Late-Summer Hairstyle Ideas

Summer may be nearing its end, but the heat and humidity is not letting up! So we gathered our favorite seasonal braids and updos to keep you cool in every sense of the word. From Charlize Theron's red carpet rolls to runway French twists, check out these must-try hairstyles!

Charlize Theron's Retro Twist

The infallible Ms. Theron showed up at the Snow White and the Huntsman premiere looking impossibly perfect. We'd like to attribute a portion of this to her rolled updo—classic yet refreshing.

Nina Dobrev's Messy Side-Bun

Speaking of youth and romance, Nina Dobrev always manages to capture both with her long chocolate tresses. We were particularly fond of her side-swept curled bun at PaleyFest.

Donna Karan's Asymmetrical Side-Roll

Candice Swanepoel flaunted Donna Karan's asymmetrical victory roll—perfect for the little top hats the models wore down the runway.

Valentino's Renaissance Rolls

Much like Charlize's glamorous side-rolls, Valentino created an equally majestic 'do for their Fall 2012 models.

Jennifer Garner's Bobby-Pinned 'Do

After a short absence, Jennifer Garner returned to the red carpet with a vengeance wearing Lanvin's fiery dress and styling her hair in an intricately pinned 'do.

Rachel Bilson's Deep Side-Part

Rachel Bilson is a total doll and we love when she tries out new looks on the red carpet. For the summer TCA party, the actress balanced her boyish outfit with a vintage-inspired deep-parted updo.

Blugirl's Messy Side-Braid

We all love a classic side-braid, but Blugirl's undone version had a particularly whimsical "I just ran through a meadow and swung on a tree-swing" sort of look.

Anna Sui's Retro Ponytail

The bouffant ponytail is one of this year's most popular styles (just ask Jessica Biel). Anna Sui's runway look can be created with or without bangs by parting your face-framing tresses and adding texture to your crown.

Keira Knightley's Romantic Curled Updo

For perhaps our favorite hairstyle of the summer, Keira Knightley looked regal wearing a maroon garland in her twisted curls.

Kate Middleton's Elegant Chignon

Kate Middleton reportedly spends a fortune on her beauty regimen, so we can't beat ourselves up too much for not being able to replicate her shiny locks. This 'do, however, is definitely worth a shot.

Collette Dinnigan's Knotted Low 'Do

When it comes to hair it's all about the details. Collette Dinnigan's Fall 2012 'dos may look simple from afar, but up close you can see the girls' tresses are knotted like origami.

Olivia Palermo's Wavy Tendrils

Olivia Palermo,street style queen, has the messy 'do down. Just check out the long wavy face-framing strands she rocked at the Valentino Couture show in Paris.

 Love,
            Arianna