The Fishtail Twist Updo Tutorial
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Did you watch the Golden Globes on Sunday the 11th?
I didn’t, but I love seeing the best, and worst, looks of the night. Naturally, I love seeing what is happening with the hair, but also the dresses. Some of the choices leave me wondering how on earth ____ (fill in the blank celebrity) left their room wearing that and feeling good.
In general, I felt like the hair was soft, simple, and flattering. There wasn’t too much that was overdone or too severe, so I was quite surprised to see a lot of really soft, wearable styles!
In general, I felt like the hair was soft, simple, and flattering. There wasn’t too much that was overdone or too severe, so I was quite surprised to see a lot of really soft, wearable styles!
It’s been a little while since I filmed a hair tutorial, but I was inspired by the award show, and the many that are to come, to pull together a little 3 step updo. I mention in the video that you can swap out the fishtail braid for a regular braid, but in case you want to learn how to fishtail, click here. Do not be intimidated by the final photos of this updo. It’s broken into three separate parts and I’m confident that even a newbie could recreate this look. The key, and this is very important, is to start with a decent amount of texture in your hair. It’s impossible to add texture after you are done, but you’ll have a much easier time building the style if you start with the right hair!
I worked with a few new products on this tutorial as well! Big Sexy Hair Full Bloom needs to be used on wet hair, then blow dry to activate the formula. Then I built volume and texture with Big Sexy Hair Get Layered Flash Dry Thickening Hairspray – the quickest drying hairspray in the market, and finished with a healthy dose of Big Sexy Hair Spray & Play. I’ve tried numerous products by Sexy Hair over the years, and I was excited to get my hands on these products and put them to the true test of an updo!
I’m excited to be giving away $100 worth of Sexy Hair products to one lucky winner! Sexy Hair knows how to make really nice, layer-able products that can be used on just about every texture of hair.
To enter the giveaway, tell me in the comments below what your favorite red carpet look is. For example, do you like the overly glam fancy updo kind of look, or something a little bit softer and more feminine?
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I can’t enter the giveaway because I live in Canada but I still wanted to pop in and say that this is a GORGEOUS updo and I can’t wait to try it!
I love the soft curls “old Hollywood” look. It screams feminine!
I love a classic put together look. I am not a big fan of looks that are too out there for awards shows.
I like the pretty and feminine looks but want to still recognize the person. Nothing too out of the norm.
I love it when natural beauty is just enhanced with makeup and soft hairstyles. Heavy makeup and crazy hair makes me feel like they are still in character mode and not really themselves!
I love the soft feminine looks with a bit of whimsy.
Love this! Perfect for the workday!
I like a soft feminine classy look that might include a simple updo or soft curls.
You make it look so easy!! I need to practice, but I will be trying this one! I love that it’s a different look. I love casually styled hair.
I am a sucker for up-dos. I especially love soft ones.
I really like the softer look – with curls and wisps falling out gracefully! I am excited to try this one though because I just love the addition of a small braid with an updo – it’s like something unexpected and adds a little detail – nice flair!
Oh, I love this! So elated to see a hair tutorial from you again.
I prefer the softer more natural look. I’m not fond of the severe, over the top looks. I like people to look like themselves!
Oh, this is lovely! So elated to see a hair tutorial from you again.
I like the more natural, softer look. Thanks for thus great tutorial!
LOVE this. Maybe I will try it for a friend’s wedding in the spring!
I love the trend of the softer up-dos. When I was in high school, everyone had the complicated prom hair and that feels so outdated now!
Love the soft feminine look with curls
I love the soft curls of a classic old hollywood look! I think it always looks beautiful and just done enough on the red carpet! I seem to always love Reese Witherspoon and Amy Adam’s hair at award shows!
I like soft and feminine hairsyles or even long flowy curls.
I would love to try this line of products!
I like the soft classic updos!
Love this, so beautiful! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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The old Hollywood look is my favorite with all the glam and bling.
Hi Kate,
I love the old Hollywood glam look! With glamorous waves and maybe a broach added to the hair for old world charm and glamour! Especially when that hair is worn with the perfect shade of red lipstick.
Love,
Sara
I love a soft up-do. I don’t like it too sleek and smooth. Some texture and body makes it so pretty!
I love a classic look that’s timeless. Love your blog! 🙂 Claire Williams
I like a more softer look. Soft curls or a soft upto. Very natural
my hair is longer now to try this, will be very helpful during summer months
Definitely prefer the softer, more feminine look
I like soft and feminine up-dos.
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I love the soft, feminine styles. I have to work hard to get enough texture in my hair, but I think I’ll give this one a try–thanks!
