One year ago, when I came on board as the Brand Ambassador for Dove Hair, I was a brand-new mom, and had just discovered exactly how little time brand-new moms have for things like…eating with forks. Or leisurely strolls through cute little boutiques. Or involved beauty routines.

I had also discovered this: that putting a little extra effort into keeping your hair healthy saves you an enormous amount of time on a daily basis…simply because healthy hair looks good with a whole lot less work. For the past year, I’ve been using exclusively Dove products on my hair, and I’m telling you: never, ever before in my life has it been as manageable and easy to style as it has been these past several months.

To kick off Year Two of my ambassadorship (!), above are some of my very favorite Healthy Hair tips and Go-To Sixty-Second Updo.

I love a good silk scarf for the summer; it's just such a little problem-solver. Real silk versions can get expensive, but you can certainly find gorgeous options at every price range (or try scouring your local vintage shop).

My favorite picks:

They're not nearly as difficult to create as they look. (I swear.)

Yesterday afternoon I shot a tutorial on this style (the finished product is above), and it took ten minutes, start-to-finish (minus blowdrying time)...and held up perfectly all the way through until bedtime. What you'll need: - Mousse (I used Dove Style+Care Nourishing Curls Whipped Cream Mousse*) - Bobby pins - A 1 1/2" curling iron or wand - Hairspray (I used Dove Style+Care Strength & Shine Flexible Hold Hairspray*) - Hair clips *As Dove's Hair Brand Ambassador, all products used in this video were provided by Dove.

This easy-to-recreate look is all about soft waves that look (and feel) completely natural...and a little sparkle, of course. Just to keep things festive.

Q. Can you post some photos of your hair color? I have a hair appointment coming up and need inspiration!

A. I went quite a bit lighter this time than I usually do; I wanted to look nice and summery for next week's trip, but was also just generally looking for something a little different. My colorist, Doug at John Sahag Workshop, usually does balayage, but this time he lightened up the base color with a mild single process (only left on for about five minutes) before adding highlights.

A big-night-out look doesn’t have to be fussy; I love the contrast between a casual updo and a glamorous cocktail dress. In this video, I recreate one of my favorite looks spotted in the Dove Great Style Effect Gallery*: an easy side-bun.

How to get the look:

1. Start by blow-drying hair with a round brush, and then smoothing strands with Dove Style+Care Frizz-Free Shine Cream-Serum*.