Star Hairstyles from M to Z

By InStyle.com
Mar 04, 2009 @ 8:56 pm
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Star Hairstyles from M to Z
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Madonna

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THE LOOK Flipped layers
HOW-TO Get the wave in the bangs by twisting the wrist outward as you roll a round brush through the hair. Karla Medeiros of Miami's Me Day Spa recommends the small T3 flat iron to twist the side layers into a wave. Secure with hairspray.
INSIDER TRICK Layers should be cut starting at the bottom of the ear.
BUY ONLINE NOW T3 Tourmaline Professional Flat Iron with Rounded Plates, $26.40; sephora.com.

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Madonna

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THE LOOK Wide curls
HOW-TO Start with a texturizing gel to eliminate frizz and keep curls cohesive, says stylist Burton Machen. With hair parted in the center, take a one-inch section, form it into a curl and lay the curl flat on the head and pin it. Create a row of curls on either side of the part and work down each side. Let set for as long as possible (a minimum of 20 minutes).
INSIDER TRICK This can also be done at night to save time the next day. "Plus, curls pinned this way are more comfortable to sleep on than rollers," says Machen.
BUY ONLINE NOW Radical Sheen Texturizing Gel, Rusk, $13; stuff4beauty.com.

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Malin Akerman

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THE LOOK Sexy waves
HOW-TO Start with soft-hold mousse on damp hair, says Michael Murphy of New York’s EIJI Salon. Then twist and roll small sections of hair into pin curls and clip. “Don’t get too close the roots,” says Murphy. “You want body throughout the hair, not at the root.” Dry hair with a diffuser to speed up the process and then when dry, release the pin-curls and gently separate them with fingers.
INSIDER TRICK “This look works best for those with fine, longer locks because it easily adds volume and body for a very sexy, carefree look,” says Murphy.
BUY ONLINE NOW Sunsilk mousse, $4.50; walgreens.com.

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Mandy Moore

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THE LOOK Draping curtain bangs
HOW-TO Let hair air-dry 75 percent, then finish drying with a small round brush. Dry bangs using the brush, slightly twisting the brush as you pull through the bang to give it a face-framing shape. Finish with a light hairspray to keep in place.
INSIDER TRICK Blunt bangs make the face look wider. You can part bangs like Mandy's to reveal more forehead area.
BUY ONLINE NOW Sebastian Shaper Spray Regular, $15.99; salonsavings.com.

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Mandy Moore

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THE LOOK Textured crop
HOW-TO Choppy layers add texture and dimension. Wash and air-dry and finish with a styling wax to enhance the layered pieces.
INSIDER TRICK The volume created by the short pieces on top add height and balance to a round face like Mandy's.
BUY ONLINE NOW Bumble & Bumble Styling Wax, $22.50; drugstore.com.

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Marcia Cross

HFPA/Watson/Retna
THE LOOK Veronica Lake curls
HOW-TO For romantic ringlets with staying power, stylist Francky L'Official suggests applying a quarter-size amount of medium-hold gel and distributing it through damp hair. Blow-dry until hair is 75 percent dry. Section off in small pieces and set hair in one-inch steam curlers, rolling from the ends of the hair to the scalp. Spritz with a medium hold hair spray and let sit for 15 minutes. Remove curlers and use fingers to manipulate curls to achieve your desired look.
INSIDER TRICK Spritz each curler with hairspray before putting in hair for extra hold.
BUY ONLINE NOW ARTec TextureLine Hold Texture Spray, $10.49; sleekhair.com.

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Maria Menounos

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THE LOOK Long subtle waves
HOW-TO Run mousse through wet hair, then blow-dry with a round brush. Put in 1½-inch Velcro rollers and allow to set. Remove curlers and apply hairspray.
INSIDER TRICK If any pieces don't have enough curl, go over them with a one-inch curling iron.
BUY ONLINE NOW Velcro Salon Rollers, $5; amazon.com.

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Marisa Tomei

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THE LOOK Wavy side style
HOW-TO Stylist Adir Abergel started with Fekkai mousse on the roots for body. Then he blew hair dry with a natural boar bristle brush. "With two-inch sections of hair, I wrapped it around the round brush and let it cool," says Abergel. "I repeated that around the entire head and then hand-tousled the hair. I lifted sections of hair and pinned it up, letting it twist organically and then secured with a hair clip." When he had created the look he wanted, he replaced the silver hair clips with brown bobby pins and set the look with hairspray.
INSIDER TRICK "Using the hair clips is an easy way to get the shape first and then you can replace them with pins," says Abergel.
BUY ONLINE NOW Frederic Fekkai Full Volume mousse, $20; at skinstore.com.

