“Get that hair out of your face!” My mother’s words to my preteen self reverberated in my mind as I watched model after model take to the runway at Haute Couture Fashion Week with her hair in her eyes.

Above, models at Chanel peer at photographers through artfully mussed manes. Perhaps the hair was intended to be just that – a lion’s mane, as the runway featured an enormous bronze lion. See more of Chanel’s haute hair below, where model Dorothea Barth Jordensen is seen backstage and on the runway.

It wasn’t just Karl Lagerfeld’s girls who sported the look, either. Hair was similarly in the face at Armani Prive, though in a decidedly more polished style.

I have a hard enough time not putting my freshly straightened hair behind my ears as it is. I could never put up with my hair in my face. Would you wear this purposefully imperfect style?

Does warmer weather give you the urge to see your stylist for more than your six-week trim? Well these celebrities seem to have gotten the itch for a switch as well. Cate Blanchett debuted her new asymmetrical do at the Tony Awards last week. One side is cut closely to her head shape while the other sweeps over her face – it’s sort of a safer version of Rihanna’s shorn on one side look. But it’s still pretty edgy.

A little more romantic is Michelle William’s new cut from Cannes, seen at right. This is actually a little longer than the pixies Michelle has sported in the past, length at the top keeps some soft and breezy layers for her to play with. The soft platinum color is perfect, too. I think this is a great picture to take to your stylist if you’re thinking of cutting your hair short. Make sure the sideswept bangs hit at just the right spot to accent your cheekbones.

The heat certainly hit early this year, so you may already be sick of that summer hairstyling staple – the ponytail. Here are a few twists (literal and figurative) to keep the look fresh.

The Rope Braid

Bumble and Bumble created the rope braid at left for the Emanuel Ungaro. First slick hair down and smooth into a ponytail. Then create two sections and twist them together securing with bobby pins and a hair elastic.

Messy Textured Pony

The messy textured look worn high is from the Nasty Gal online catalog and features texturized hair secured with an elastic. A piece of hair is then wrapped around the elastic to cover the band and secured with a bobby pin.

Messy Low Pony

Another texturized low ponytail showed up in the J. Crew lookbook. This is created in much the same way as the textured pony above, just worn low so it’s a lot easier to pull off. Pull out a few pieces around your hairline to go with the textured vibe.

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We love the beach, and love what it does to our hair while we’re there. But the damage it can cause long term? Not loving it. So, here’s some ways to beach proof your hair this summer! Keep these products and tips in mind for other sun-drenched activities as well.

Water resistant products for your hair are a lot harder to find than those for your skin, so be sure to stock up on KMS California sol perfection beach protectant. The water-resistant beach styling creme contains a UV filter and antioxidants to help protect hair.

After you’ve taken a dip in the ocean, comb out hair with KMS California sol perfection all day defense. The light-weight, leaving in conditioner will help detangle your salty sandy locks and keep it hydrated. Comb it out while wet and then just scrunch it up and let the sun and breeze dry it into those beachy waves we all love.

For colored hair, the products I swear by are the Redken UV Protection line. There’s a shampoo, conditioner and a shimmering leave-in conditioner. After getting my highlights in the summer I use these products religiously to keep them from fading or turning brassy.

We gave you a few pointers on how to achieve the star-style hairdo of the moment a couple weeks ago, and since then even more stars have been seen sporting the style. As you can see, Fergie, Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Rachel McAdams and Selena Gomez have all worn the look – proving it’s great for any age. Are you still having trouble getting those plaits to stay put? Here’s a secret, try the Goody Stay-Put Slide-Proof Hold Ponytail holder for that extra bit of security around the base of the braid. Available for $3.99 at Target and Walmart stores, the elastic can also be found on drugstore.com.

Sexy, beachy waves a la the celebrities above are often harder to achieve than they look. Here to help is Lucky beauty editor Christina Mueller with a how-to video featuring the clipless curling iron. Clipless curling iron, you say? Why yes! If you’ve ever tried to wrap your hair around the barrel of a curling iron without using the clip, you understand how unweildy a regular iron can be. So a few companies like Butterfly Studio and Folica.com have come up with clipless irons to help us out.

Christina makes it look easy, and it wouldn’t take too much to try this at home. Good luck!

Check out this video from Beauty360 where celeb hairstylist Ric Pipino reveals his must-have styling tools. What are his top tools?

A flat brush with a mix of boar bristle and nylon tufts to get hair smooth and shiny. Our recommendation? The GHD Paddle Brush. It may not have boar bristles (which helps keep the price down), but it’s perfect for blow drying and reducing static.

Next up is a flat iron. I love my FHI Heat straightening iron, it made such a huge difference from my clunky drugstore brand. It’s really salon quality and takes way less time on my thick, wavy hair.

Finally, Pinino recommends two different sized curling irons. For a wide barreled choice, check out this Twisted Ego Professional Curling Iron.