Emmy Hairstyles

Celebrities are known for the hottest trends on the red carpet, as well as some of the biggest fashion disasters. The night of the Emmys, all eyes turn to the red carpet to see the dresses, the jewelry, the shoes, and, of course, the hair. There always are a few breathtaking styles that stand apart from all of the rest, are talked about for weeks, and set new trends for the women of the world.

Nape Knot

The nape knot is when you pull your hair into a knot or bun at the base of your neck. There are many different variations of this style. Some celebrities tend to take a more casual approach, with strands of hair falling in front of their face in curls or loose waves. Others pull their hair securely back from their face, adding a little height at the crown of their head. The actual knot varies as well. Sometimes, they are neater, pinned into loops or swirled around and pinned securely. Other times, they are loose, with pieces sticking out haphazardly in a messy style.

Loose Up-do

It seems the most successful up-dos are the soft, pretty ones that don't look too severe. If your up-do is too tight and flat, it will look too stuffy and boring for a formal, fun evening. Some celebrities opt for pulling their hair back in a loose twist or bun, allowing tendrils of hair to escape and frame their face. Others pull their hair haphazardly in the back with bobby pins, curling the loose pieces into spirals. This is a style made popular by Eva Longoria on the red carpet in 2007.

Flowing Waves

Soft, flowing waves are always a pretty Emmy hairstyle. With the right gown, this style can translate into a breathtaking look that is sure to turn heads. The key to this style is to make sure your curls or waves look soft, so it's important not to stiffen them with too much hairspray. Accessories are a great addition to this Emmy hairstyle. Wear a crystal or beaded headband, or pull a strand of hair away from your face with a pretty pin or barrette to complete the look.

Ponytails

The dressed up ponytail has become a hot red carpet look that has been seen all over the red carpet for years. Celebrities simply pull up their hair into a classic ponytail. Some choose to make the ponytail one unified curl; others keep it sleek and straight. You'll also notice some celebrities add lift to the top or back of their hair by teasing the hair at the crown of their head. Side ponytails were also common at the 2008 Emmys. Side ponytails vary from tightly curled or wavy to straight. Some celebrities pull their hair into an actual ponytail over one shoulder, while others use pins to naturally push the hair over the shoulder.

Tiny Braids

Another Emmy hairstyle that has become increasingly popular on the red carpet is the braid. This is another style that was seen often at the 2008 Emmys. Celebrities are adding braids to their traditional Emmy hairstyles to give it a creative quality. Common braid styles are a few small, thin braids weaved into a style, made popular by Lauren Conrad; French braided bangs tucked to the side and hidden under the rest of the hair, made popular by Jennifer Aniston; and braided "headbands," popularized by Sienna Miller.

References

• Hairstyles from the 2008 Emmys from TheHairStyler.com