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An easy summer staple. How to Master the Perfect Fishtail Braid The fishtail braid gets a bad rap for looking overly complicated to try at home, but it's really just a matter of practice. If you're tired of sweeping your hair back into yet another ponytail, perfecting the fishtail braid is a crucial hair hack to learn for busy mornings. It simply requires an elastic band and zero hot tools (hallelujah 🙏), plus it's equally wearable for the office or a summer date. Follow along below to find out how to master this versatile style in five easy steps and  watch the video . Step 1.  Sweep hair over your shoulder and separate into two large sections. Step 2.  Grab a small piece of hair from the left section. Next, cross it over the rest of the hair in the left section and pass it under the entire right section. Steps 3 and 4.  Now, repeat step two on the right side (in reverse), being sure to cross over the rest of the hair in the right section and then under

Holy heat wave! Instead of sloppily throwing your hair into a bun when the weather gets steamy, why not try out one of these sleek, easy topknots, created by editorial stylist Britney Williams of Bumble & bumble? You'll turn heads and keep your cool at the same time. Three Twists on A Classic Top Knot 1. Very Voluminous When it comes to creating a topknot, placement is key — it should sit flat on the top of the head, and not too far back on the head. The hair in the back must be completely smooth, and every part of the hairline should be brushed straight upward. Pull all of your hair upward, making sure the back is tight and smooth. Secure with a hair bungee or a small elastic. To create the volume, backcomb the ponytail for fluffiness. Once you're done, twist the hair into a circular shape around the elastic. Secure the bun with hairpins. Since you backcombed the hair, you shouldn't need too many to keep it in place. Finally,

Yes, you can do this. How to Dye Your Hair at Home Like a Pro Even if you're not switching up your hair color as often as Kylie, heading to the salon every month or so can get pricey. Still, at home hair dye can be intimidating—to say the least. (We're already envisioning our own beauty horror story.) To calm our fears of screwing everything up, we consulted hair expert and editorial stylist Pepper Pastor to share her tips on successfully dyeing your hair at home. Getting salon-grade color and saving money? We're so in. 1. How to: Choose a Dye Don't be overwhelmed by endless drugstore hair color aisles. "Save yourself a lot of time and money by first ruling out what won't work for you," advises Pastor. Manage your expectations and focus on color swatches, not hair models, when selecting a shade. Other tips to keep in mind: Permanent dyes are best for covering grays, but sheer glosses are ideal for brightening your shade or adding a new tint—

Blonde and brunette are *so* 2010. Preeeeeetty: Our Favorite Celebs with Rainbow Hair 1. Hillary Duff in Turquoise The actress recently made a drastic change, going for "mermaid" hair with this turquoise hue. (Not gonna lie, it's like Lizzie McGuire grew up and ditched those color clip-ins for the real deal.) 2. Nicole Richie in Pink First she had a pink bob in early 2015, then it turned into this pink pixie. Richie is about all the extremes. 3. Gwen Stefani in Pink *Stripes* One of the pioneers of celebrity color switch-ups—with hues that are not at all natural—the blonde recently added pink stripes. (Almost as an ode to her old, pink 'do. RIP.) 4.Nicole Richie in Teal Can you paint with all the colors of the wind? IDK, but it looks like Nicole is definitely trying to dye her hair all the colors in the Crayola box. And this November 2014 look has us totally on board for that endeavor. 5. Katy Perry in Purple The singer debute