I’m all for the feminine classy look. I want something soft – not those hard over done looks they come up with 🙂
I love soft curls and when they pull their hair to the side. But it always depends on the dress, neckline and jewelry.
I prefer soft wavy hairstyles for the red carpet! This is gorgeous!
I like softer, elegant styles. Something classic, but with a touch of something new added to it.
I really love feminine and soft looks!
Great tutorial! Love this hairstyle! So perfect 🙂
Nikoleta, xoxo.
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French twist is my favorite. Thanks for another great tutorial.
Love the soft curl updo looks!!
I love soft updo’s…something that looks rather “messy” and natural is my style. Unfortunately I have very straight, rather lifeless, hair that takes a lot of product to get it to look naturally messy. I also love braids so I am excited to try this updo!
Here’s my tweet:
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I love the look you created here! Almost reminded me of my wedding hair, but without the braid! i love those soft looks, with a ton of body!
I love the soft and feminine hair styles! This is a great look, can’t wait to try it. Thanks so much
I love the soft feminine look. Ladylike is always a hit in my book.
I love soft hair updos with wavy texturr! They make such a classy and beautiful look that I love to try and recreate (though it never seems to stay that way on me with such straight hair!)
I love the softer old classic Hollywood looks. Long loose waves or soft updo. Very classy and timeless. I think Amy Adams and Blake Lively nail the old Hollywood look the best.
Love the old Hollywood hair and glam!
I love old Hollywood looks – classy and intentionally styled, but not overly fussy.
I like a softer updo and a smokey eye! Love this tutorial – can’t wait to try it out for formal night on a cruise I’m going on next month!!
I like the soft, natural look but also loved Jennifer Lopez’s entire look!
i love the Realistic beauty! It’s got to be doable and natural!
Thanks for the tutorial! I don’t do updos very often because I am easy intimidated when it comes to doing my hair. I think I could tackle this for a special occasion or date night with my husband!
Soft curls up or down and classic hairstyles.
I love soft curls. Emily Blunt’s style from the Critics Choice Awards is pretty much my dream style.
I definitely like the softer, lived-in, natural look. Even for the red carpet. 🙂
Keep it simple- can’t go wrong with something simple and classy.
I love the soft and feminine ones! I love Big Sexy’s texturizing and volumizing products!
I like the slassic clean looks, nothing too over the top
I love a soft, feminine updo…something like what you did in this video. Glam. It would be flattering on so many women. Can’t wait to try it!
I love the soft wavy look, or a sleek updo.
I love soft waves.
Looks aaamazing 🙂 very pretty and yes I want to recreate this someday…maybe for a night out 😉
thanks for the inspiration…I have never seen a big fishtail brait in a updo 🙂
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I love the soft and feminine hair. There’s just something about it that it classy and elegant. It’s perfect for an award show.
Love the old Hollywood glam style!
Looks lovely! Will try the updo when my hair grows out.
I love the soft feminine hairstyles!
it depends on the dress for me. some need that soft natural look but there are others where i think a severe updo is the way to go.
I love a look that is pretty. I don’t care for the harsh or overly seductive looks. Especially when there is too much skin. You can definitely be sexy w/o showing it all.
Love this look! It screams red carpet, but in a soft way, which is my favorite type of red carpet look! Natural with a little glam.
I thought that Jennifer Lopez was beautiful with her smoky eye; it was not too harsh and was perfect with her soft curls.
I love a soft, feminine updo with lots of volume! (And hold, lots of hold, no one likes their hair falling down midway through an event)
I really enjoy seeing the celebrities style their hair in a dramatic way and love when the hair style matches their dress! So often you might see a hair-do that just doesn’t quite go with the look they were trying to pull off. I thought Kate Hudson looked incredible . Her hair was simple, but classy and her dress was very dramatic and elegant!!
I love the classic “old Hollywood” looks. They never go out of style.
Gorgeous! I’m still trying to master your simplest designs so I think this one may be over my head ;).
i love when the have an amazing dress with simple makeup!
I love the soft, romantic updo’s! And I’m excited to try this one!!
I love the overly glam fancy updo kind of look! It’s the red carpet after all!
I love any kind of style with soft curls. It’s romantic and elegant!
I love the classically glamorous, old Hollywood feel for the red carpet!
I like the soft updos. It’s interesting to see all the different ways a braid is being used.
I really like a softer look, with curls.
I like the glanced up looks! I would love opportunities to get all glamorous, though they might get tired of it since they go to a lot of events.
I love an edgy look but some soft curls are always great.
Love this updo and LOVE Big Sexy hair products!
I love the soft and feminine look, maybe even a little messy 🙂
I like the classic look – timeliness, sleek and simple!
