Celeb-Inspired Updos

Dascha Polanco

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Feel the need to mix up your hair routine? Try a wispy, wavy updo. Get Dascha Polanco's look by starting with day-old hair. Create a side part. Curl your hair using a large barreled curling iron, rolling away from your face. Set with hairspray. Brush curls out with a paddle brush. Bobby pin the curls at the nape and sides, leaving the parted side extra loose.

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Jessica Alba

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This slick bun is fashion-forward and mom-friendly. Best of all, it's fairly easy to accomplish. To get Jessica Alba's look, run anti-frizz gel through damp hair. Brush into smooth, high ponytail. Twist ponytail into a bun and secure with a hair tie and pins. Set with hairspray.

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Jennifer Lopez

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The half-bun is the newest iteration of the bun trend. To get Jennifer Lopez's look, take clean, damp hair and apply a texturizing mousse. Blow-dry halfway and allow rest to air dry. Brush top portion up into a ponytail atop your head, leaving arc of hair down the back. Twist bun and secure. Apply root enhancer to bottom portion of roots for extra volume. Set with hairspray.

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Gina Torres

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Gina Torres' soft updo is perfect for naturally curly hair. Begin with damp hair. Scrunch hair up using a curl-enhancing cream. Allow to air dry. Gather curls loosely at the nape and tie into a loose bun. Secure curls with pins as needed. Frame face with loose sections on one side, and loose strands on the opposite side. Finish with a mist of texturizing hairspray.

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Jennifer Lopez

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To get J.Lo's pretty top knot, start with clean, straight hair. Brush into a high, smooth bundle atop your head. Let go a section about two inches wide in the back and secure the rest of the ponytail with a hair tie. Twist and form into a knot, tucking the end into the hair tie. Take loose section up and wrap it tightly around the base of the knot. Secure with pins. Set with hairspray.

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Jessica Alba

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Adding a braid to your updo is an unexpected twist. It can feel tricky at first, so practice in front of a mirror. To get Jessica Alba's look, brush clean, straight hair back. Take a two-inch section above the temple and start a small braid. Add hair from the sides as you braid toward the nape and pin into place there. Repeat on the other side. Take ends and tie into a loose bun. Set with hairspray.

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Christina Milian

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A sleek updo is simple and chic on Christina Milian. Apply anti-frizz serum to damp hair and blow-dry straight. Part hair in the middle and brush into low ponytail. Fold ponytail up onto itself and roll up toward head, making roll flat and wide. Pin into place securely. Rub shine serum between palms and smooth down on top of head.

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Eva Mendes

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An updo with side swept bangs is retro-romantic and Eva Mendes makes it look effortless. Steal this look by adding root volumizing spray to clean, dry hair. Create a deep side part and brush back into a mid-level ponytail. Pull back gently against ponytail to create slightly puffed look on top. Pull away bangs and sweep them across cheek.

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Roselyn Sanchez

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This side bun on Roselyn Sanchez is modern and pretty. Add anti-frizz gel to damp hair and blow-dry straight. Brush hair from one temple over to the opposite ear, creating a smooth surface of hair all around. Gather hair at ear temporarily. Smooth over hair once again with shine serum and secure side ponytail tightly. Twist into a bun and pin in place. Finish with hairspray.

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Zoe Saldana

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That's not short hair on Zoe Saldana, just a clever updo. Start with day old hair. Section hair above the line where the tops of your ears would be. Braid lower part and pin flat on nape. Use a large barreled curling iron to curl the top portion. Brush out curls and tease ends. Pin hair to nape and sides for faux bob effect. Check out this video tutorial for a similar look.

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