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Sometimes you just want a different look from your long layered haircut. But what happens when you want to go dramatic but are scissor shy? No problem! Today I?m going to show you a super easy way to turn your long layered haircut into a short and sassy bob without so much as a snip off your ends.

This video will demonstrate exactly how to create this style with a simple ponytail and some well placed bobby pins. This faux bob is the perfect evening or prom hairstyle when you want a dramatic change but without a fussy updo. Eva Longoria Parker did this with a 1920?s feel to it thanks to some soft curls in her left down layers.

Have a look at how easy this style is to create by watching the video below:

This hairstyle was mentioned in my hot trends for spring and summer podcast and is a sure fire way to change up that long layered haircut for something sleeker.

QotD: So what do you think? Are you planning on trying this style? When you do post your thoughts on how easy it was to do and how it looked in the comments section.

Ever wonder how those perfectly flowing celebrity hairstyles are created? I?ve got a video to show you that reveal all the pro tricks of created your own glamorous prom hairstyle at home just like the celebs wear.

This is a long hairstyle that isn?t overly fussy and is perfect if you?re looking to achieve that total sexy bombshell look with your prom hairstyle.

Tips To Watch For:

1. When watching the video below pay close attention to the ?flick? movement created when backcombing the hair sections?the technique really is all in the wrist.

2. While smoothing the sections don?t put the teeth of your tail comb in too deep or you?ll undo your entire cushion. You really are just looking to smooth the outer layers of the sections.

3. Pay close attention to how the stylist wraps the curled sections around his finger and sprays them. That?s what creates those frizz-free curls that will last throughout the evening.

OK?watch this video and then go create a kickin? prom hairstyle for yourself!

Have any other prom hairstyles you want to know how to create? Drop a note in the comments section and I?ll tell you the secrets to creating it and even try and hunt down a video for you.

Now and again I use my favorite keyword research tool to find out what types of hair related topics people are searching for. Well, imagine my surprise when I discovered that 1665 people a day are searching for the words ?Kelly Clarkson hairstyles.? Well, far be it from me to keep a lady apart from her favorite hairstyle.

Girl Gone Blonde

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While we mostly know Kelly as a brunette this short stint as a blonde was a refreshing change. Here Kelly Clarkson?s hairstyle is a layered bob. The ends are razored to remove excess bulk and better frame the face without overwhelming it. The bangs are left super long and left to frame her face. What really makes this style is the multi-dimensional color with a honey brown base with light pastel blonde highlights.

Craving Chocolate

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Kelly goes to the dark side with this rich chocolate brown hair color. Her hair is long with volume boosting layers throughout which are set in large curls with a large barrel curling iron. Define those big waves with a little styling wax and mist with a light hold hair spray. A very yummy Kelly Clarkson hairstyle indeed.

Three?s the Charm

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Our third example of the every-changing Kelly Clarkson hairstyle is by far our favorite. Displayed on her website?s homepage Kelly is rocking a short and sassy style. The color is similar to her long chocolate version but with strategically placed subtle highlighting around the face to add dimension. Though her hairstyle shown here is set for an evening look in retro style curls the cut is very ragged and razored with wispy length left around the sides. We HEART this hairstyle big time and hope she keeps it for a while.

Kelly Clarkson has had a lot of different hairstyles and colors in her time. What?s your favorite Kelly Clarkson hairstyle and why?

As I was roaming the blogosphere I happened across an example of what happens when long hair is layered perfectly, the color is gorgeous and the style is out of this world. Yes, I found the ultimate long, layered hairstyle?and it?s oh-so-yummy.

So who is the wearer of this prized hair do? None other than Mila Kunis of That 70?s Show fame. She?s traded in her 70?s flippy ?do for this hot hairstyle that makes perfect use of the long layered hairstyle. Soft waves are created via medium sized Velcro rollers and then separated by finger combing the hair. The dramatic middle part adds contrast to the large waves below. Add a little light hairspray and shake it out for added volume and you are good to go.

