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.
French actress Lea Seydoux arrived at Cannes Film Festival 2014 wearing her ha..
French actress Lea Seydoux arrived at Cannes Film Festival 2014 wearing her hair styled in this glam ’do. Her wavy red hair is parted on the side and tied in a low pony tail before creating elegant, side chignon. For sure charm is added to her style with these messy waves on the side. Emerald green dress completes the perfection of her red hair.
Or should we say ”the unusual version of the usual side swoop”? Naomi’s hair is..
Or should we say ”the unusual version of the usual side swoop”? Naomi’s hair is slightly teased at front and on the crown, pulled back, combed with paddle brush and fixed with lots of hairspray, so there is no straight parting line on the side. Pay attention on the bangs, as they are set to the place with hairspray instead of bobby pin. Sections from the left side are twisted at the nape to create a form resembling waterfall braid, but no braiding was applied. This section is pinned at the right side of her nape and it continues into lovely, blond curls resting at her right shoulder. Mind blowing creation indeed!
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Hilary Swank’s opted for sleek side swept hairstyle at Cannes 2014. Contrast of..
Hilary Swank’s opted for sleek side swept hairstyle at Cannes 2014. Contrast of bangs and hair length was major factor along with different curling types of the two. Her bangs are significantly more curvy compared to the rest of her hair, which is only slightly wavy. Her light brown hair is more sleek at the roots thanks to generous amount of hair creme, but ends are more silky, meaning that less of product should be applied at the ends when repeating this style.
Victoria’s Secret model Chanel Iman opted for some chic classic at CFDA 2014…
Victoria’s Secret model Chanel Iman opted for some chic classic at CFDA 2014. Her sleek, black hair was styled in side parted chignon. Elegance amplifier are her vintage, wavy bangs parted on the side. This hairstyle requires thorough blow dry with round brush for the body and allows zero frizz, so do apply serum to tame your hair.
Zoe Saldana arrived at Met Ball 2014 wearing her long, brown hair styled in this..
Zoe Saldana arrived at Met Ball 2014 wearing her long, brown hair styled in this elegant updo. When it comes to updo, convenient trick for round and heart shaped face is amplifying volume on the crown by teasing hair at this section, which can visually elongate this face type. Bangs are middle parted and they are softly embracing sides of Zoe’s face.
Short hair is pretty much refreshing experience on the red carpet, as we don’t get..
Short hair is pretty much refreshing experience on the red carpet, as we don’t get to see it too often. Jennifer Hudson’s jet black hair is cut in choppy pixie hairstyle which is framing her face with silky wisps. You need a complete and fundamental style transformation? This is definitely a style which could bring great deal of attention to your facial features, so consider it next time you visit your hair dresser.
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Nicole Kidman opted for moderate variation of 60’s bouffant hairstyle at Cannes F..
Nicole Kidman opted for moderate variation of 60’s bouffant hairstyle at Cannes Film Festival 2014. Her hair is blow dried and curled at the ends. This retro chic style is achieved with dividing hair into sections and teasing every section few inches from the roots. Bangs are side parted and secured with barrette.
Talkin’ about elegance personified! Without mistake, when it comes to those very..
Talkin’ about elegance personified! Without mistake, when it comes to those very special events which require some extra effort for your hairstyle, top knot is your BFF. Jessica Pare’s jet black hair is tied in super sleek pony, weaved into braid which is then coiled into bun. In case your hair length can not meet the standards of this volume, you can always opt for faux bun and clip it on the crown.
If we should judge according to runways, is all about side parting of your hair, m..
If we should judge according to runways, is all about side parting of your hair, making it sleek on the top and leaving rest of your hair to fall in XL curls, hint of waves or even super sleek style. One more news is that no one yet decided to put ombre on the shelf until next retro round. Amber Heard wore this classy side swept hairstyle on 2013 Oscars. Key is to sweep your hair from one side and let it lie on the opposite shoulder like a genuine star from the golden age of Hollywood.
Blake Lively chooses her red carpet styles without ever making a mistake. Her ch..
