Carrie Underwood always has great hairstyles and this formal look is no exception.    Her multi-tonal blonde hair really comes to life in this "messy" updo that would be perfect for any upcoming event.

Her signature long, blonde hair looks great as always in the vertical, corkscrew curls.  Having most of her hair one length, the stylish, shorter length of the front sides have some feathering in them to allow for the cropped framing of her face as well as the ease in curling back the longer sections.    A large, extra long barrel spiral curling iron is needed for these vertically wrapped ringlets all around the length of Carrie Underwood's hair.  They are then shaken to fall into a natural look so care must be given to apply the iron at the most even intervals, for as you can see, these curls stay right where they are applied.  A little spritz to lock it in and you too can be ready for a night out.

'Top, New Female Vocalist', Carrie Underwood, who also received an award for 'Single of the Year' should be walking on top of the world after a great night at the Country Music Awards.   Carrie is certainly living the American Dream with her great voice which launched her as an Idol, her career and now these awards.   Her beauty is the height of perfection as are her long golden locks.  These coils of curls cascading over her left shoulder are gorgeous and much easier to achieve than one might think.  A little layering goes a long way to support curls and bends of different styles.   Having the sides brought around and fastened in the back only serves to accentuate the resplendency of Ms. Underwood's lovely face.  She will always be an American Idol to us.