A strong center part and tons of shine spray make a low chignon instantly classic (add smoky eyes and it's ridiculously sexy, too). To get this pretty loop, draw a center part and clip aside a one-inch chunk of hair from each side of the hairline. Gather the rest in a low ponytail at the nape and roll (rather than twist) it up toward the base, pinning it against the head. Then pull each of the front pieces back around the loop, pinning them into place. Finish with a generous dose of glossy shine spray, like Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray.
BOUNCY PONYTAIL
The last person to create a ponytail this perfect was a toy designer at Mattel. To get the effect in real life, hairstylist Owen Gould misted Sachajuan Ocean Mist salt spray through Chrissy Teigen's damp hair, rough-dried it, and then curled her entire head with a one-and-a-half-inch curling iron. He sprinkled volumizing powder (we like Redken Powder Grip 03 Mattifying Hair Powder) through her roots and back-combed them, then pulled all her hair into a ponytail at the back of the head. To get the lifted tail, grab each side of the ponytail and pull them apart to tighten the elastic, then tease the underlayers.
WAVY PONYTAIL
This barely there ponytail is sexy and sporty at once. Work a palmful of mousse (Karolina Kurkova's stylist Bryce Scarlett used Leonor Greyl Mousse Au Lotus Volumatrice) through damp hair and blow-dry it smooth with a medium round boar-bristle brush. Roll each section up to the head and secure it in place with a metal duckbill clip until the entire head is set. Wait 20 minutes, unclip the hair, then slip a clear elastic loosely around the tail below the nape. Don't double up the elastic—if it looks like it's going to fall out, you did it right.
TOUSLED TOPKNOT
The topknot of 2015 is cool, textured, and not even close to prissy. To get it, work mousse through damp hair and really rough-dry it, embracing whatever gorgeous natural texture you've got. Once dry, use your fingers (not a brush) to sweep the hair up to the crown, tie it in a ponytail with an elastic, then loosely rope it around the base and secure it in place with bobby pins. Massage your hairline with your fingers to loosen some pieces for an effortless finish.
WOVEN BRAID
This style requires one thing and one thing only: a kickass (and preferably very long) scarf. Place it a half-inch back from your hairline and tie it securely at your nape. Divide all your hair into three sections (two small outer sections and one large center section). Put the ends of the scarf in the outside sections, then braid all the hair together very tightly until you reach the ends. Double-knot the scarf and you're out the door.
SLICKED BACK
This is hands down the easiest, neatest way to pull back your hair (and deal with growing-out bangs). Grab a chunk of hair from the front of your hairline—about one inch deep and as wide as space between your eyebrow arches. Mist it with hair spray, then brush it straight back as far as it will go. Secure it with a clear elastic (if it's past the crown) or a Goody Jenna Metal Domed Barrette. Flatiron the loose sides of your hair for a smooth finish and mist with shine spray
MODERN FRENCH TWIST
Tousled, imperfect, and a little lopsided, this is how cool girls wear French twists. "The messiness makes it sexy, not fussy," says hairstylist Orlando Pita. To get the rough texture, mist dry shampoo (like Batiste Dry Shampoo Original) from roots to midlength, then spray your hands with hair spray (like L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray) to create finger grooves as you gather it at the nape. Slowly twist the hair up the head, and secure it by sliding long, U-shaped pins into the seam. Tuck any loose pieces down into the roll and finish with another layer of hair spray.
VOLUME-BOOSTING BANGS
Bangs are an immediate way to add fullness to flat, fine hair (and, no, not in an '80s way). Ask your stylist for Karlie Kloss's brow-skimming, side-swept ones. "But don't cut too far into the temples or your hair starts to look thin," says hairstylist Mara Roszak.
RUMPLED WAVES
"This started as a backlash against the professional blowout," says hairstylist Chris McMillan. "Smooth hair looks high maintenance." For easy waves like these, spray volumizer (like Phyto Phytovolume Actif Volumizer Spray) through damp hair and blow-dry your hair upside down. Once your hair is 75 percent dry, part it in the middle and twist it into two low pigtail buns, leaving the ends out so they stay straight. Aim the blow-dryer at the buns for several minutes until they're dry, mist them with hair spray (like Big Sexy Hair Get Layered Layering Hairspray), undo the pins, and shake your hair out in all its rumpled glory.
ALL-NATURAL CURLS
Getting these sexy, lush curls comes down to your hair texture. Those with straight hair will need to wrap one-inch sections around a three-quarter-inch curling iron, spritzing with firm-hold hair spray along the way (in other words, see you in an hour or two). Those born with these amazing curls can stretch them slightly by combing styling cream—like Suave Professionals Sleek Anti-Frizz Cream—through damp hair and then blow-drying with the nozzle, suggests hairstylist Diego Da Silva. Use your fingers to open and separate the curls until the hair is soft, dry, and airy.
