Elegant hairstyles are highly valued goal during formal occasions, weddings, awards or even proms. It’s a type of hairstyle that can make any woman feel extra gorgeous and super classy at the same time. Low chignon, intricate plaits, French twists, side-swept cascading curls and side rolls are just a few of the hairstyles on our list that can make you look elegant in any occasion.
Charlize Theron’s blonde hair is braided and secured in a side chignon. Her side..
Charlize Theron’s blonde hair is braided and secured in a side chignon. Her side bangs finish off this elegant, classic hairdo.
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Cynthia Nixon’s red hair is styled in a short, sleek bob hairstyle. This sexy look..
Cynthia Nixon’s red hair is styled in a short, sleek bob hairstyle. This sexy look is perfect for everyday.
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Christina Ricci’s dark brown hair is styled in a simple updo with side bangs. Ch..
Christina Ricci’s dark brown hair is styled in a simple updo with side bangs. Christina wore this hairdo to an after party for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Pangea Restaurant in New York.
We’re not gonna apologize about how much we adore (as seen here, here and here) Jennifer Lawrence’s pixie. Can you blame us? JLaw opted for a sleek version of her beautiful mane when she arrived at the premiere of ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ in Paris, France. For a silky and sleek finish, go for a hairstyle product that’s lightweight, non-greasy and with a conditioning effect such as ALTERNA’s Caviar Anti-Aging Blowout Crème Ultra-Straight & Smooth.
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Charlene Wittstock’s straight, blonde hair is styled in an elegant chignon hairdo…
Charlene Wittstock’s straight, blonde hair is styled in an elegant chignon hairdo. Charlene wore this hairdo at her wedding to Prince Albert of Monaco in 2011.
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Cara Delevingne’s long, straight, blonde hair is styled in a sleek, high ballerina..
Cara Delevingne’s long, straight, blonde hair is styled in a sleek, high ballerina bun. Long wispy strands are left loose to make this look very sexy.
Brittany Ishibashi violated conventional side parting by opting for an uneven one…
Brittany Ishibashi violated conventional side parting by opting for an uneven one. The result is a casual rendition of a sexy long and wavy hairstyle. The jagged parting created some volume at the crown area. It also made a symmetrical distribution from the top allowing the hair to gorgeously flow well on all sides.
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Magnificent is one of the words we can think of to describe this crisscross updo a..
Magnificent is one of the words we can think of to describe this crisscross updo at Jason Wu’s Fall 2013 show. Hairstylist Odile Gilbert was the brains behind this master coif.
Hair was divided into three sections: left, right and middle – the middle being the thickest. The middle portion is gathered into a low bun. The sides are further divided into smaller sections and each section is wound over the bun. The ends are tightly pinned under. A silver barrette is straightened and attached to the bun for an extra pow of a finish!
This is one Thorrific wedding hairstyle! Amirite? Actress Jaimie Alexander – be..
This is one Thorrific wedding hairstyle! Amirite? Actress Jaimie Alexander – best known for her portrayal of Sif in the Thor movies – looks like a true glam goddess in a messy side chignon with a baby pompadour on top. A couple of backcombing here and some twisting there are all it takes to create this modern version of the classic chignon. To make the style more elegant, add crystal-embellished hair pins at the back.
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Carey Mulligan’s short, blonde hair is styled in a bouffant hairdo that makes her..
Carey Mulligan’s short, blonde hair is styled in a bouffant hairdo that makes her short hair appear longer. Hair is teased at the crown, and the ends are styled and pinned in a French twist.
Cara Delevingne’s long, straight, blonde hair is styled in a chic, coiled updo. Ca..
Cara Delevingne’s long, straight, blonde hair is styled in a chic, coiled updo. Cara wore this hairdo to the Issa runway show in spring 2013.
Camilla Belle’s dark brown hair is styled in a sleek updo. This look is perfect f..
Camilla Belle’s dark brown hair is styled in a sleek updo. This look is perfect for weddings or a special night out.
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Anna Faris’s light blonde hair is styled in a classic, high ballerina bun. This fo..
Anna Faris’s light blonde hair is styled in a classic, high ballerina bun. This formal look is very classic and sweet.
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Carey Mulligan’s blonde hair is styled in a classic pixie cut. Waves give the look..
Carey Mulligan’s blonde hair is styled in a classic pixie cut. Waves give the look texture.
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Anna Faris’s platinum blonde hair is cut in a chin-length bob hairstyle. Her full..
Anna Faris’s platinum blonde hair is cut in a chin-length bob hairstyle. Her full bangs graze her eyebrows in this chic, elegant look.
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Lara Stone recreated yet another of the Sixties’ infamous ‘do. Since that great e..
Lara Stone recreated yet another of the Sixties’ infamous ‘do. Since that great era until today, the heart of this backcomb creation is none other than a hairspray with a strong hold. If you want extra boost, spritz hair with a good root volumizing spray. The product will give your hair enough lift. This will in turn result in less teasing which is damaging to the hair.
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Do some hairstyle transformation on a basic braided bun by creating two thin plai..
Do some hairstyle transformation on a basic braided bun by creating two thin plaits on both sides of your head. Gather your hair, including the thinly-braided sections, into a high ponytail. Weave the ends of the pony until the tip and secure with elastic. Twist the braid into a bun and hold the style with a couple of bobby pins.
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Ordinary buns can a bore, we know. That’s why from time to time a tweaked vers..
Ordinary buns can a bore, we know. That’s why from time to time a tweaked version is necessary such as Ester Heesch’s multi-spiraled version.
Score the ‘do by creating a sleek base with mousse. Part hair to one side, and then do a low-slung ponytail. Apply some gel at the ends to make them more polished. Do a few sections (1/2 inch) of the loose end of the pony and twist each tightly until they bend naturally. Pin each to the base of the ponytail making sure that no stray hairs are seen. Hairspray’s optional.
Can Nastya Kusakina’s chignon be any more intricate? The multi-looped hairstyle..
Can Nastya Kusakina’s chignon be any more intricate? The multi-looped hairstyle is so elegantly elaborate! With all that jazz going on, adding ornaments would be a big hairstyle sin. It will just drown the details of this fab ‘do!
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This is another braided hairstyle that we highly recommend for formal events and..
This is another braided hairstyle that we highly recommend for formal events and proms! Part hair to one side then separate the front section of the hair from the rest of your mane. Apply gel to the front section and do finger waves by combing the strands thoroughly. Next, shape the first wave by putting a finger at the end of a 3” horizontal section of the front part. Push the hair forward on top of the finger towards the forehead using a fine-toothed comb then remove your finger and clip that part. Do two more waves using the same technique.
Braid the back section until the tip then tie with elastic. Roll the ends inward, towards the nape, then pin. Remove the clips of your marcel waves. Sweep it gently over your ear then clip it on the side of the braid then tuck and clip the end under the plait for a clean finish. Give yourself a pat on the back! You deserve it!
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