10 Easy New Hair Ideas for Summer

Where we saw it: Chanel
The scoop: For the slick, polished style hairstylist Sam McKnight created at Chanel, apply mousse to your roots, then comb it through to the ends. Create a clean center part, pull all your hair back into a low ponytail, and secure it with an elastic. Add some polish by running a flatiron over the ends and adorn the base with a dramatic hair accessory (feathers and pearls are hot right now).

MESSY UPDO
Where we saw it: Donna Karan (shown here) and Proenza Schouler
The scoop: To create these flouncy updos, hairstylist Eugene Souleiman gave the models' hair a tousled texture by prepping it with Wella Professional High Hair Ocean Spritz when it was dry. He made a deep side part before loosely pulling the hair back into a low ponytail. He then rolled the tail up (not under) into a loop that he secured with a few pins. Don't stress if it doesn't look perfect—it's not supposed to. "We wanted the hair to get a little messed up when they were putting on their clothes to give the style even more texture," Souleiman said.

LOOPED BUN
Where we saw it: DKNY
The scoop: Souleiman created sleek low loops for the DKNY show. In real life, these make a polished alternative to sloppy ponytails but keep you just as cool. He parted the models' hair on the side—"not too low or harsh," he said. Gathering it at the nape of the neck, he anchored it into a low ponytail, which he folded over and retied with an elastic, creating a side loop. The finishing touch? Souleiman spritzed a fluffy kabuki makeup brush with hair spray and glided it over flyaways. "Think of it as setting powder for your hair," he said.

WISPY WAVES
Where we saw it: Anna Sui
The scoop: At Anna Sui, hairstylist Garren used a double-barrel curling iron to form soft waves, creating a "bohemian vibe, as if the hair had air-dried," he said. To get the look, work a styling mousse through wet hair, and twist about four to six sections into little buns, securing them with hair clips. When they dry (you can air-dry or use a diffuser), remove the pins, shake the hair out, and you'll get beachy waves. (P.S.: Go ahead and skip the floral wreaths.)

PULLED-APART PONYTAIL
Where we saw it: Calvin Klein
The scoop: On lazy summer days when you want to exert minimal effort, skip washing and re-create the style at the spring 2011 Calvin Klein show. Hairstylist Guido gave the hair a fuzzy texture (which most of us have in the summer naturally) by parting it down the middle and loosely pulling it back into a low ponytail complete with flyaways. To accentuate your flyaways, pull strands of hair out of the top of your ponytail.

WET PONYTAIL
Where we saw it: Lanvin
The scoop: Guido wanted the ponytails for Lanvin's spring 2011 show to look "sexy, sporty, and wet—it's like a girl who has just gotten out of the shower and pulled back her hair," he said. To get the look, he wet the models' hair and applied Redken Hardwear 16 Super Strong Styling Gel from roots to tips. He raked it back with his fingers, pulling it above the ears and into a ponytail at the nape of the neck. After tying it with an elastic, Guido spritzed the tail with more water and rubbed it between his hands so it looked naturally disheveled. To amp up the shine factor, he sprayed Redken Shine Brilliance Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist all over on the finished look. Bonus: You can execute this lazy look straight out of the shower—or the pool.

RELAXED BLOWOUT
Where we saw it: Derek Lam (shown here), Balmain, Cynthia Steffe, and Elie Saab
The scoop: For the Derek Lam show, hairstylist Orlando Pita wanted the look to feel effortless and not "too done," he said. The result? A '60s-inspired silhouette: a center part worn loose and straight with a slightly disheveled finish. To get the look, Pita prepped dry hair with T3 + Orlando Pita Plump Heat-Seeking Liquid Hair Plumper and T3 + Orlando Pita Elevate Heat-Seeking Iron Volumizer, used a round brush to lift the roots, and blow-dried the front forward, then created a middle part.

HIGH, CHUNKY BUN
Where we saw it: Oscar de la Renta
The scoop: To mimic the supersize buns Orlando Pita created for the Oscar de la Renta show, follow these steps: Part your hair down the center and tie it into a high ponytail. Tease the tail to make it big and thick, twist it, then wrap it around the base until you've created a perfectly rounded and oversize bun. Then secure it with pins and finish with a strong-hold hair spray.

BEACHY TWIST
Where we saw it: Michael Kors
The scoop: To create the laid-back style at Michael Kors, Orlando Pita prepped the models' hair with Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, drew a deep side part, and twisted small sections into coils, clamping down on them with a flatiron for crimped texture. After securing the hair into a low ponytail, Pita split the hair into two sections and tied a double knot at the back of the head, and using a few pins to keep it secure. A chunky piece was left loose in the front of each model's style; the sections haphazardly fell into the models' faces as they walked down the runway.

