-up, far more sophisticated older sisters of regular braids. Whereas regular braids are chunky, thick, and usually not seen much outside of an elementary school playground, fishtail braids have a bohemian quality that makes them cool and sexy.
How To: Create a Kiera Knightly inspired touseled loose updo
British bombshell Kiera Knightly loves wearing her chestnut colored strands in an updo. But since the lean actress is a fan of indie-inspired, bohemian chic, she never makes her hair looks overdone or overstyled.
How To: Create a simple and sleek Heidi Klum inspired bun
Hot mama and "Project Runway" host Heidi Klum has worked in modeling and television her entire life, so it's no surprise she knows which hairstyles never fail to look good at press events.
How To: Get Mila Kunis' Elegant Golden Globes Hair & Makeup
Despite losing to Melissa Leo last night for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, Mila Kunis couldn't have asked for more attention at the Golden Globes.
How To: Create a Penelope Cruz inspired sophisticated updo
Spanish hottie Penelope Cruz is a master of the red carpet. Okay, yes, she's been in the biz since she was a young girl, but she's one of the few stars who don't need a stylist to hit the red carpet looking like a million bucks.
How To: Cut and style naturally curly hair for kids
We think curly hair is awesome, and we're totally jealous of Taylor Swift's natural mane of beautiful blonde curls. But if you have curly hair then you know that oftentimes it can be difficult to manage, and that frizzies pop up at the first sign of humidity.
How To: Highlight your hair blonde at home
Highlighting your hair at a salon - or maintaining a certain shade - is a real pain in the bedonkadonk. After all, good color maintenance means salon visits every month or two, which costs quite a hefty penny.
How To: Cut and style a swanky Justin Bieber hairstyle
Is your little dude a Justin Bieber fan? Or does he dig Justin Bieber's indie cool side-swept shaggy cut? Then turn him into a Bieber lookalike by giving him the Bieber cut.
How To: Style a David Beckham faux hawk for guys
While to many soccer fans David Beckman is L.A. Galaxy's current star midfielder, to a lot of female watchers is quite simply one hot stud. While the guy is gorgeous to begin with, there's something about his signature hairstyle, the faux hawk, that totally seals the deal for us.
How To: Create a Taylor Swift inspired loosely curled updo for medium length hair
Taylor Swift was born with a fabulous mane of curly hair, and she so obviously knows how to rock it. If you're digging her long princess curls, then check out this hairstyling tutorial to learn how to get her signature curly hair.
How To: Create Mila Kunis' 2011 Golden Globes elegant updo
"Black Swan" star Mila Kunis exemplified just what Golden Globes dressing was all about by donning a gorgeous deep green body contouring Vera Wang gown on the red carpet at the 2011 Golden Globes.
How To: Create a trendy celebrity-inspired French braided bang
If you've ever watched "The Hills" or have seen Lauren Conrad out at a red carpet event, then you're familiar with this hairstyle. Known as the French braided side bang, it's one of the easiest hairstyles you can do and takes minimal time. Take a gander at this hairstyling video to learn how to create this popular celebrity hairstyle.
How To: Style your short front bangs three different ways
Bangs can instantly update your look with minimal effort. And in Hollywood, it seems that bangs, from sideswept to blunt, are the latest trend in hairstyles. From Olivia Wilde, who wears it blunt on her forehead, to Nicole Richie, who likes it messy and bohemian, bangs flatter just about any face shape.
How To: Trim frontal bangs at home easily
Bangs are one of the easiest and quickest ways to change up your look. Even if you're going from slightly overgrown bangs that graze your cheekbones to blunt cut bangs on your forehead, the change is instant and can do wonders to flatter your face shape.
How To: Create three effortless and chic wedding hairstyles
Sure you can get your hair professionally done for your wedding - most brides do - but weddings cost so much as it is, so why tack on more money to the bill?
How To: Create a curly, messy romantic bridal updo
You want to look like the picture of perfection on your wedding day, right? But let's face it: Weddings are super expensive to hold, and that's not even taking into consideration your dress, hair, and makeup.
How To: Style men's hair using a flat iron
Men can style their hair, too! This video is aimed specifically at men who want to learn how a flat iron can help them style their hair. The tutorial also shows a few good products designed specifically for use by men in their hair.
How To: Blow dry your curly hair into straight hair
Curly-haired sisters unite! Curly hair is super beautiful, but girls with curly hair know that it's also extremely hard to manage at times. So take the stress out of beautiful strands by checking out this video on how to style effortless, smooth curls.
