Hair's the Scoop

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Eva Longoria Parker's locks look picture-perfect as she exits the Ken Paves salon in West Hollywood, CA.

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Seen here at the Chanel Spring/Summer '09 Haute Couture show in Paris, Keira Knightley looks beautiful in bold, look-at-me bangs.

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Michelle Obama (pleasantly) surprised many of us with her decision against a traditional updo for last night's inaugural gala. Instead, our fashion-forward first lady opted for a sleek, straight style that was both elegant and approachable.

To help recreate this timeless look, we've asked celebrity hairstylist Yusef Williams, who has styled Mrs. Obama on numerous occasions, for his expert advice:

Step 1:
The
right shampoo and conditioner are key components for achieving this
look. “I like to use a shampoo and conditioner that are lightweight,
but still help to lock in hair’s moisture,” says Yusef. To get the
look, try a weightless shampoo and conditioner such as Motions Weightless Shampoo and Motions Weightless After-Shampoo Conditioner.

Step 2:
Blow-dry hair to create volume and lift at the roots. Next, go over the
lengths of the hair with a flat iron to get a smooth finish. To
protect hair from heat appliances, use a protecting spray, such as Motions Heat Seeker Protecting Spray.

Step 3:
Add
a sleek and elegant swooping side bang to give hair movement. To keep
the look in place, rub a bit of light, non-greasy pomade, such as Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade, for style control whether you’re on the campaign trail or at the Inaugural Ball.

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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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With the inauguration of our next president just hours away, stars have been flocking to DC to show their support (and get snapped doing so).

The latest star to walk the red carpet is none other than Jennifer Lopez. Seen here at the Latino inaugural gala,"Celebrando El Cambio," it's clear that J.Lo prefers to stick to the over-the-top style that made her famous.

I'm sure some will find this braided chignon to be the epitome of elegance, but I think it's overdone and sits too high on her head. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for volume, but tend to draw the line when one's extensions resemble a hat more than hair.

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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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Salma Hayek chose a playfully high ponytail for her visit to "The David Letterman Show" earlier today.