One of the most challenging hair styles to do at home is an up-do. Most of us prefer to let the pros do it, but Eric Del Monaco, of Del Monaco Hair Studio, shows us it's not that hard.    ChickAdvisor's Pamela Li models this gorgeous look today.

Step 2: With your pinky-finger, pull hair from one side and pin it over top the first one.

Step 3: Pin each section at the mid-shaft and leave the end out to play with.

Step 4: Finish pinning one side, then move onto the other. Twist sections from the bottom of this side and pin them towards the top of the opposite side.

Step 5: Use a finishing spray to hold everything in place and to play with the ends that are sticking out, allowing for that messy look.

Step 6: Curl up the front pieces, and spray underneath them to lift them off the face.

If you're nervous to try this style by yourself, Del Monaco Hair Studio offers up-dos like this one for $95.

Pam models 'Before & After'

Effortless chic (seemingly...)

This style, where the up-do is at the back of the head, is the hot trend of Spring Summer 2010, but in the fall, Del Monaco tells us that up-dos will be returning to the top instead. The messy waves will be gone, and the trends will be more straight and structured. To achieve the new fall look, it will take a lot of teasing and volume on top to create rounded shapes and a rough finished look.

What do you think of this gorgeous look? Would you try this at home or do you prefer the salon?

by Ali de Bold and Nikki Gill