Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani in funky updo with braids

   Here's a funky updo style you've probably never seen before (and may never see again) on the red carpet. It looks like something you might see in a Star Wars movie. It's just a little bit science-fictional.

   The chignon is classical; it has lovely twisting thick sections of hair. The white hair net that keeps it together isn't so common but it looks okay. But the tightly braided "handle bars" just above Gwen Stefani's forehead and hairline are quite unique.

   There's nothing wrong with trying something different, and some people actually want non-traditional updos, but it's a good idea to follow a few hair design principles so your new 'do is flattering.

   The problem with this hair look is it makes Gwen's forehead look much bigger. The heart shape is alright, but it's just a bit large. Mostly when we see celebs wear updos with braids, the braids are at the back, not on the top.