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Why Michelle Trachtenberg Got Blue Hair

May 24, 2012 @ 2:45 pm

Michelle Trachtenberg’s hair now has bright blue ends, and it’s all because of her new role as a psycho killer in the thriller The Scribbler, out next year. “It wasn’t even something they asked me to do, I just said ‘I think half my head should be blue,’” she told us at the Coach-hosted Childrens Defense Fund benefit party in Santa Monica last night. While producers denied a full head of blue hair, they compromised with just the tips, and Trachtenberg sought celebrity colorist Tracy Cunningham to dip-dye her strands. “We did it and it’s been so much fun,” she said. Of course, it took some getting used to. “It is super subtle though during the day it is a bright,” she said. “But after the first washing, I thought I killed one of the characters from Avatar!” Tell us: Do you like her look?

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New Hairstyles 2012!

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Nicole Kidman Gets Wispy Bangs!

May 23, 2012 @ 11:15 am

Contemplating bangs? Nicole Kidman went for it! The actress unveiled brow-skimming fringe and a shorter length when she arrived in Nice, France today, joining Brooklyn Decker and Ivanka Trump, who recently debuted similar styles. What do you think of her look? Tell us in the comments! Plus, try on bangs in our Hollywood Makeover Tool to see if they work on you.

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NEW HAIRSTYLES 2012!

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Trend to Try: Halo Braid Headbands

May 22, 2012 @ 5:45 pm

Hollywood is having a Heidi moment with stars like Lea Michele, Sarah Gadon, and Alicia Keys opting for braided updos. “This style looks great from every angle, and exudes a fun and youthful vibe,” said hairstylist Marcus Francis, who created Gadon’s halo-plait look for the Cannes Film Festival. To try the look yourself, Francis recommends prepping hair with a volumizer (he loves Phyto Volume Actif, $35; sephora.com) to build up thickness, then adding a spritz of texturizer to keep the braid from slipping. Amp up the style and add lift by loosening the front twist with a tail comb before securing with hair pins. “This creates a slightly more dressy version to the headband braid because of the height,” Francis added. Tell us: Would you try this look?

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CELEBRITY BRAIDS

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— Marianne Mychaskiw

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Taylor Swift Wins Woman of the Year at the Billboard Awards

May 21, 2012 @ 1:15 pm

At last night’s Billboard Music Awards, Taylor Swift walked away with the Woman of the Year honor. ”I just love you guys a lot,” the 22-year-old Tweeted thankfully to fans. In celebration of the accomplished country superstar, try giving yourself a Taylor Swift makeover! Click on the link to enter our Hollywood Makeover Tool and try on her winning wispy bangs. Then, be sure to share your Hollywood makeover with friends on Facebook and Twitter!

TRY ON TAYLOR'S BANGS

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New Hair Color Alert: Cheryl Cole Goes Darker!

May 21, 2012 @ 11:15 am

Cheryl Cole is a brunette now! The British singer, known for her glam red carpet ensembles and flawless hair, ditched her sunny blond highlights and unveiled a warm chestnut hue at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Amour. Tell us: What do you think of her new look?

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HAIR MAKEOVERS 2012

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— Marianne Mychaskiw

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Sexy Spring Haircuts for Short Hair

May 19, 2012 @ 3:00 pm

Who says short hair isn’t versatile? We rounded up our favorite celebrity crops for spring—from Cameron Diaz’s layers to Viola Davis’s side-swept bangs to Michelle Williams’s perfect pixie—along with tips from their hairstylists on how you can replicate their cuts. Click through our gallery to get a dose of short hair inspiration!

SHORT HAIR IDEAS

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— Marianne Mychaskiw

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Weekend Hair Idea: Bold Accessories

May 18, 2012 @ 4:45 pm

From Kristen Stewart to Kirsten Dunst, celebrities are snapping up gilded hair accessories that go beyond simple barrettes and headbands. “The accessories were part of the complete look, to add glamour and interest,” Dunst’s hairstylist Cervando Maldonado told InStyle.com exclusively. To try the style, keep in mind: “Placement is key because it can flatter the style of the hair and also enhance the outfit,” Maldonado added. “Make sure you really secure it well with bobby pins so that if you go out, they don’t slide out of place or fall off.” Now that’s buns of steel! Click through the gallery to see more stars in fancy hair accessories.

— Marianne Mychaskiw

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Try on Charlize Theron’s InStyle June Cover Hairstyle

May 18, 2012 @ 4:00 pm

InStyle’s June issue hit newsstands today, with the ever-glamorous Charlize Theron gracing our cover. In celebration, we added the star’s cover ‘do to our Hollywood Makeover Tool, so now you can see yourself in Theron’s side-swept waves. Simply upload your picture for an effortless blond bob in five seconds flat, then be sure to share your makeover on Facebook and Twitter. Head over to our Hollywood Makeover Tool to get started.

TRY CHARLIZE'S HAIR

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— Marianne Mychaskiw