Great Hair Day

(Getty Images) Julia Roberts ' style has been utter perfection on the press tour for her movie Eat Pray Love . She's been immaculately dressed from head to toe! In Japan, she pleased the locals by donning a gold kimono-style dress. To let her dress stand out, she paired it with a simple knotted bun, perhaps referencing the traditional obi paired with kimonos. A simple part down the middle allowed for added drama in the back. Altogether Julia's look made lovely references to Japanese culture...Read Full Story

(Getty Images) With all the modernized beehives and ladylike hair hitting the red carpet, it's easy to forget how pleasant a quick, messy updo can look. Malin Akerman sported a loose bun at the InStyle party at the Toronto Film Festival and paired with her draped jersey frock, it gave her a relaxed yet sophisticated aire. Malin's laid-back updo also allowed Malin to pick a more daring dress, with a plunging neckline and revealing back. If you've been contemplating a messy updo, here are a...Read Full Story

(Getty Images) Taylor Swift was a picture of elegant perfection at last night's Country Music Awards. Eschewing the glitz typically associated with the event, she wore a classic red strapless Monique Lhuillier gown with complementary leaf-shaped diamond earrings. A polished updo topped off her outfit for an aire of understated glamour. Getting an updo to stay up, but also look soft as Taylor's does is a trick, especially since it's tempting to overload on hairspray which can overly stiffen...Read Full Story

Lauren Conrad can always be counted on to make a stylish and elegant red carpet appearance. At the VH1 Save the Music Gala in New York, she wore an ink blue silk Kate Moss by Topshop maxi dress and put her hair into a romantic side chignon. This updo is perfect for any occasion, whether its paired with a long dress as Lauren did or with jeans and a blazer. The holidays are coming up, and this would make a great party 'do. Here's how: 1. Part dry and blow dryed hair on the right side, then...Read Full Story

(Getty Images) While some stars like the drama associated with drastic changes in color, others prefer to be a bit more subtle. Ashley Greene has slowly been changing the color of her hair from dark brown to a rich auburn. If you've been thinking of switching up your look, but don't want to shock, here are a few color-altering tips: Highlights and lowlights add depth and color to your hair without the commitment of dying your whole head. Avoid drastic shade differences and you'll be set...Read Full Story

On June 4, 2010, Rihanna debuted a daring new flame-haired look. In the year since, she's taken her locks through various iterations—long, short, curly, straight and everything in between—with the scarlet hue being the only constant. Although it's been different shades, from maroon to fire engine, it's always red, red, red! Rihanna has clinged to this look for just over a year, and we think it's time for a change. But lest you think this is a purely subjective editor's decision, we have...Read Full Story

(Pacific Coast News and Bauer Griffin) It's a tried and true strategy: A gorgeous actress sheds her glamorous look in favor of grit for a role and subsequently lands an Oscar. We can name more than a few including Charlize Theron , Halle Berr y and Hilary Swank (twice!). Now, it seems Hollywood's younger set is giving the tactic a go. Dakota Fanning and Vanessa Hudgens have both signed on for unexpected, emotionally trying roles with rugged exteriors that they hope will win them critical...Read Full Story

(Getty Images) When Milla Jovovich walked the red carpet at the premiere of her new film Stone there was something different about her, but it was hard to put your finger on it. Then, the lightbulb turned on—eureka! It's her hair! Milla normally flaunts a rich hazel, but has lightened her locks to a dark honey brown. The effect is subtle, but gives her a fresh glow. Stars tend to go from one extreme to the other, so this minute change is unique. Drastic changes in hue can be incredibly...Read Full Story

We can't decide whether legions of teenage girls are screaming in delight or crying in anguish over Robert Pattinson 's new hair cut. The hunky star shaved the right side of his head in order to prepare for a new movie role and debuted his edgy new cut at the Twilight press conference at Comic-Con. Robert's new film is Cosmopolis , where he plays multi-billionaire asset manager Eric Parker who ventures across Manhattan to get a haircut, but is faced with multiple obstructions in a modernist...Read Full Story

(Photo Agency) Australian model and VJ Ruby Rose has an armload of tattoos and piercing green eyes, but at Melbourne Fashion Week it was hard to keep your eyes off her hair. She went from a super short, blond-streaked pixie one day, to a sharp jet-black bob with piecey bangs the next. Ruby is clearly wearing a wig—or has mutant speed-growing hair—but either way, she looks fantastic. If you've been thinking about temporarily switching your look by donning a wig, here are a few tips: Learn...Read Full Story