Hair Inspiration: Funkie Pixie

An edgy pixie look, with fierce styled bangs! Love this look! (Model Cassia Struss is lovely as ever, no mater what style or color she's wearing!)

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Hair Inspiration: Romantic Tease

The gorgeous Eniko Mihalik in a romantic softly teased updo, styling by Paul Cavaco.

Photographer: Tom Munro via here.

Hair Inspiration: Romantic and Soft

Blow dry to perfection.

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Hair Inspiration: Dolly Curls

A perfect doll-like look: big soft curls, bobby pins, big eyes and soft peachy lips

Photography: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott via  here.

Hair Inspiration & DIY: Prim and Proper Updo

A wonderful step-by-step tutorial coming from The Beauty Department (what a great site!). Good luck, if you're going to try this one!

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Hair Inspiration & DIY: Romantic Updo

I've always loved the half and half updo. I think it's very romantic and flattering, but also easy to make. It's an elegant hairstyle, without trying too hard to be one. 

This step by step tutorial from Martha Stewart Weddings may be helpful.

Step 1: Dry your hair and create loose curls, from the ears down. You can use a large-barrel curling iron. (If your hair can't really hold curls, use some leave-in product for extra hold.)

Step 2: Run your fingers through the curls to loosen and separate them.

Step 3: Spray your roots with hairspray, starting halfway down the part and finishing at the crown.

Step 4: Tease the sprayed hair with a fine-tooth comb, in order to create height and volume.

Step 5: Use a soft brush to smooth the teased hair and then gather the sides into a ponytail.

Step 6: Secure the sides in place, using pins. Shape the curls with your fingers. Use a hairspray to smooth out the whole look and give it extra lasting powers. (Martha Stewart Weddings recommend John Frieda's Frizz-Ease 100% Shine Gloss Mist.)

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Make-Up & Hair Inspiration: Nymph

A very artistic and other-worldly look with braids and soft blushing eye make-up, mascara, porcelain skin and nothing but lip balm. I find something very endearing about this look.

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Hair Inspiration & DIY: Easy Chignon Updo

Stylist Michael Angelo shows an easy-to-do chignon for Daily Candy. This look was specifically recommended for a wedding day, but I think it could be perfect for any day or event. I love the relaxed, casual feel of this look (so that rain or heat will not bother you). More good news? It's super easy to do at home! 

Step 1: Make a ponytail after you've dried your hair. Hair doesn't have to be perfectly smooth or straight. This look is going for beachy summer feel, so some curls and volume are desirable.

Step 2: Divide the hair in the ponytail onto two sections. You can put some product on each section for extra hold. Twist the hair slightly and then push slightly towards the roots, for extra volume.

 Step 3: Wrap the two sections in opposite directions (one after the other). Secure in place with bobby pins and voilà! A lovely chignon!

See the video clip for the full tutorial.

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Hair Inspiration: Side-swept Bangs

I am a big admirer of the side-swept bangs look, but in this case, my favorite thing in this style is the coloring! I love the soft, warm brown shades!

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Hair Inspiration: Dyed

For your untamed side, there's always the part-dyed hairstyle

Photographer: Leo Krumbacher via here.

Hair Inspiration: Retro Chick

I love this look from the H&M Magazine, Spring 2011 (the cardigan is lovely, too). Model Kasia Straus wears this beautifully. I wouldn't attempt something like that (plus, I can never pull it off), but I love it all the same.

Photographer: Josh Olins via here.

Hair Inspiration: Pixie Perfect

I love the pixie haircut!

Photographer: Greg Kadel via here.

Hair Inspiration: Side Swept and Soft Curls

Side swept, soft curls that start below the ear is possibly my all-time favorite style. I can never resist that look. Goes well anytime, anywhere, with anything and it is timelessly beautiful.

Photographer: Justin Wu via here.

Hair & Style Inspiration: Braided

Ah, braided . . . I will let the picture say it all for this one . . .

Photographer: Simon Burstall via here.

Hair Inspiration: Beautiful Curls!

I love big, bold, beautiful curls - wild and untamed! If you have them - flaunt them! It's a sensational sight, don't you think?

Photographer: Joel Rhodin