How to Do Lauren Conrad's Hairstyles From Laguna Beach
Known for her beach-girl California style, Lauren Conrad wears her hair long, loose and with sun-kissed highlights. If you are hoping to re-create her looks, start with the right base and then employ her versatile styling. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Heat style protectant
- Paddle brush
- Hair straightener
- Ddecorative headband, barrettes or bobby pins
- Curling iron (possibly)
Instructions
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Consider extensions, which either glue or weave synthetic or human hair onto the head, if your hair is shorter than Lauren's. Purchase removable clip-in pieces if you prefer a less expensive option.
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To achieve Lauren's sun-kissed look, match hair coloring to your exact hair color, then look for a selection that is three to four shades lighter. Part your hair exactly how you style it, then stand underneath an overhead light. Using a mirror, pinpoint the areas where the sun would hit, then ask your stylist or mimic these points yourself using hair coloring.
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Apply a heat styling protectant to your hair, then blow dry your hair as straight as possible. Use a paddle brush to keep hair smooth.
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Once hair is completely dry, separate the hair into four sections: each side, top and back/bottom portion. Use a straightening iron to achieve Lauren's signature stick-straight style. Pull the iron through each one to one and a half inch-sections slowly.
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Part your hair to one side, then add a headband. If a headband's not your thing, take top portion of your hair and separate it into two sections. Twist each section, then affix with bobby pins in the shape of an X or with a barrette.
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For Lauren's loose, curly style, use a large-barrel curling iron and curl the hair in one-inch sections. Curl the hair away from your face, beginning with the bottom layers. Keep the curling iron held vertically, which should create loose curls.
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Tips & Warnings
Your highlights should be placed exactly where the sun might fall if you were outside.
Be sure to take caution with clip-in extensions not made of human hair, as most are synthetic and shouldn't be subjected to heat.
