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How to Pull off These Gorgeous Pinterest Hairstyles

#Pinterestfail prone? Here, your step-by-step guide to getting the exact hair you pinned
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XXL Ponytail
In addition to being a pro on the tennis court, Anna Kournikova also gives us major hair envy. But keep in mind, this voluminous ponytail is nothing like your low-maintanence workout pony. Wear it to the office or even for a night out.(Your hair's not that full? No problem, there's probably some clip-in extensions at work here.)

1. "To re-create [this look], forget typical roller sets and opt for Velcro hair strips to fashion loosely sculpted curls with adjustable, no pull strips," says Gonzalez. Take two-inch sections of hair and mist with a thermal heating spray like Living Proof Restore Revitalizing Spray, laying the Velcro hair strip underneath. Roll the hair into a roller shape and use clips to hold in place.

2. Once all your hair is in the Velcro rollers, blast your hair with a blow dryer for five minutes to set the style. After you've take out all the clips and Velcro strips, comb your fingers through to loosen up waves.

3. Use a paddle brush (we like Olivia Garden Ionic Massage Bamboo Brush) to style your hair into a high ponytail. "Be careful not to brush all the way through," says Gonzalez. "This will disrupt the waves."

4. Take a piece of hair from the tail of your ponytail and wrap around the base, hiding your hair elastic. "[She] has a cool effect due to her hair color. By picking two small sections of hair, one dark and one light, this will create the double band look."

5. Finish with a flexible hold hairspray. (Okay, we were wrong. Low ponytails are not the only hairstyle to master this season.)

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Grecian Goddess
Maria Menounos wore this chic braided updo at the 2014 Oscars, but it's also the perfect hairstyle for a summer wedding or two. Just leave the white dress to the bride.

1. Start by parting hair down the middle and loosely French braiding the front two inches of each side back diagonally, says Gonzalez.

2. As your French braid reaches your ear, switch to a three-strand braid to finish to section off to the ends. "This will lay the foundation for the relaxed, braided and looped bun that rests at the nape of your neck."

3. Next, take the middle section of your hair that is not attached to the two French braids. Braid this chunk in different size sections, both large and small, making sure they are all loosely woven together.

4. Loop the braids around each other, twisting around to form a bun. Pin the ends to secure, also pinning back the two French braids on the side.

5. Finish with hairspray like Drybar The Sheriff Firm Hold Hairspray or a decorative hair accessory like this Bandtz Gold Dust Bow.

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The Loop de Loop
There's something about this twisted hairstyle that reminds me of Renaissance fairs and heavy velvet gowns (in a good way), but I'm sure it looks just as medievally elegant with a nice peasant blouse and some denim cut-offs -- or you know, anything. Celebrity and editorial hairstylist Josué Perez breaks it down.

1. Towel dry hair halfway before applying a volumizing mousse (our editors love Ouidad Playcurl Volumizing Foam). Then blow dry hair completely.

2. Next "use a 1 1/4-inch curling iron, alternately curling your hair around the barrel (like a wand) and clipped in," says Perez. He prefers Rowenta Beauty Curl Active Curling Iron, which has a motorized barrel to alternate directions and help curls look more natural.

3. Shake your curls out lightly and apply dry shampoo like Bumble and Bumble Pret-a-Powder for extra volume.

4. Starting at the left side of your head, grab one piece of hair with your right hand from a top layer, and one with your left hand from the bottom layer. Cross the left hand over your right hand, letting go of the hair in your right hand as you cross over. Use bobby pins to secure the hair from your left hand.

5. Then using your free hand, grab another piece of hair, cross that over top and pin. Repeat this pattern until you've reached the other side.

6. Once at the right side, thread a twisted piece of hair through the last twist and secure with bobby pins.

7. Finish with hairspray.

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Tucked Away
This delicate criss-cross ponytail keeps your hair out of your eyes, face and mind while still looking like you put an effort in. (But here's the secret -- it's not that much effort!)

1. To start this look, Perez recommends applying a lightweight styling lotion. Next, wrap your hair two times around the barrel of a curling iron and hold for just ten seconds for loose, undone waves. (Pictured is Sultra The Bombshell 1 Inch.) Apply hairspray lightly as you go, especially if you have really thin hair says Perez.

2. Next separate a large section of hair from both the left and right sides, pinning it up so it's out of the way.

3. Use a fine-tooth comb to tease the remaining hair and create lift at the crown.

4. Pull the rest of your hair into a low ponytail and spray with a flexible hold hairspray like Black 15in1 Miracle Finishing Spray.

5. Next comes the criss-cross section. Starting with the right side, take a small piece of hair and pull it across to the opposite side. Wrap the end of the hair around your hair elastic. Use a bobby pin to pin it in place. Now do the same thing on the left side, but instead of wrapping the hair around the elastic, thread it through the hair just above the hair elastic. If it's too loose, secure with a bobby pin.

6. Repeat this process until all the hair from your side is added to the base of your ponytail. Spray with a flexible-hold hairspray.

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Fan Girl
When we saw Diane Kruger's voluminous bun at the 2014 Met Gala, we were instantly in awe. And then we saw it from the back. Gorgeous! Celebrity hairstylist Naté Bova tells us how you can DIY the red carpet style.

1. Start by taking a small chunk of hair from your right side and leaving it down as you pull the rest into a low ponytail, wrapping the hair tie around once. Instead of pulling your hair through the elastic on the second (or third time depending on your hair thickness), pull halfway says Bova.

2. Wrap the remaining hair around hair elastic, securing with bobby pins. Spray hairspray (Bova prefers Warren-Tricomi Style Superhold Hair Spray) around the pinned area.

3. Next, Bova instructs anchoring each side of your bun to the ends you've left out of your ponytail. Secure with bobby pins and spray, spray, spray that hairspray.

I have a thing for Pinterest hairstyles. I'm constantly pinning red carpet hairstyles, runway ponytails and anything that looks like it could make my hair even remotely resemble that of a Victoria's Secret model. The thing is -- I haven't accomplished a single one of them. Instead, my attempts end with me showing up late to work in a messy topknot ... again. And I know there have to be others who have the same frustrations (there's a whole website dedicated to Pinterest fails, after all). So we collaborated with a team of celebrity hairstylists to break down the products and step-by-step instructions you need to get that perfect Pinterest hairstyle every time.
BY HAYLEY MASON | JUN 25, 2014 | SHARES
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