Bridal Hairstyles

DIANNA AGRON

"I was really inspired by a classic set that still could swing and move," said Pantene hairstylist Danilo about the look he created for Dianna Agron. "She was wearing a strapless dress, so she wanted her hair down, but still off her face." A curly down 'do topped-off with a crystal and diamond brooch was just the solution.

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LEA MICHELE

"For the first year ever, I wasn't inspired by a decade. Instead, shapes and texture were really what I was thinking about," said Dove hairstylist Mark Townsend. He blew Lea Michele's hair dry, twisted in tiny ringlets with a 1" curling iron, and then pinned the hair back into a messy chignon, leaving out the layers in front.

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LEIGHTON MEESTER

Meester's gently waved strands were pulled into a low-key half updo for a soft and alluring look. Slightly bleached-out ends were the perfect accent to her chestnut hair color.

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CLAIRE DANES

A deep side part and cheekbone skimming layers give Danes's hairstyle a sophisticated shape. Hairstylist Peter Butler teased the strands at the crown just enough to add lift and a tiny bit of retro sex appeal before pinning the length into a low, tidy bun.

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JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT

Gone are the days of the delicately precise ballerina bun. Positioned right at the crown of the star's head, this version works thanks to an exaggerated size and a loopy, woven texture.

JESSICA ALBA

L.A. stylist Robert Ramos diffused Alba's hair to coax out its natural wave. Next, he gave her a center part, sectioned off hair from either side of the head and French-braided it. He made smaller plaits from her bottom layer of hair, wrapping them back toward the center and pinning them. "At the back of the head, the braids should be intertwined," he explains.

MOLLY SIMS

To achieve this effect, L.A. stylist Frank Galasso washed Sims's locks with voluminizing shampoo, followed by a bodybuilding mousse on the roots. After a quick towel-drying, he blew her hair straight with a round brush. Galasso twisted random strands before wrapping them around a 1" curling iron for loose waves. He pulled the sides into a small ponytail and pinned a thin section of hair around the elastic to conceal it.

Bride Bonus: This modern take on a '60s style looks gorgeous with a flowing, strapless gown.

LEIGHTON MEESTER

N.Y.C. stylist Charles Baker Strahan curled Meester's hair before sectioning it into three closely clustered knots. To finish the undone look, he pulled out a few loose tendrils.

KATE HUDSON

L.A. hairstylist David Babaii created this low-slung braid by blow-drying Hudson's hair straight and smoothing a quarter-size amount of David Babaii for Wildaid Hair Polish from roots to ends. Next, he loosely braided the hair at the nape of the neck and secured it with a clear elastic. Babaii finished the look by running a flat iron through her bangs and sweeping them to the side.

EVANGELINE LILLY

To create this romantic look, L.A. stylist Patrick Gagaille straightened Lilly's just-washed hair with a blow dryer and a round brush. Next, he curled small sections of hair with a 1" curling iron-leaving the roots flat and only styling the lower half of the hair. He sprayed each section with Catwalk Curls Rock Curl Booster for hold and applied a quarter-size amount of Davines Natural Wax to his hands and worked it through from root to tip. He completed the look with a shot of Sebastian Shaper Hairspray followed.

RIHANNA

The key to this look, says N.Y.C. stylist Ursula Stephen, is all in the cut: heavy, side-swept bangs bring length to the front, while the back and sides are left short. Stephen blow-dried Rihanna's just-washed hair, combing and flat-ironing her bangs to one side. To create a piecey look in front, Stephen applied Pantene Pro-V Texturize Spray Wax with her fingers styled the look to give it a rocker vibe.

Bride Bonus: "Skip long veils-they can overwhelm short hair," says Stephen. A vintage pillbox hat with netting is "the perfect complement to this cut."

PENELOPE CRUZ

For this classic half-up look, N.Y.C. stylist Danilo misted a voluminizing spray on Cruz's roots before blowing the hair dry with a mixed bristle brush. To create body and texture, he used a 2" iron and set the sections by pin-curling them. Next, he gathered the top section of hair and backcombed it for extra height. He secured the upper-section with a bobby pin and let the rest fall free, while taming flyaways.

JENNIFER GARNER

To add volume, celebrity stylist Adir Abergel sprayed Garner's still-damp hair with Fekkai Coiff Shape & Set Mist before blow-drying while using a round brush. Then he curled the hair with a 2-inch iron and spritzed it with Fekkai Sheer Hold hairspray. Gathering all of the hair except for the bangs, he wrapped it into a nape-of-the-neck bun, securing it with pins.

Bride Bonus: This romantic do looks gorgeous with a shoulder-baring dress and centered mantilla veil.

