With hairstyles like – undone and messy– popping up in the hottest hair stories these days, it’s no wonder that folks are moving on from the braid to the simpler but just as stunning knot hairstyles.

It’s all about easy hair right now and there are only two strands needed for the knot, instead of three in the braid. Although there may be some of us who struggle to make a perfect braid, everybody can make a knot. Plus, they can be timely and chic, especially if you just have a few moments to spruce up.

Image: Beauty Snap

The style above is perfect for day or evening hair and works superbly on second-day or unwashed hair. Instead of dressing up your wavy style with an iron, again. Just knot it.

To get the look, pull a section from each side, twist it and tie into a knot. Place your bobby pins, directly into the base of the knot to hide them. Make a second loose knot beneath your first and pin again.

[Note: To ensure your bobby pins actually stay in, criss cross them in an X shape for added hold.]

Click here to get the full step-by-step tutorial on this hairstyle.

To take the same style hairstyle to the next level, keep going with your knots as you move down the head to achieve the style below.

Image: Beauty Snap 

Want the detailed step-by-step on the style above? Click here.

Use the knot on a timeless bun to make it fresh and current. Gone are the days of the perfect ballerina buns, in are the days of the knotted bun.

Image: Marilyn Jenkins/Flickr

To get this affect, pull dried hair back into a low pony. Make a knot with the tail of your pony and pin with bobbies. Leave a few soft pieces out to give it an effortless modern twist.

Natasha Sunshine-Antonioni is a Hairstylist and Beauty Expert, Pureology Brand Ambassador and founder of www.Beauty-Snap.com – a quick tip beauty site for the woman on the go. Natasha’s had the opportunity to work on the tresses of celebrities and models alike including Molly Sims, Ivanka Trump, Stephanie Seymour, Eva Herzigova, Dean Mcdermott and Gael Garcia Bernal, as well as being featured on The Rachel Ray and Tori & Dean Shows. 

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When it comes to hair trends there are only two words that matter this year: Messy and Embellished. Combine the two and you have a winning look.

From the runways to the red carpet, everyone is wearing their hair imperfect and adorned.

The Dolce Gabanna winter show sported florals and crowns adding a feminine and whimsical feel to undone hairstyles. Pulled back into easy buns or braids, embellishments elevate the hairstyles.

Photo Source: Style.com

To get the look, start with dry hair. Mist a beach styler like Pureology’s Sea Kissed Texturizer all over and scrunch until product is dry for added volume. Pull hair back gently allowing for flyaway strands. Secure an elastic band in a low pony.

NOTE: Use a gentle touch so style doesn’t look too sleek or stark.

Braid the remaining hair and secure with another elastic band at the ends. Hold the tips of your hair and push elastic band towards your scalp (To get a visual of this effect, watch the tutorial link below) This will give your braid an imperfect effect. Wind braid into a loose bun and secure with a bobby pins.

Like the affect but not sure about using an actual crown? Check out this quick tutorial on using your own hair to create a crown

Minka Kelly and Jaime King (below) use rhinestone embellished accessories to add glamour to their flattering, yet simple styles on the red carpet.

Photo Source: Flickr Commons

For a quick tutorial on how to create an undone, embellished bun in under ten minutes, check out this video.

Fringes are a front-runner in 2015’s haircut category. We’re seeing them worn on short, medium and long lengths. Whether worn wispy, full on or side-swept, bangs can flatter every face shape.

Photo Source: Flickr Commons

What hair trends will look best on you?

Wide face – A longish, side-swept fringe will add length to your face.

Oblong face – Try a full-on or blunt fringe to cut the length of your face.

Oval face – Since this is the ideal face shape, any style can flatter. Go bold and try a mini-bang. They are hotter than ever when worn with hair longer than shoulder-length. Think, Beyoncé meets Audrey Hepburn.

Natasha Sunshine-Antonioni is a Hairstylist and Beauty Expert, Pureology Brand Ambassador and founder of www.Beauty-Snap.com – a quick tip beauty site for the woman on the go. Natasha’s had the opportunity to work on the tresses of celebrities and models alike including Molly Sims, Ivanka Trump, Stephanie Seymour, Eva Herzigova, Dean Mcdermott and Gael Garcia Bernal, as well as being featured on The Rachel Ray and Tori & Dean Shows. 

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Less than perfect hair is in this holiday season. The trend on the red carpet is, Effortless. As if you just woke up with that tousled bun! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Get the low down on two effortless updos for long hair below and how you can replicate your own version of these celebrity style favorites.

The Undone Bun

Image: Elle Canada

This style works great on mid-length hair with layers, which can often be a challenge to put up. Start with clean dry hair blown smooth with a slight bend on the ends. To achieve this, apply a dollop of a product like Pureology’s Cuticle Polisher, apply evenly throughout by combing product through with a fine tooth comb. Try Olivia Garden’s NanoThermic Ceramic + Ion Brush in 1 3/4” and blow hair section-by-section (about 2” apart) starting at the nape. Wrap your section around the brush using as much tension as possible for a sleek, clean blow dry with a soft bend on the ends.

Next, pull hair back into a half-up, half-down ponytail, leaving the nape hair out. Using a light-to-the-touch hairspray like Pureology’s Strengthening Control, place your bangs in a flattering fashion.

Note: For longer hair around the face, a deep side part and tucking the hair behind the ear can be an alternative to bangs

Moving on the nape area, split the loose hair under your ponytail into two sections and twist one section at a time up and around your pony. Secure with as many bobby pins as needed. Make sure to hide them by pushing them directly into the elastic band.

Lastly, break the original half-up, half-down ponytail into 2-3 sections depending on the thickness of your hair and gently twist them down and around the base of your elastic, much like you would if you were making a regular bun. Secure with bobby pins in the same fashion as mentioned above. Complete all sections and spray with Strengthening Control Mist Hairspray for extra hold.

Give you head a light shake to check for your styles holding power. If it feels loose, add extra bobby’s where needed and give another douse of hairspray. 

The Effortless Top Knot 

Image: US Magazine

This effortless style pairs well with a red lip for great holiday appeal. Start with dry hair. Give an all over blast of a workable spray like Pureology’s Strengthening Control hairspray.

Note: This is a great style for the day after a fresh blow dry as hair tends to be more pliable.

Pull all hair up and back into a high ponytail. Loosely braid your ponytail and secure with a small elastic on the ends that matches your hair color. Hold the very tip of your braid and push elastic band towards the base of your pony. This will mess up your braid giving you the perfect, imperfect texture. Wrap hair as you would a regular bun by spinning hair around the base of your elastic band. Secure with bobby pins matching your hair color by pinning into the bun to hide the stem of your pin. Give a final douse of spray and you’re off!

Natasha Sunshine – Antonioni is a Hairstylist and Beauty Expert, Pureology Brand Ambassador and founder of www.Beauty-Snap.com – a quick tip beauty site for the woman on the go. Natasha’s had the opportunity to work on the tresses of celebrities and models alike including Molly Sims, Ivanka Trump, Stephanie Seymour, Eva Herzigova, Dean Mcdermott and Gael Garcia Bernal, as well as being featured on The Rachel Ray and Tori & Dean Shows. 

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