I love the simple dress….glam out hair and jewels! Would love to see in person!
The softer looks are by far my favorite!! Thanks for another hair tutorial. I just love when you post new ones:)
Love the updo! I like a classic look to the hairstyles with a smoky eye! Thanks for the video. I am been trying to grow out my hair and have been playing with different styles. I have struggled to learn the fishtail braid through Youtube and other sites. It was your video on how to do it, that I finally understood and got it! Thanks!
Beautiful! I love classic looks!
I like a classic look – nothing too harsh.
I love the loose updos with soft curls and simple dresses
I’m an updo every day kind of girl, so for a really glamorous evening out, I would definitely wear my hair in a style that is more refined and elaborate. The hairstyle you’re showing off here is adorable, but something I would probably wear any day of the week.
I really like a little bit of both-glamorous and soft!
I love the soft/freminine more relaxed updo’s! I will definitely have to try out your updo, it’s absolutely gorgeous!
My favorite up-do at an awards show was Julia Roberts in 2001 when she won the Oscar. It was sculpted and huge and gorgeous!
The photo makes it look so complicated but your video makes it seem so much easier.
I love the darker color of your hair lately!
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Love this tutorial, I like more classic/fancy looks!
soft updos are my favorite!
Gorgeous updo!!
As much as I like a slick updo, as far as a red carpet event I would think a soft, lived in style would be so much more practical. It can go with so many different dress styles and all you’d need was a few bobby pins in your purse to fix any fly aways. I’ll definitely be trying this for my next choir concert!
I love the soft curls look, like old Hollywood-glam.
Love the jewelry! I’m a bling gal.
Going to try this look for an upcoming event! Your hair looks gorgeous Kate!
Curled and feminine, more lived in looks with a bit of detail, like a twist or a small hair accessory. Always lots of volume!
I like a more casual look. An updo is great, but I don’t like when it completely changes the look of the person. Be yourself – even at the red carpet events 🙂
This looks beautiful and I LOVE Big Sexy hair products- it helps out us fine-haired ladies look like we have lots of hair 🙂
I love Big Sexy Hair! Would love to try some of their texture products.
I love to see the different ways braids are worn on the red carpet. There’s always some new way to wear a braid and they look really cool and elegant, like yours!
I really like a little bit of both-glamorous and soft!
Such a cool post! Love this post!
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I love the glamorous styles such as a beautiful up-do or a wavy, old Hollywood type look. Reese Witherspoon seems to always pull off that perfect old Hollywood style. Thanks for the giveaway, Kate! 🙂
I really like the fancy up-dos on the red carpet.
I really like the soft romantic hair. Side swept, braids, texture. This look fits all three!
I love a more natural look for the red carpet – nothing too overly done up and drastic. Simple natural looking makeup with a bronzed glow and a bold lip with some soft old Hollywood curls looks glamorous on just about anybody!
Love this! So soft and feminine.
I love the Old Hollywood soft curl look!
I always love to see the updo’s!
I’m a fan of a soft curls nothing to structured. The undo updo’s are always a nice look just like this hair tutorial. It’s something that looks high glam Hollywood but without the “hair team” behind it.
You know the look Blake Lively and Reese Witherspoon have been wearing. Classic, feminine with a wave or loose curl.
Hands down the best red carpet look ever is glowing skin. Everything looks great with a flawless, dewy complexion.
So pretty! I love soft, interesting updos like this with lots of texture. Thank you for this tutorial! Now I just have to find an excuse for a date night with the husband so I can wear it. (;
I like the soft, textured up dos:)
I love the soft, simple, up dos. Nothing too drastic or harsh.
My favorite look is a soft look. Flowy dresses with a soft color and a beautiful simple updo or waves.
I love soft, wearable updos like this! My hair has been growing out from neglect rather than choice, and styles like these make me consider letting it get long again. 🙂
I love classic, feminine looks that have some component that catches light whether it be jewelry or fabric. Nothing over-the-top or too revealing. My favorite hairstyles for the red carpet depend on the dress style, but I’ve always preferred long hair over short.
Love this updo! I have to say that I tend to go for more of the soft and romantic updos, like this one, rather than more slicked back and super modern.
I love a soft updo. Had that on my wedding day and absolutely LOVED it. Love this style too, Kate! Thanks for posting!
Love! I am so going to try this.
I love updos like this one! It’s soft but still sexy and fun, and even better when you can do it yourself with a few trial runs! Thanks for this fun tutorial!
WOW, that is amazing. Perfect for a rustic wedding too!
I absolutely love when a woman or actress picks a simple, but elegant dress. Nothing too elaborate, one that just shows how beautiful it makes her feel. Then she adds a beautiful updo or even wearing it down with a soft, face framing way. Oh yes….just a little accent of jewelry. Perfect look for a perfect night!
