Nina Dobrev flaunts a messy side braid that is perfect for most any occasion. Although there are many types of braids that would look great as a low, side plait (fishtail, classic three-strand, etc), this youthful, casually textured style is an undone version of a rope braid.
A side-part and rolled under ends give this lengthy hairstyle a polished finish.
Apply smoothing balm all over on damp strands and blow-dry with a round brush. Roll the brush several times to create a bend through the length. Use a dab of pomade smooth the surface and remove any flyaways.
Salon: Bushire
Hair: Leticia Gutierrez
Makeup: Sara Wayne
This pin straight look is neatly topped with cornrow style braids and a smooth side bang
Apply smoothing balm mixed with a few drops of shine serum onto damp hair and comb through to distribute evenly. Blow-dry in sections with a large round brush. Smooth a flat iron over the ends and then create braided cornrows thorough part of the front, smoothing bangs to one side.
Salon: Salon Synergy
Hair: Joanna Wyatt
Makeup: Sara Wayne
Smooth and curvy roots lead to lustrous waves through the length of this long layered hairstyle.
Mist large sections of dry hair with working spray and wrap around a large curling iron. Hold in place a few second to set a curl and then release. Continue until the ends of all sections are curled, alternating curl direction for a soft wave. Add a few drops of shine serum onto your hands and then run your fingers through to break up the sections.
Salon: A Star is Born
Hair: Stacy E. Smith
Makeup: Jeanne Romano
Rolled under ends are topped with delicate bangs for this lengthy girl’s style.
Apply styling lotion on damp hair and blow-dry in sections using a round brush to roll the ends under. Switch to a vent brush to smooth bangs straight down. Use a dab of pomade to pinch and twist the ends to detail.
Salon: Bushire
Hair: Leticia Gutierrez
Makeup: Jaime Queenin
Blow dry sections with a round brush an dthen run a flat iron through, bending the ends outward slightly. Use a dab of styling paste on your fingertips to pinch and twist the ends for a piecey finish.
Salon: Pon International
Hair: Sara Wayne
Makeup: Sara Wayne
Slightly rounded layers in front add a face framing quality to this lengthy hairstyle.
Apply styling lotion on damp hair and blow-dry in sections using a paddle brush, using tension to set a sleek finish. Smooth a flat iron over the ends and then use a dab of pomade to pinch and twist the ends to detail.
Vincent Michael Salon
Hair: Christina Voge
Makeup: Sara Wayne
If graced with curly hair like Iggy Azalea, start off this hairstyle with a curl-enhancing product and let hair airdry. Otherwise mist texture spray all over and power dry by moving hair around with your fingers and you blow dry on high.
Mist small sections of dry hair with a thermal working spray, twist each section several times and then wrap tightly around a ¾-inch curling iron. Hold the iron in place for a few seconds to set the curl and then release carefully keeping the coil intact. Continue with all sections until all hair is curled.
A very popular style, these longer, side-parted layers offer a flirty appeal with a hint of curl through the ends.
Start with towel-dried hair, apply a dime-size amount of a lightweight styling lotion blow-dry hair in sections using a paddle brush. Once dry, curl the ends of large vertical sections. Use a dab of pomade on your fingers when you rake through to break up the sections and finger-style.
Long layers and side bangs give this curvy hairstyle serious sex appeal.
Apply equal amounts of leave-in conditioner mixed with smoothing balm and work through damp hair. Blow-dry hair in sections using a round brush to pull up on top for volume and then roll the brush several times to create a bend through the length. Create a side part and smooth your bangs to one side using a flat iron. Add shine spray for luster and finishing spray all over to hold.
Hair: Celeste Janae Innovations
Makeup: Jaime Queenin
