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"1. The undone braid The number-one thing to love about this style: The messier it gets, the better it looks! How to Get it Right 1. No need for a blowout; just apply a bit of texturizer to the bottom third of dry hair for nongreasy piecey-ness. A good one to try: Pantene Pro-V Texture Spray Wax ($6.50, at drugstores). 2. Make a braid (or two!), securing with a clear elastic two inches from the ends. 3. Now gently tug around the crown and back of your head to get the messiness going, instructs celebrity hairstylist Hallie Bowman. To loosen the braid up even more, stick your fingers or the handle of a comb in and wiggle a bit. Got layers? Let &amp;amp;#8216;em hang out. Photo: Lively: Jon Kopaloff/Filmmagic.com Next: The halo braid &amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;gt; Jessica Alba Shortcut: Braid just the front and pull the rest into a loose bun. 2. The halo braid Gorgeous from every angle, this chic alternative to the basic updo is so worth the effort. How to Get it Right 1. This look works best with superlong hair, so don&amp;amp;#8217;t be afraid to cheat by adding extensions first, or a braided headband. 2. Want to work with the hair you&amp;amp;#8217;ve got? Prep it with dry shampoo, like Ojon Rub-Out Dry Cleanser ($24, sephora.com), for good grip. Divide hair into two pigtails. Secure them with elastics just above your ears, braid each and secure the ends. 3. Bring each pigtail over to the other side of your head, holding it in place with bobby pins. Tuck ends of both underneath the braids. Photo: Alba: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images. Next: The poufy braid &amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;gt; Rachel McAdams Hit your pouf with hairspray to keep it from collapsing. 3. The poufy braid It&amp;amp;#8217;s a sexy-sweet hybrid&amp;amp;#8212;glam bump in the front, sweet braid in the back. how to get it right 1. Rub volumizing mousse like John Frieda Luxurious Volume Mousse ($7, at drugstores) onto your roots before blow-drying with a round brush. Flip your head upside down and blast your crown for extra lift. 2. Tease your crown into a big bump and gently pull hair back into a loose ponytail. &amp;amp;#8220;Tie it with a bungee elastic to avoid losing height,&amp;amp;#8221; Bowman says. 3. Coax up the front of your hair again with a comb. If you have bangs, swoop them behind an ear and pin. Braid your pony, secure, then step back and admire your skills. Photo: McAdams: Jon Furniss/Wireimage.com. Next: The front braid &amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;gt; Kim Kardashian So cute: two tiny braids (works on short hair, too). 4. The front braid Who needs a headband when you can make one out of your own hair? how to get it right 1. If you&amp;amp;#8217;re not a good French-braider, get a friend to help. Or just be patient and practice&amp;amp;#8212;you&amp;amp;#8217;ll have it down after a few tries. 2. Make a center part, then section off the front of your hair one to two inches from your hairline. Pull the rest back in a clip to keep it out of your way. 3. Grab a small piece of hair near your temple, and split that piece into three small sections. Now tightly braid from one side of your head over to the other, adding more hair as you go along. Made it? Phew! Just hide the end behind your ear. Photos: Kardashian: Chelsea Lauren/Wireimage.com. JP Yim/Wireimage.com. Steven Vlasic/Getty Images."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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