My fav. red carpet do would be “classic”. LBD with pearls, red lips, and a sleek up do.
Can anyone ever go wrong with a French twist?! Whether sleek and classic or a little more messy they’re beautiful and flatter most every look!
I love the old glamour, old Hollywood look. Classic and elegant! Thanks for a new tutorial!
I like to see all of the up dos!
Love the curly up-doos…glamorous & very old Hollywood!
I loooooooved J.Lo at the Golden Globes! She had a fabulous mix of “not too done” + “glamorous” with her hair. Counting the months (weeks!) until my hair is long enough to attempt her big, loose waves. And the makeup?! Hubba hubba! haha
Love this updo! All of your tutorials are amazing!
I really like the soft updos!
A soft feminine classy updo.
I love big curls and soft up-dos. And I always love Reese Witherspoon’s hair!
I love the soft and feminine looks!
I love the soft, feminine updos!
Would love to try some of these products! Thanks for the contest!
I love soft, feminine curls.
I like when it is glamorous overall, because with some dresses it is better to do a simple hairdo to avoid too much information. But if it were me going, I’d choose a stunning dress and a hair style that I don’t wear regularly.
I love a the softer and feminine looks!
I love the glam updo…. Makes them look fabulous!!
Love the more soft, feminine looks with hair styled down.
Thanks for the fun giveaway!
I just like long curly waves or curls maybe a little bit pinned up. other then that I don’t like hair up on the red carpet.
Thanks!
I like up-dos that are soft, but not too messy. Thanks!
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I am always amazed by some of the looks but the ones I LOVE the most tend to be the more romantic feminine flowy style. If only I had a reason to get dressed up like that! Also, LOVE this hairstyle. I’m in a wedding in May and this just got put on the shortlist for how to do my hair.
I like the soft, elegant looks that are classy and timeless.
I love soft, but not too messy…it just seems timeless.
I tend to like the softer looks on the red carpet. : )
This would be a great style for a wedding I’m going to in February. Braids in an updo give a casual and chic look that I adore. Can’t wait to try the Big Sexy products!
Love the softer looks!
I like soft waves
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I’m still loving braids and I love them even more when they are part of an updo.
I love the soft look.
I love the EFFORTLESS Hollywood glamour look. Example? Naomi Watts at this year’s Golden Globes. The whole look was so put together. It isn’t my style or something I loved each individual piece, but her whole look was a knockout!
So pretty. I love this tutorial and can’t wait to give it a go. I like the less styled, softer looks and love seeing the “best and worst” too!
I prefer the more natural feminine look. This look you did is beautiful!
That is stunning! I am amazed that you can do that on yourself. You are very talented and creative. Love your site!
I like the simple, hair down looks! Always think it looks good with the pretty dresses.
I love an “easy” look- like when the stars look like they did their own hair (Psh)
Love this tutorial! Of course, I love all of your tutorials and your blog 🙂 This look would even be good for church on Sunday, a pretty updo! God Bless!!
I love love love big glamorous hair and a beautiful smoky eye! I’m a true Texas girl at heart when it comes to big hair! 😉
Soft and feminine!
I love soft, ultra-romantic red carpet looks!
I really love the old Hollywood glam so get pretty excited when someone sports one!
Big Sexy hair has the best products!!! I love this updo. It screams olde Hollywood!
I always love seeing the ladies in natural make-up with rosy checks and blush. Soft wavy hair, pulled to the side of a bare neck is simple, soft, and sofisticated.
I like the sort of “messy” wispy up-dos!
I love the simple looks! Especially braids!
I love the very glam look, everything done perfect from head to toe!
I love the look of a soft updo!
I love the soft hairstyles that are simple. Thank you for the hair tutorial! I’m going to try it on my hair.
I LOVE the old Hollywood look with a nice bright lip!
I LOVE the more softer and subtle red carpet looks. I always remember taking Jessica Alba up-do photos to my hairstylist when getting my hair done for prom!
I love the softer, more feminine looks because it doesn’t seem so overdone–it gives the look of timeless elegance and sophistication!
I love a big ol’ fancy up do! The taller the hair the better!
-Meg
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I love the soft waves of the longer hairstyles, the Hollywood glam retro look.
I prefer the old school Hollywood glam inspired looks of Grace Kelly
I love the softer up-dos… usually retro, with curls and a little bit of volume. 🙂
I love the soft look. Glam and old Hollywood type.
I love a classic, feminine look with a unique twist!
My favorite look is soft but sexy with an up do.
Love the glam look!
I like a clean look that works with the dress.
