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Photo 1- 6 Shockingly Easy, Insanely Cool ‘Dos To DIY

Photo 1- 6 Shockingly Easy, Insanely Cool ‘Dos To DIY.

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Clip It
Blow-dry hair straight, then separate the front of your hair from the rest. Use a comb to brush your hair back into a ponytail and secure with an elastic, but on the last loop, don’t pull the hair all the way through. Grab a handful of bright clips or barrettes and attach them throughout the back of your hair at random. Swoop your front hair over to the side and tuck behind your ears, securing in place with a bobby pin. Finish with hairspray to hold.

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Scarf Up
Divide the top section of your hair into a diamond parting (i.e. take hair from above the eyebrows down to the middle of the head) and add a hair elastic to secure. Tie the very end of a scarf around the elastic and leave the other hair loose. Grab sections of hair and work it around the scarf, securing with bobby pins as you go. Loop hair over and under the scarf to create a unique design. Tuck in the ends of your hair and spray with hairspray.

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Crimped Victory Rolls
Divide hair into four to six sections, then crimp each section, lifting the hair off the head to diffuse the line and create body. Once all of your hair has been crimped, backcomb it around the face and at the roots. Divide hair into two sections, one wider than the other. Pull the hair back and loosely roll it once, away from the hair, securing with bobby pins. Lightly tease and backcomb loose hair to create added volume and texture, then spray with hairspray to hold.

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Color Splash
Create a zig-zag part down the center of your head, then French braid the left side of the hair and secure with a clear har elastic. Do the same with the right side of the head, making sure to bring in more hair from the front section so that you get a braid that’s more asymmetrical and curved around than your first. Secure the braid loosely with a clear elastic, then secure the ends of the hair to your head with some bobby pins. Cover your clothes and face with a towel to protect them, then spray temporary hair color all over your head.

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Wet-Look Twist
Apply a super-shiny gel throughout your hair to give it a wet finish. Put three bobby pins along the side of your head, beginning at the ear, for guidance. Starting at the temple, twist the hair along the line of the pins, adding more hair as you go. Stop at the back of the head and do the same thing with the other side, until the twists meet. Secure the hair into a ponytail with an elastic, then roll the leftover hair up and under, tucking it out of sight with some bobby pins. Remove the pins you used as guides and smooth hair with your fingers.

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The Double Bun
Apply styling cream all over hair to make it sleek. Create a side part, then divide hair into two sections, one at the front and one near the back of the head. Secure each section with a ponytail, then backcomb the tops of the ponytail to add volume. Take the top ponytail and make a large loop over your fingers, rolling the hair around them. Secure the loop to the hair using bobby pins, then repeat with the bottom ponytail, rolling it in the opposite direction. Fan the loops around the elastic to hide it, then spray with hairspray.

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Little Blues

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5 Things To Try In 2011

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1. Ditch The Black Bag—We love a great basic as much as anyone, but this winter, we’re breaking out of our rut and switching mom’s classic black tote for something a whole lot juicier. Even on a frigid overcast day, you can’t NOT smile when you grab any of these bright bags.

From left: Topshop spring 2011 lookbook, photo courtesy of Topshop; Proenza Schouler pre-spring 2011 lookbook, photo courtesy of Proenza Schouler; Marc by Marc Jacobs Petite Drawstring Bag, $428, available at Marc Jacobs.

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2. Make Blush Your Go-To Makeup—After so many seasons of bold lips and eyes, we’re turning our makeup routine over to bright and rosy blush. Not only does an extra flush of pink or peach brighten up the whole face, it’s a quick and easy way to wake up your makeup look without a million steps. Sign us up!

From left: Revolve Clothing spring 2011 lookbook shot, photo courtesy of Revolve Clothing; Chloé spring 2011 runway look, photo courtesy of Chloé.

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3. Swap Out Your Statement Necklace For Some Big-Ass Earrings—Again, don’t be discarding all your gorgeously gargantuan baubles. Instead, pack up the bulk of them and make room for a pair of two of statement earrings (tip: Scour ebay for some great, affordable vintage rhinestone earrings or even borrow your mom’s old ’70s hoops). With the season’s clean, low bun, there’s nothing more glamorous (and simple!).

From left: Fallon Hoop Earrings, $188, available at Charm & Chain; YSL cruise 2011 collection runway image, courtesy of YSL; YSL Geode Earrings, via YSL.

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4. Trade In Your Skinnies—Don’t get us wrong, we’re not exactly discarding our favorite skinny jeans, but with so many new high-waisted, wide-leg styles coming on the scene for spring, we’re feeling altogether longer and leaner already. Because really exaggerated flares don’t look great on smaller women, stick to the modified ’70s look that’s narrow at the waist with a clean straight leg. And heels are an absolute must.

From left: Derek Lam spring 2011 runway look, photo courtesy of Derek Lam; Gap 1969 Wide Leg Jeans, $79.99, available at Gap; Madewell Skinny Rocker Jeans, $110, available at Madewell.

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5. Get A Muse-Worthy Haircut—We’ve been obsessed with It-Model du jour, Arizona Muse, and her versatile ’40s bob seems like the freshest cut going for spring. It’s a lot of look to pull off, but this year, there’s no hiding on the sidelines. If you’re ready to make a big hair change…there’s no better time than the present. And this elegant bob gets our seal of approval!

From left: Arizona Muse beauty portrait courtesy of Into The Gloss (to read about Arizona’s beauty tips, click here); Madewell spring 2011 lookbook shot, photo courtesy of Madewell.


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Five 2011 Hair Trends We Love!

1. The Low Bun

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Tip: Guido Palau, who created the look for Nina Ricci’s spring show, recommends starting with a center part. Next, pull hair into a low ponytail, making sure to cover the ears. Then twist the ponytail into a loose knot. Remember, a too-tight style will look overly austere, so keep it loose for a touch of bohemian flair.

The Tools: Redken Thickening Lotion 06 Body Builder, $14.99, visit Redken for stores; John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum, $9.99, available at CVS.

2. The New Side Part

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The Tip: Sam Brocato, owner of Sam Brocato Salon, gives us the key to finding your perfect part: “Place a comb flat against the side of your head. The spot where your head leaves the comb is where the part should be placed. Pull hair into a sleek, low ponytail or secure curls with a few bobby-pins.”

The Tools: Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer, $19, available at Aveda; Garnier Fructis Style Wet Shine Gel, $4.00, available at Target.

3. The Jane Birkin Bang

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The Tip: “With this look, the fringe becomes your main accessory,” says Kattia Solano of Butterfly Studio Salon. “Bangs should be heavy, slightly longer on the sides, and kept below the eyebrows. Layers are long and flowing, with a slight angle below the chin. Blow dry your bangs with a brush, then spray hairspray on a comb and comb through to make them look solid and thick.”

The Tool: Blow Blow Out Serious Non-Stick Hair Spray, $19.75, available at Blow NY.

4. The Punky Short Cut

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The Tip: “The most versatile way to get this look is an undercut with length on top,” says Pasquale Ferrante, co-founder of ION Studio. “To style, use a texturizing spray when wet, followed by a wax-based styling product once hair is dry.”

The Tools: Davines Defining Wonder Wax, $24, visit Davines.com for locations; Fekkai Bouffant Coiff Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel, $23, available at Sephora.

5. The Swoop

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The Tip: Loosely pin your bangs to the side, either with bobby-pins or a barrette. Use a dry shampoo to add texture or gel for hold and shine.

The Tools: Bastiste Dry Shampoo, $7.99, available at Ulta.com; Sebastian Gel Forte, $12.49, visit Sebastian Professional for stores.

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