ROUGHED-UP UPDO
Where we saw it: Dolce & Gabanna
The scoop: To create this sexy, slept-in look, Souleiman raked side sections of hair (the ones over the ears) back, twisted them together into one piece, and pinned it in place. He randomly pulled out smaller sections, pinning them to the crown to add texture. The piece left hanging down at the back was then tucked under into a loose loop and secured at the nape of the neck. Finally, he blasted the models' hair with a blow-dryer to create more flyaways.

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JENNIFER ANISTON'S NEW ANGLED BOB
If there's any hair justice, Aniston's "lob"—or long bob—will end up being more imitated than the "Rachel." "This is one of the new classics," says hairstylist Tommy Buckett of the Marie Robinson Salon. "It's chic and superflattering thanks to all the length in the front, and it can soften a strong jaw like Jen's or thin out a round face." The term "lob" is hardly exact, so be clear about your desired length—or better yet, bring a photo to your salon appointment. Then reiterate a few points: "Ask for piecey layers that are longer in the front," says hairstylist Matt Fugate of the Sally Hershberger Salon in New York City. "Make sure they start cutting around the face. That way, you can decide on an angle, and if you want to go shorter, you still have that option." For a smooth look, run a styling lotion like Kiehl's Stylist Series Creme With Silk Groom through damp hair, blow-dry with a round brush, and finish with a little pomade, such as Shu Uemura Cotton Uzu Defining Flexible Cream.

JESSICA ALBA'S BLUNT CUT
Does a hairdo have to be cutting-edge to get our attention? Hardly. Jessica Alba's is almost vintage. "This isn't chopped into at all, it's a classic, beautiful shape that falls perfectly, with just a few long layers around the face," explains Fugate. This shape works on any face, and is best for fine, straight hair. With thick or curly textures, "It can end up looking frumpy," he says. To add body, prep damp hair with a volumizing product that also provides protection from heat-styling (we like John Frieda's Full Repair Root Lift Foam). Flip the head upside down and blow-dry roughly to remove about 90 percent of the moisture, then finish styling right side up with a round brush.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON'S TEXTURED BOB
Like her pillowy mouth and hourglass curves, Johansson's messy, just-rolled-out-of-bed bob is pure bombshell. Fugate recommends "asking your stylist to chop up and razor the ends and to check the length so it swings freely above the shoulders." This cut looks good on those with medium or wavy hair and any face shape. (If your face is round, keep the front pieces a little longer to slim it.) To play up the texture, Fugate suggests adding volumizing mousse to damp hair and letting it air-dry (try Living Proof's Full Thickening Mousse). Touch up random sections with a curling iron and finish with a beach spray like Sally Hershberger's Mineral Spray.

MILA KUNIS'S LONG BOHO LAYERS
Whether beaching it in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, stalking ballerinas in Black Swan, or caught out by paparazzi, Mila Kunis always looks effortlessly sexy. We can't all have her smolder, but her long, layered hairstyle is another story: It's great on all but the finest hair. "This type of cut is very versatile," says Buckett. No matter what your texture—wavy, straight, or curly—make sure your stylist snips away at the ends of each layer, so they're wispy and a bit rough; otherwise, the cut will lose its soft, seductive quality.

KATE MIDDLETON'S CLASSIC LONG LAYERS
If we had to choose between marrying a prince and having Kate Middleton's hair, we might just pick the mane (it doesn't come with etiquette rules or exacting in-laws). The cut itself is simple—"just classic, long layers with some framing around the face," says Buckett, who recommends asking your stylist for exactly that, and specifying that the layers also be chunky and thick at the ends. The bounce and lift come from styling: "Prep hair with a polishing cream or serum, blow your hair out with a round brush, and then use hot or Velcro rollers to give it volume." Women with medium to thick hair—either wavy or straight—look best with a cut like this, since it thins out your natural texture.

EMMA STONE'S HEAVY BANGS
For young stars, hairstyles are easy come, easy go—and just like that, Easy A's Emma Stone ditched her red, sideswept look for a blonde shag with bangs. "This feels fresh because of its allover piece-y quality," says Fugate. Ask your stylist for heavy bangs that start at the outer corners of your eyes, with the ends razored to lighten them up and lots of layers throughout the rest of the hair, especially around the face. (When you pull your hair back, there will be loose strands that add shape and character to a simple ponytail or bun.) This cut suits almost anyone—just steer clear if you have a cowlick or tight, coarse curls.

