The Two-Toned Hair

Celebrities actually walk into the salon asking for this look. Most people walk into a salon asking to get their roots fixed. The celeb world call this the two-toned look, or the surfie chick washed out beach hair look. I think it is for people who can't make up their mind.

But if you must get it done, there is the not so horrible way to approach this look. Unless it's the lighting, or the make-up or just a lucky shot, Ashlee Simpson is quite beautiful in this shot. There isn't a big contrast between the dark and light shade, and the darker shade on the roots suit her complexion.

But Drew Barrymore with the dark red lips, angry eyebrows, and dark dark roots, what a mess!

The Plait

What do you think of the braid or plait in hair look for red carpet events? Is it too simple or too Swiss milk-maid?

Kate Hudson with her sleek hair and single plait down her back is taking simplicity too far with this celebrity look. This is a 'just popping into the local grocery store' look. Not red carpet material.

Diane Kruger does look like a traditional Swiss milk maid who milks cows. It must be the single plait wrapping around the top of her head.

The winners for this celebrity look are Blake Lively with her shiny loose locks and three skinny plaits in the front part to make this down-style a little more interesting.

And Lauren Conrad, who may have copied Jennifer Aniston's look but still looks beautiful nonetheless. To re-create this look grab three very small sections of hair and start plaiting. Grabbing hair as you go along.