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Mariska Hargitay

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THE LOOK Short bob with sweeping bangs
HOW-TO Apply a light styling glaze and Kerastase Volumactive to hair and massage into roots. Blow-dry hair halfway. Section off hair and finish blow-drying with a flat brush. Mist with Ellnet hairspray.
INSIDER TRICK The best way to make this look work is to invest in a great cut, says stylist Patrick Melville.
BUY ONLINE NOW Kerastase Volumactive Expansion Spray, $34; www.fredsegalbeauty.com.

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Mary J. Blige

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THE LOOK Above-the-ear bob with bangs
HOW-TO Apply a relaxing gel to wet hair. Using a large nylon-bristled brush, pull two-inch sections of hair taut and blow-dry aiming the nozzle down in order to get the hair straight. "Use a small round brush to smooth out ends and give a little flip to the bangs without making them poufy," says stylist Joaquin Hortal of N.Y.C.'s NAO salon.
INSIDER TRICK "Nylon brushes are best for managing super thick hair," says Hortal.
BUY ONLINE NOW Spornette Provo Tourmaline Round Brush Series, $14; www.folica.com.

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Meg Ryan, October 2008

Robert Erdmann
THE LOOK Beachy waves
HOW-TO To get this look, stylist David Babaii spritzed Meg’s freshly-washed, damp hair with his Bohemian Beach Spray “to give her hair volume and great texture in the wave.” He then blew it dry with a diffuser, “bringing the hair up slowly and not touching to too much to prevent frizz,” says Babaii. When hair was dry, he took any less-wavy pieces and curled them with his FHI one-inch iron to look like the rest of the waves; and then finished with hairspray.
INSIDER TRICK Babaii spritzed beach spray at the roots to make sure the top of her head wasn’t flat and straight.
BUY ONLINE NOW Bohemian Beach Spray, DB for Wild Aid, $11.95; db4wildaid.com.

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Mena Suvari

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THE LOOK Sharp-edged bob
HOW-TO Ask your stylist for a bob that’s even in length around the entire head, says stylist Jonathan Garcia of Las Vegas’s Ritual Salon amp Spa. “Communicate that you want a square chin-length bob with a full bang that goes to the brow when dry. Do not cut the bangs when wet, as they will shrink when dried and may be shorter than you would like. Also, ask that the stylist to use a razor on the ends to frame the face and add a bit of edginess,” says Garcia.
INSIDER TRICK Says Garcia, “Stay away from silicone-based polishes because you want a more dry look,” as opposed to something too greasy.

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Michelle Monaghan

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THE LOOK Straight and glossy
HOW-TO Start by combing a serum through damp hair, says stylist Edward Tricomi. Then blow-dry using a Mason Pearson brush, pulling pieces down for a less voluminous look. Finish with a shine product.
INSIDER TRICK "Using a paddle brash will help evenly distribute shine, without dulling the hair down when blow-drying it," says Tricomi.
BUY ONLINE NOW Shine Pomade, Davines, $28; drugstore.com.

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Michelle Pfeiffer

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THE LOOK Thick, long waves
HOW-TO Comb volumizing mousse or spray through wet hair, then blow-dry with a large round brush. Curl hair in a 1 y-inch iron, and hold just for a few seconds, then unravel.
INSIDER TRICK "Curl the hair from the crown down," says stylist Juan Carlos Maciques. "By holding it for only a few seconds you get an uncontrived wave, not a curl."
BUY ONLINE NOW Cristophe Beverly Hills Volumizing Spray Tonic, $6.39;www.cvs.com.

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Michelle Williams

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THE LOOK Chin-length finger waves
HOW-TO Start by combing gel through hair. To create finger waves, stylist Edward Tricomi says, "Using a fine-tooth comb and your finger, start at the root of the hair and using your finger as a guide for the comb, lean the comb on your index finger and swirl it downward, indenting every turn. Use the finger as a placeholder as you form s-shape curls with the comb. As you go, place a bobby pin to hold it while the gel dries. Once dry, remove the bobbyi pins and slightly and very gently brush out with a paddle brush to give it a less-stiff feel." This style is best on chin-length cuts.
INSIDER TRICK "You can create this look with a curling iron by alternating the curl between pieces with some curled to the front and the others to the back," says Tricomi.
BUY ONLINE NOW Hard hold gel, Alterna, $19; drugstore.com.

