Hair's the Scoop

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Whitney Houston debuted a longer, layered look at the 2nd Annual BET Awards in Washington, D.C.

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Need a new look for the new year? Whether you're stuck in a rut or simply love to switch things up, be sure check out Allure Magazine's 49 Hair Ideas for 2009. It's a slideshow full of tricks/tips on how to get major results with minimal commitment.

A few of my personal favorites:

Secure a Ponytail with a Barrette
It gives a looser result than an elastic. To create this style, spritz dry roots with volumizer and massage through with your fingers for a bit of lift, then wrap the ends of the hair around a curling iron. Clip hair back loosely just below the nape of your neck in a tortoiseshell barrette.

Switch Sides
Add instant volume at the end of the day simply by changing your part. Flipping it to the opposite side not only gives you more lift at the roots, but it also helps you achieve a different look—without a trip to the hair salon.

Shine On
The right brush can make hair look glossier by simply spreading out your hair's natural oils. Choose a paddle brush if you want smooth, straight hair, or a round one for hair that's fluffy and full—and always go with all boar or boar plus synthetic bristles for maximum shine.

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Brittany Snow has been taking a walk on the darker side recently, and we're loving this new look.

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I thought Eva's updo at Sunday's Golden Globes Awards was spot-on, so I went straight to the mastermind behind her chic chignon— celebrity stylist Ken Paves— to find out how we can recreate this look at home.

The inspiration:

“Overall, the feeling I wanted to create for the Globes was glamour done effortlessly - beauty that is undone, untried, and truly each woman's own. There is nothing chicer than a woman who looks effortless! My inspiration was Ally McGraw from the early 70's. Sometimes, my favorite time with my clients is when they are in the fitting room, trying on their gown and their hair is just casually tossed up.", says Ken.

Get the look:

To achieve Eva's elegant updo, Ken began on towel-dried hair and added just a few drops of Healthy Hair Shine Serum. Then, he parted her hair down the middle and blow-dried it straight with a Mason Pearson Mixed Bristle Brush, and went over it again with a flat iron as well.

Next, Ken pulled Eva's hair low and tight and tied it with a hooked elastic band. He enhanced the glamour with more shine using the Shine Serum. Ken wanted her hair to look clean and classic but not too severe, so he left some texture around the hairline, adding the effortless aspect of the finished look.

Ken then wrapped some of her hair around the base of the ponytail for a seamless finish, and completed the look with the Healthy Hair Strong Hold Shaping Spray.

And voilà, that's it!

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Jessica Alba debuted a shorter do while out shopping in Beverly Hills this week ... and I have to say, I'm not loving this new look on her.

I think Honor's mom is beautiful regardless, but this shoulder-length cut doesn't flatter her features or face shape. It also doesn't help that so many other starlets are rocking a similar style (when it suits them much more!).

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Both Ellen and her lovely wife, Portia, lit up the red carpet at the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

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Anne Hathaway chose to stray from her signature look for the premiere of her new film "Bride Wars," opting instead for a suit and mod-inspired hairstyle.

I love that Anne is constantly experimenting with new looks, but with hits there are bound to come misses. And in this case, I think the teased crown and use of extensions evoke the image of an "Austin Powers" heroine as opposed to a leading lady.

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Much like Anne Hathaway and Liv Tyler, Katy Perry has emerged post break-up with a fierce new look.

I know that Katy's sculpted, retro-inspired 'do was/is her signature, but I find this sleek style to be far more modern and fashion-forward. I'm all for the glamorous pin-up look, but one should be inspired by generations past— not look as though they've just come from a movie set. And I think Katy's new cut does just that.