Hollywood always likes to keep it glamorous and when it comes to the fashion scene, Hollywood leads and others follow. From the red carpets of Academy awards to Golden Globe awards, stars have been seen showing off their own version of the puff hairstyle and for many it has become a trademark look, take Snooki and her larger than her head puff. Wondering how to make a puff hairstyle and look like a diva then here is a cheat sheet of ten of the most glamorous puff hairstyles Hollywood has to offer and how you can pull it off in the comfort of your home:
Puff Hairstyles in Hollywood Style
1. Paris Hilton Hair Puff hairstyle:
In this puff hairstyle, Parish Hilton pairs her trademark blonde hair with a front puff.
Things you need:
- Hair brush
- Hair extensions
- Jaw clip
- Bobby pins
- Medium strength hairspray
Procedure:
- You can attempt this look even without hair extensions, that is just an add on.
- Comb all your hair and tie them securely leaving some hair in the front for a puff.
- Make a small rough puff with the hair and tie it with a clip behind it. –
- You do not need it to be too high or tight so you can leave it as such or apply hairspray of a medium strength to make it last.
- Open your hair and add hair extensions near the roots if you want or leave it as such.
Paris Hilton combines this look with a Kimono dress and you can also try other architectural style dresses to accompany your hair puff.
2. The Snooki Puff Hairstyle:
When it comes to larger than life puffs, Snooki takes the cake. With her long luxurious black hair a large puff this is one look you should absolutely try which look like natural hairstyles. Here is how to make puff in hair and look absolutely gorgeous.
Things you need:
- Hair brush
- Thin hair comb
- Bobby pins
- Large jaw clip
- Strong Hair spray
- Large poof hair bun
Procedure:
- Take few strands of your hair and leave them to frame the face.
- Separate the hairs that need to be made into a puff and keep them away.
- Now, place a bun at the centre of your hair and start pulling your hair above the bun to make into a puff.
- Use the bun as a base and try to go as high as you can with puff.
- Keep securing the puff with bobby pins and hair spray.
- Once this is done, take the rest of the hair and frame the puff and your face and your Snooki look is ready.
This is a nice look to try with any Goth inspired outfit that you have and over the top nails and makeup.
3. Kate Hudson Retro Hair Puff hairstyle Updo:
Kate Hudson tries a retro inspired hair puff up do for her Hollywood red carpet look and you can try this too.
Things you need:
- Hair brush
- Hair spray
- Bobby Pins
- Medium strength hair spray
Procedure:
- For this look separate the hair from the left side and tie them up.
- Now, with the rest of the hair on the right side make a small puff and secure with bobby pins and hairspray.
- Take the hair at the back and start framing the puff alternately securing with pins and hairspray.
- When this is done, release the hair on the left side and blow them to frame the left of the face and apply hairspray so that it remains intact on the left side.
Pair this look with a stylish symmetrical dress and a pair of small length earrings for the best effect.
4. Beyonce Knowles’ Mini Puff Hairstyle:
In this puff hairstyle Beyonce pairs her wavy hair with a mini puff for a natural hairstyle and creates a tall look for herself. Here is how to make puff in hair without much effort.
Things you need:
- Hair brush
- Hair comb
- Hairspray
- Bobby pins
- Blow dry
Procedure:
- For this look separate the hair from the middle of your head to be made into a puff taking care that you don’t leave any hair on the forehead.
- Make a small puff with the hair and secure with bobby pins.
- Frame the puff and your face with the rest of the hair giving volume to the hair with a blow dry and hairspray.
This look goes best with a tight corset dress or any dress that is figure hugging and does not add volume to your already voluminous hair.
5. Kim Kardashian Puff Ponytail:
Kim makes a sleek and modern hair puff and ties it all up in a ponytail for an elegant look.
Things you need:
- Hair spray
- Hair brush
- Flat iron
- Bobby pins
Procedure:
- For this take the front of your hair and make a small puff.
- Make sure that the hair on the sides is free from the puff.
- Now, comb all the remaining hair and make it into a long ponytail by tying it around the place where the puff ends.
