So what are some of the top styles in this spring season?  Check these out:

A short and modern hair cut: Create volume in at the top of the head by blowdrying and brushing under.  Sweep your sides to behind the ear to give you a classic and polished look. If you have bangs, a side sweep adds the modern look to a very classic style.

The curly side ponytail: I write about this often since this is one of my favorite looks. A simple sweep of all your hair tied at the base of one side of your neck (above the shoulder).  You can take a small section of your hair and tie it around the rubber band to create a smooth, professional ponytail style.  Take a curling iron to your locks to add extra volume.  Again, if you have bangs, by adding a side sweep or a small side part swooping them down towards the side of the ponytail will add a crisp, modern look.

The small “bump”: This is definitely a popular trend right now among teenage girls and woman.   Take a small section of your bangs, centering in the middle of the forehead and push forward creating a look of volume and the “bump”.  Use 2-4 bobby pins (depending on thickness of hair) to hold the hair in place. I’ve seen some girls use cuter hair pins to hold the hair in place.  Do what you want with the rest of your hair at this point.  Put your hair up in a sexy bun, a sleek and pulled back ponytail or let your hair flow down on each side of your cheeks.  Add a few waves with a curling iron for a very cute look.

Simple waves: Just want to keep your hair down.  I used to be worried about my hair “getting in the way” or tangled throughout the day or night, but girls who can wear their hair naturally flowing with little product, shout confidence!  Let your hair down, tossing it a few times in the back or again to add volume or take a curling iron to create soft curls and then brushed your fingers lightly through them to loosen them up a little.

The bun: Twist your hair back pinning your hair at the top of your head and add a pin thick enough to hold your hair in place.  With the remaining hair take bobby pins to pinning random strands of hair in place creating a tousled bun look.  For a simple sleek bun, simply tie your hair into a ponytail.  Take the ponytail wrapping it around in a circle around the rubber band creating the bun.  You can then either hold the hair in place with another rubber band or several bobby pins. Spray with your favorite hair styling product to hold in place or allow free falling strands to flow around your face.

Whatever you choose, make it beautiful, fun, and make it YOU!

Braids: Easy and looks great on a princess! A sleek and simple single braid is classic and appropriate for all day Easter festivities.  If she’s Easter egg hunting, this will keep her hair pulled back and out of her face so she can grab those eggs quickly (especially if they are filled with candy or better yet- coins or dollar bills!)

Ponytail: Again, this is another classic but give it some curl! Pull her long or medium length hair into a high ponytail and attach a barrette or fun clip for added flare.  If she’s a little more mature aged, then maybe a lower wavy side ponytail pulled and tied at the shoulder will make her feel a little more “grown up”.  Hayden Panettiere is famous for this look and she always looks so charming.  You can even add a few waves to give it some extra flare!

Bun:  I remember with my long and thick hair at a very early age, this was an easy one for mom! After pulling all the hair up and securing it with a rubberband, sprial the remaining hair into a bun and secure it with another rubberband or bobby pins.  This always goes perfect with any sundress!

Whatever you hairstyle you choose, I’m sure your little girl will look precious!

I love watching all the stars walk the red carpet before the shows since this is usually the only time you get a chance to really see all the nominees and presenters.  During the show we’re sometimes unable to really see all the gorgeous dresses and hair do’s of those who do not win since they never make it to the big stage.  The Academy Awards is the most formal award show of them all in Hollywood so most actresses choose a very simple yet formal and classy up do’ hairstyle.  

Check out some of stars from last night’s awards:

How can you achieve your own traditional up-do’?  Watch this how-to, start practicing and you’ll be a pro before your next special event!

Remember you will need to following hairstyling tools to achieve this up-do’ style:

Brush, bobby pins, styling spray, curling iron, and blow dryer (if starting off with a shampoo).

One of my favorite cuts and style was that of country/pop singer, Carrie Underwood.  She sang her heart out during a Michael Jackson tribute with a shoulder length style, parted bang style.

Check out the other looks from last night’s Grammy awards….

Some made color statements at the awards….

These ladies came with their traditional shorter cuts….

The shorter styles from Pink, Rihanna, and Mary J. Blige were all somewhat similar with their longer layers piled on top of their heads creating either the “bump” of somewhat spikey look.  What did you guys think of Pink’s human sprinkler stunt during her performance?

And of course there are always those with the long and curly style…. 

Jennifer Lopez, Katie Perry, and Britney Spears showed up with classic curls.

Who wore your favorite hairstyles to this year’s Grammy awards?

This years SAG Awards had celebrities stepping out on the red carpet in their high fashioned dresses and sexy hair styles.  Several celebs like Drew Berrymore, Sandra Bullock, and Kate Hudson showed off their sexy necklines and shoulders with a sexy star up-do while others such as Mariah Carey, Penelope Cruz, and Michelle Monaghan let it all down with a sexy side-sweep.  These ladies left their hair long and wavy and pulling it over one shoulder.

Others featured the traditional bun, or side bun like Marion Cotillard, or just left it all down naturally curly like Nicole Kidman.

These ladies (and their men) all looked fabulous!

Got a special event coming up? Wedding, prom, cruise, anniversary? Some all out for their special day doing up-do’s, fancy pony-tails to the side, some wear it really curly, wavy, or pinned up. There are others I often see pictures of recent brides and party goers that wore it simple, straight with a slight wave and looked absolutely gorgeous. If you’re considering having your hair done for your special day or don’t have time to hit the salon, think about grabbing your favorite professional hair straightener and do it yourself!

How to achieve a natural wave with your hair straightener:

1. Make sure to blow dry your hair through out.  (You may leave it slightly damp if you have a wet-to-dry flat iron.  I love my wet-to-dry tourmaline flat iron, but some might find it a little faster to straighten your hair when it’s completely dry)

2. Heat straightener to appropriate level suitable for your hair type

3. Section your hair and begin with 1-2 inch section depending on the thickness of your hair.

4. Remember to protect each strand as you go, using a thermal protectant spray. This will help you to protect your hair from excessive heat from your high settings.

5. Now with your first section, positioning your straightener horizontally and at the root, begin sliding it down the strand of hair rotating it in a spiral motion creating your first soft wave.

6. Work your way around in sections to cover all areas. Sometimes it’s good to get a friend to help you with the back of your head (like when you need a spot check when coloring your hair at home!)

Practice, practice, practice and in no time you’ll be creating fun, sexy waves for every day of the week!