I love soft, curly low updos. Enough to look formal, but you still look like yourself 🙂
I don’t like anything too contrived- where the hair seems to wear the person. I really like things that look like they could be arranged by the wearer, something I could copy.
My hair depends on my mood. However I would say soft romantic hair would be best. I have never like the way most updo end up looking on me.
I like soft, slightly messy hair. Maybe that is bc I can’t make a straight part to save my life, or do a tight French braid. You give me great ideas for hair- thanks!
It depends on the dress, I like all three, the fancy up do’s, the soft feminine look, and also a little messy look.
Prefer soft and feminine looks. LOVE Big Hair Spray & Play.
Soft feminine looks are so very beautiful and sexy! And I just discovered Big Sexy Hair products and LOVE them!
Love big sexy products and soft updos.
I never get tired of seeing a beautiful side swept undo, especially with elegant curls put in just the right place! Love love love all of your hair tutorials!
My favorite red carpet hair look is a classy updo.
I love soft, wispy updos that are classy and classic
I like both the fancy updos and the natural…depending on the person and dress. But I hate the ones that look like hard helmets!!!
I love the softer updos! The hairdo for this tutorial is beautiful!
I love soft and feminine looks—especially with natural-looking makeup. So pretty!
Love this hairstyle!
I like seeing full glam looks.
I love the soft looks. Can’t wait to try the big sexy products!
I love a soft and feminine updo!
very pretty! I wonder if I could do something similar on my short hair
I love unique glamorous updos! Mainly because I can’t achieve that kind of look on my own 😉
I prefer pretty soft hairstyles. Not the time to weird out but to be elegant and classy.
Definitely love the soft and feminine look better! Its more realistic for my personal style.
love the style! plus love the big sexy line! it came out when i was in cosmetology school and have loved it since!
I like the softer, more feminine updos. This style reminds me of my wedding updo- soft and light, with the braid gently weaved in! love it!
I’m a sucker for some soft curls!
I love me some award shows! My favorite look is the soft and feminine style, especially anything that mirrors old Hollywood. So classy!
I absolutely adore the SEXY product line! This would be an amazing prize to win!
I love how this hair style just flows together so well. I’m obsessed with braids right now and I love how the fishtail braid just finishes the whole look! I’m definitely going to try this soon!
I love a very soft, feminine and classic look.
I prefer a softer, more natural look.
I love the soft feminine styles. Hollywood should be classy…. not trashy.
A very soft updo is so romantic and “old Hollywood”. When you have good product on hand it makes trying new styles more approachable, less intimidating. Your tutorials are wonderful and inspiring. Thank you! 🙂
So simple & elegant, love all your posts! Big sexy hair is my favorite spray, I can get away with not washing my hair every other day with great staying power!!!
I LOVE the over the top fancy dresses and hair! They have everyday to be simple, its fun to see dressed up and fancy!
and I LOVE this up do!
I love the classy up dos “old hollywood” as someone else commented!
Simple and elegant for sure! Love this look!
I love the soft, romantic styles for both hair and dresses. It makes them seem more personable.
I like it when the person embraces a dress, hairstyle, and overall look that enhances their best features. For some, the softer, feminine style looks the best; while for others, it might be a more glam updo that suits them best.
This is a super cute updo for a wedding. I love these hair products!
I like something a little bit softer and more feminine.
I think it depends on the event. Grammy’s – edgy yet tasteful (maybe slicked back updo, red lips), Emmy’s/GG/SAG – classy and elegant (softer colors all around).
Always love your hair do’s, especially when they come with a tutorial!!
I Love the updos that look a little less formal. Almost as if you threw it up last minute and it still looks amazing.
I like a soft feminine look on the red carpet, keep it classy!
IMO, a formal gown is accentuated best by a pretty updo. The type of updo can be more casual or formal dependent on the style of the dress.
Can’t wait to watch the new hair tutorial. I will be a bridesmaid in a wedding this year and will be looking for pretty hairstyles for all the wedding events.
I definitely love something a little bit softer and more feminine. It looks more attainable and not so much like they have been in a make up and hair styling chair for hours. I love more natural looks.
I like sleek without being too over the top. Does that even make sense?
Love the glam! Why else would you want to be a movie star? 😉
I like simple and elegant…soft updos or soft curls with minimal makeup.
Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman when she goes to the opera in the red dress. THAT is my favorite red carpet look!
I like the softer look with some hair up and some down
I love an updo but I feel like my hair has too many layers!
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I prefer the soft and feminine look. Thank you for the new hair tutorial!
I love updos on the red carpet, but prefer to see them soft and feminine rather than sleek and stiff. Thanks for the giveaway!
Your hair is beautiful!
