Sandra Bullock Turns 50: A Look Back at Her Most Iconic Red Carpet Hairstyles

Photo by Angela George

Sandra Bullock reaches a milestone this weekend. The Academy Award winning actress turns 50 on Saturday.

Known for her girl-next-door appeal and performances in "Gravity," "Blind Side" and "Miss Congeniality," Bullock never fails to wow on the red carpet. Her stunning silhouettes and effortless style have given us many mesmerizing moments--especially when it comes to her long, luxurious locks. 

Unlike other celebs who stick with one safe style, Bullock likes to change things up. Over the years, we've seen her sport bangs, buns, long bobs, updos, ponytails, stick-straight strands and cascading curls. Maybe that why she's known as one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood.

She's also one of the most giving actresses in the industry. Bullock supports the American Red Cross and has donated $1 million to the organization on several occasions. She participated in disaster relief efforts during the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis in 2004, the Haiti earthquake in 2010 and the Japan earthquake in 2011. She also lends her support to The Kindred Life Foundation in San Antonio, Texas. 

In honor of Bullock's philanthropic spirit and milestone birthday, take a walk with us down memory lane to revisit some of her most glamorous red carpet appearances. Let us know which Good Hair Day you like best. Plus, we'd like to present the latest conditioners, masks, gels, treatment oils and tools to help strengthen and style your own strands to create similar looks.

You'll look like a leading lady in no time!

Uptown Updo: 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Sleek and Straight: 2010 Academy Awards

Messy Shoulder-Swept Mane: 2010 Golden Globe Awards

Pretty Ponytail: 2014 Golden Globe Awards

Beautiful Bun: 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Cascading Curls: 2014 Academy Awards

PRODUCTS

SHINE: Davines OI / Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion and NaturalTech Nourishing Vegetarian Miracle Conditioner. BEAUTY: The potion utilizes vitamin E, and sunflower seed and roucou oils, to provide styling and finishing benefits, while the conditioner uses rice bran, and sweet almond and jojoba seed oils to help moisturize and mend dry, brittle hair. BEACON: No animal testing. Supports The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation. 

SHINE: Hamadi Organics Shea Hair Mask. BEAUTY: Hydrate and heal your hair from the roots to the ends with aloe vera leaf powder, shea butter, and avocado and sunflower oils. BEACON: Ecocert certified and no animal testing. Biodegradable, and contains no fragrances or colorants.

SHINE: Intelligent Nutrients Volumizing Foam and Destress Express Hair & Body Treatment Oil. BEAUTY: The foam utilizes aloe vera leaf juice powder, and cranberry and pumpkin seed oils, to add fullness, while the hair and body treatment uses jojoba seed, castor and argan kernel oils to nourish and strengthen your strands. BEACON: No animal testing and USDA Organic certified. Vegan and gluten free. Contains no phthalates, sulfates, artificial fragrances, parabens, triclosan, petrochemicals or silicone.

SHINE: Kérastase Paris Forme Fatale Voluptuous Blow-Dry Gel (Strong Hold), Spray a Porter Tousled Effect Spray (Flexible Hold), Mousse Bouffante Volumising Mousse (Strong Hold) and Lift Vertige Root Uplifting Gel (Medium Hold). BEAUTY: Shape and lift your locks, create beach waves sans stickiness, thicken your strands and elevate your roots with this fab four collection. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens.

TOOLS

SHINE: Belson Products Gold 'N Hot Professional Titanium Triple Barrel Waver. BEAUTY: Titanium technology prevents split ends and reduces frizz, while 1/2" and 5/8" barrels create small and large waves. BEACON: The parent company, Helen of Troy, supports American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer.

SHINE: Conair AdjustaCurl Root Volumizer (4 Rollers). BEAUTY: Tourmaline Ionic technology helps reduce static electricity as these rollers allow you to add fullness to your roots, straight styles, or classic curls or waves. BEACON: Supports the American Red Cross, American Ballet Theatre and National Dance Institute.

