Lauren Conrad Hairstyles -
Hair History -
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| Original Publication Date: 4/04/2008 |
Introduction
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Lauren Conrad or "LC" as she is sometimes called, is famous for
her role as herself on MTV's The Hills for the past three seasons. The
reality style series is
based loosely on Lauren's real life adventures living in the
Hollywood Hills, going to fashion school at FIDM in Los Angeles and working as an
unpaid
intern for Teen Vogue Magazine
Lauren has been such a hit on the show and captured the hearts of
the fan that she won the 2007 Teen Choice Award for Favorite Female
Reality/Variety Star.
LC first burst into the reality TV scene on the famous reality
series - Laguna Beach - which included Kristen Cavallari.
Lauren is considered by many to be a bona fide star even if it is in
the reality genre.
Besides raising to reality TV superstardom, Lauren was recently
featured on the cover of Us Weekly Magazine with an entire article
on her public feud with ex-BFF Heidi Montag.
As part of the feud a rumor was leaked across the Internet that
Lauren had made a sex tape with her former boyfriend. The
rumors were never proven to be true (and were denied by both LC &
Jason) but were linked to Heidi and her
boyfriend Spencer as being the originators.
Spencer is the protagonist on The Hills and the one that everyone
loves to hate, including Lauren and her friends. If you watch
the show (I have never missed an episode) you would probably not be
fond of Spencer either, unless you like bad boys.
Although Lauren's life is filled with a lot of relationship drama,
in many ways the show holds a ring of truth. It is believed
that many of the events that have happened throughout the series
have been staged by MTV to encourage fan participation. It is also
known that some scenes are specifically filmed for their dramatic
appeal.
Is the show staged? Not according to Lauren who explained how
filming is actually done to both Ellen DeGeneres and David Letterman
when she appeared on their shows in March of 2008. Are some
scenes filmed for their dramatic appeal? Probably.
How Did Lauren & Heidi Meet?
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As the show has played out Lauren and Heidi got into a major feud as
a result of Heidi's boyfriend, Spencer Pratt. The girls who
used to be best friends are no longer friends and not connected in
any way, according to Lauren.
Will they get back together and be friends? Probably not,
according to Lauren who told both Ellen and Dave basically the same
version of the fact "she has moved on."
Lauren told David Letterman she and "Heidi met in San Francisco at
school where Lauren was going to school for one semester before
transferring to LA for school at FIDM".
Lauren told Dave "Heidi actually moved to Laguna Beach with Lauren
and stayed at Lauren's home with her family". When MTV
approached Lauren about "following her for a brand new start with
her life in LA she refused" to do the show "without her best friend
Heidi" and so MTV said "okay" that Lauren could bring Heidi with her
to The Hills.
In retrospect Lauren said "maybe not such a good idea". Does
she care if Heidi and Spencer get married?". No, not at all,
she told Dave.
The downside of the show's great popularity? "No privacy.
Papps and photographers are always outside waiting for them to leave
every morning" and caught Lauren recently in her "Care Bear PJs".
Lauren's Private Life?
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Lauren also manages to have a bit of her own private life that
involves a rumored relationship with Entourage star Kevin Connolly.
Is Lauren really having a connection with Kevin? She told
Ellen DeGeneres "it's too difficult to have a relationship off
camera" because of all the waivers that have to be signed and
filming complications.
I guess we may never know for sure if
Kevin and LC have had a romantic connection.
She has her own fashion line of clothing which is very popular.
Lauren told Ellen she "has been wanting to be a clothing designer
since she was a little girl".
On the Ellen show Lauren said she "misses the crew" when they are
not filming. Lauren explained she has developed a closeness
with many of the MTV crew members who film her 4-5 days a week based
on "her schedule" for the week.
Lauren is currently "living with her two best friends, Lo Conrad
and Audrina." She is constantly "being filmed and is used to it
because is has been happening for the past four years". Lauren
confessed that the MTV show "is just part of her job" and she is
comfortable around filming after all these years of doing it.
Recently the three roomies moved into a house together and the
entire move was filmed by the cameras. Lauren told Ellen the
girls thought the "house was haunted" because it was so old".
They dealt with the hauntings by "saging the house".
Lauren's Charmed Life
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Many fans, especially younger girls, identify with Lauren's life.
She is portrayed as an "all American girl" and a typical "California
girl".
In reality Lauren lives a charmed life that is not typical of an
average 18-20 year old. She arrived for the first episode of
The Hills in a BMW convertible and currently drives a Mercedes
convertible.
Getting a job at any branch of Vogue is very difficult to do.
Lauren also seems to have an endless supply of funds to buy gifts
for her boyfriends and BFFs.
It is important to point out that Lauren worked for free as an
intern for Teen Vogue but does make money from her work on MTV and
all her various commercial endorsements.