Love soft and feminine with a little bit of flirt!
I like the softer more feminine look!
I LOVE Big Sexy Hair products. I currently use the Root Lifter and it’s my favorite!! I haven’t been able to experience their whole line due to price but I try to pick up samples when possible and try out new things.
I love a little bit of both! I love to see people go super glam and then see them with a more subtle natural look. It’s cool to see different looks on people!
I love a soft subtle hairstyle with a smoky eye and a nude lip, I also love when they pair it with a soft flowy gown and some simple elegant jewelry. Love your blog! Could we maybe get some more maternity outfit ideas before the baby comes? I love your style and would love some ideas for my growing bump!
No one rocks a chignon on the red carpet like Jessica Alba. Her hair always has a classy, sexy, lived-in look.
I love red carpet updos, mostly because it is a little different than everyday wear. However, I pay more attention to the dresses.
Watched the fishtail braid tutorial and couldn’t believe how easy a fishtail was thanks to your easy guided video. I did it on my daughters hair for school this morning and barely got in the door before she got a compliment. This will be my new fave braid. Thank you!
This perfect and so timely! I have a formal charity event this weekend and needed an elegant updo. I did a trial run and it came together wonderfully!
I love the look of a beautiful ball gown with simple hair, and with just a little bit of curl.
I love the softer looks! 🙂 So much less intimidating
For the red carpet, I like the glam updo. I feel like it works better for the formal dresses. And it shows off the bling better 🙂
I love the old Hollywood glam. What I wouldn’t give to have a day of primping like the stars!
I love a softer look. This hair do is amazing!
Love this up do! Usually I like softer, feminine looks, but every once in a while I like an up do!
I agree, softer updo’s are much more wearable! Thanks for sharing tutorials for those of us that need a little extra help!
I love the softer, more feminine hair, either worn down with soft, loose curls, or sweeping updo’s.
As a college student, I love the more simple, softer looks. I hardly ever wear my hair up. I adore the half-up, beach waves look.
Even though I rarely wear my hair up, I will definitely try this style!
Love this style. I like the softer simple look.
Oh, I love this soft wearable look! I think your hairstyle is an accompaniment to your outfit, but if it were me on the red carpet I would definitely go for soft and feminine. Thanks for the tutorial- I’ve got a couple weddings this summer and think I’ll try something like this!! Thanks, Kate! 🙂
Hope I win so I can try to recreate this fun & sexy look!
Love an old school hollywood look! such a fun giveaway!
I love the soft more feminine look!
I tweeted!
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I like the romantic feminine flowing style, too. I just wish I could do any of that stuff – I’m so self-hair challenged! Although, I have tried one thing you taught. I’m “ok” at it, just need to practice! Thanks for the chance to win!
Over the top glam!!!! The more sparkle, the better!!!
It’s all about that glamour! That glamour! No casual! No casual! I like to see glitz and glam on the red carpet…sequins, high heels, up-dos, fabulous jewels…I want them to look like movie stars! I want to say, “Wow!”
I love this look so much! I also like the long, wavy styles.
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I love the shiny, fun, retro hairstyles that have become more popular lately.
I love the fancy styles. It gives me a chance to dream alittle about hair possibilities.
I’ve been using sexy hair products for years and love them!
I LOVE this look. So classic and timeless. I’m a big fan of your blog and so happy you are doing tutorials again!!
I am a huge fan of the messy bun/updo look.
I love a nice classic look with soft curls.
Love this Updike! I’ve been learning how important texture is to maintain any style with my thick, heavy hair! Would love to try these products!
Love the soft glam look and following your blog. Good luck on the new arrival.
Love this hair style! Wish I had another me to stand behind myself & do it though! I cant ever get it right lookin in a mirror behind my own head! But might get a friend to help me do this! Thanks for the tutorial! & the chances to win your sweepstakes!!:-)
I like the very soft updo!! 🙂
I’m a fan of the softer looks!
I love the soft, not so overdone, look. A bit messy but put together. What I don’t like is when they are all dressed up and wear there hair in an “everyday” look, hanging down straight. I have watched just about every tutorial you have done and have recreated many of the looks pretty darn good!
I would have to vote the “effortless” red carpet look as my favorite. When the hair is not too overdone and looks “lived-in”. Perfection!
I love soft curls/waves (with some volume, because who wants flat hair?) It’s always classy.
I love any sort of detailed style, where you can’t help but stare and think “how’d they do that?!”.
Thank you so much for the video. I am looking for simple yet elegant hair style that I can do on my own.
Again thank you for the video it was very helpful and I learned how to do a fishtail braid.
Can’t go wrong with Old Hollywood Glam! The updo is really beautiful!!
