Put Goody Aside Hear Comes A New Ponytail Holder

Who out there wears their hair up in a ponytail and only has Goody to show for it?  I am definitely a member.  Check out these fancy ponytail holders that truly make a style splash by Di Manno Designs.  They include animal print holders and Swaraovski crystals embellished ponytail holders!  This definitely makes a fashion statement. I love it!

Guido’s Fall Hair Trends Portfolio

So who is Guido you all ask?  He is the hair guru at Redken.  What he says we listen.  He has released his fall/winter 2008 hair trend report and it is beautiful.  Guido designed and executed the hair at more than 30 shows including Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Versace and Louis Vuitton and has put together his top trends for the coming season inspired by the shows.

Guido takes us to the back of the head, where we will be seeing knots, twists, ponytails with a spice of 1960s glam, 1920s sophistication and a touch of the future. This in addition to glam finishes and streamlined silhouettes creates Guido’s top four trends for the Fall/Winter season: Intense Shine, Chic Twists, Modern Knots and Ponytail Perfection.

Intense Shine
Shine returns to the runway in full force the Fall/Winter.  In these glamorous styles the hair stays close to the scalp, in a sedate slicked-back style.  What happened to the big hair of the summer?  Get those flat irons out.

Chic Twists
Want to make a French twist look modern?  Check out Guido’s ultra glamorous Chic Twist for the Fall/Winter.  The more disheveled the better.  Guido’s tip:  When doing a French twist, bobby pin the back of the head and leave the ends sticking out- definitely edgier.

Modern Knots
It’s not often that glam and practical come together, but the new chignons do just that.  Wear the knots low or high it will definitely exude sophistication.  Remember it doesn’t have to be perfect to pull off a fab look.

Ponytail Perfection
The ponytail is ageless.  This season’s ponytail is sleek and full of shine.  The ponytail can land anywhere from the middle of the head to lower.  Keep it simple.  I love this style!

The Hills Inspired Side Ponytail

Lauren Conrad looks fabulous in “the” look for the summer, the side ponytail hairstyle. Don’t you love it!  Did you know that the side ponytail style is extremely simple to do! Johnny Lavoy shows us how to make the Hills inspired side ponytail as seen on Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie and Miley Cyrus. Short hair – don’t worry Johnny shows how you can add hair extensions to make this look.

 

Three Quick Sexy Summer Hairstyles

Looking for a quick summer style that is super simple and super sexy?  Stylist Natasha Sunshine showcases how you too can create stunning summer hair.  With styles like the Malibu Twist, Hollywood Polish, and the Beverly Hills Ponytail all eyes will be on you this summer!  

 

Celebrity Hairstyles: Pretty Ponytails

A slide show featuring picture perfect celebrities and their pulled back ponytail hairstyles. Carmen Electra, Jennifer Lopez, Lindsay Lohan and more.

-StraightBelle

Celeb Style: Carmen Electra

Carmen Electra rocks every red carpet with her gorgeous long locks.  This pussycat doll’s long, loose ponytail has just the right amount of tousled tresses to make everyone take notice. Start with a simple straight part down the center and create a few loose curls with a big barrel curling iron (click here for curling tips). Make sure to separate the curls so they look more casual and less controlled. Finish with some Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream to add some extra texture and control the frizz. Then pull your hair back into a low ponytail and secure. Make sure to leave out a one inch section on each side to frame the sides of your face and lightly mist with some hairspray. This sexy look is soft and touchable…just purrrrrfect.

Tips for Creating a High Ponytail

A high ponytail is both stylish and sophisticated, but not if you pull your hair so tight it looks like you’re trying to give yourself a facelift. Stop straining those strands by pulling your ponytail to the extreme. A more sophisticated style is sleek and loose so you look pulled together, not stretched and severe.

-StraightBelle

American Idol Hairstyle: Zig-Zag Ponytails

American Idol is back in full swing and I’m already addicted to it – again – thanks to the talent, the music and Dean Banowetz, American Idol hairstylist extraordinaire. Who could ever forget Sanjaya’s faux-hawk? I’ve already spotted some hairstyle shifting among the new crop of idol wannabes so I’m sure this season we are all in for the same hair shenanigans. Take these two simple ponytail styles in the video clip below, Dean proves that some of the easiest styles have the biggest impact.

-StraightBelle