This has got to be one of the hottest evening hairstyles I?ve seen in a while and it?s all thanks to the picture posted on The Superficial blog. The post is entitled ?Mila Kunis is Sweet Baby Jesus Hot? and goes on to say:

I’m sorry Kim Kardashian lovers/Weight Watchers enthusiasts but this is how you show up for a premiere: By looking SH-BANGIN’! This is Mila Kunis at the premiere of her new movie Forgetting Sarah Marshall and I gotta admit I never was much of a fan during her time on That 70’s show. I was all about the Laura Prepon Amazonian goodness. Maybe it’s because Mila’s character dated Ashton Kutcher and therefore, by association, I wanted her to get hit in the face with a large jungle cat. But now? Get that cheetah out of the slingshot; Daddy likes.
I?ve got to agree. Leaving the 70?s and getting with the here and now definitely agrees with Mila.

See the picture and post at The Superficial.

Have you seen any pictures past television stars lately where they’re looking hot? If so tell us about it and post a link if you can.

When you?re wearing your hair long it can be easy to get stuck in a style rut. To break free of this we?re showcasing some hot and trendy hair cuts for long hair to inspire you.

Flaunt it Like Fergie

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We love Fergie?s style and her hair is the icing on that sassy cake. Her long hair is enhanced with layers which add shape but what makes this style so loveable is the big, flipped back curls she has. To create this yourself simply spiral two inch sections of hair around a large barrel curling iron, separate with your fingers and define with a little hair was. It?s super simple but the impact is a casual yet very chic hair cut for your long hair.

In with a Bang

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Bangs are hot right now and when coupled with a sleek layered cut the result is stunning. This hair cut for long hair relies on wispy layers around the face that are strategically carved in via a straight razor. The full bang frames Jennifer?s face perfectly and adds contrast to the lighter layers below. To style simply add some smoothing balm to damp hair and blow dry with a large paddle brush. Use hair wax to separate and tousle the layers.

Easy Does It

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We chose this hair cut for long hair as a starter cut for those who are afraid of layers. Here Sarah Michelle Gellar?s hairstyle proves that even a long, side swept bang and the minutest of layers at the bottom of your hair adds some flair to an otherwise one length and boring cut. If you?ve been resisting layers now there?s no excuse?these won?t hurt a bit!

In case you haven?t guessed, layers are where it?s at. If your long hair is out of shape it?s time to glam it up with some shorter lengths.

While I was looking for example pictures of long hairstyles to show you I came across this one of Beyonce. I?ve got my own thoughts on this style but I?d love to hear yours.

Today?s focus is on black trendy hairstyles. The trend is still strong towards relaxed black hairstyles but I did throw in some natural ones for those who don?t want to deal with chemical relaxers.

Relaxed Styles

Alicia Keys

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It just doesn?t get sexier than this. Alicia is rockin? one super-sexy hairstyle. To get your own version of Alicia Keys? hairstyle apply a smoothing balm to damp hair and blow dry with a large round bristle brush. Next curl two inch sections of hair with a medium sized curling iron. Only go half-way up?leave the roots straight to avoid too much volume there. When you?re done curling coat your hands with a light hair wax and gently mold curls into place, separating a few for variety.

Jada Pickett Smith

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I am lovin? this dramatically angled bob hairstyle on Jada. The length difference from front to back is very dramatic. This black trendy hairstyle is perfect for those who have relaxed hair and want to make a style impact without a ?fussy? hairstyle.

Kelly Rowland

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Now that?s some serious diva hair Kelly is sporting. This cut works because of its clean lines. The short blunt bangs frame the face and draw attention to the eyes. The key to this hairstyle is having very healthy hair and using high quality, shine enhancing styling products to make that black hairstyle sparkle.

Play Peek a Boo with Hair Color

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Do you want to experiment with hair color but don?t want too dramatic of a change? Take a style cue from Ashanti and have your stylist place random streaks of contrasting color in your hairstyle. Two or three max should do it for the best effect. This way you have a trendy black hairstyle without the commitment of root upkeep.

Natural hair

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Hate the hassle of using relaxers? The trend this season is for natural and touchable hair and that goes for black hairstyles as well. Leave the weave behind, shun the chemical solutions and go au natural, baby. Trim hair short, keeping it especially cropped on the sides and back. Use hair putty to mold and sculpt the top layers to give soft hold.

