Emily Maynard (24) with partial braids. This girl from North Carolina is currently on The Bachelor. She is one of the most cute contestants and is expected to receive a marriage proposal soon. As you get older, complete braids may look silly, but one section only is a fun enhancement and hardly detracts from your true age. Hers start in the center and cover half her hairline. They are tightly tied to maintain her profile. They don't scream for attention but make Emily more elegant and pretty. (Courtesy ABC)
Willow Smith (10) with a messy black updo. Hairstyles for kids rarely stand out like this so take note if you want a dramatic design that everyone will notice. The daughter of two big names has a creative mixture of traditional cornrows and wavy strands. What do you think of her bling thing? With the addition of Coco Chanel hair accessories there's a lot going on--maybe too much? The way it is raised first and then all falls down one side is cool. Willow looks sophisticated.
Chloe Moretz (14) wearing a chin-length bob with big finger waves. She may not know it, but this teen girl has a very 1930s hairstyle. You may recall from old movies it was all the rage back then--although smaller waves were more common. Since the look hasn't come back--perhaps the only exception being Liv Tyler a few years ago--it's a daring choice for the young starlet. If you're not used to or comfortable with lots of weight on one side, you might skip it. But it's different and kind of adorable with the little flips. Beats a plain old straight bob, which can get boring very fast.