Totally Twisted
To form this contemporary coil, begin with a spiral. Hair is pulled into a low, left-of-center ponytail, tightly twisted into a rope, then wrapped around and pinned into a knot. L'Oréal Professionnel Texture Expert Smooth Essence is a super-lightweight cream that fights frizz .Star-shaped Swarovski crystal hairpins, Debra Moreland for Paris, paristiaras.com. Diamond studs, Roberto Coin, robertocoin.com.
Tousled Upsweep
Artfully messy waves are piled high in this look that starts with tight curls created with a small-barreled curling iron. The ringlets are brushed out, pulled up, and pinned—in a random fashion—starting at the crown of the head. Give an artfully tamed mane serious hold with Shu Uemura Sheer Lacquer Micro-Fine Finishing Spray. Crystal brooch, Swarovski, swarovski.com. Diamond studs, Roberto Coin, robertocoin.com.
Cool Chignon
This update of a coif classic features a loose ponytail at the nape of the neck. It's folded in half upward and pinned (with ends left loose) to create a looped look. Full bangs finish the style with flirty softness. Seal in moisture and restore luster to chemically straightened strands with Pantene Pro-V Relaxed & Natural Intensive Oil Sheen Spray. White gold and diamond chandelier earrings, Supreme Jewelry, supremejewelry.net.
Hair Hit
For this romantic cascade of waves, hair at the crown is set with Velcro rollers, then teased and pinned to give the style volume; long locks in the back are transformed into loose ringlets with a curling iron for a waterfall effect. For softly sculpted spirals, prep your hair with Sunsilk Waves of Envy, a creamy, conditioning curl enhancer. Amethyst and rhodolite earrings, Jeanne Johngren Design, jeannejohngren.com.
Knot So Smooth
A sideswept bun gets extra oomph when its shape is more scrunchy than sleek. Hair is pulled into a low, off-center ponytail, which is curled, teased and twisted to form a dimensional knot secured with pins. Garnier Fructis Style Brilliantine Shine Cream-Gel gives fun buns supreme sheen and long-lasting hold. Topaz and freshwater pearl earrings, Jeanne Johngren Design, jeannejohngren.com.
Layered Ponytail
Extensions make it easy to get this graphic look without snipping your own strands. Hair is brushed back into an elastic, braided and pinned under. Next, extensions (matching your hair color and texture) are wrapped around the braid and secured with pins. To get the geometric style, the resulting ponytail is cut into three graduated layers. The perfect pomade for color-treated manes, PureOlogy NanoWorks ShineLuxe conditions and gives hair an ultraglossy finish. Swarovski crystal hair sticks, Debra Moreland for Paris, paristiaras.com. Diamond studs, Roberto Coin, robertocoin.com.
Curly Crown
Flaunting a retro look, this textured updo showcases a crown of soft curls. A curling iron is used to set hair that is brushed out, pulled to the top of the head and pinned in a halo-like circle. Front locks are loosened for a bit of volume. Think big and take your hair to new heights with Fekkai Coiff Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel, a lightweight volumizer. Floral and feather hair comb, Leah C. Couture Millinery, leahc.com.
