The Hottest Updos, Braids & Ponytails for Summer!

It's steamy out so you want to get your hair off your neck. But a plain old pony won't do. Instead, impress your friends (and turn guys' heads too) with these star-tested dos

  • THE INTRICATE UPDO photo | Anna Paquin

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Updated: Thursday Aug 02, 2012 | 06:00 AM EDT By: Alex Apatoff

THE INTRICATE UPDO

Anna Paquin's do may look simple from the front, but it's anything but when you see a rear view. The intricate style features braided pieces looped around her head then crossed and woven together. This is a job for a talented stylist (or a patient friend)!