Lauren's Hair Accessories
Lauren is a huge fan of headbands and has worn several different
types throughout the course of the shows. She also likes to
wear her hair pulled back in a variety of ponytails and messy buns.
While Lauren cleans up nicely and has worn some stunning gowns
throughout the course of the show, she also has that very cool and
casual style that looks great in jeans and a top.
Being a fashion designer, she always has that chic style and her
hair always seems to work with the clothing she selects.
Lauren & Hot Hair Iron Episodes
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There has been a few funny episodes involving flat irons. In
Season One when Lauren first arrived at her apartment, she received
a call for her interview at Teen Vogue. She was in a hurry and
used a flat iron to remove wrinkles from her skirt.
Lauren pointed out to Heidi (still her best friend at that time) she
used the irons to straighten her hair....why not her skirt?
Indeed, why not?
In the current third season she had a disaster with a gorgeous
designer gown lent to her for a ball in Paris when her curling iron
which was plugged in, made contact with the back of the dress
burning it and staining it. It was rumored that Lauren
had to pay for the stunning gown that was ruined.
Of course this was a lot of drama that had to be handled by begging
for a new gown for the ball.
Yes, Lauren got a second gown from Givenchy, but ironically she
hiked it up and hopped on a motorbike wearing the very expensive
frock. It definitely made the episode fascinating.
About Lauren Conrad's
Hairstyles
Unlike Heidi Montag whose hairstyles have changed significantly over
the past three years of The Hills, Lauren's hairstyle has remained
fairly consistent.
The biggest changes have been with color and the length which went
from quite long in Season One to much shorter by Season Three. Over the course of
the past three years Lauren has morphed from a very white beach
blonde in the first season to a more sophisticated darker blonde.
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When Lauren first arrived at her apartment she shared with Heidi on
The Hills, her hair was very long and worn in a tousled ponytail.
For the current season - Season Three - she has worn her hair
shorter and has mixed up her hairstyles with different textures,
highlights, lowlights, partings and different fringes.
Lauren gets her hair done at the Warren Tricomi Salon in Los
Angeles. Not only is the show filmed at the salon on more than
one occasion, Lauren references it on her Blog.
Does Lauren have an on-set hairstylist? Since The Hills is
a reality show it's hard to say whether a hairdresser is on standby
or not.
On the March 10, 2008 Ellen show Lauren wore her hair in a faux
short style with the back pinned up in soft curls with a side swept
fringe with lots of gorgeous highlights. She looked amazing.
When Lauren appeared on The David Letterman
show on March 18, 2008 she had her hair worn in a messy twist with a
long side-swept fringe. She looked stunning while she
discussed having ticks as a "tomboy" growing up.
Lauren Conrad & Hair Extensions
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Does Lauren wear either clip-in
or semi-permanent extensions? I would say she
definitely does based on some shots I have seen on the
show. I have watched every single episode of The
Hills at least two times. Once to enjoy the show
and the second time to study the hair, make-up and
clothing on the show.
I would definitely say that Lauren has added
hair from time to time for her various gorgeous hairstyles.
Afterall, the girls in Laguna Beach all went
to the hair salon together to get extensions for their prom.
That episode did not specifically show Lauren but her friends all
went so its most likely she also have extensions.
Flaunting
Lauren Conrad's
Hairstyles
Lauren wears a variety of
hairstyles on The Hills. Sometimes she wears her
hair sleek and straight, other times she adds curls and
waves along the perimeter. The reality star also
wears her hair pulled up into a ponytail or wrapped into
a messy bun. She also alternates between bangs and
hair smoothed back off the face into a sleek hair bump.
Whether you wish to achieve Lauren's sleek
and straight looks or some of her curly and wavy hairstyles it is
imperative you start with the proper haircut.
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Lauren's hair appears to be mostly one length
with some light layering around the face. It is medium thick
with possibly a very small amount of natural wave. Although
her face is mostly oval, she does have a slightly wider forehead.
If you have naturally straight hair, flaunting
Lauren's style is easier than if your hair is naturally curly.
Can you achieve Lauren's curls with
stick straight or wavy hair? Yes, with appropriate styling
products and either hot curlers, irons or a combination of curling,
waving techniques.
Naturally wavy strands could be coaxed into
curls with a long finger diffuser, lots of appropriate styling
products and a hot curling iron.
Step By Step Tips To Steal
Lauren's Straight
Hairstyles
To achieve the same tousled
hairstyles and curly looks that Lauren displays both on
and off The Hills complete the following steps listed below to copy and
flaunt her hairstyle:
Step 1:
Shampoo and condition your hair with your
normal products designed for your current hair type, texture and
condition.
If your hair is highlighted or chemically
processed use
either a
moisture enhanced or
color enriched formula. If your hair is dry from chemical
processing, consider diluting the shampoo formula to protect your
strands.
