The Anatomy of Jennifer Lawrence’s Updo

Otherwise known as “Volunteer as tribute? With THIS hair?”

Jennifer Lawrence is definitely my new hair icon! The braids, the bangs, the updos! The girl goes from tomboy to Hollywood glam effortlessly! And how gorgeous was her gold braided updo at the Hunger Games premier? It sent me digging through my jewelry box for gold chains.

How to get Jennifer Lawrence’s updo: Getting her look is actually quite simple. It’s really the gold embellishments that make it look so much more intricate than it really is. Jennifer is using two gold beaded headbands woven into her braids. You can actually just use two gold rope chains.

Start by gathering your hair into a low ponytail and secure it with a hair tie. Gather the chain with your hair and braid your hair neatly. Tie the ends with a rubber band. Go back and widen the braid by tugging each side slightly. From there, you’re just doing a simple wrap-around. Wrap your braid around your ponytail (Princess Leia Style) and secure it with bobby pins. Now take your other chain and wrap that around the outer perimeter.

Voila! Simple, right? I know… Please feel free to tell me what a genius I am for dissecting this one.

What will you do with all the extra time I saved you?

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3. Tweet Wonderful things about us.

4. Enter our current Beauty Giveaway

5. Or what I do, obsess over anything Hunger Games related! Like our other Katniss hair tutorials.

Stay strong, guys. It’s only a few more days till Friday!

Top 5 Screen Villainess Hairstyles

Everyone knows female villains have the most glam appeal. We love them, but we love their sultry, dangerous, and sometimes flamboyant style even more. In honor of award season, let’s give out fictional awards to the top 5 villain hairstyles on screen.

5. Regina George Mean Girls (2004)

Rachel MacAdams has got to be the most lovable brunette since Sandra Bullock. But, before she was sweet, she was the tart, queen bee in Mean Girls. Her pin-straight, blonde hair and calculating stare gave us chills, but we couldn’t help but envy her. Who doesn’t love quoting all her Regina-isms?

4. Cat Woman Batman (1967-68)

Cross breed a Snookie bump with a french braid and add in some kitten ears and you have the purrrfect deviant hairdo, Eartha Kitt rocked this voluminous do in the late 60′s as Catwoman, making her one of the sexiest screen villians to date! Anne Hathaway sure has some big paws to fill.

3. May Day in James Bond: A View to a Kill (1985)

If her character hadn’t had a change of heart and reformed her bad girl ways, Grace Jones’ May Day would be #1 on this list. Her androgynous high-top fade and loud fashion was the pique of 80′s dopeness. Singers like Janelle Monae and Rihanna are just of few of many who have borrowed her oh so sexy yet tomboyish hairstyle.

2. Nefretiri in The Ten Commandments (I956)

Years before Elizabeth Taylor donned that iconic bob and bang, Anne Baxter perfected it, playing Nefretiri, the “O.G.” of female villainy. Not only is she the original femme fetale, her stunning signature short cut bangs and bob are one of the most memorable hairdos in film.

1. Cruella Devile 101 Dalmatians (1961)

Say what you will about her, but Cruella Devile had STYLE. With her over-the-top glam and her PETA-worthy obsession with fur, she’s definitely a formidable Disney foe. Her half salt, half pepper hairdo remains of the most iconic villain hairstyles to date.