SHINE: Intelligent Nutrients Infrared Hair Dryer. BEAUTY: Infrared heat minimizes dry time, while anti-microbial violet technology helps maximize shine and manageability. BEACON: The company follows vegan, organic certified and no animal testing practices.

SHINE: John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Setter by Conair Body & Shine Smooth Waves 2-Inch Rollers. BEAUTY: Titanium ceramic flocked rollers feature advanced ionic conditioning to create full-bodied waves and frizz-free hair. BEACON: The parent company, Kao Brands, supports United Way and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières.

Red Carpet Hair Trends: Best Tressed at the 2014 Academy Awards

It never rains in L.A.--until awards season arrives. So a crazy couple days of unusually heavy downpours could have 86ed the 86th Annual Academy Awards, but the weather cleared up just in time to roll out the red carpet. 

As the sun began to emerge, so too did the mega-watt smiles and styles. A-listers sparkled in metallic, such as Angelina Jolie in a silver Elie Saab gown and Jessica Biel in a nude Chanel number with silver shimmer accents. Others appeared heavenly in white and light-colored looks, such as Cate Blancett in Armani Privé, Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace and Naomi Watts in a sequined backless Calvin Klein. 

Gorge gowns weren't the only style statements that rocked the red carpet. Long, short and upswept hair trends also created show-stopping moments. The headband that Lupita Nyong'o sported as the crowning glory of her cropped 'do prompted its own Twitter handle (@LupitasHeadband) and the debut of the new brunette hair color of Margot Robbie turned a lot of heads.

Which ones deserve Best Tressed Awards? The following five fab trends flowed, glowed and stole the show. And, to help you create your own stunning strands, we also present the latest serums, tools, treatments, shampoos, conditioners and finishing sprays. They're designed to give you lift, luminosity and luxurious locks. 

Cue the applause!

OLD HOLLYWOOD

Cate Blanchett struck gold in a big way. In addition to nabbing a Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Blue Jasmine, she donned golden retro locks with soft waves that gently kissed her nude-toned, gold-embellished Armani Privé gown. Best of all, she gave a shout out to her glam squad during her acceptance speech: "To the hair and makeup people who sweated me up and tried to make me look attractive."

Kate Hudson oozed glamour with her nostalgic nod to old Hollywood. She wowed with her heavily highlighted, side-swept finger wave 'do and pale silver Atelier Versace gown. The art deco-inspired dress featured a plunging neckline, and ethereal cape and train, which screamed movie star appeal. In fact, dare we say that Hudson created one of the best Oscar moments in recent red carpet history.

Two words: Personal best. Sandra Bullock crushed it with her out-of-this-world sophistication. The Gravity star, who was nominated for Best Actress, exquisitely channeled Veronica Lake with her statement part and long, cascading curls. Her right side-swept hair balanced the sculptural draping of the left side sash on her silk strapless midnight blue Alexander McQueen gown.

GRECIAN GODDESS

Congrats to Lupita Nyong'o. Not only did she take home a Best Supporting Actress Award for her performance in 12 Years A Slave, but she also won our hearts with her sense of style. She accented her crop-top, faux-hawk cut with a Fred Leighton gold and diamond headband, which perfectly complemented her Grecian-inspired "Nairobi blue" Prada gown. With its plunging neckline/backline and flowing pleated chiffon silhouette, she told a local reporter that she felt like "Cinderella, a rock star and superwoman.” 

CHIC CHIGNON

Baby bump on board! Beautifully accessorized with her maternity curves and fiancé Jason Sudeikis, Olivia Wilde glowed as she glided down the red carpet. To highlight her growing bump, the mommy-to-be sported an on trend black and white Valentino gown with a high neck. But the best was yet to come: She completed her nude lip and dramatic cat eye look with a messy chignon and face-framing layers. Flawless!