Blake Lively chooses her red carpet styles without ever making a mistake. Her chignon at Cannes Film Festival 2014 is total glam overdose. You could apply less effort and hair products if your hair is day old when repeating this style. Part your hair on the side, tease it a little on the crown and tie it in a low pony tail. Next you should tease your pony tail into voluminous pouf and smooth the surface with paddle brush. Secure the sections of your pony tail two inches from the elastic to conceal it. Create the body of your bun by securing the tips of your hair at the nape and curling them towards elastic. Apply hairspray in generous amount when you finish.
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Blond highlights are even more showy when your hair is styled in an updo, especi..
Blond highlights are even more showy when your hair is styled in an updo, especially if the frontal section is more prominent, which is the case with pompadour. If you are not much into stodgy and neat look of your updo, this loose version of pompadour is excellent choice for evening.
If you are sharing the blessing of long and thick hair with Kim Kardashian, layer..
If you are sharing the blessing of long and thick hair with Kim Kardashian, layers are excellent way to add sophistication to your style. Blunt bangs are there for a hint of ”miss mysterious” in your eyes. Tip: apply a few drops of defrizzing shine serum and blow dry your hair with a large round brush. To amplify volume slightly curl ends of your hair towards your face.
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Even though Madonna conquered the world as blonde, one has to admit that black h..
Even though Madonna conquered the world as blonde, one has to admit that black hair, rigid lines and blunt hair cut fits more to her ”I know what I want” nature. This dramatic change in hairstyle (accomplished by wearing a wig) matched perfectly with edgy and provocative punk Givenchy outfit she wore on 2013 Met Gala Ball. Result – absolute Madomination!
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Cool elegance is trademark of Florence Welch (and her outstanding voice, of cours..
Cool elegance is trademark of Florence Welch (and her outstanding voice, of course). This irresistible messy chignon with blunt bangs was her choice for the Grammy Awards 2013 and we just have to bow on matching it with green outfit, as that is one of the colors which never fail a red-haired girl.
It is a bit contradictory to see how messy ’do can give such an elegant statement..
It is a bit contradictory to see how messy ’do can give such an elegant statement, as in case of Keira Knightley’s look for ’Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit’ movie premiere. After creating central parting, her hair was curled with curling iron and collected into this gorgeous, disheveled chignon. On a side note, you are very lucky if you don’t have to envy her on that delicate, long neck and her amazing, natural eyebrows. If you do, you can always reach out for navy smokey make up to complete the perfection.
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It is hard to imagine a hairstyle that doesn’t look stunning on Naomi Campbell’s ..
It is hard to imagine a hairstyle that doesn’t look stunning on Naomi Campbell’s face. Her extra short bob is moderately layered with few strands gently touching her cheeks, making this ”sore spot” of heart shaped and round face appear a bit narrower and drawing more attention to eyes. Style is amplified with slightly choppy ends of her full bangs. Attention! If your face is clubbed to above mentioned shapes, do not cut those bangs too wide!
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Feed your hair. Nurture it with those special products you hesitate to put on your..
Feed your hair. Nurture it with those special products you hesitate to put on your shopping list. Your long hair will return it to you with sparkling glow when you decide for these discreet mermaid waves Kim Kardashian is wearing. Frontal and crown part are swept to the top and back. Use hairspray to set them to place and bobby pins if necessary.
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Tired of your long, naturally straight hair? It can’t be easier and effective than t..
Tired of your long, naturally straight hair? It can’t be easier and effective than this: change the length and add blunt bangs! The Panther of the catwalk is keeping it simple with her straight blunt haircut. For extra sleek hair that glow, add a few drops of shining serum, blow dry your bangs slightly to the side and you are fully ready for both everyday and evening occasions.
This is perfect example of turning large curls into retro elegance with side partin..
This is perfect example of turning large curls into retro elegance with side parting and minimum of teasing. Applying hairspray is a must to hold these messy, voluminous curls in place. Very discreet touch of ombre is contributing to the volume of the big hair.
Nicole usually styles her gorgeous long, black hair loose, braided or tied in a tai..
Nicole usually styles her gorgeous long, black hair loose, braided or tied in a tail, so this full updo came as a big surprise. We guess she could not resist one of the hottest trends at the moment – the quiff. This voluminous updo requires great deal of teasing on the crown resulting in adorable elegance.
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