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Vintage Beauty Inspiration: How to Get Brigitte Bardot’s Bombshell Hair

Jun 6, 2013 @ 5:00 pm

Because it’s #ThrowbackThursday, we’re taking a retrospective look at one of the sexiest hairstyles of the ages—Brigitte Bardot‘s volumized waves. The star’s lush texture and added height at the crown is a look that transcends time barriers. Recreate the look on yourself by starting with damp hair, and spritz a volumizer like Sally Hershberger’s Supreme Lift ($13; sallyhershberger.com) onto the root area. Blow-drying your hair upside-down maximizes body at the crown, so flip your head over and blast your strands with the dryer until most of the moisture is out. Once your strands are 75% dry, flip your head back over and continue blow-drying with a round brush to smooth out any frizzy areas. Wind sections around a large-barrel curling iron like Conair’s ($45; ulta.com) for extra movement, then place each piece into a velcro roller to set. Once you’ve covered your entire head, give each curler a final blast of heat with your blow-dryer to lock in the shape. After your hair has cooled, take out the rollers, give your strands a tousle, and you’ll be left with sexy Bardot-esque waves.

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CMT Music Awards 2013: Blonde Beach Waves Won Big

Jun 6, 2013 @ 1:15 pm
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The hairstyles at last night’s CMT Awards challenged country music’s reputation for over-coiffed updos. Rather, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Kristen Bell, and Carrie Underwood all strode into the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville with effortless down styles that packed a dose of surfer girl appeal. While Underwood and Lambert opted for defined waves, Swift and Bell went the natural route with soft, tousled looks. The easiest way to get the look is to spritz a texturizer or beach-waving spray onto damp strands, then let your hair air-dry to enhance your own texture. We love Bumble and Bumble’s Surf Spray ($25; bumbleandbumble.com), which became such a cult favorite that the brand launched a coordinating shampoo and conditioner ($25 and $24; bumbleandbumble.com). If you prefer a more defined wave, loosely wrap sections of hair in alternating directions around a curling iron, then wait until each area is completely cool before you give your strands a tousle.

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Editor-Tested: The Ultimate Beach Wave Spray

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Editor-Tested: See the Spray That Creates the Perfect Beachy Wave

Jun 2, 2013 @ 8:30 am

Just like the wind and water used to create them, it can feel like you need a force of nature to achieve perfect beach waves at home. But InStyle.com Senior Beauty Editor Selene Milano may just have found the easiest way to get the look yet. See what she had to say about Oribe’s Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray.

“I’ve been lucky enough to watch Oribe work his magic on some major celebrities. With Apres Beach spray ($37; oribe.com), his signature bombshell waves are easy to achieve on your own. I literally spray it on damp hair straight from the shower and go.”

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That Was Fast! Anne Hathaway’s Back to Brunette

May 29, 2013 @ 11:15 am

After spending three-and-a-half weeks as a blonde, Anne Hathaway has returned to her brunette roots! Transitioning to a darker shade like Hathaway runs the risk of fading due to the light base underneath. If you’re going for a similar change, consider investing in a color depositing conditioner to keep your hue from shifting. We’re obsessed with Evo’s Fabuloso Conditioner ($40; evohair.com), which has color pigments blended into the formula to give your shade a boost. So, which hair color do you prefer on Anne? Tell us by voting in the poll!

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Elisabeth Moss Is Blonde Again + See More Celebrity Hair Makeovers

May 22, 2013 @ 1:00 pm

Peggy Olsen, is that you? A far cry from the retro coiffs she sports on Mad Men, Elisabeth Moss unveiled her new blonde hair at an appearance for Live With Kelly and Michael in New York City. Moss is no stranger to the lighter hue; she went for a platinum pixie last year and confirmed that blondes really do have more fun—in the wardrobe department, that is. “What’s great about being blonde is that you can wear any color, even darker colors,” she told InStyle.com previously. “Blond hair is almost like an accessory in itself.” We’re glad she decided to revisit the look! What do you think of her new hair? Tell us in the comments.

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How to Maintain Your Blond Hair Color Like Anne Hathaway and Demi Lovato

May 17, 2013 @ 8:30 am
Blonde hair - Anne Hathaway, Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, Demi LovatoGregory Pace / BEImages; FameFlynet Pictures; Josiah Kamau/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic; John Lamparski/WireImage

Just when we thought auburn was the must-have hue this season, celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, and Demi Lovato changed the game by unveiling sunny blonde makeovers. After a brief stint as a brunette, Witherspoon returned to her famous golden highlights, joining Barrymore, Hathaway, and Lovato in the trend. If you’re considering doing the same, be sure to load up on the deep conditioner afterwards to minimize damage. Brassy tones are the sworn enemy of blonde hair, so to prevent any shifts in shade, incorporate a blue or purple-tinted shampoo and conditioner into your routine. The cool pigments neutralize unexpected orange or yellow shades, and keep your highlights going strong until your next salon appointment. Our favorites are Clairol’s Shimmer Lights ($9; sallybeauty.com), Sachajuan’s Silver Shampoo ($28; sephora.com), and Rita Hazan’s Foaming Color Gloss ($26; ritahazan.com).

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How to Temporarily Switch Your Highlights Color Like Kerry Washington

May 10, 2013 @ 2:45 pm

That was fast! Only days after sporting dark purple streaks at the Met Ball, Kerry Washington stepped out in gorgeous caramel highlights at the Los Angeles premiere of her new flick, Peeples. Since the change happened so quickly, we’re thinking that the violet additions were created by swiping a temporary hair color over her tawny highlights. Try out the look yourself by spritzing Rita Hazan’s Pop Color ($18; sephora.com) onto individual pieces, or tint small sections using a liquid version like Streekers ($12; ulta.com). Or, you could opt for clip-in pieces like HairUWear’s ($10; ulta.com) so you can switch things up depending on your mood.

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Go Punk! Try On Anne Hathaway’s Blonde Hair

May 10, 2013 @ 1:45 pm

Rock on, Anne Hathaway! Earlier this week, the star boldly took her brunette pixie to a punk rock platinum hue, which left us curious to see how we’d look in the edgy style. That’s why we added her new look to our Hollywood Makeover Tool! Simply upload your picture in our Hollywood Makeover Tool, and you’ll be able to see yourself in her icy blonde pixie. Then, share your new look with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to see how they react. You may be tempted to make the change more permanent! Click the box below to get started.

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