Hair's the Scoop

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Celebrity stylist Hallie Bowman was the mastermind behind Kristen Stewart's edgy, yet elegant 'do at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, surprising us all by transforming the "Twilight" star's shag to a chic (faux) bob.

Hallie's 6-step method for achieving Kristen's look:

Step One: Cleanse & Condition
First, Hallie started by shampooing and conditioning Kristen’s hair with a moisturizing formula to create a good base for styling.

Step Two: Shape [Optional]
She began by cutting bangs to create roundness around the cheekbones, a look that is complimentary of her heart-shape face.

Step Three: Prime
Hallie applied the Pantene Pro-V Volume Root Lifter Gel from root to tip to begin building volume, as well as the Pantene Pro-V Texture Spray Wax to make hair more malleable for styling.

Step Four: Create Volume
Then, she blow dried Kristen’s hair while brushing it away from the scalp, periodically flipping her hair over to ensure lots of volume at the crown.

Step Five: Strategically Pin & Place
Hallie then pinned sections of her hair back with bobby pins to secure it away from the face, leaving some pieces around the face to give the illusion of a bob with bangs– a nod to the bowl cut, but with a modern feel.

Step Six: Shine On
To polish off the look, Hallie used Pantene Pro-V Smooth Serum for long lasting shine.

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Lady Gaga gets "blunt" at yesterday's IFA Fair in Berlin.

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Chlo� Sevigny models a perfectly "undone" top knot, while Nicole Richie opts for a polished version of the same look.

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Vanessa Hudgens rocks a messy updo for her appearance on"It's On with Alexa Chung" in NYC.

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"I had long, pretty hair, and it didn't fit me. I'm pretty, but I'm not, like, a 'pretty girl.' So I pulled up a bunch of photos of Joan Jett and said, 'Do that to my hair'... I know people were a little, um, taken aback. But it wasn't me that changed— it was just that I decided to start being myself."
— Taylor Momsen, Teen Vogue

Is Taylor's rocker shag chic, or too mature for her 16 years?

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Cate Blanchett shines at the 2009 Helpmann Awards in Sydney, Australia.

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Judging by these paparazzi pics, Jennifer Lopez will be modeling a number of different 'dos in her new film, "The Back-Up Plan."

Personally, I think J.Lo's bangs are quite flattering, especially when paired with tousled waves (bottom, right). My only issue is with the straight style, which could use a serious coat of shine serum. Dry, frizzy ends aren't flattering on anyone.

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NYC's finest (...and I) were out last night in honor of M.A.C Cosmetics' fall '09 color collection, which features artistic collaborations with photographer Marilyn Minter, illustrator Maira Kalman and painter Richard Phillips.

Loads of lust-worthy looks were showcased throughout the evening, with celebrity stylist Ric Pipino on hand to ensure there wasn't a bad 'do in the bunch.

Favorites include: the casually cool coifs of Jessica Szohr and Ed Westwick (of "Gossip Girl" fame), designer Erin Fetherston's luminous locks, "Twilight" star Ashley Greene's sleek bob, and musician Justin Tranter's edgy, bleach blonde 'do.

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Michelle Williams (of "Destiny's Child" fame) debuts a dramatically shorter 'do for her new role as "Roxie" in "Chicago."

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Today's NY Times features a lengthy story on the events leading up to Sarah Palin's recent resignation, including the impact they've had on the Governor's health:

"Friends worried that she appeared anxious and underweight. Her hair had thinned to the point where she needed emergency help from her hairdresser and close friend, Jessica Steele. 'Honestly, I think all of it just broke her heart,' Ms. Steele said in an interview at her beauty parlor in Wasilla, the Beehive."

Have you ever suffered from stress-related hair loss?