I’m a fan of the soft and romantic look that isn’t too polished but still super feminine.
i like the soft curls with a bit of messy look to it..I don’t like smooth, every hair in place look..I love Big Sexy Hair products…does wonders for my fine hair.
Brenda
Love this hairstyle! So pretty!
I like the softer updos that have some curls and/or texture to them!
I love this look! So whimsical and easy to do! Thanks for the tutorial! Here is my tweet for the contest:
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I love the long and flowing look with long curls. Thanks for the giveaways!
What a pretty updo! I love this line of products!
I love glam makeup, hair, and dress!
I love more natural, soft looking hair, whether up or down. My very least favorite thing is hair slicked down to the head. It makes people look bald. I really love this hairstyle you put together!
For the red-carpet, i love a glamorous updo, especially if it looks like an effortless updo, with bold make-up.
I love seeing anything with side-swept bangs and loose curls. I love some volume too! Pretty and glamourous.
I always LOVE your hair tutorials. You seriously taught me how to do my hair and really saved my sanity when it came to that (I’m really sensitive about my hair). My hair is too short to pull back now, but this is a gorgeous updo. You make it look so easy.
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Love seeing these messy updo styles on the carpet! So sexy and cute! Can’t wait to recreate this one!
How exciting! I like vintage inspired looks on the red carpet.
I like a soft feminine classy look on the Red Carpet that might include a simple updo or soft long curls.
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I love the soft, sweet and fresh look- gauzy and full of life!
I like a softer updo with just a little bit of bling or something but not overdone.
I love the updos that are soft and romantic with maybe a few little pieces around the face! Either way, volume is needed!
I like an updo with something interesting added, like a braid in a different place. And I like soft curls, nothing too stilted.
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/559690831930871808
I love the updo!! I think my favorite look would probably be Old Hollywood Glam.
Soft curls up or down is always nice. I would love to try this.
I like a slightly messy soft updo.
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I like this tutorial. I like the more soft look, something that almost anyone can achieve…rather than overdone/glammed up.
I shared on twitter. https://twitter.com/bluefin711/status/560169524369317888
Trying this for a wedding in March!
I like things that I think – hey, how did they do that? I like the soft 50’s waves. Nothing too harsh or overdone.
Love updo’s and I’ve been wanting to try out Sexy Hair products!
soft waves and messy updos, cant make up my mind!
Curls and soft updos! The more natural looking the better for me…it’s all I have time for 😀
I absolutely love the soft updos! I’m always a fan of the looser, more graceful and natural-looking curls. My particular favorite is one that Julianne Hough wore to a benefit in Beverly Hills. It’s definitely popular on pinterest and would make for a great hair tutorial in the future! 😉
I love the loose messy low updos with an added braid for fun.
I love the slightly messy, soft updo!
I love the soft looking undo – classic. You make it look so easy. Thank you for all your tutorials.
I love soft looks.
Less is more. Simple but elegant.
The old Hollywood glam style looks classy on the red carpet.
I like when the stars are actually glamorous, I always feel actually cheated (I know it’s childish) when they have these fabulous gowns and jewels and wear their hair like messy teenagers.
I posted a tweet too: https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/562676152029175808
I absolutely love all your updo’s!! But for the red carpet look, I would prefer the softer curl, feminine updo.
I never watch those awards shows, but always my choice would be for a conservative, natural look.
I like soft curls and pinned up hairstyles in the back similar to your look you created
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My favorite red carpet looks are those that are wearing bold or out of the ordinary colors instead of the standard black. I also love red lips!
I think it really depends on the dress, but it always seems like the less “fussy” the look is, the more attention it gets. For myself, I like the softer, more feminine look 🙂
Getting my hair cut to mid length next week and love your tutorials. Thanks.
I like to straighten my hair. But I really like this look!
https://twitter.com/618mom23boys/status/565149076690575360
I like simple but stunning. Curly, wavy hair.. I also like looking at the updos though!
https://twitter.com/MomOF2Boysz/status/565151824865284097
You make it look so easy! Flawless hair and your complexion, wow! Stop by my site if you have a chance http://hairironexpress.com 🙂
omw !!! I love big sexy hair products and your hair tutorials!!
My favorite red carpet look is definitely a soft, feminine look. Love this hairstyle too!
I shared on Twitter! https://twitter.com/HeatherLynn626/status/566082274060673025
Love, love, love this classic, romantic, soft look! Your tutorials are easy to follow and I enjoy watching them. I’ve used the “Big Sexy” products but you’ve shown new ways to use them.
I agree with Beth above…I like the classic, romantic, soft look!
