More how-to hair from the 2009 MTV VMAs! Twilight’s Ashley Greene worked the red carpet as an MTV fashion correspondent, showing off her long, wavy locks styled by Pantene Celebrity Stylist, Danilo. Here’s how you can re-create this look:

1. Starting on wet hair, Danilo sprayed the Pantene Pro-V Root Lifter Gel on her crown to prime her hair for a voluminous shape on top

2. Since Ashley was stationed outside on the red carpet, Danilo combed through the Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Frizz Control Ultra Smoothing Balm from the mid-shaft of her hair to the ends to keep it looking sleek and frizz-free despite the humidity

3. After applying the balm, Danilo blow-dried her hair straight

4. Danilo then pulled the top half of her hair back, using his classic French Lacing technique to give her healthy volume on top while leaving a dramatic side part for contrast

5. Then he used a large iron to create her loose flowing curls underneath, combing when necessary

6. To hold the look in place, Danilo sprayed her hair with the Pantene Pro-V Texture Hairspray for moveable texture while she worked the carpet

The wonderful people at Spornette were nice enough to send us a bunch of hair brushes to test out, as well as a complete brush buying guide. Whether you want your hair sleek and straight or bouncy and full, it’s important to keep the different types of brush bristles in mind when you’re trying to achieve a certain look. 

Spornette has been designing and distributing hair brushes for more than 50 years, so let’s just say they know their stuff! They gave us some tips for picking the proper round brush:

Fine hair – Staggered bristle length pure boar bristles

Medium to thick hair – Boar bristles and longer nylon bristle tufts

Thicker hair – Nylon bristles, and usually a ball tipped for gentleness

Besides texture, you also have to consider hair length. Spornette’s basic rule of thumb is the shorter the hair, the smaller the overall diameter of the round brush and vice versus. The reasoning makes perfect sense – if you style long hair on a small diameter round brush, you will be rolling hair on top of hair already gathered on the brush, therefore not getting the holding power/tension needed to effectively style hair. 

We’ll be posting more styling tips from Spornette, but in the meantime check out their site here.

Kristen Stewart rocked the stage at the VMA’s with her edgy, yet classic short ‘do styled by Celebrity Stylist for Pantene, Hallie Bowman. Want to recreate this look? Here are the  steps.

1. Hallie started by shampooing and conditioning Kristen’s hair with a moisturizing formula to create a good base for styling

2. She began by cutting bangs to create roundness around the cheekbones, a look that is complimentary of her heart shape face

3. Hallie applied the Pantene Pro-V Volume Root Lifter Gel from root to tip to begin building volume, as well as the Pantene Pro-V Texture Spray Wax to make hair more malleable for styling

4. Then, she blow dried Kristen’s hair while brushing it away from the scalp, periodically flipping her hair over to ensure lots of volume at the crown

5. Hallie then pinned sections of her hair back with bobby pins to secure it away from the face, leaving some pieces around the face to give the illusion of a bob with bangs – a nod to the bowl cut, but with a modern feel

6. To polish off the look, Hallie used the Pantene Pro-V Smooth Serum to give Kristen’s hair long lasting shine for the night

Low, sleek ponytails adorned with a textured bouquet of waves were spotted at Christain Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Week show. Very different, we must admit! This look was created by Antoinette Beenders, Vice President Global Creative Director for Aveda.

As you can see, hair is sleek and groomed on each side of the head and through the ponytail, with a slightly rough, matte finish on top and elegant, textured waves pinned above the pony.

“Christian and I worked together to create a hair look that reflects the inspiration behind his collection: waves and the ocean, with shimmering silks, silvers, and blues. I call this look the “wave” because of the back-combed wave that floats atop the ponytail. Since Christian is a young designer, the hair look is elegant yet very modern.”

Here’s Aveda’s steps to recreate this look:

Step 1: Create a deep side part. Draw a horseshoe-shaped section of hair along the top of the head, from each brow-line. Isolate this section of hair and pin in place with a single-pronged hair clip.

Step 2: Pull the bottom half of hair into a ponytail and secure with a bungee elastic. Divide ponytail into sections with fingers and spray with Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray for workable hold.

Step 3: Use a flat iron to straighten the ponytail section by section, creating a smooth, sleek finish.

Step 4: Unclip the top section of hair and comb it back and over the ponytail. Sprinkle Aveda Pure Abundance™ Hair Potion and massage into hair to create volume and matte, rough texture.

Step 5: Working with the same top section, divide hair into smaller pieces and spray with Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray. Wrap each piece of hair around a ceramic Curl Rod, creating spirals, until the entire top section of hair has been curled.

Step 6: Brush through spirals, loosening curls into soft waves. Loosely backcomb waves to create fullness, volume and texture, and shorten the length of hair.