How To: French braid your own hair step by step
French braiding is slightly difficult to master, and even more challenging when you're trying to French braid your own hair. Because most French braids take place on the backside of your head, it's hard to see what you're doing.
How To: Create a Lauren Conrad-inspired hairband braid
The hairband braid is exactly what it sounds like: It's a headband woven out of your own hair. Other than being super stylish, it also means you never have to worry about your headband falling out of your strands when you're digging into a burger too excitedly.
How To: Turn your basic standby ponytail into several super sexy hairstyles
We love ponytails - for yoga class. They're ridiculously easy to throw together, which is why they're great for on-the-go hair management. But just because the ponytail is a practical, functional look doesn't mean you can't dress it up and wear it to formal occasions like cocktail parties and work.
How To: Select the appropriate hair color for your skin tone
We realize that celebrities change their hair color a lot, and oftentimes without consideration as to their skin tone. But that's because they're frequently gearing up for movie role that require a certain shade of hair color.
How To: Style an easy sleek, side-parted blow out
One of the most important considerations you should have when getting your hair cut is your face shape. Round shapes in particular look good with long, face framing layers and angles, as can be created with a side part.
How To: Create a believable faux bob a la Eva Longoria
Christina Hendricks has (relatively) short hair and pulls off the bob look beautifully. But that doesn't mean that longer-haired girls like you and I can't achieve bob edginess.
How To: Achieve beautiful, separated curls with no friziness
If you have naturally curly hair than frizz is an everpresent villain. Whether it's very humid outside, snowing, or the sun is shining, somehow those pesky little stray hairs always find a way to shoot themselves up and out of your hairstyle.
How To: Tie on a scarf like Brigitte Bardot to fix a bad hair day
Turn bad hair days into sexy mama days by checking out this video on how to camoflauge bad hair days with a stylish scarf. No crazy professional hairstyling skills here - just some ingenuity and careful placement of the scarf over the unruly portion of your hair.
How To: Create a Japanese Gyaru hair look
Japanese Gyaru girls dress up like little girls or dollies. It's a popular look that's definitely easier to wear than some of Japan's other fashion trends, like Goth Lolita or Ganguro.
How To: Insert sparkly hair tinsel hair extensions
Since the famously bootylicious Beyonce wore blingy, opalescent tinsel in her hair for the 2010 Grammy Awards, tinsel hair has become a cheeky sweet trend in Hollywood fashion.
How To: Complete an old-fashioned straight razor shave
Some women like their men scruffy, whereas others fall head over heels over a clean cut, well-shaven man. If you happen to fall into the second category, introduce your man to this video tutorial on how to complete a classic straight razor shave.
How To: Curl your hair into loose waves without using heat
This is a great, sophisticated hairstyle you can achieve without using any heat (which can often damage your hair). It's an easy and useful secret - just braid your wet hair in the evening, secure in place and then undo it all in the morning!
How To: Style your hair with a quick and easy top knot updo
This hairstyle is taken directly from the current trends for runway models. Backcomb your hair first to give it a little body, then follow the steps to clamp your hair and hold it in place to achieve the disheveled ballerina look.
How To: Do your hair with cornrows in a unique twist
This is a fun and unique hairstyle - twisted cornrows. It's not hard, but it will take awhile. Just follow along in this video, and A'kiyia will show you the best way to pull off this fun and funky hairdo.
How To: Create a New Year's Eve/Audrey Hepburn glamorous high bun
Back in the '40s through the '60s, it took very little effort for gorgeous starlet Audrey Hepburn to start new trends. Whether she was sporting a short pixie cute (as in "Roman Holiday") or wearing buggy sunglasses (vide "Breakfast at Tiffany's"), Hepburn was always on the cutting edge.
How To: Create an elegant low curly bun hairstyle for a wedding
On your wedding day you should most definitely be the most beautiful thing to walk across that aisleway. If you've gotten your makeup look down and have finally chosen the perfect Dior gown, check out this hairstyling tutorial to learn how to create an elegant hairstyle.
How To: Do a hot oil hair treatment on twisted or braided hair
In this video, you'll learn how to get rid of a dry and itchy scalp with a hot oil hair treatment. Just follow along with Akiyia's instructions, and you'll soon have beautiful, non-dry hair that you can work with and braid.