Reese Witherspoon Chignon Photo

“Chignon How ToIf you’re looking for an evening hairstyle you can create at home, Danny DuBose of Bob Steele Salon in Atlanta says your best bet is a low chignon. “It’s easiest to create this look if you have mid-to shoulder-length hair with longer layers or hair that’s one length,” he explains.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Working from ear to ear, divide the head into two parts, front and back. “That lets you determine if you want a part in front or plan to wear hair all off the face,” says DuBose.
2. Take the back section and create a smooth ponytail, catching it with a coated elastic. Then flip it up and move it back through the band so it lies flat against the crown. ‘Next, take the hair that’s in the ponytail, Sub-divide it and pin it at the base of the neck.”
3. As a finishing touch, create a part, then smooth out one side with a brush. Bring it toward the back of the head and wrap it around the tail to conceal the elastic. “Do the same on the other side. Use a holding spray like Aveda Air Control to keep strands in place.”

Article courtesy of Harris Publications

Got a question, war story or comment about this topic? Click on the "Leave Your Comments" link at the very bottom of this article. Some of my best ideas for future articles come from reading reader comments. I'd love to hear from you!

• Emmy Hair Style – The Chignon
• Bridesmaids Hairstyles Top Styles
• Wedding Hairstyles Series Part 1: Up-do’s
• Hair for Summer Vacation
• Updo Hairstyles
• Formal Hairdos
• Wedding Hair Medium Length Brides Adore

Finger Waves Rule in Old Hollywood Glamour!!

“Drew Barrymore
Grey Gardens”Last night in the wee hours as I was flipping through channels, I caught this shot of Drew Barrymore looking like one of the Old Hollywood glamour gals of the 30′s and 40′s!! This is the same tom-boy Drew we used to know from days gone by. What a fabulous makeover! Wouldn’t it be fun to do a total transition look like this one for some special soriee! Bravo, to her make-up artist, hairdresser and of course Alberta Ferretti, for the amazing long fitting nude gown!!

Drew was attending the premiere of the new HBO film, “Grey Gardens” at The Ziegfield Theater in New York City, with co-stars Jessica Lange and Jeanne Tripplehorn. Grey Gardens, is a remake of the namesake 70′s documentary based on the true story of two eccentric relatives of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, the Bouvier Beales.

“Sucsy’s original story for GREY GARDENS offers a wry, behind-the-scenes look at the Beales and their unique mother-daughter bond. Told over the span of four decades, the film focuses on their glamorous and well-heeled lives long before the making of the documentary and on the circumstances behind their riches-to-rags story.”

Well, I’m looking forward to this not just for the drama, which will probably win an emmy, but the hairstyles and dress from this era are always fabulous and fun see. And, Jessica Lange, (from my hometown) is one of my favorite actors as well. So watch for the cable network premier this Saturday April 18th.

Drew is believable as a 40′s bombshell. . . wavy hair, red lips, pale skin and hat!

View the trailer for ‘Grey Gardens’

Also check out my article: Hair Waves–Retro Hair Styles Make Comeback

For more discussion and pictures of classic hairstyles you might want to also visit these articles:

• Christina Aguilera Short 40’s Hairstyle
• Nicole Ritchie-The Classic Bob Hair Style
• Celebrity Hair Style How To’s
• Formal Hairstyles of the 40′s are Hot!
• Emmy hairstyle award to Katherine Heigl
• Marilyn Monroe Hair Style

Barb Quinn on Google+  

Got a question, war story or comment about this topic? Click on the "Leave Your Comments" link at the very bottom of this article. Some of my best ideas for future articles come from reading reader comments. I'd love to hear from you!

• Popular Hairstyles Can Make You Look Younger
• Drew Barrymore Updo and Hair Color
• Hairstyle Trends Year End Review
• Trend Alert: Dark Roots
• Celebrity Hairstyles Gone Wrong?
• Hair Updos for Fall Are Soft and Sweet
• Caramel Highlights

.

.

What will your wedding hair style be?
“Wedding Hair
Styles Ideas”

With wedding season just around the corner, you may have chosen your date, location and dress, but have you chosen your wedding hair style? Your wedding hair style is as vital to your overall look as anything else, so don’t forget to plan ahead when it comes to your wedding hair do too! Need help with wedding hair style ideas? Well that’s what I’m here for! Read on for timelines, tips and ideas.

Wedding Hair Styles Timeline

• 6 weeks before wedding: Find a experienced wedding hairdresser and bring in pictures to practice your wedding hair design favorites.
• 4 weeks before wedding: Try an at-home hair treatment like a moisture mask to get the healthiest and softest wedding day style hair possible. Do this hair treatment weekly.
• 2 weeks before wedding: Have you chosen your favorite wedding hair style yet? If not, get to it and schedule another trial run!
• 1 week before wedding: Get wedding hair cut and color. Do a final trial run (with your headpiece).
• Day before wedding: Wash your hair (second day hair is better to style with) and do one last hair treatment.
• Day of wedding: Today is the day! Your wedding hair style should be perfect!

Some Wedding Hair Styles Ideas:

Wearing Your Hair in an wedding Updo ~~ Wearing your hair in an updo is a great option for wedding hair styles. It gives off a formal vibe, so go with a hair style like this if you are having a formal affair, or if you want to show off a beautiful neckline or shoulders. A bit of bang in the front, like this picture shows, is very beautiful too.

A traditional wedding updo-hair style

Wearing Your Hair Down ~~ A relaxed and casual look, wearing your hair down has become quite a popular wedding hair styles lately with celebrities like Eva Longoria-Parker and Tori Spelling wearing this hair style for their wedding days. Soft, tousled waves make wedding hair styles worn down perfect for your special day.

A wedding hair style worn down

Wedding Hair Undecided ~~ Can’t decide between your wedding hair style worn up or worn down? Why not meet in the middle and combine the best of both worlds by choosing a half-up, half down hairstyle? A wedding hair style like this can be worn a variety of ways and works for both formal and casual affairs. Experiment with the amount of hair you put up, as well as where the headpiece or veil is worn for the best look.

Wedding hair worn partially up combines the best of both worlds.

Wedding Hair Styles Tips

Wedding Hair Styles Tip 1 ~~ Trial runs of your wedding hair style are both necessary and helpful. Whether you are hiring a professional wedding hairdresser, or doing your wedding hair styles yourself, a trial run or two can help you decide on a wedding hair style and see what the end result will look like.

Wedding Hair Styles Tip 2 ~~ Be sure to keep extra bobby pins, shine spray and hairspray with you on your wedding day for touch ups throughout the reception.

Wedding Hair Styles Tip 3 ~~ Keep your hair cut and color conservative. This is your wedding day and you want your wedding hair style to be timeless. This is not the time to experiment with a short hair style or funky hair colors.

My personal wedding hair style favorite is a half-up, half-down hair style that incorporates a bit of formality and a bit of casualness, perfect for any style of wedding (I could be partial to this hair style, considering I wore this wedding style at my own wedding.

For further discussion on formal hairdos you might want to check out these other articles:

• These Formal Hairdos are Edgy Elegant
• Formal Hairdos for the Holidays
• Trend Alert, Amy Winehouse Beehive Hair
• Short Formal Hairdos
• More Formal Hair Styles I Love!
• Easy Updos for the Holidays