REESE WITHERSPOON'S BANGS AND LAYERS
Yes, America's sweetheart has a heart-shaped face—and this layered bob with strong fringe emphasizes it, drawing attention to her eyes and cheekbones. "The trick with a look like this is to not make the bangs too wide, or else it will appear dated," says Fugate. Have your stylist add lots of layers in front, with a few longer ones in the back. And don't request this cut if you're super low-maintenance: To style it, you need to apply a smoothing cream, such as Matrix Biolage Thermal-Active Repair Cream, to tame the layers, and blow-dry with a round brush to inject some volume and shape.

MAGGIE Q'S CURL-ENHANCING CUT
Maggie Q usually tames her hair into a sleek sheet, but at the People's Choice Awards, she let loose—showing off a great cut for her natural texture. "You have to treat curly hair like a sculpture, molding it subtly rather than doing chunky cutting and creating harsh lines," Fugate explains. Ask your stylist to start layering at the shoulders and to streamline the sides to avoid a puffy, pyramid effect. Styling is simple: Spritz a lightweight, leave-in conditioner, like Rene Furterer Acanthe Perfect Curls Curl Enhancing Leave-In Fluid, through damp hair, and let it air-dry. For enhanced definition and shine, wrap sections of hair around a curling iron—but only at midshaft. Leaving out the roots and ends maintains the beachy, relaxed vibe.

MICHELLE WILLIAMS'S LONG PIXIE
Williams's flirty crop proves that short hair needn't be tomboyish. "Her pixie is really sexy thanks to the longer hair at the crown, and the soft and wispy back and side pieces," says Fugate. This cut works best for fine or medium textures—coarse, curly, or thick hair would get too puffy—and on those with heart or oval-shaped faces. Fugate recommends blow-drying with your hands, rather than a brush, and using fingers to smooth the hair down. Finish with a little nonstick wax or pomade, like Oribe's 24K Pomade, for both hold and shine.

CLAIRE DANES'S MID-LENGTH LAYERS
Danes's so-called bob has morphed over the years, and her most recent chop is the prettiest yet. "The layers open up her face, so it's really flattering," says Fugate, who has worked with Danes. "This cut is particularly good for women with fine hair who don't want to go too short." To get the look, ask for a mid-length cut with strong layers that start at the cheekbones. When styling, prep hair with a lightweight volumizing product—Fugate likes Shu Uemura Ample Angora Volumizing Light Foam—and blow-dry with a large, round brush. Finish with a dab of shine serum.

KERRY WASHINGTON'S ALLOVER LAYERS
A knockout like Washington would probably look gorgeous with a buzz cut, but her new side-swept bangs and wavy layers are the ultimate frame for her face. Fugate points out that the shaggy gradation can also add body to medium hair: "By layering the hell out of it, you get the illusion that the hair is thicker than it is," he explains. (The opposite is actually true if hair is very fine: Snipping into it too much will only make strands look sparser.) Play around with the bangs and part—if you have a long face, a middle part may be most flattering.

31 New Hair Ideas for 2011

A TIGHT BRAID
Apply gel to your roots and use a brush to pull hair into a high ponytail. Then braid the tail, securing the ends with an elastic. "It's good for a party, because it looks great with a cocktail dress," says hairstylist Ryan Trygstad of the Marie Robinson Salon in New York City.

A BETTER PONYTAIL
This is, hands down, the sexiest ponytail we've seen—and it's simple to do: Make a clean center part with the tip of a comb. Gather hair at the nape of the neck, brushing it over your ears, and fasten. Gently tug out pieces of hair from around the elastic (but don't pull them out all the way); you want to create a bit of volume at the back of your head. Run a bit of serum over just the hair in the tail; try Citré Shine Shine Anti-Frizz Serum.

SEXY WAVES
For this laid-back surfer-girl look, all you need if you have wavy hair is "some beach spray and a diffuser," says hairstylist Tommy Buckett of the Marie Robinson Salon in New York City. Saturate damp hair with a texturizing spray, such as Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray; then dry with a diffuser attached to your blow-dryer. For straight hair, twist dry four-inch chunks haphazardly around a big-barrel curling iron instead, then mist with the spray. (By the way, you can use actual salt water to create these waves—it really works!)

A BLUNT CUT
Long layers are unfailingly pretty—don't get us wrong—but updating your look with a more severe cut like this one is a quick way to add drama to straight hair. Here's what to ask your stylist for: A cut that's "blunt at the shoulders and has strong fringe," says hairstylist Garren of the Garren New York Salon, who created this look. "The sides and back are slightly layered to create the thatchy, wispy look." To style it, pull out pieces on the sides and mist all over with hair spray to hold the sharp, graphic shape

SOFT FRIZZ
Frizzy waves can look good (really!)—just check out the fuzzy hair at the spring Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs shows. Now do you want it? If you have natural waves, "just let your hair air-dry without disturbing it," says Garren. "Then run a paddle brush over it to separate the curls and get some volume."

