Graduating Your Look

Graduation is a path to your future and now it's time to look the part of the new professional. From graduating high school and getting a fresh new look for college to graduating from college and getting a fresh professional loko for the workforce, graduation day is the first day to make your new impression!

We have some tips to help you look your best on that memorable day...

Hairstyle no. 1: Straight and sleek

When it comes to wearing your hair under a graduation cap, the simpler the better. The last thing you want to do is try to fix an updo once you remove your cap.

To get Kate Hudson's straight and sleek look, part your hair first. A middle part is best for this kind of look. Then blow dry your hair straight using a paddle brush, and use a flat iron on the bottom half of your hair to make sure it stays straight throughout the day.

Hairstyle no. 2: Down and wavy

Vanessa Hudgens' pretty curls look super cute under a graduation cap, don't you think? It's a great way to kick it up a notch To get it, part your hair down the middle and apply texturizing product to your hair to add some hold (try boost from be Clarked $21.80). Separate your hair into 2-inch sections and wrap each section around a 1 1/2-inch curling iron. A curl stick is great for this too. It's the easiest way to get Hudgens' look. Just wrap your hair around the clamp-less iron for a fun, beachy wave.

Hairstyle no. 3: Natural curls

Taylor Swift shows how gorgeous your natural curls can look under a graduation cap. As soon as you get out of the shower, apply a dollop of curl cream to your damp curls (try boost and straighten yp from be Clarked), and let them dry naturally. The best way to get this look is to use a 1 inch or 1/2 inch iron and re-curl your natural curls. This will help to polish the curls and make them more defined. Looking for something a little different? You could also do a messy side ponytail after touching up your curls.

Hairstyle no. 4: A side braid

Blake Lively's chic side braid is such a fun look to wear to your graduation. Part your hair slightly to the middle, and bring all of your hair to the side. Start braiding your hair pretty close to the head, and secure the braid a few inches above the ends of your hair. Keep it nice and loose, a bit messy and tousled-looking,it shouldn't be a too-perfect braid.


Three ways to fix "hat hair"

• Have a crease from the cap? (Ugh, we hate when that happens.) Just take two sections of hair in the front and braid them back to cover the crease. It looks really cute, and it also keeps hair off your face, which is a bonus.

• You can throw all of your hair into an updo after you take off your cap. Just pull it back into a tousled ponytail, twist the pony and let it fall into a bun, and then wrap a ponytail holder around it to secure it. Voila -- you've got a cute, messy bun that goes perfectly with the feel of summer, like Jessica Lowndes'.

• If you want to keep your hair down, you can bring a mini flat iron to straighten your hair and get rid of any creases.

Check back on the next blog about grad make-over trends.