FAUX UNDERCUT
We don't need to explain how cool a faux undercut is. But here's how to make one: Create a deep side part, following the part all the way down to the nape of the neck. Clip all the other hair out of the way. Brush the side with less hair back and secure it very tightly with a clear elastic under the other section. (You can also French-braid it, cornrow it, twist it, or Bop It.) Now, unclip the other side and scrunch a handful of strong-hold mousse (like Vidal Sasson Pro Series Extra Firm Hold Mousse) into it from roots to ends. Blow-dry the hair (even though it's dry) while pulling the hair upward with a round brush for the most dramatic volume.
CLASSIC GAMINE
"The length really accentuates her bone structure," says McMillan, who's been cutting Michelle Williams's hair for years. The sides and back are close to one inch long, but the top layers, about six or seven inches, give texture—and make growing it out much, much easier. Just know that you'll need to see your stylist every four weeks for maintenance before that happens.
PINUP-GIRL PIGTAILS
We know how annoying it is to read a hair tutorial that asks you to curl your whole head before braiding it, but trust us here. Wrapping it around a one-and-a-half-inch curling iron "is like using a magic wand," says hairstylist James Pecis. "It sets the foundation for soft hair with bend and movement." Once you finish, tease the hair at the top and back of the head (roots to midlength) until it looks like cotton candy. Tie the hair in two low pigtails, braid the tails, and secure them with a second set of elastics. Then mist it all with hair spray
FAUX BANGS
For an instant change with zero commitment (when does that happen?), try clip-in bangs. You'll need a quality piece made from real hair and your stylist to help you cut them and match the color, if necessary. After parting the hair, tease the roots and spritz them with hair spray, then slide the piece underneath and snap it in. "Feather the bangs out over the forehead and brush your own hair over the top so they look seamless," says hairstylist Garren.
UNDONE UPDO
We love absolutely everything about this style. The undone texture (created by blow-drying the hair with a small and medium round brush for a natural wave). The swoop (blown out with a big round brush, then tucked behind the ear). And the knot (first secured in a ponytail, then messily twisted around the base and pinned inch by inch with Goody bobby pins).
BUBBLE BRAID
This is the ideal style for when you buy a pack of hair ties (because God knows where they go after that). Start by placing the first one at the nape of the neck. Then slide in another one a few inches below that. Every time you slide a new elastic in, hold the tail firmly with one hand and push the elastic up into the tail with the other hand to create the bubble effect.
MUTED HEADBAND
Muted, nude tones hit fashion, nails, and hair color this season. Another popular place for them? Headbands. Select a nude or brown two-inch cotton band (choose one that is closest to your hair color—Scünci has good, cheap ones). Push it past your forehead so it just barely hides your hairline. Let your hair fall loosely behind it, or wrap it into a ponytail or bun.
SCHOOLGIRL HAIR
"It's young, cool, and imperfect," says hairstylist Eugene Souleiman. It's also ridiculously easy. To get this airy, matte texture, Souleiman misted salt spray through the hair (try Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray), then swept a large piece across the forehead and slid in a visible black bobby pin.
RETRO WAVES
These "old Hollywood meets '90s-era Madonna" waves are all about shine, shine, shine. At Chloe Grace Moretz's September 2014 Allure cover shoot, Garren wrapped the hair at the crown in medium hot rollers for lift. Then he curled the rest of the hair with a one-and-a-half-inch curling iron, wrapping it in alternating directions so it didn't fall into one wave pattern. He brushed the hair slowly with a boar-bristle brush and smoothed over it all with a couple drops of smoothing oil (like Redken Diamond Oil Shatterproof Shine).
BRAIDED PRINCESS LEIA BUNS
These quirky Miu Miu buns are cooler than George Lucas's version, thanks to their glossy sheen. Work a shine-enhancing gel, like Wella Pearl Styler, from roots to ends, then make a strong side part. Divide the hair in half and create tight pigtail braids from behind the ears to the ends, securing with two elastics. Twist the two braids into buns at the nape, finishing with bobby pins.
OFF-DUTY BALLERINA BUN
"Diane [Von Furstenberg] wanted a ballerina-inspired bun, but a ballerina in rehearsal," says Pita. He worked dry shampoo into the hair before tying it in a ponytail at the back of the head. He back-combed the tail with a teasing comb, then twisted it into a bun with bobby pins. He broke up the bun with his fingers to create the messy, imperfect finish.
BOMBSHELL BLOWOUT
Blake Lively's messy waves are "sexy, wild, and almost furious," says hairstylist Stephane Lancien. He started by prepping her hair with mousse and rough-drying it. Once it was dry, he wrapped random, face-framing layers around a large curling iron and messed them up with his fingers to create the tousled texture.
OVERSIZE CROWN
A small, sparkly hair accessory is perfectly cute and sweet. An over-the-top crown: totally badass. Hairstylist Tommy Buckett suggests doing as little styling to your hair as possible. "You want to let the headpiece speak for itself." Jennifer Behr makes great ones, or you can find more affordable versions on Etsy or at Urban Outfitters.