A MINI POMPADOUR
Not all poufs are created equal—and this one is definitely more sophisticated, less Snooki. For this half-up style, Buckett says to grab the section of hair on the top of the head between the temples and tease it at the roots to create height. Smooth it out with your fingers and pin down the hair at the center of your crown; let the rest loose.

A HIGH BUN
The key to this roughed-up bun is in the texture, explains Trygstad. Blow-dry hair while tousling it with your hands, then use your fingers to rake it into a high ponytail at the top of your head. Tease the entire tail, twist it, and then wrap it into a loose bun, pinning it into place. Finish with a light mist of flexible-hold hair spray, such as Pantene Pro-V Style Classic Flexible Hold Hair Spray.

A SEXY SHAG
These layers add some attitude to shorter hair. To style them, Garren recommends setting two- to three-inch sections of the hair at your crown with Velcro rollers. Blast them with hot air from your blow-dryer, then let your hair down after it's cooled. "Brush it with your fingers, then pull out pieces of hair and mist their ends with hair spray for a piecey, textured effect," he says.

SLEEK AND STRAIGHT
We love how polished this style looks, but it does require some patience: Whether you have straight or wavy hair, grab a flatiron and run it over two-inch sections. Create a clean side part with a comb, Garren says; then spritz hair spray over your roots. Twist the hair behind one ear and secure it with a small bobby pin.

A SCARF WRAP
Big, soft waves give this style a really romantic feel. If you have straight hair, wrap sections in figure eights around a double-barrel curling iron, such as Rsession Tools Naluwaver, Garren suggests. Make a center part and pull hair into a low ponytail; secure with an elastic. Brush out the hair in the tail, then tie a thick, colorful printed scarf—or even a piece of fabric—around the elastic.

ACCESSORIZED UPDO
A seemingly simple chignon is suddenly dressed up when you add a jeweled comb or barrette. "Slide it in right above and behind the ear so you can't see it from the front," says Garren. "It's a good place for an accessory, especially if you're going to be wearing earrings."

ROUGHED UP
Sleek and shiny isn't the only way to play it straight; a slightly disheveled finish is irresistibly cool. Spritz roots with a volumizer (try John Frieda Luxurious Volume Lavish Lift Root Booster, then blow-dry using a paddle brush. "Don't dry it 100 percent, though," says Buckett. "A little moisture left in the hair to air-dry will coax some frizz." Use your fingers to tousle your roots, too.

DEFINED CURLS
Some things in life are hard to define. Curls, though, are easy. Start by coating them with a moisturizing cream, like Redken Ringlet 07 Curl Perfecting Lotion for Medium Hair, then blow-dry with a diffuser while gently twisting them into coils. "I love the diffuser from Devachan that looks like a hand," Trygstad says. "It dries the hair without blowing it around." Apply a mist of shine spray (try Garnier Fructis Style Brilliantine Shine Glossing Spray) for that extra layer of gloss.

A MODERN FLIP
Want the glamour of a modern-day Betty Draper? Use jumbo hot rollers to secure two-inch sections of hair, making sure the ends are curved outward (this will give you that signature 1960s flip), says Garren, who created this look. Once hair is set, wait 15 minutes, then brush it out. Tease the front section at the crown, then pin it back.

A SLICK TWIST
This deceptively easy updo comes across as slightly androgynous yet totally gorgeous. First, create a deep side part, then slick hair with gel so it sticks close to the head. Brush it into a tight ponytail at the center of the back of your head. Divide the tail into two sections and saturate them with more gel. "The wetter it is, the better it will look," Buckett says. Twist them around each other until you get to the ends, then fasten with an elastic. "Roll the twist under and pin it to your scalp," he says.

PERFECT WAVES
The beachy look has its place, but these flawless waves can be worn much more dressed-up. Trygstad recommends using a curling wand (those are the ones without a clamp), such as Sultra Bombshell 1" to make styling easy. Mist dry hair with a texturizing formula (we like Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray), then wrap two-inch sections around the hot rod; curl strands only from the ears down, Trygstad says. When you've finished, run your fingers through your hair and spritz it with shine spray.

SHORT CURLS
Thin hot rollers will give shoulder-length hair massive volume and sexy, springy spirals. Twist a one-inch section, then place a half-inch roller at its roots; wrap the hair around it. Once it's all been set this way, let it sit for 15 minutes, then gently brush it out.

