Hair's the Scoop

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Carrie Underwood's appearance on "American Idol" last night was... Showstopping, to say the least.

Her stiff, overly-styled coiff and black floral headpiece left many of us wondering who would do such a thing to the sweet songstress. Perhaps Carrie's hair fell victim to budget cuts behind-the-scenes...? Whatever the reason, let's hope the stylist behind this look has since come to realize the golden rule of less is more. 

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Every trendsetter, from Nicole Richie to Carrie Underwood, has been spotted recently wearing a metallic headband across her forehead.

I consider myself to be fairly experimental, but I think I'll leave this one to the ladies of the red carpet. I just can't see myself wearing one of these haute-hippie headbands with enough confidence to do the look justice.

What do you think, are metallic headbands a trend or foe?

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Carrie Underwood and her (Madame Tussauds made) twin showed-off their beautiful blonde locks at the official unveiling in NYC.

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Carrie Underwood has had a lifetime's worth of wild (and occasionally fabulous) hairstyles in the three short years since her Idol win, with the only constant being her love of bold, blonde locks.

I'm a big fan of the latest, less voluminous incarnation, but what I envy most (aside from her time w/Tony & Chance!) is Carrie's confidence. I may not love the variety of styles that she's sported over the years, but she wore them with pride and sometimes that can make the ordinary seem extraordinary.

Which of Carrie's looks do you like most?

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Pictured here at a recent press event in Nashville, Carrie Underwood's golden locks have her shining like the bright star that she is.