Step 7: Pin the sides and ends of wavy hair against the head, close to the base of the ponytail. Hair is sculpted into a voluminous, undulating chignon adorning the ponytail.

Step 8: Work Aveda Light Elements™ Texturizing Creme into palms. Smooth hair along the sides of the head and above the ears to create a sleekness and shine.

Step 9: Finish the look with Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray for shine and hold.

Photo: Allure

Diane Von Furstenberg chose to wrap her model’s heads with beautiful angelic wire wreaths  to show off her new spring 2010 collection at New York Fashion Week.  Remember last year’s hippie headbands? She’s at it again this time making her models look like goddesses!

Aveda just sent us their trend report from the John Patrick Organic show that took place yesterday. The hair look is a modern, playful take on Bohemian-chic.  Hair is smooth and shiny on top with soft, free-flowing curls below the cheekbone and volume at the front—pulled back into a barrette, adding a girly touch.

Lead Hairstylist Odile Gilbert for Aveda says this is a great look for day or evening that can easily be re-created following the steps below:

Step 1: Prep hair with Aveda Phomollient™ Styling Foam to add body, volume, and shine.

Step 2: Brush hair through and create a deep side part.

Step 3: Divide hair into three sections: bottom, sides/top and middle, and secure in place with hair clips.  Spray each section generously with Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray (one of my fav products ever!) for shine and hold.

Step 4: Starting with the nape of the neck, curl small sections of hair using a 1 inch barrel curling iron.  Once curled, roll each piece into a loop using your index finger, and hold in place with a single-pronged hair clip.  Continue curling hair, working around the sides toward the top of the head, leaving a one inch piece of hair untouched.  Spray each curl with Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray for added hold. (This is how I styled my hair for my sister’s wedding last weekend. Great method but time consuming if you have a lot of hair)

Step 5: Curl the one inch piece of hair forward and secure with a single-pronged hair clip to allow the hair to cool.

Step 6: With the exception of the front curl, remove all hair clips and brush curls (brush with your fingers unless you want medusa-head) through to create soft, full waves.

Step 7: Rub Aveda Light Elements™ Shaping Wax between palms and smooth over the top of hair to reduce flyaways and add shine.  Hair is now smooth from crown to cheekbones becoming full, loose curls.

Step 8: Remove clip from top curl and twist slightly to create volume and lift in front.  Secure hair in place with two small hair pins, and then pull back with a larger barrette that matches hair color. Spray Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray directly on the lifted section of hair to add volume and hold.

Step 9: Finish the look with a final misting of Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray.

New site alert!

I just stumbled upon a site called ModCloth.com which has some great hair accessories. Seems like bows and feathers are still in.

The headband pictured is called Bow-quet. Pink roses and periwinkle blooms adorn a simple ivory bow to create a vintage-inspired style you’ll adore. Pair it with a sun dress for frolics through your favorite thrift stores.

I’m sure Blair Waldorf could been seen sporting a much more expensive version of this.

My sister got married over Labor Day Weekend in beautiful Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Since the weather there right now is 65 degrees and sunny, I thought a blow-out was the way to go. We actually hired a really cool hairstylist to come to the resort. Her name was Celia and she was amazing, and not to mention in her early 20′s. She used a new method to make sure my hair was straight but still had volume. The end result came out very natural and elegant. This is how you can recreate my wedding hair:

1. Divide  soaking wet hair into sections

2. Blow-dry using a round brush starting with back sections

3. Once each section is dry, run a straightening iron over hair once or twice

4. Curl hair under (like your using a roller) and pin

5. Move to next section and repeat steps

Once all the sections were done, Celia removed the clips and I let my mane down! My hair was full and straight with a tad curl at the ends. She then pulled back the front pieces and secured with several bobby pins.

I was really happy with how my hair turned out. I was a bridesmaid in a wedding two years ago and I got the worst up-do ever. My hair was a giant frizzball my the end of the night.

So, take my advice. If you have thick hair, don’t try to pile it all on your head. A more natural approach is always best for weddings.

Photo: Celebutopia

Eva Mendes wore a thick black Dolce and Gabbana headband to the 66th Venice International Film Festival. You can easily (and for a lot less money) recreate Eva’s look with this similar headband from Arden B.

Photo: Myspace

Philip Carreon’s name has been showing up everywhere we look! He’s one of the most popular celeb hair stylists right now. We decided to do a little research and find out where Mr. Carreon’s hands have been lately…

1. Newest castmember added to this season’s Project Runway

2. Celeb client list includes Brad Pitt, Prince, Demi Moore (first got together for Charlie’s Angels), Miley Cyrus and Megan Fox to name a few

3. Owner of Estilo Salon in Los Angeles

4. Gives tips on how to achieve romantic tendrils here using Garnier products

5. Has advice for breaking up with your hair stylist

6. Styles numerous magazine covers

7. Has a YouTube Channel

8. Maria Bello is a longtime client