SHINE: Affinage Indigo Defender Thermal Protector. BEAUTY: Protect your strands from the harsh styling process of curling irons, straighteners and blow driers. BEACON: Free of parabens. Supports The Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation.

SHINE: Alterna Haircare Bamboo Abundant Volume Shampoo and Conditioner, and 48-Hour Sustainable Volume Spray. BEAUTY: Sunflower seed oil and maca root extract help thicken and amplify your locks for a more full-bodied look. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of gluten, sodium chloride, parabens, sulfates, phthalates and synthetic color. Supports WaterAid and National Kidney Foundation.

SHINE: Conair Hi-Styles Volume & Lift, Topsy Tail and French Twist. BEAUTY: Create your own show-stopping updos, ponytails, chignons and luxurious lift with these easy-to-use aids--a hair volume builder insert, an all-in-one styling tool and a French twist clip. BEACON: Supports the American Red Cross, American Ballet Theatre and National Dance Institute.

SHINE: Hamadi Organics Healing Serum. BEAUTY: Sunflower, avocado and ylang ylang flower oils hydrate your hair follicle from the inside out to heal damaged, dry and color-treated hair. BEACON: Ecocert certified and no animal testing. Biodegradable, and free of fragrances and colorants.

SHINE: Intelligent Nutrients Straight Hair Serum and Curvy Hair Serum. BEAUTY: Smooth, soften and separate your strands, as well as define and defrizz your look, with aloe vera leaf juice powder, and safflower, pumpkin and grape seed oils. BEACON: No animal testing and USDA Organic certified. Vegan and gluten free. Contains no pesticides, phthalates, sulfates, artificial fragrances, parabens, glycol, formaldehyde, petrochemicals or silicone.

SHINE: Maijan Fine Hair Boost Hair Oil Treatment. BEAUTY: Argan, neem and castor oils, along with aloe vera extract and vitamin E, restore vital nutrients to your hair to give it a healthy, youthful glow. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan. Free of parabens, sulfates and alcohol. 

SHINE: Skin Authority Oil Nutrient for Face, Hair & Nails. BEAUTY: Restore and revitalize dry, damaged hair, as well as skin, scalp and nails, with sunflower, safflower and avocado oils. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, dyes and added fragrances. Supports Look Good...Feel Better.

SHINE: TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Finishing Spray. BEAUTY: This fierce formula aids in fighting frizz and resisting humidity, but it's also light enough to leave your locks shiny and manageable. BEACON: No animal testing. 

Award Season Hair Trends: 5 A-Lister Looks for Your Locks from the Golden Globe & SAG Awards

Photo courtesy Peter Dutton

Lights, glam cam, action! All eyes were on the recent Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards to see how Hollywood stars play dress-up on the red carpet.

A-listers took award season fashion to the next level with super chic style. Who can forget couture classics such as the red cape Ralph Lauren gown of Lupita Nyong'o, the black lace/sheer-effect Armani Privé dress of Cate Blanchett and the purple sequined Dior strapless number of Jennifer Lawrence? Per-fec-tion! 

To-die-for tresses from Sandra Bullock, Amy Adams and Sofia Vergara also stole the show. In fact, five hair trends caught our eye--pretty pixies and ponytails appeared undone and fun, beautiful buns screamed sleek rather than geek, and cascading curls and retro faux bobs gave a nod to an earlier era in Hollywood. They turned heads almost as much as the jaw-dropping jewels and glittery gowns. 

Tell us which ones you vote for as so hot or so not. Plus, to help you achieve your own award-winning looks, check out the latest shampoos, conditioners, tools, treatments, serums and mousses.

You'll be picture perfect in no time. Smile!