I like the soft looks…like a beach glam look.
https://twitter.com/shiebs24b/status/567508580413501441
I’m a fan of the softer more natural look opposed to the more dramatic bold look. I am not confident in my styling abilities, thank you for giving me a that little boost with your easy to follow tutorials. I admire those that have the ability to think outside the box and ALWAYS look amazing!
i like beachy waves
I think a sophisticated undo is always appropriate on the red carpet.
I meant updo LOL (not my mistake – the computer self-corrected)
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tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/569512735131566082
I like loose waves on the red carpet.
I like to do subtle looks rather than full out glam
i love the waves.
I like the soft, loose waves.
I have always liked a sleek chignon.
i like to see a simple but elegant updo on the red carpet
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/569640178991542272
I like longer flowing hair with just a bit of curl on the red carpet
https://twitter.com/ardy22/status/569846392438591488
I love long soft, loose curls. i wish I could get my hair to do that!
I love the classy updos with pin curls!
My favorite red carpet look is the soft updo with loose curls!
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/571409013285515265
I love to see a glamorous look on the runway. I really like the up-do you created! Pretty!
I love a soft natural hair do
I like the simple updo, with a plunging neck line and a pretty necklace.
i love long loose waves
I like loose waves.
I like the soft waves. And braids.
Loose and wavy long curls is my fave red carpet look.
I like the soft waves look.
I love glamorous flowing hair.
https://twitter.com/mgoss123/status/571826033009266688
I like to let my wild curls down.
https://twitter.com/cdhabolt/status/571850306885046272
My favorite red carpet look is a loose soft bun and wavy curls.
my favorite look is something softer and bit more feminine
I Tweeted: https://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/571852775086112768
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Actually I like hair down, maybe some big, loose curls/waves (like Jennifer Aniston).
I love the long loose curls.
I love long and curly.
My favorite would be hair up in a bun with loose curls on the sides
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I like a simple down and straight hair-do
I sent out a tweet: https://twitter.com/electricstar/status/572078211888128000
So pretty! I love an updo like this for the red carpet.
I like soft wavy curls. It’s a more natural look.
I love soft, flowing hair with a few waves!!~
softer curl look.
I like the fancy up dos. Thank you
I like a softer more feminine look.
Tweet – https://twitter.com/willitara/status/572183932973780992
I admit that I like the glam look when it comes to hair on the red carpet. It is so much fun watching to see who is wearing what hair do and which one is the most unique.
I Love a curly updo on the Red Carpet
I love soft and feminine looks with hair over the shoulder or in a messy twist
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I like the Hollywood style of Barbara Eden, it was a really fab wave.
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I like simple classic feminine styles. Thanks so much. I just found your blog.
My wife loves the overly glam uodo look.
I love cute updos I have to try this on my daughter
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I like the updo with the braids.
to me it depends on the person but i love a great braid with crystals in it or a and up do in the back with the sides down!
https://twitter.com/wblack1125/status/572241387384676352
I love this look! For up do’s I typically like a softer, curly look! 🙂 Thanks for the tips!
Hi! I have tried several of your hair tutorials with excellent – good success 🙂 I really appreciate having these to go to. I *so* wanted to have this fishtail twist updo come out right, but after trying twice with dismal results, i gave up. i couldn’t really see what you were doing when you did the “knots”. When I tried it they just looked like,well, little knots in a lock of my hair! My hair is pretty fine, & I used a dry shampoo before starting to give it some texture, but maybe I need something more, like a texture powder Anyway, it would be amazing if you could maybe do an auxiliary video to this one showing a little more detail on how you do those knots. Thank you so much for all you share on your blog! I loves it, lol!
I like a mix of casual but feminine, if that makes sense. The fish tail updo is something I would love!
Tweeted https://twitter.com/MomOF2Boysz/status/584940522264887296
I love both looks- but the overly glam look more. You’re getting dressed up – might as well go all out!
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/gildedaged/status/590843923444146176
Love sleek & chic looks
I LIKE THE OVERLY GLAM LOOK MYSELF- I GUESS IT JUST LOOKS BETTER ON ME.
TWEET https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/597595655029174272
I love the softness of the half updo were there are soft loose curls falling down!
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/602513003502772224
My favorite red carpet look this an elegant and simple up-do. just like the one you did. you are so talented and I can’t wait to try these Sexy Hair products.
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i like soft side swept curls for a red carpet look
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/605200831600672768
This was much more difficult than you make it look. The fishtale braid I can do, the updo part, not so much. Is there a tutorial where you explain better how to do the messy updo part? It just didn’t turn out at all. I have pretty long hair so that may have been part of it. I’m going to try the easy updo first then maybe work on this more difficult one. I’d much rather learn how to do this myself then pay someone to do it.