Celeb-Inspired Holiday Hairstyles

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Classic French Twist

If you're headed to a formal affair, take a cue from Nicole Richie and try an elegant updo like the one she wore to ELLE's Women in Hollywood bash Oct. 17.

Key tip: Tease your hair at the crown to create lots of volume.

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Tousled Topknot

Jessica Biel piled her hair into a high, textured bun at the GQ Men of the Year party Nov. 17.

Key tip: Use to fingers to pull out a few stray pieces so the look is slightly messy and undone.

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Sexy Waves

Not a fan of updos? Go for loose, side-parted waves instead like Jessica Alba did at a holiday dinner Nov. 16.

Key tip: Let hair air-dry to bring out your natural texture, then add definition with a 1-inch curling iron.

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Pin-Straight and Shiny

Sleek, glossy hair like the look Jennifer Hudson wore to a Beverly Hills holiday event Nov. 21 never goes out of style.

Key tip: Always use a heat-protectant product before blow-drying or flat-ironing hair.

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Party Pony

Give your go-to style a glam upgrade by teasing the hair at the crown like Blake Lively did at a bash in the Big Apple Nov. 15.

Key tip: Dry shampoo will give you extra lift at the roots.

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Mini French Braid

Jennifer Morrison rocked this boho-chic style at the American Music Awards Nov. 21.

Key tip: Use a 1-inch or larger curling iron to create loose waves before making a small French braid at your hairline.

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Half-Up With Waves

The pinned-back, side-parted style Kate Mara wore to a party in Los Angeles Nov. 16 adds instant polish to any hair texture.

Key tip: Keep the top section sleek with hairspray and criss-cross bobby pins to ensure they stay put all night.

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Full Bun

The oversized updo Sienna Miller wore to the International Medical Corps Awards Nov. 8 in Los Angeles is surprisingly easy to do.

Key tip: Dress up this look by adding a jeweled pin or barette at the base of the bun.

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Braided Updo

Frieda Pinto rocked this trendy braided style at the premiere of The Immortals in Los Angeles Nov. 7.

Key tip: Start with second-day hair and use lots of hairspray to ensure that the plaits stay put.

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Messy Bun

Olivia Wilde tamed her textured updo by pairing it with a slim black headband at a screening of Butter in Hollywood Nov. 6.

Key tip: Use a jeweled headband for a dressier effect.

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Pinned-Up Curls

Zoe Saldana gathered her shoulder-length waves into a low bun at the LACMA Inaugural Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles Nov. 5.

Key tip: Use a 1-inch curling iron before pulling everything back and leave a few loose pieces around your face.