Sock Bun

This styling trick plays up the volume of thin and fine hair types for ample up-dos.

• Start by blow-drying hair with a natural bristle brush.
• Once hair is dry, apply a dime-sized drop of smoothing serum to the shafts and ends of hair. Nick recommends Shu Uemura’s Silk Mesh for added shine and softness.
• Using a fine-tooth comb to smooth out bumps, slick hair back into a high ponytail at the crown of your head and secure it with an elastic.
• Cut off the end of a clean, unwanted sock (where your toes would be), and roll it up into a donut shape.
• Place the sock around the base of the ponytail so that it is tightly against your head.
• Tilt your head slightly forward and spread your ponytail evenly around the sock so that half of your hair is toward the top of the sock, pointing toward your forehead, and half is at the bottom, pointing toward your back.
• Use a second hair elastic to wrap and secure hair around the outside of the sock, creating a ballerina-bun at the crown of your head.
• Twist remaining hair in one direction and use bobby-pins to tuck and clip the ends underneath your bun.
• Finish with a light application of hairspray. Nick swears by Shu Uemura’s Sheer Lacquer.

Sleek, “Wet-Inspired” Hair

This look relies on styling products to create a slicked-back, wet appearance.

• Start by combing through wet hair with a wide-tooth comb to remove tangles.
• Add a walnut-size dollop of styling balm to the top half of wet, tangle-free hair.
• Brush your hair towards the back of your head with a fine-tooth comb and secure it tightly with an elastic.
• Twist hair gently (Nick recommends one full turn for medium to long hair), and wrap it into around the base of the ponytail to create a round bun.
• Use bobby pins to secure the end of your ponytail and tame fly-aways.
• Run a fine-tooth comb through the top of your hair up to the bun to smooth over any bumps.
• Finish with a generous amount of an extra-hold hairspray.

Bouncy, Volumized Hair

A modern take on “pageant hair”; full, voluminous hair is an easy way to add sex appeal to your style.

• Start with a classic blow-dry using a round, natural bristle brush and a palm-full of volumizing mousse. Nick recommends Shu Uemura’s Fiber Lift.
• Once hair is dry, add volume to the top of the head by teasing the hair using hairspray and a round brush.
• After desired volume is achieved, curl hair away from the face from end to root with a large barrel curling iron. Nick uses a two-inch barrel to achieve big, bouncy curls.
• Using a dime-sized drop of smoothing serum, rub your hands together and gently run your fingers through the curls to separate them. Shu Uemura’s Silk Mesh is Nick’s favorite.
• Finish the look with light hair spray and you’re red carpet ready!

Smooth and Sleek Hair with a Center Part

While voluminous hair is hot this season, so is sleek and straight. Center parts are making a comeback!

• Start by parting wet hair directly in the center of your head using the edge of a fine-toothed comb.
• Dry hair with the nozzle attachment of your blow-dryer, and a natural bristle brush, pulling hair and the dryer downward to smooth out hair.
• Apply a pea-sized drop of smoothing serum from the shafts to the ends of your hair. Nick recommends Shu Uemura’s Silk Mesh.
• Run a straightening iron through your ends to straighten out any waves and voila, you have a classic look for day or night!

Which look are you loving most? I’m really like the sock bun idea! How genius!

Nicholas Penna, Jr., is owner and lead stylist at SalonCapri in Newton and Dedham.

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A reader recommended Viviscal to me at my complaint of wanting longer hair. Viviscal is a hair growth vitamin that is taken as a dietary supplement. While it is marketed primarily for thinning hair (hello, new moms! Anyone experience this after child birth?), I’m told it will also work to help my hair grow faster. I just started the 3 month supply and am excited to see the results in 3 months! My stylist knows my goal to go longer so we’ll work together to keep my hair healthy with light trims.

My top 3 reasons for using Viviscal to help my hair grow:

#3:

Waves! Long, casual waves. Shorter hair is harder to wave since curling irons/hot rollers are larger and not that much hair fits around the wand! While a wave is a good change now and then, I look forward to a more romantic, sexy look rather than a “cute” look.

#2

Massive hair volume (without looking like a triangle head!)

#1

I want to do this to my hair…SO cool!

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Really nothing about what she wore was complimentary to her except her hair and makeup.

• The silver pants were not flattering.  While the length was spot-on, the way the fabric clung made her look all hip and pubic bone (I personally cringe at that).  Faith has a rockin’ hot body and should be showing it off but I’d have preferred to see these pants with a softer top that would draw attention upward.
• A button-up top tucked in is way too serious for a football game!  A top with more movement and COLOR would have been a better choice! This menswear look is better paired with wide-leg trousers or denim.
• The silver heels had a strap across the ankle which made her mile-long legs look shorter than they are.  A silver pump would have been a better choice.

I don’t blame Faith.  This 44 year old super star was probably told to dress sexy but conservative….and like the Super Bowl trophy.  Her wardrobe stylist steered her wrong.  She won’t be taking home the fashion win this year. Better luck next year (and I DO hope she comes back next year.  NFL Sunday Night Football would not be the same without her!).

This outfit is more fun and much more Faith Hill/Super Bowl worthy!

Pumps by Charles Jourdan

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It’s GAME DAY! Regardless of who you are cheering for, you get to wear red and blue! Instead of the sloppy jeans and logo tee, opt for an outfit that is more stylish!

Day Dresses by Madewell
Boots by Bebe

Wear your team’s color in a sporty, yet fashionable way! Complete the look with fabulous accessories like those shown here from Shop Suey Boutique!

Longsleeve Tops by Fox
Sandals by Mia

There is nothing more basic than jeans and a white tee. By adding a few key accessories and statement making wedge heels, you have yourself a SUPER outfit worthy of the Super Bowl! I’m lusting over that gorgeous blue faux fur vest!

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I don’t have a favorite since the 49ers didn’t make it but let’s just say, I’m still mad at the Giants so GO PATRIOTS!

PS Anyone looking forward to seeing Madonna in action at half time?

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