HIGH BUNS HAIRDOS, PERFECT FORMAL HAIR FOR 2010

Call them chignon, coiffure or whatever, but buns are buns, no matter how high or low they’re worn on the head. I’d rather spare you the boring lecture of explaining the difference between which is which, because honestly, you probably care even less than I do. We often see high bun hairdos on the red carpet during special events.

Bun Hair Idea 2010

For decades, hundreds of years even, women have been wearing their hair up on special occasions. It shows off your neck and face, as all of your hair is pulled up. With a high bun, your hair is centered where it can be seen even when looking at you in the face. It may or may not be decorated with beads, clips or flowers, depending on the occasion. The point of it is that it remains simple – you want to draw attention to other parts of yourself, not your hair.

Bun Hair Idea 2010

On the red carpet, women use this hairstyle when wearing something that makes a statement by itself, so they don’t need their hair detracting from it. It’s usually a long, flowing gown that we are extremely envious of, and is worn with very little jewelry. It’s also usually worn for weddings, as it’s most often preferred when wearing a tiara or a veil. Of course I’ve also seen it on women who are working in the garden, but in their case, they’re just trying to keep it out of their faces so they can work with the fertilizer without any reluctant consequences.

BIGGEST CELEBRITY HAIR TREND SETTERS 2010

Women all over the world often look to the stars on the red carpet when it comes to fashion trends. From clothes to shoes to hairstyles, nothing is left unnoticed. At the moment it is probably the celebrity hairstyles that we see are most sought after, so the biggest celebrity hair trend setters will definitely find themselves in the limelight this year.

Miley Cyrus

The biggest celebrity hair trend setter by far was Jennifer Aniston, which saw many women at salons requesting the “Rachel”. Many celebrities have since followed suit, the most popular of which being Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, and Michelle Obama. The Miley Cyrus hairstyle features a length below the shoulders and graduated layers. This allows the length of the hair to be maintained, while still adding body and bounce. Many teens are looking to recreate this style.

Rihanna

For a more funky or edgy look without being too outrageous, it is the Rihanna hairstyle that is a hit. The styles all feature a chin length cut, with the secret lying in the spiky texture and subtle layers that are added. Older women have also started paying attention to celebrity hairstyles, with the Michelle Obama hairstyle being one of the most recreated. It features a length just above the shoulder and lots of volume. This gives any woman a classic and sophisticated look.

These are just some of the biggest celebrity hair trend setters around today, and it will be interesting to see what fresh new looks they will start sporting next.

ALICIA KEYS POPULAR HAIRSTYLES FOR 2010

When popular music icon Alicia Keys is not behind the piano, you can find her bringing her sophisticated yet natural style to the red carpet. One of her most loved features is her hair, and women around the world want to re-create the Alicia Keys hairstyle.

Alicia Keys Curly Hairdo

The signature Alicia Keys hairstyle features long layers of curls. It is ideal for a longer face shape, as the sides are designed to flare out. To start, apply some styling mousse or sculpture lotion to ensure that the style stays in. Use a diffuser and your fingers to scrunch the hair and blow-dry on a low heat. You want the hair to retain a bit of moisture so don’t dry it completely.

Alicia Keys Latest Hairstyle, End of 2009

Use a medium sized curling iron or medium sized hot rollers to get the curls. If you are using a curling iron, curl the hair from the tips to the mid-lengths and release after a few seconds. With hot rollers you can remove them when they have cooled down. For some extra volume you can lift the roots with a bit of wax, but try not to use too much as it will make your hair heavy. You can apply gel or hairspray to maintain the style. If you are using gel, it is better to use the spray rather than the gel from a tub.

Alicia Keys Straight Layered Hairstyle

Now that you know what goes into getting the classic Alicia Keys hairstyle, you can follow these simple steps and create it all by yourself.

BEYONCE’s LONG AND SEDUCTIVE HAIRSTYLES

Sometimes a woman has to go against her hair’s natural state to create a look that will catch everyone’s attention. Beyonce decides to switch up her look once in a while with the long and seductive silky smooth hair style that some of our cameras have caught on the red carpet.

Beyonce Hair

When we think of Beyonce, we naturally think of her stage presence and her wild, curly mane of “Sasha Fierce” hair blowing in the wind! But there is a softer side to this business and fashion mogul. She surely has what it takes to win over the opposite sex, and she flaunts it whenever she likes. And for many men, there is nothing more seductive than long, silky hair on a woman.

Luckily for the men behind the cameras, Beyonce will sometimes indulge those fantasies with her long hair in a straightened fashion that cascades past her shoulders. But, without a doubt, it takes some work to get her hair that way. This is no easy matter for many women with the same curly hair. Sometimes a relaxer is needed to chemically treat the hair before it can be straightened like this. And then a flattening iron must be used on all of her hair starting from her center part. The stylist would start from root to tip on small sections of her hair, very patiently, until her whole head was finished. It is difficult to do and will not last very long for curly hair like this, but it sure looks great for at least that one glamorous, formal event.