Spring into Style!

Spring Hair Trends

Are you trying to stay on trend with the Spring hairstyles for 2014? From the Met Gala to the Cannes Film Festival, celebrities are sporting the latest in hair trends. Here are just a few to inspire you and your style!

Sleek buns

Are you going out on the town with a knock out dress? Wearing a statement necklace that needs to Work the sleek bun look to pull the focus to your outfit and make the best part of your look stand out!

Braids

The braid is back in a huge way. The everyday woman may not have a red carpet to work it on but a braid is a great way to look like you made an effort without making it look like you tried too hard. Whether you are hitting the beach for the first time this year or attending a backyard barbeque, a loose braid is a sexy, flirty way to look pulled together, yet still casual!

Statement Accessories

Want to stand out while still keeping it simple and low maintenance? Rock a LBD with a statement hair accessory and draw people's attention to your updo! A statement accessory can pump up the glamor factor of any look and make it look like you really went all out when all you did was "put a pin in it!" Try this look for a spring/summer wedding or graduation celebration.

Side Swept Waves

Really want to bump up the glamor factor? Want to keep your hair do for a cool Bay Area event but still look polished? A side swept wave is the perfect look. Emphasis a severe part to add volume and sex appeal. This classic look will make you stand out in all the good ways.

I hope at least one of these looks has inspired you to try something new this spring with your style!

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What a Wonderful Decade

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