Beat the Heat with Braids

When it's super hot outside the last thing I want is my hair on my neck, back, and shoulders. Bohemian braids are a great way to keep cool and still look great, plus this style works on both relaxed and natural hair.

VO5 has provided the how to for this easy to do Bohemian inspired braided updo.

1. Work in Perfect Hold Styling Mousse dry hair.

2. Section off a 1-inch section from the front of the hair line and create a French braid from one ear to the other, tucking in the ends with a bobby pin

3. Section off another 1-inch section behind the original French braid and create another French braid in the opposite direction, tuck the ends in with a bobby pin

4. Create a bun with the remaining hair and finish with Perfect Hold Styling Hairspray

Demi Moore + Philip Treacy Head Piece @ MET Gala 2011

Duffy for Frederic Fekkai styled the locks of Demi Moore and it looks like Demi Moore was late for the Royal Wedding with that Philip Treacy Head Dress.

THE LOOK: A juxtaposed style; up but down

HOW TO GET THE LOOK: On wet hair, Duffy applied Fekkai Coiff™ Strong Hold Volume Mousse throughout and blow-dried the hair giving the roots volume. He then let the hair fall into it’s natural part and curled the hair with a 1’ barrel curling iron, using special technique to give it a broken look. Next, he applied Fekkai Coiff™ Océanique Tousled Wave Spray and teased the hair with a wide tooth comb to break the curls and created 3 sections in the hair. He then took the left and right section and tied the hair as if you were tying a knot in a shoe lace to create two separate knots. Then, to refine the shape he bobby pinned the knotted pieces and the middle section together and secured with Fekkai Coiff™ Océanique Tousled Wave Spray to finish the look.

PRODUCTS ALL BY FEKKAI: Coiff™ Strong Hold Volume Mousse ($24), Fekkai Coiff™ Océanique Tousled Wave Spray ($24)

Jessica Alba @ MET Gala 2011

Renato Campora for Frederic Fekkai tended to the tresses of Jessica Alba for the 2011 MET Ball.

THE INSPIRATION: Campora was inspired by the shimmery lines

THE LOOK: An edgy up-do with soft texture

HOW TO GET THE LOOK: On wet hair, Campora applied Fekkai Advanced Full Blown Volume™ Styling Whip throughout the head and blow-dried with a round brush. Using his fingers, he pulled the hair back securing at the crown of the head. Then he rolled the hair fastening with bobby pins. He then wrapped one piece of hair around the bottom of the rolled ponytail to add sophistication to the edgy style. Next, he embellished the hair by adding an accessory and left a few front pieces to maintain a soft texture. He finished by spraying the hair with Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray for all night hold.

THE PRODUCTS ALL BY FEKKAI: Fekkai Advanced Full Blown Volume™ Styling Whip ($24), Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray ($24)

Penelope Cruz @ MET Gala

Renato Campora for Frederic Fekkai created tousled tresses for Penelope Cruz for the MET Gala.

INSPIRATION: A modernized Sophia Loren; a super chic do

THE LOOK: A side part, full of volume and texture

HOW TO GET THE LOOK: Campora applied Fekkai Coiff™ Strong Hold Volume Mousse throughout and then formed a side part. He then used a ½ inch curling iron, pinning the up to let it cool. Once cooled, he took the hair out of the bobby pins and brushed the hair using the Fekkai Classic Brush to form the shape. To set the look, he sprayed Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray.

PRODUCTS ALL BY FEKKAI: Coiff™ Strong Hold Volume Mousse ($24), Fekkai Classic Brush ($95) Fekkai Coiff™ Sheer Hold Hairspray ($24)

Gisele Bundchen @ MET Gala 2011

John Frieda Global Creative Consultant Harry Josh styles Gisele Bundchen for the 2011 New York Met Ball. While the tousled beach wave look has ruled the red carpet as of late, Harry Josh opted for a classic Old Hollywood-inspired style for Bundchen at the Met Ball this year. Although Giselle's hair is already luminous and healthy, Josh began with John Frieda Full Repair Perfect Ends Sheer Mist before blow drying to protect her tresses from the heat and seal the cuticles for flawlessly shiny waves.

Josh started by blow drying Gisele’s hair, curling each piece carefully and setting it to keep the shape. The curls were then brushed out to create a soft and sleek wave throughout. John Frieda Full Repair Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer was used which weightlessly smoothes flyaways for a polished red carpet look. “I wanted to go for a sleek, sophisticated style for Gisele this year. The Met Ball is fashions biggest night and I thought this was the perfect look to complement the evening. The John Frieda Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer will keep her photographer ready all night.”

Rock the Look: A Glam Blow Out

For Spring I love flow-y beautiful hair, the experts at blow, the new york blow dry bar, are here providing tips for a fresh Glamourous Blow Out. What makes it glam? The understated retro look, picture perfect for date nights or spring weddings.

1. Apply a golf ball-sized amount of blowPro Body by Blow to damp hair and divide hair into 5 sections using duck bill clips

2. Dry each section with a large round brush. On the final pass for each piece switch the hair dryer to the cool setting to lock in the style and minimize frizz and fly-aways

3. Set hair with hot rollers. After hair has cooled gently break the curls with a brush

4. Work in a dime-sized amount of blowPro Weather Girl for a smooth finish and to keep humidity concerns at bay

Rock the Look: 60s-inspired bouffant

Have a special occasion for get ready for this Spring? Reese Witherspoon’s ‘60s-inspired bouffant is gorgeous for special nights out. The experts over at blow, the New York blow dry bar will help you Rock The Look!

1. Apply 2 golf ball-sized amounts of blowPro Body by Blow into towel-dried hair

2. Blow dry using a medium round brush

3. Using a fine-toothed comb tease hair at the crown

4. Gather the top section of hair into a half up ‘do and secure with a bungee, be careful not to flatten the cushion of volume.

5. Using an embellished comb pin the base of the pony into the center of the cushion

6. Finish with blowPro Blow Out Spray

Or try the look with a low ponytail!

Rock the Look: Loose Waves

Mila Kunis’ laid back waves are polished and ideal to stand out as effortless chic both day and night. The experts at blow, the new york blow dry bar help you rock the look!

1. Work blowPro Body by Blow into damp hair and blow dry hair using a round brush

2. Use a 1½ - inch curling iron create loose curls. As you pull the curling iron out of each section gently pull to stretch the curl into waves

3. Warm up a dime-sized amount of blowPro Mane Tame in your hands and gently rake fingers through hair to break up the waves

4. Finish with blowPro Blow Out Spray