Nicole Richie’s Sexy Updo Hairstyle in 8 Easy Steps

Nicole Richie's glam hairstyle

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To part it: Tool -Structure Neon Rat-tail Comb (69 cents each, sallybeauty.com)

To tease it: Suave Professionals Volumizing Root Boost Spray ($3, at drugstores)

To pin it: Sta-Rite Jumbo Hair Pins and Hair Pins ($2.50 each package, sallybeauty.com)

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Section off the crown from temple to temple in a U shape with a rattail comb.

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Divide the sides behind both ears using a vertical part. Clip them aside.

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Create a ponytail with the loose hair in back. Make it semihigh and tight.

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Gently tease the crown, then push hair aside. (Need a lift? Blow-dry with volumizer.)

Twist and wrap one of the side sections of hair around the top of the ponytail.

Wind the hair around the elastic. Secure it with a pin. Repeat on the other side.

Smooth the teased crown by lightly brushing it back over the ponytail.

Pin the base of the crown to the ponytail for this cool waterfall effect. Voilà!