AN ELEGANT PONYTAIL
Starting with straight hair, create a deep side part and mist all over with a shine spray (try Tresemmé Smooth & Silky Shine Spray). Sweep back hair to the nape of the neck, and secure with an elastic. Wrap a small sliver of hair around the band. "It immediately makes a ponytail look more dressed up," Trygstad says.

A SIDE BRAID
This style has a pretty finishing touch. Pull back wavy hair and shift it over to one side of your neck, letting face-framing pieces fall free. Begin braiding at the nape, Trygstad says; then tie it. Wrap a small section of hair from the ends over the cord to hide it; use a small bobby pin to fasten.

BLENDED TEXTURES
At first glance, this ponytail is just a ponytail—but look closer: The style is actually a mix of two different textures (the top of the head is smooth and the tail is rough). "Smooth a bit of gel on top of the head, then brush the hair into a high ponytail," Trygstad says. "Flatiron the tail, then mist it with some beach spray; pull it apart with your hands to make it look edgy and rock and roll."

A NEW BUN
Sometimes, changing the shape of a classic style is enough to completely transform it. Pull hair into a ponytail slightly lower than the center of the back of the head, then tease the tail. Twist it once, then keep wrapping the hair around itself; the resulting knot should stick out about two inches from the back of your head. "It's more cone-shaped, rather than ballerina-bun," hairstylist Paul Hanlon told us backstage at the Jil Sander spring 2011 show. Lightly rub the finished bun with your hands to create a few flyaways for good measure.

VOLUMIZED BLOWOUT
To get loads of volume, run mousse through damp hair, then pick up your blow-dryer and round brush. "Start blow-drying hair to the side immediately," says Buckett. "Then wrap sections of hair around the brush, holding each in place for a few seconds so that you're using the brush as a Velcro roller, heating the hair on it instead of pulling it smooth." When you're finished drying, rub a dab of pomade, such as L'Oréal Professionnel Lumi Contrôle, over your fingers, then use them to tousle the ends.

DEFINED WAVES
Full, smooth waves are as hot as a 1940s starlet. Start with dry, center-parted hair; wrap one-inch sections around a one-inch curling iron, then gently pull out the iron, leaving the hair to cool in a coil. "Once you've finished, run a brush though it; that's how you get the wave look," says Garren. "Because there are so many pieces that lie on top of each other, you get that body."

CHIC HIPPIE
Pin-straight, center-parted hair "is a throwback to the '70s, but it's also very current," says Trygstad. Apply a styling lotion, like Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream, to damp hair. Part it down the middle, then blow-dry it straight with a paddle brush. Wait—you're not done yet: Flatiron it smooth, working in one-inch sections. Now you're good to go

A BOUNCY PONYTAIL
For an elegant take on the signature cheerleader high ponytail, Garren suggests center-parting the hair in the very front, then using hair spray to slick it over the head. Make your ponytail at the back of the crown. Flatiron the tail, then tease the hair underneath the base of the ponytail "to get that puff," says Garren.

A BIG UPDO
This particular style is a little extreme, but a tamer version would be perfectly appropriate anytime. "Pull hair back in a high ponytail, then tease the tail," Trygstad says. "Then make one big loop with it by wrapping it under itself, pinning down the ends at your scalp." Slide on a thick knit headband at the hairline as a bold finish.

PRETTY FRIZZ
Buckett believes there are two kinds of frizz: "Pretty frizz is evenly distributed throughout the hair, instead of just on the top of the head," he says. If you have naturally curly hair, use your fingers or a pick to muss up your curls when they're dry, making sure the texture is the same all around the head. "Mist hair with shine spray so it still looks polished," Buckett says.

RIBBON BRAIDS
Add a dash of color in an unexpected way: Spritz dry hair with a lightweight spray, then brush back side-parted hair low behind the neck. Separate into three or four sections. Tie a ribbon at the base of the neck where each section starts; then braid every one, incorporating the ends of the ribbon into each braid as you weave. Once all four braids are fastened with an elastic, flip them up toward the nape of the neck and pin the ends of each to the center back of your head.

A FISHTAIL BRAID
Love a side braid but want to make it a little more interesting? Make it a fishtail, which requires weaving two sections of hair instead of three. Garren explains how to execute it: First divide the hair into two sections, then pull a few strands from the outside of one section and weave it over to the underside of the second section; repeat the same motion from the opposite side. Keep alternating until you reach the end, then secure with an elastic. To dress up the style, wrap a scarf around your head like a headband and tie it in a messy knot or bow.