Chignon
Dressy or messy, there are loads of variations of a junior cocktail dresses chignon, but usually it involves pinning hair into a knot at the nape of the neck, or the back of the head. Emma Stone is wearing a gorgeous relaxed chignon, that frames her face and shows off her pretty earrings perfectly. Tasmin Egerton relaxes the look even further, by letting lots of loose curls hang down around her face, while Taylor Swift wears her chignon lower down, pinning her glam curls into a faux-bob. How to style a chignon? It’s really simple, and works great on most hair types.
Part your hair completely down the center and pick a side for the chignon to cocktail party dresses rest on. Pull hair to one side and create two ponytails, one in each hand. Tie your smoothed down hair into a loose knot. Wrap one side around to the right, and secure with a hair pin. Repeat on the left side and secure with a hair pin. Finish off with hair spray
Photos (clockwise from top left): www.hairandmakeupbysteph.blogspot.com; Taylor Swift; Emma Stone; Tasmin Egerston.
The braided Up do
Adding braids to an up do is a great way to keep your hair tamed, and is perfect for hair that’s not freshly washed and is a bit of a mess! If you’ve got the time (and a mirror!), this can be the perfect style for going from the office to a party, just get one of your colleagues to offer a helping hand. So, take your blue cocktail dresses limp, hanging daytime locks, run a comb through them, and plenty of de-frizzing product. Braid hair from the top of your head, and around towards the nape of your neck. You can add one or two braids; around half or all of your head; and they can be as thick or thin as you like. If you have lovely thick locks, try Emily Blunts romantic and relaxed up-do, or if your hairs a bit on the thinner side, try Jessica Albas tighter wreath-like braids for a Grecian inspired style. I used to be summer cocktail dresses terrified of attempting French braids, but when you’ve got the hang of it, they’re great.
Photos (left to right): Emily Blunt; Jessica Alba; www.cdni.condenast.co.uk
Big on top
Quiffs, quiffs and more quiffs! I’ve selected a few quite different styles of silver cocktail dresses quiffs, to show you just how versatile the quiff is. This style can be adapted to any length of hair, and is great if you have long bangs that you’re trying to grown out. You can quiff it with your hair up, down, or in a ponytail. To achieve the quiffed look as seen here on Mila Kunis, Rachel McAdams and Scarlett Johansson, simply backcomb a section at the front of your hair (or your bangs), smooth into a quiff, and secure on the top of your head with some pins, and lots of hair spray. Mila’s quiff here is formal, elegant, and perfect if you’re feeling fancy. Rachel’s quiff is paired with long, braided hair, and the whole lot is kept looking effortless, natural and incredibly chic. Scarlett’s is formal but a bit ‘undone’, so is full of cute, relaxed charm. With the addition of a sparkly clip, it’s a great one for quickly transforming your hair from day to night.
Paloma Faith is rocking a different kind of quiff. Hers is sleek, styled and perfectly formed. Achieve this vintage pin-up girl look by blow drying hair straight, using some volumizing mousse; taking a large front section of hair and twisting it up and round into a large roll. Make sure hair is rolled flat, not twisted, and roll towards the center of the head. Secure in place with grips and lots of affordable cocktail dresses spray; and tie the rest into a neat ponytail at the back. Finish with lots of gloss spray!
Photos (clockwise from top left): Mila Kunis; Scarlett Johansson; Rachel McAdams; Paloma Faith.
Beautiful Buns
Tousled buns, high crown top knots, side placed low slung buns – buns are so versatile, and a holiday cocktail dresses nice simple bun can be so pretty and effective. It’s the perfect style if you have a long, elegant neck that you want to show off. Wear something ‘undone’ for relaxed glamor, or something more polished and structured if you have the cheekbones for it. Buns are easy, and great for a quick party look, that wouldn’t look out of place during the day. Start by scraping your hair back into a pony tail and tying with a band. Next twist the hair around itself into a neat bun, tuck the ends under and secure with grips and spray. Try braiding the pony tail first, like Mandy Moore; or wearing the bun to the front of your head, like Thandie Newton, for a dramatic and fashion forward look that’s packed full of cheeky party fun. Rachel Bilson’s simple ballerina bun looks perfectly effortless, and is navy blue cocktail-dresses great from keeping hair out of your way, so you can enjoy the party without giving it a second thought!
Photos (left to right): Mandy Moore; Rachel Bilson; Thandie Newton.
Dramatic Up-dos!
If you really want to steal the show at that party, why not try a ivory cocktail dresses super dramatic up-do like one of these lovely ladies? I personally wouldn’t attempt something too unusual at home, so maybe this is one best kept for your hair stylist! Visit your hair stylist for a consultation, and come up with some fabulous creation to suit your style and face shape, and get ready to turn some heads!
Photos (left to right): found on Pinterest; www.valentinovamp.tumblr.com; Victoria Beckham.
What up-do will you be going for this strapless cocktail dresses season?
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