Reader Q&A: How Do I Create a Pompadour?

The pompadour is this season's hottest hairstyle, whether your hair is Janet Jackson-short or Beyonce-long. The only issue is figuring out how to create this super-chic, poufed-in-the-front style. Here, we answer a pompadour-challenged reader's most burning hair question, and offer a gallery of sky-high strands for celeb inspiration! QUESTION: "I love the look of a pompadour, but I have no idea how to do the look. I have shoulder length, natural hair. Help!" ANSWER: from a sky-high updo to a more subtle, half-up/half-down style, this look is versatile and flattering on everyone. Check out our gallery of the latest celebs to adapt this bodacious 'do.