The many wins of Billy Elliot weren’t the only trend of the 63rd Tony Awards. Casual and natural elegance was the theme of last night’s event at Radio City Music Hall in NYC, and the hair was no exception. Pureology PureArtist Sherglilynn Smart identifies the top three hair trends of last night’s 63rd Tony Awards along with step-by-steps to achieve these looks at home with Pureology products.

Top Hair Trends from the 2009 Tony Awards:

• Sleek Glamorous Pleat as seen on Anne Hathaway and Nicole Kidman
• Enhanced Curls as seen on Marcia Gay Harden
• Large barrel curls as seen on Kristen Chenoweth

Glamorous Pleat

Anne Hathaway and Nicole Kidman wore a sleek glamorous pleat, close to the head, keeping the hair simple and classically beautiful.  To do this is very simple:

1. Create a side part.
2. Apply DryShine HairStyler to smooth the hair.
3. Leave out a 1.5 inch section of hair around the face.
4. Pull the rest of the hair towards the center back and roll it tight to one side, this creates a pleat. Use bobby pins to secure the rolled pleat.
5. Brush the fringe section to the side and secure with bobby pins, use InChargePlus Firm Finishing Spray in the direction towards the back for a firm hold.
6. Mist GlossingMist Shine Sprayall over, and then follow up with InChargePlus Firm Finishing Spray.

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Summer can be a stressful time of your life– for your hair! Heat and humidity are notoriously not hair-friendly, but there are a ton of other environmental factors that can wreak havoc on your hair in the summer. Wind, sun, saltwater and chlorine can leave your hair dull, dry, and damaged. Add styling to that: blow-drying, curling and straight ironing and you have a recipe for hair disaster. I also start every summer off with lightened locks so I have to be really careful to prevent damage.

For starters, I like to spray on a leave-in conditioner with sunscreen. I like Nexxus Phyto Organics Luxxtress – Leave In Hair Moisturizer. To tame frizz, I like the entire line of John Frieda’s Frizz-Ease Collection. It’s good for straight styles too, so not to worry if you have naturally straight hair.

Air-drying can take a long time, but you can still get sleek volume by letting your hair dry naturally. I have medium-length straight hair, and I get great summer volume with finger-twirling damp hair or pinning it up still damp before I go to bed. A styling cream will do the job to hold the curl.

Of course there are lots of options for medium length to long hair. I like the updated ponytail with a poof or a twist in the front. The added volume around your face is softer than a regular ponytail. You can just pin it back, or you can give some extra interest with a twist. Headbands and combs also add instant interest. One of my favorite styles is to braid or twist back a section in the front (think Jennifer Aniston’s Oscar night hair).

I also love Frederick Fekkai’s Beach Waves. It adds texture (think of that great volume you get after you’ve been in the saltwater) while locking in moisture. It also offers UV protection which is great to keep in mind.

For curly gals, I suggest working with your natural curl using a curl cream or serum to cut down on the frizz. Trust me, us straight-haired ladies are super jealous of your hair! You’ll find that pin curls and finger-twirling will also work well for your natural waves. Try to keep blow drying to a minimum and remember that you can also work great accessories like headbands to make your summer look low maintenance.

Lastly, remember moisture is key. Make sure to condition your hair often.

Nearly every woman I know obsesses about her hair. It’s no wonder. Hair is perhaps a woman’s most important accessory. It doesn’t matter how beautiful a woman’s clothes, shoes or bags are, if her hairstyle is outdated. Many people won’t even get past the hair to admire a woman’s stylish outfit or stunning figure, if her hair style is unattractive, unhealthy and/or messy. Therefore, it is important to find a hair style that is current, flattering and even a bit sexy.

As 2009 just about reaches its’ mid-point and summer approaches, many women, especially the fashion forward, are beginning to think about updating their hairstyle. Like most members of the fairer sex, many women look to get their cues about what is hot from celebrities. Typically, this exclusive club sets the trends for what is popular and is current. Below, we will take a look at what hairstyles are “in” this season and how the most beautiful celebrities are styling their coifs.

Fashionable hairstyles for 2009, involves extremes. Long, sexy hair, throwback waves (think the 1940’s), milkmaid braids and straight, slick styles are being worn by well known actresses and beautiful models strutting the catwalks is some of the world’s most fashion forward cities. Short, pixie cut styles are also becoming very popular. Rhianna is currently rocking this style as is Selma Blair, sometimes Katie Holmes and Elisha Cuthbert.

In 2008, short hair was very much in style, though long hair never really goes out.. However, many of the hottest starlets chose close crops as opposed to long, flowing locks. Katie Moss sported shorter hair, Victoria Beckham made it really cool and even a bit fierce to wear the pixie-cropped, school boy cut while Lily Allen shortened her hair as well.

Besides the pixie cute, the bob especially the cropped bob, is also really “in” for 2009. The bob is a mainstay when it comes to hair styles, it never completely goes out of style, but do what you can to make it unique and trendy. Instead of opting for a boring bob, consider adding some layers or highlights A cropped bob can help you achieve an edge, though the look will not be flattering for everyone. It’s always more important that a particular hairstyle looks good on you then if it’s trendy. What will look good on someone else, especially a super model or gorgeous actress, may not look good on you. Keep this in mind.

If you are curious about whether or not a hairstyle will suit you, consider checking out online websites which allow you to upload your picture and “try on” different hairstyles. This can give you an idea of how they might look on you and which one looks best. Try DailyMakeover.com. They use cuttng-edge technology that allows you to apply celebrity hairstyles and makeup applications to your look.

When it comes to long hair, celebs are choosing sleek, straight styles, milkmaid braids and mermaid waves. If you hair is currently short or mid-length, don’t worry, you can have extensions put in by a professional (though this can be expensive). If you have a smaller budget, consider buying clip-in extensions and putting them in yourself. You can find these at many beauty supply stores. Whatever style you choose, go with what leaves you feeling comfortable and great about yourself!

Up ‘dos mere mortals like us can actually replicate at home Who has enough time to get the perfect up-do hairstyle anymore?  I’m sure every woman would love to have their own personal hairdresser to be armed with a blow-dryer and ready to take on the tough task of getting your hair perfect the way you want.  Those that don’t have this convenience may need some helpful tips to get the look they want in only a few minutes, and be out the door!  Here’s 17 hairstyles to try out that won’t take up much of your time.   With a few (and only a few) key products and styling tools, you can quickly give yourself a salon-worthy ‘do. And hey, if you hate it, try a different one — at least you haven’t blown 60 bucks and a hour of precious time on it. …More at Total Beauty

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