ELLEN POMPEO

To create this "sexy and understated" chignon, Harry Josh, creative consultant for John Freida Collection, washed Pompeo's hair with Weather Works by Frizz-Ease from John Freida before blowing dry 2-inch sections. Once dry, he built up volume at the crown by spraying Sheer Blonde Crystal Clear Hairspray from John Freida while backcombing the hair. Josh pulled the hair into a disheveled side bun 2 inches behind Pompeo's ear and secured it with bobby pins.

Bride Bonus: Accent this low-maintenance style with a jeweled clip or flower.

KATE BECKINSALE

Walking the line between edgy and elegant, this disheveled chignon is the perfect way to soften the look of a structured gown. Abergel gave Beckinsale a center part and misted Frederic Fekkai Coiff Shape & Set Mist onto the roots to add texture. After blow-drying her hair, he used a 2-inch FHI curling iron to twist pieces at random. Next he teased at the crown to build height and gathered it into a low, messy bun, finishing the look with Frederic Fekkai Glossing Sheer Shine Mist.

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KERI RUSSELL

This soft version of the classic twist lends a breezy vibe to the ballerina bun. "Pulling the hair straight back can look harsh," says L.A. stylist Hallie Bowman, who relaxed Russell's natural curls with Karastase Curl-Relaxing Nutri-Sculpt Mousse before blowing them dry. She then curled the hair with a half-inch iron, adding volume at the top and separating curls with Kiehl's Malleable Molding Paste. She then gathered the hair loosely and pinned it into a French twist, setting the style with firm-hold hairspray.

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Closing in on your wedding day without seeing any progress in weight loss plans? Fear not. These new diet rules for 2011 will give all the brides amongst us cause to heave a huge sigh of relief. Today, we're banishing all the old, redundant, false, weight loss myths that most young brides fall prey to so easily. No more skipped meals, gross tasting liquid concoctions, and old wives' tales. Here are some new diet rules that all 2011 brides can follow without damaging their bodies, minds or wedding days… *Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images

Old rule: Banish all alcohol.

New rule: Banish all unhealthy alcohol mixers, and allow neat or watered down drinks. Alcohol by itself, will only harm your weight loss plans if you binge drink and eat and drink it with unhealthy snacks or mixers. Allow yourself a glass or two of red wine, or a shot or two of vodka, whiskey, brandy, whatever the liquor of your choice is. Avoid too many beers, since maltose will, indeed, sabotage your weight loss plans. But no bride needs to fear liquor on the whole. After all, come wedding day, you should be able to hold your liquor down – you might need it!

Old rule: No more gross neem and bitter gourd morning drinks.

New rule: Get all your fibre and antioxidants from fruits, vegetables and whole grains. You got lucky here. A decade or two ago you would’ve been downing daily neem shots in a bid to glow on your wedding day. Instead, science has proved that fibre, antioxidants and nutrients can easily be found in vegetables and whole grain cooked with healthy methods, and fruits consumed whole. Eat at least 3 fruits and take down at least 3 vegetable servings a day. As for whole grain, simply substitute all your current grain/cereal intake with whole grains like barley, corn, maize and wheat.

Old rule: No meals after 7pm.
New rule: Eat whenever you like, but eat right. Most dieticians admit that this post-7pm food deadline is primarily to aid digestion since people tend to eat heavy dinners, which the body finds hard to digest optimally before bed time. While there is some truth to the fact that it’s best to eat at least two hours before sleeping, the key lies in what you eat rather than when you eat. So if your bridal intentions are clear, then snack away on healthy salads, soups, broths, even low-fat desserts as long as you know which foods to avoid.

Old rule: Zero fats, low carbs and plenty of veggies.
New rule: Some fat, moderate carbs, plenty of protein, and yes the veggies are okay.Traditional diets tend to neglect protein. They don’t like fats at all and they’re not too keen on carbs. These tend to be ill-balanced diets that lead to unhealthy cravings, extra fat deposits and weakness. Instead, ensure that each meal contains plenty of vegetables (approx. 100-150gms), moderate carbs (approx. 50-100gms), adequate protein (50gms minimum) and some fat (about 10-20gms). This meal break-up gives your body what it needs to restore energy reserves and keep you full longer.

Old rule: Skip meals, and sit at home. 
New rule: Eat at regular intervals and exercise. Thankfully, those days of brides being seen as delicate flowers that need rest and more rest, are gone. Today, a bride is strong, independent, keen on being fit rather than being fragile, and definitely in control of her diet and workouts. So we say, get 4-5 nutritious meals a day and get out there and exercise. Come wedding day, you will not only look your best, but you will be energetic enough to enjoy your own wedding day.

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