12 christmas updo ideas to copy from the red carpet

Where better to be inspired for Christmas updo ideas than the red carpet? 2014 has been a glittering year for Hollywood glamour with no shortage of show-stopping hair moments at events from the Oscars to the Met Gala. Here are 12 of our favourite looks to inspire you and your clients this party season... Amy Adams' plaited bun from the Golden Globes is a dressy option for your more bohemian clients. The looser and more haphazard the better! Love glamour? Cheryl's beehive is the ultimate party look for clients who want to make an entrance. Shine spray at the ready - a glossy, healthy finish is what keeps this look from looking dated. Diane Kruger's fanned out ponytail creates an unexpected burst of volume. A little bit retro, this sophisticated style still has a sense of fun. Jena Malone's cool style combines two key trends for 2015 - a juicy, vibrant colour and sleek, chic braids. A great option for trend-conscious clients. Jennifer Morrison is the perfect model for one of 2014's most popular trends; the Heidi braid. The cool-girl alternative to a traditional updo and ideal for Winter. Kate Beckinsale's perky ponytail is a preppy staple but still looks great glammed up on the red carpet. Don't forget you can always fake it with a clip-in if clients haven't got quite as much hair as Kate. The top knot gets a twist for Katie Holmes - these twisted and pinned lengths make this simple style look deceptively more 'done'. Nicole Kidman's plaited rosette from the Cannes red carpet is one for real braid addicts - and really special occasions. Olivia Wilde's soft, tousled beehive is the perfect modern update on the style - we just love that wavy texture and face-framing tendrils that soften the whole mood of the look. Rita Ora has rocked it on every occasion this year. This Samurai-inspired topknot is no exception and shows yet another twist on this perennially popular look. Clients got lots of hair? Lots of extensions? Be inspired by Teyonah Parris's intricate updo, which requires one or the other to make the same level of impact. Christmas is the perfect time to pep up a style with an accessory - and while flowers might feel like a more summery option, there are plenty of festive foliage options to inspire your creativity. Zooey's white rose would be perfect for any snow queen!