PLAYFUL PONYTAILS

Sandra Bullock

Amy Poehler

BEAUTIFUL BUNS

Emma Watson

Margot Robbie


Zooey Deschanel

Sandra Bullock

RETRO FAUX BOBS

Amy Adams

Taylor Swift

Cate Blanchett

LONG LOOSE CURLS

Sofia Vergara

Olivia Wilde

COOL CROP TOPS

Lupita Nyong'o

Jennifer Lawrence

SHINE: Alterna Bamboo Volume Uplifting Root Blast and Boho Waves Tousled Texture Mist. BEAUTY: The root lifter boosts fullness with bamboo extract and fennel seed extract, while the mist releases your natural body and waves with aloe vera leaf extract and pineapple enzymes. BEACON: Free of parabens, gluten, phthalates and synthetic color. Supports WaterAid and the National Kidney Foundation. 

SHINE: Beauty Without Cruelty Premium Aromatherapy Leave-In Conditioner. BEAUTY: Minimize split ends and frizzies, and maximize sheen and body with aloe vera gel, and sunflower seed and jojoba oils. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of parabens, SLS/SLES and synthetic fragrances.

SHINE: Belson Products Gold 'N Hot 1" Professional Ceramic Crimping Iron. BEAUTY: Create less frizz and static with ceramic crimping plates, which helps produce more silky strands. BEACON: The parent company, Helen of Troy, supports the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer and Special Olympics.

SHINE: Blowpro Textstyle Dry Texture Spray. BEAUTY: Liven up limp locks with brushable texture and volume without leaving a greasy residue. BEACON: Free of sulfates, parabens, ethanol alcohol and sodium chloride.

SHINE: Hamadi Organics Shea Hair Cream. BEAUTY: Shea butter, rice protein and lemon oil strengthen your strands to calm frizzies, and enhance natural curls and waves. BEACON: Ecocert certified and no animal testing. Biodegradable, and contains no fragrances or colorants.

SHINE: Maijan Moroccan Argan Oil Leave-In Hair Serum. BEAUTY: Hydrate and heal your hair to create shine and softness with grapeseed extract, and argan, rosewood and ylang ylang oils. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of parabens, sulfates and alcohol. 

SHINE: Pravana Nevo Intense Therapy Leave-In Treatment. BEAUTY: Jojoba seed, sunflower and rosemary leaf extracts smooth your strands without weighing them down. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan. Free of sulfates, parabens, sodium chloride, phthalates, gluten, propylene glycol, cocamide DEA and cocamide MEA.

SHINE: Pureology Colour Fanatic. BEAUTY: Protect color-treated hair from fading, and step up moisture and silkiness with coconut oil, sunflower and fennel seed extracts, and olive fruit oil. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan. Free of sulfates. Supports Global Green USA.

SHINE: Scunci Styleable Faux Hair Ponytail (16-inch wrap) and Curly Faux Hair Ponytail (20-inch clip-on). BEAUTY: Go glam or girly with these hair extensions for a stylish silhouette. BEACON: The parent company, Conair, supports the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and American Ballet Theatre.

SHINE: TouchBack Clear Shampoo and Conditioner. BEAUTY: Protect color-treated and natural strands from ultraviolet damage, oxidation and fading with lemon peel and green tea leaf extracts. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of ammonia, peroxide and sulfates. Supports the National Breast Cancer Coalition.

SHINE: Unilever TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse and Platinum Strength Heat Protect Spray. BEAUTY: The mousse optimizes body and bounce, while the spray protects your hair from breakage, frizzies and dryness. BEACON: The Unilever Foundation supports Oxfam, Population Services International, Save the Children, UNICEF and the World Food Programme. 

SHINE: Veria Innerdosha Big Ambition Shampoo, Tame the Tangles Leave-In Detangler and Live Fully Conditioner. BEAUTY: Purify, plump and protect your strands with aloe vera leaf juice, jojoba seed oil and green tea leaf extract. BEACON: Vegan and cruelty free. Contains no parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, sulfates, artificial colors or GMOs.

2013 Emmy Awards: Beachy Hair Waves & Highlighted Locks Heat Up the Red Carpet

Curls just wanna have fun in the sun! 