Note: This hairstyle will only work if you have great skin and a smaller face shape.

I mentioned that the trend in Caucasian hair is to keep things natural, yet many of the black hairstyles being worn today still reflect a strong use of chemical relaxers. Where do you stand on this issue?relaxed or natural, what?s better?

OK?a little while back I said I was going to start posting a celebrity hairstyle of the day from Instyle?s Look of the Day. Well, I soon realized that not all the celebrity hairstyles were worthy of your time. I mean there are only so many times I can tell you how to create a ponytail. So I?ve changed it up a bit to Celebrity Hairstyle of the Week. Each Friday I?ll pick the best hairstyle from Instyle?s offerings of the week and focus on that one. Sound fair? Well then?let?s get started!

This week?s winner is Penelope Cruz?s sexy long layered hairstyle. See it here.

Penelope Cruz?s hairstyle is uncomplicated but oh-so-sexy. To create this celebrity hairstyle use a texturizing lotion to give lightweight hold, body and shine to the hair. Apply the product to damp hair and section off the hair into manageable sections?pin up the top layers. Use a large paddle brush to blow dry the sections of hair, pointing the nozzle of your blow dryer at a downward angle to prevent flyaway hair. You?ll also want to give your roots a shot from underneath while you hold the sections of hair up and out from the head to promote volume.

Create a middle part when you get to the top layer and don?t forget to create some extra volume at the crown area by blow drying up and back. Once your hair is completely dry coat your hands with a little lightweight styling wax and further define those bottom layers. A light misting of hairspray sets this sexy celebrity hairstyle.

* As a side note?pay close attention to Penelope Cruz?s highlights. Note how they are light enough to be noticeable but don?t look like streaks of lighter color?that?s what you should be aiming for in the highlight department. Enhance?don?t overwhelm your base color.

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So how do you dress up a chignon but still keep it simple? Easy?with some adorable braids! This new hairstyle has been popping up on celebrity heads such as Selma Hayak and Sarah Michelle Gellar.

The braids are a super easy way to update the classic chignon and add some interest to those pulled back sides. What I love about this new hairstyle is that it manages to make the chignon look either classier?if you make the braids super neat?or more casual if you let those braids stay a bit messy. The call is yours.

Selma Hayak Goes Glam

Selma shows off a glam version of this new hairstyle at the Cannes Film Festival while promoting the new Indiana Jones movie.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar goes sexy at the premiere of The Air I Breathe.

This is a messier version of the new braided hairstyle. The braid is a French one which sits flush on the head and the back is pinned in gorgeous curls. I heart this hairstyle so much I can hardly breathe myself.

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Want to create this new hairstyle yourself? Beauty Banter has a great step by step that shows you how.

QofD: What are your thoughts on this new hairstyle? Love it or hate it?

Are you just as excited about the Sex and the City movie as I am? I cannot wait to see what Carrie and gang get up to on the big screen. In celebration of that this week?s celebrity hairstyle is none other than the ultra stylish Sarah Jessica Parker.

You can see the hairstyle here.

Now it?s no secret that Sarah Jessica Parker?s hair is naturally curly?you can?t fake waves like that. But fear not?this hairstyle tames those wild waves and is actually achievable by both straight and curly haired beauties.

Curly hair?If you?re starting out with curly hair apply a smoothing balm to your damp hair. Section your hair into manageable sections and blow dry the roots straight to about 4 or 5 inches from the root. With the mid-shaft and ends use your fingers to gently soften your curls. Run your fingers through sections of your hair while gently pulling on the hair to relax but not rid yourself of those curls.

Curls may be fine as is with a little addition of some styling wax or may need a little touch up with a curling iron such as the Hot Tools triple barrel curling iron (see recommended products).

Straight hair?If you?re starting with straight hair add a volumizing mousse to your hair and blow dry you hair until completely dry. Take on to two inch sections (depending on the thickness of your hair) and create awesome waves via the?Hot Tools?triple barrel curling iron. Finish off with a little light styling wax to define those funky waves.

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