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Shampoo products to try:
Phyto - Phytojoba Hydrating Shampoo,
PHYTO - Dry Hair System,
Phyto - PhytoBrush Shampoo. If you have baby fine or thin
hair and wish to build in the same lush movement
and volume that Lauren has, use a
volume enhancing shampoo.
Skip any rinse-out conditioning products that
might make hair too soft and flat. If you must use a rinse-out
conditioner, make sure that you limit how much you
use and that you concentrate on the middle to the ends. Rinse
well with a cool water spray which helps build natural volume and
increases shine as well as helping the curls to form into their
natural shape.
Step 2: Towel
blot strands. Do not rub wet hair which is more fragile and can
break. Detangle strands from the ends to the roots.
Step 3: For
a stick straight style apply
your favorite straightening balm or styling cream to towel
blotted strands. Distribute
selected product well from the top of the ears to the ends. If you
prefer, mix with a good
leave-in
conditioner for super shine and softness.
To
protect against blow drying heat and
add
body, distribute a leave-in conditioner, mousse or
gel from the top of the ears to the ends. Distribute well.
To achieve lots of fullness and volume to the
roots apply a
volumizing gel or similar
products to the roots to get lots of body and movement.
Root volume products to try:
Phyto - Phytovolume Actif,
PHYTO - Volume System,
Phyto - Phytovolume Shampoo).
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If your hair tends to frizz or is naturally
wavy or curly, you may wish to combine a volume product for the
roots with a smoothing serum for the rest of the hair.
Anti-Frizz Product to try:
Rene Furterer - Control Emulsion Anti-Frizz).
Step 4:
Working from side to side and separating hair into 2" sections, use
a paddle brush or large round brush in combination with a blow dryer
with a concentrator nozzle. Blow dry directing the air flow
down the hair shaft from the roots to the ends.
Seal the style by finishing up with a blast
of cool air, if possible, from your blow dryer.
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Step 5: When hair is completely dry separate into 2"
sections and use a 1" medium barrel flat iron to remove any
hair wrinkles or ridges.
After using the flat iron on each section,
let hair cool completely.
Arrange newly ironed completely cooled
straight strands with fingers.
Step 6: Spray the
finished style with a good holding
hairspray. Hairspray to try:
PhytoPro - Instant Hold Spray #15).
Step 7: Apply a
tiny drop of shine serum, drops or spray into the palms of your
hands. Lightly brush the palms over the top of your style and you
are ready to rock. Shine products to try:
Phyto - PhytoLisse (Formerly Phytodefrisant RelaxSerum)
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If you prefer, you can use a curling iron
on a low temperature to turn under the ends a little bit or use
a straight iron on selected pieces around the face to give a
contrasting texture to the finished look.
When using a hot iron around the edges of the hairline be sure to
work with triangular partings to help the strands blend better.
Note: It's better to go over hair more than
once with a hot iron than to hold the iron too long on one section
due to danger of frying delicate strands. Ideal temperature
for curly hair would be 150 to 200 degrees.
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To Add Texture To
Lauren's Straight
Hairstyles
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To achieve the same tousled
hairstyles and curly looks that Lauren displays both on
and off The Hills complete the following steps listed below to copy and
flaunt her hairstyle:
Follow Steps 1, and 3 above.
During Step 4 use a round brush and blow dryer to build in
volume and bend. If your hair naturally has curls and waves,
use a long finger diffuser.
Step 5: When hair is completely dry separate into 2"
sections and use a 1" medium barrel curling iron to create a
series of loose curls. If you prefer, separate hair into
sections and roll on medium to large hot rollers.
For a tighter texture hold, roll hair on hot
rollers and then unroll when cool. Roll the newly formed curl
around your finger and pin with a bobby pin to your scalp or roll
around a self-adhesive roller to get a curl with lots of hold.
Step 6: When
you are ready to go out, remove the curls one at a time. Spray with a good holding
hairspray.
Hairspray to try:
PhytoPro - Instant Hold Spray #15).
Use your fingers to gently arrange and tousle. Touch up any
loose curls with a curling iron.
Step 7: Apply a
tiny drop of shine serum, drops or spray into the palms of your
hands. Lightly brush the palms over the top of your style and you
are ready to rock. Shine products to try:
Phyto - PhytoLisse (Formerly Phytodefrisant RelaxSerum)
Step 8: Add
your favorite hair accessory like Lauren does. For a more
formal look try a skinny headband worn a few inches back from the
face. To go more casual, pull hair up into a pony or wrap into
a tousled twist and attach a fun clip.
Summary
Lauren Conrad has a very interesting hair
history she has shared with all of her fans and viewers on both
Laguna Beach and The Hills over the past four years. If Lauren
has a bad hair day, chances are she still may be filmed. Kudos
to her for wearing her hair in stunning styles that work with her
in-the-fishbowl
lifestyle. She is truly a hair inspiration.
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