Fall officially began a few days ago, but no one told the red carpet arrivals at the 2013 Emmy Awards. Loose beachy hair waves and summer-like highlights made a big splash. 

Sofia Vergara stood out as one of the night's hottest looks. She floated down the red carpet in a custom crimson Vera Wang mermaid gown accessorized with hair-down-to-there, cascading curls. 

Endless summer style statements also included heavy highlights. Vergara sported fierce golden strands, while Rose Byrne turned heads with her new light locks. In addition, Anna Chlumsky, Taylor Schilling and Kaley Cuoco took the plunge with bold blonde ribbons.

You don't need to be an A-list superstar or live in "The 'Bu" to achieve beachy hair waves or healthy looking highlights. For your next curls night out, we've compiled the latest curling irons, shampoos/conditioners for color-treated strands, hairsprays, root boosters, curling creams and styling foams. 

They're designed to place you at the top of any Best Tressed list. You go, curl!

Sofia Vergara

Taylor Schilling

Kaley Cuoco

January Jones

Rose Byrne

Anna Chlumsky

Carrie Underwood

SHINE: Affinage Cool Blonde Shampoo, Illuminator and Conditioner. BEAUTY: Neutralize unwanted yellow tones in lightened, natural or sun-bleached hair, and protect against brassiness. BEACON: Contains no sulfates. Supports The Alternative Hair Charitable Foundation.

SHINE: Belson Products Gold 'N Hot Titanium Triple Barrel Waver. BEAUTY: Titanium technology prevents split ends and reduces frizz, while 1/2" and 5/8" barrels create small and large waves. BEACON: The parent company, Helen of Troy, supports the American Cancer Society, Cookies for Kids' Cancer and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

SHINE: Conair You Wrap & Wave. BEAUTY: Create kinky, curly and wavy looks with clamp-free technology that places less stress on strands. BEACON: Supports the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and National Dance Institute. 

SHINE: Davines Love Smoothing Shampoo (for dry and frizzy hair) and Volume Boosting Moisturizing Mist. BEAUTY: Both serve to hydrate and heal damaged or limp locks. BEACON: No animal testing.

SHINE: Garnier Fructis Style Volumizing Anti-Humidity Hairspray (extra strong hold) and Hi-Rise Lift Root Booster. BEAUTY: Creates va-va-voom volume by lifting locks from the root to the tip. BEACON: Partners with TerraCycle to design its packaging from post-consumer materials.

SHINE: Hamadi Organics Shea Rice Milk Conditioner. BEAUTY: Nourish and strengthen strands with acai fruit oil, vitamin E and shea butter. BEACON: Ecocert certified and no animal testing. Contains no fragrances or colorants.

SHINE: Jane Carter Solution Curl Defining Cream. BEAUTY: Shea butter, and avocado and jojoba seed oils help elongate tight curls and define looser ones without leaving residue. BEACON: Vegan and paraben free. Supports Women For Women. 

SHINE: L'Occitane Aromachologie Radiance and Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner. BEAUTY: Keep color from fading and preserve the brightness of highlights and color-treated hair with geranium, bergamot, rosemary and grape seed extracts. BEACON: Sulfate free. The L’Occitane Foundation supports women’s entrepreneurship and visual impairment fields of action.

SHINE: Number 4 Jour d'automne Styling Foam. BEAUTY: Sunflower seed oil, and black currant and green tea leaf extracts help sculpt hair and enhance curls. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of sulfates, gluten and parabens.

SHINE: Pureology Colour Stylist Lustrous Volumizer (for color-treated hair). BEAUTY: Minimize heat damage from styling tools while also maximizing volume, shine and hold. BEACON: No animal testing and vegan. Free of sulfates. Supports Global Green USA.

SHINE: TRESemmé 24 Hour Foaming Mousse. BEAUTY: Create weightless body and bounce without stickiness and stiffness. BEACON: The Unilever Foundation, created by the parent company, supports Oxfam, Save the Children and the World Food Programme.