MICRO BANGS
Micro bangs give instant sex-kitten appeal and edge to any style. But they're also a major commitment, so make sure you're ready for daily (sometimes twice-daily) styling. Still in? Ask your stylist for a soft arc that falls two inches from the hairline.
FISHTAIL BUN
Once you've mastered the fishtail braid, it's time for the fishtail bun. Pull your hair into a low ponytail and fishtail it to the ends. Wrap the fishtail around the back of your head and use U-shaped pins to secure it, catching both the hair against the back of your head and the hair in the braid with each pin. Tuck the ends into the braid and finish with hair spray (we love Pantene Pro-V Stylers Anti-Humidity Hairspray Maximum Hold).
CORNROWS
You don't want to be stuck with your hands above your head searching for an elastic (trust us, been there). So first lay out a sectioning comb, five duckbill clips, and five small, plastic elastics. Then, starting at the middle of your hairline, create three to five clean, one-inch-wide sections with a comb and clip each out of the way. Make sure the center section is perfect. "That's where the eye goes first," says Pecis. Start French-braiding the center section, crossing the hairs under rather than over, which is what makes the braid pop out. Braid tightly until you reach the crown, secure the ends with a small elastic, and give your arms a quick break before moving on to the remaining four sections.
SEXY PIGTAILS
Here's why your pigtails will look freakin' hot—and not like the bouncy, playground version: You will create a messy, off-center part, you will tease the hair at the crown first, and you will secure the hair just under the ears so it falls neatly on your shoulders. This looks best on those with shoulder-length hair.
WOVEN PONYTAIL
Make sure your roommate is home when you start this, because it takes two to complete this intricate ponytail (but it will be so worth it). Blow-dry and flatiron your hair straight. Section the top half of hair from temple to temple and make a middle part, crisscrossing each side tightly over each other. Secure each piece behind the ears with a small elastic (this is where you need two people so the sections don't droop). Repeat the process using sections from the side of the head and crossing them over the nape. Tie the hair into a low ponytail and wrap a section of hair around the elastic before spraying it with hair spray
UNDONE BRAID
The low placement of this braid isn't just effortlessly beautiful, it also creates two styles in one (faux lob in the front, braid in the back). Mist a texturizing spray, like Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray, all over dry hair. Then start braiding from midlength to the ends (the braid will drop slightly from where you start it). Secure with an elastic after two or three rotations and wrap a piece hair around it and pin for a polished finish.
BARDOT BLOWOUT
This voluminous blowout is missing its signature step: back-combing. "Teasing turns it retro," says Pita. Instead he prepped the hair with volumizer (like Kérastase Lift Vertige), rough-dried it, curled it with a large-barrel curling iron for an airy effect, and worked dry shampoo (like Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk) into the roots while roughing them up with his fingers. "The dry shampoo makes the hair stay up," Pita says. Plus, it's not a pain in the B to brush it out in the morning.
MODERN CRIMPS
Crimping is back, but don't be scared. This time it's subtle, random, and surprisingly refined. For a ponytail like this one, take a mini crimper to three or four random sections of your hair (roots to ends) before delicately smoothing it into a low ponytail. You can also leave your hair loose—just be sure to spray it with some salt spray (like O&M Surf Bomb Sea Salt Spray) to keep the texture cool, not considered.
LOOPED-THROUGH BUN
Two is better than one in the case of this sporty headband look. Start with a one-inch headband of any color, then layer a double-strand black headband on top of it (Scünci makes them). Tie your hair in a ponytail, then loop the tail through the black headband. That makes the hair follow the line of the neck so it looks more elegant, says hairstylist Odile Gilbert.
HALF-UP LOOP
When you pull your hair half-up, please remember two things. 1) Never pull back literally half of your hair, or the hair below will look thin and shrimpy. A better ratio is 70/30. 2) If you have a round Céline barrette, by all means use it. If you don't, Mrs President & Co. makes an amazing dupe (now only available in silver).
RIBBON BRAID
Don't try to make this perfect, or you'll lose all the fun. Section off the hair on top of your head in a horseshoe shape (the base of the horseshoe is at the crown). Clip the hair from the sides and back out of the way. Gather all the hair from the front and tie a long black ribbon (twice as long as your hair) around the base. Separate the hair into three parts and place the ribbon in the two outside sections. Every few rotations, tie the ribbon in a knot and begin braiding crazily again. Use bobby pins the same color as your hair to push any saggy pieces into your braid and enhance the Mohawk shape.
OMBRé HIGHLIGHTS
Ombré hair shouldn't look like a black-and-yellow Rothko painting. Instead, ask your colorist for highlights that are just barely lighter than your natural hue, working them into the ends and in random sections throughout (rather than perfectly spaced ones). Leave the roots untouched, and you won't have to touch up your color for up to six months.（http://www.allure.com/hair-ideas/2015/best-hairstyles-for-2015）