This look gives you a taller look and accentuates your cheekbones. Pair it up with a pair of sleek long earrings for a great effect.
6. Hillary Duff Front Puff hairstyle:
Hillary duff is a short person and with her puff hairstyle she manages to look much taller and also this style is quite suitable as puff hairstyles for wedding ceremonies.
Things you need:
- Hair clips
- Hair brush
- Hair spray
Procedure:
- For this look first style your hair as you would normally do, comb it and have it completely ready.
- Now, take the front hair and brush it tightly to create a puff. Lock this puff with a hair clip and rest it on top of your styled hair.
- Apply hair spray and your look is ready.
This is a casual look which goes very well with a pair of jumper and skinny jeans.
7. Scarlett Johanssen Bun Puff hairstyle:
Scarlett Johanssen pairs her rough bun with a small puff hairstyle and looks very elegant. Bun puffs are another elegant puff hairstyles for weddings.
Things you need:
- Hair brush
- Bobby pins
- Hair spray
Procedure:
- For this look separate the hair those need to be made into a puff and the rest of the hair.
- Make a small puff with the front portion of the hair making sure that the puff falls towards the front.
- Secure it with bobby pins and hairspray.
- The puff should not be too wide as that will take away from the look.
- Now, take the rest of the hair and pull it back and make a small bun at the back.
- Secure this with bobby pins and your look is complete.
- For the best effect make sure there is plenty of distance between the bun and the puff.
You can try this look with a modern sari or a chic dress for a formal or a semi formal event.
8. Rachel McAdams High Puff hairstyle:
Here Rachel McAdams pulls of a large puff with wavy hair. Here is how to make a puff hairstyle in this style.
Things you need:
- Hair spray
- Hair brush
- High poof bun
- Bobby pins
- Curling ironProcedure:
- Place the hair bun in the centre of you head and start pulling hair over it for a puff.
- The puff does not need to be too high but should just cover the hair bun.
- Secure it with bobby pins and hairspray.
- Now, with the rest of the hair, frame the bun and the face and style with curling iron and a blow dry to give volume and definition.
- Apply hairspray if you feel the hair might fall or leave it as such for a messy voluminous look.
9. Kelly Osborne Puff hairstyle with a Fringe:
Controversial Kelly Osborne pulls of a puff with a fringe and looks gorgeous.
Things you need:
- Hair brush
- Hair comb
- Hair band
- Bobby Pins
- Hair spray
Procedure:
- For this look, you can get a fringe for yourself or partition your hair to the sides instead of the fringe.
- Place a hair band around the edge of the fringe so that you d not interfere with the hair in that area.
- Now, make a rough puff with the remaining hair and secure it with bobby pins and hairspray.
- With the hair at the back pulled up into the puff, secure this with bobby pins as well.
- Remove the hair band and you can now clearly see the two separate directions of your hair, the one with the fringe going downwards and the one with the puff climbing up.
10. The Rihanna puff hairstyle:
Rihanna makes an impossibly tall puff with this hairstyle and looks very elegant.
Things you need:
- Hair brush
- Two hair buns
- Very strong hair spray
- Bobby pins
Procedure:.
- Take all your hair and hold them tight and place a hair bun under the hair.
- Make a puff and start securing this with pins and hair spray.
- Once this is done, you still have a long chunk of hair and now place a hair bun right on top if the previous one behind the first puff.
- Make sure that the puff is not disturbed.
- Now, place the remaining hair into a puff on top of this second bun.
- This can be as high as you like and secure it with bobby pins and hairspray.
- This look needs to be very neat and tight so as you attempt it, be very careful.
- Apply a generous amount of hairspray and your Rihanna look is ready.
Hollywood has some great inspirations for a hair puff and you can try various other puff styles as well. With the retro look coming back in fashion and fashion style all about being bold and loud, you can team up your puff hairstyle with a formal do for a shocking look or a large overflowing coat for a demure look for the puff. Puff will give you the required height and make your cheekbones look higher. With a hair puff you should try to keep your eye makeup subtle and try accentuating your lips with bright colours to complement the puff.