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.

March Birthday Manes: Celebrity Long Hair Trends

Photo by Georges Biard

Jessica Chastain: March 24

Pop the champagne! Beautynista birthday wishes go out to Jessica Chastain this weekend. The vegan actress turns 36 years old on Sunday. She currently lives in Manhattan with her three-legged rescue dog named Chaplin.

Next week, birthday buddies Mariah Carey and Fergie share celebrations on March 27. Carey turns 43 years old, while Fergie lights 38 candles. Both singers have recently embraced motherhood. Carey raises fraternal twins Monroe and Moroccan, who were born in 2011, with hubby/actor Nick Cannon. Fergie and her hubby/actor Josh Duhamel expect their first child this summer. 

Besides star-studded careers, these women also share a trending beauty trait--long flowing locks. This versatile look can be braided, highlighted, curled, straightened, or placed in a pretty ponytail or bun. Long hair can also be parted in the middle or on the side, depending on the shape of your face.

Hair down to there needs lots of care and maintenance. Therefore, we've assembled the latest styling tools and products below for standout strands. Let us know which long hair look you're currently crushing on. We'd love to hear about it.

Mariah Carey: March 27

Fergie: March 27

SHINE: A.S.P. Kitoko Volume Enhance Active Treatment (For Fine Hair). BEAUTY: Boost body and step up the smoothness of your strands with shea butter, vitamins A and E, and green tea leaf and date fruit extracts. BEACON: Contains no waxes, mineral oils, parabens or sulfates. 

SHINE: Belson Products Gold 'N Hot Titanium Professional 1875 Watt Dryer. BEAUTY: Ionic generator emits negative ions to dry hair faster and with less damage. BEACON: The parent company, Helen of Troy, supports the American Cancer Society, Cookies for Kids' Cancer and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

SHINE: Belson Products Brazilian Heat After Dark 1" Professional Titanium Conical Iron. BEAUTY: Titanium-infused barrel and ceramic heater help give hair a glossy texture. 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 Carbon Smooth Round and Square Blow Dry Brushes, and Scunci Non-Permanent Hair Chalk. BEAUTY: Brushes help dry hair quickly, boost shine and reduce static, while the chalk allows you to glide color highlights onto your strands. BEACON: Supports the American Red Cross and National Dance Institute.

SHINE: John Frieda Smooth & Shine Sleek Finish 1" Straightening Plates. BEAUTY: Advanced ionic conditioning and titanium ceramic coated plates help straighten strands and keep moisture locked in. BEACON: Kao Brands, the parent company, supports United Way and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières.

SHINE: Natu Beauty Silkening Mist (For Thick Hair). BEAUTY: Transform coarse hair into smoother strands with oat peptides. BEACON: Vegan. Free of sulfates, silicones, parabens, artificial fragrances and colors, resins, phthalates, petrolatum and ethoxylates.

SHINE: Number 4 Hair Fleurs de Temps Volumizing Shampoo and Volumizing Condition. BEAUTY: Black currant leaf and green tea extracts serve to repair and revitalize your hair. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of sulfates, gluten and parabens.

SHINE: Redken Satinwear 02 Ultimate Blow Dry Lotion. BEAUTY: Protect your hair from thermal damage, and maximize manageability with castor oil, cranberry seed oil and vitamin E. BEACON: The parent company, L’Oréal, partners with UNESCO to support For Women In Science.  

SHINE: Shielo Leave In Protectant For Styling. BEAUTY: Peptides, shea butter, and white tea leaf and sunflower seed extracts strengthen and shield strands from the elements. BEACON: Cruelty free and vegan. Free of parabens. Supports The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

SHINE: Twisted Sista Hot Curls Perfector. BEAUTY: Enhance your waves while protecting them from heat damage caused by blow dryers, curling/flat irons and diffusers with green tea leaf extract and vitamin E. BEACON: Contains no sulfates, phthalates, parabens or mineral oils.