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Michelle Williams

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THE LOOK Long bangs with bend
HOW-TO When blow-drying the bangs, pull them straight between your second and third fingers and then slightly to the side as you near the ends and set with a light hairspray. "To style, part hair to the side and then pull hair into a loose bun," says stylist Laurent D. "Allow a few pieces of hair to fall to the forehead and finish with a texture spray and shine serum."
INSIDER TRICK Bangs will do this bend more easily if hair is naturally wavy.
BUY ONLINE NOW Texture spray, mop, $16; ulta.com.


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Mila Kunis

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THE LOOK Crown volume with long waves
HOW-TO Stylist Helena Faccenda recommends using a large ceramic curling iron on dry hair. "Take large sections and wrap them around the iron," she says. After you have curled the entire head, use a lightweight styling cream and lightly brush the curls to soften them into waves. "Using a blow dryer and light heat will make an even more natural looking wave." Finish with hairspray.
INSIDER TRICK "When curling the hair, wear a hot glove so you don't have to worry when you wrap hair around the iron barrel," says Faccenda.
BUY ONLINE NOW Frederic Fekkai Coiff styling creme, $23; nordstrom.com.

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Miley Cyrus

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THE LOOK Low ponytail
HOW-TO Apply a volumizing foam to wet, freshly-washed hair. Then part hair on the side and blow-dry section by section with a medium round brush, curling the ends of the hair. Apply a coat of hairspray to the entire head. Using the hand to mold the hair in a wave shape along the ear, pull hair into a ponytail and secure. Finish with another coat of spray.
INSIDER TRICK Tie a satin ribbon around the ponytail and leave it loose (not in a bow) for an extra touch.
BUY ONLINE NOW L'Oreal Texture Infinium Regular Hold Professional Hairspray, $17; amazon.com.

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Miley Cyrus

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THE LOOK Wavy half-up style
HOW-TO Derek Smart, of Sally Hershberger L.A., says to start by applying a styling product to wet hair and then use a large round brush to blow-dry the hair smooth. “Divide your hair with a center part, then take a large curling iron and wrap the hair from mid-length to the ends around the barrel of the iron, curling all the hair in a downward motion,” says Smart. Pull a small section from each side of the head and bring together in the back and secure with a bobby pin or hair accessory.
INSIDER TRICK After you finish curling the whole head, let the hair cool down and then run your fingers through the curls to give the soft, separated waves.
BUY ONLINE NOW Sally Hershberger Style Primer, $12.50; at walgreens.com.

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Milla Jovovich

Gina James/Graylock/Retna
THE LOOK Curly side ponytail with flower accent
HOW-TO Curl hair with a one-inch curling iron, then sweep hair into a side ponytail just above the ear and secure with an elastic. If pieces of hair fall in the back, pin them to
the head.
INSIDER TRICK If you want to add a fresh flower like Milla, but live in a humid place that will cause it to wilt, opt for a pretty fake one instead.
BUY ONLINE NOW Clip On Flowers Cymbidium Orchid Hair Clip, $5; cliponflowers.com.

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Minka Kelly

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THE LOOK Bohemian half-up braids
HOW-TO "If your hair has natural wave, use a holding foam on wet hair then blow-dry with a diffuser," says Bumble and bumble stylist Michele Fiona. When dry, randomly curl sections of hair with a one-inch iron. Add two small braids along the hairline and bring them together and pin in the back.
INSIDER TRICK "If hair is particularly dry, use a moisturizing styling cream only on the last few inches of hair," says Fiona.
BUY ONLINE NOW Take Charge mousse, John Frieda Frizz Ease, $5; drugstore.com.

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Mischa Barton

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THE LOOK Piecey waves
HOW-TO Spray in a wave-enhancing product to wet hair. Create deep side part and let hair dry naturally.
INSIDER TRICK Finish any unruly pieces with a small-barrel curling iron.
BUY ONLINE NOW Freeman's Surf's Up Curl Enhancing Spray, $5; freemanbeauty.com.

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Mischa Barton

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THE LOOK Soft blunt bangs
HOW-TO Have the stylist cut the bangs at eye level-because when hair dries, it bounces up a bit shorter. Blow-dry straight with a paddle brush after applying a straightening balm.
INSIDER TRICK Bangs look softer if they're cut with a razor.
BUY ONLINE NOW Frederic Fekkai Straight Away Straightening Balm, $17.50;

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Mischa Barton

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THE LOOK Full, curly side style
HOW-TO Before blow-drying, add a texturizer to wet hair. Use a round brush to create lift at the root, says stylist Tom Brophy. Use a large curling iron to curl small sections around the entire head. "Start with the iron at the middle of the hair shaft, wrap the hair around the iron instead of starting with the iron at the end and curling up," says Brophy. Tease at the crown and then pull the hair to the side and secure with pins and hairspray.
INSIDER TRICK "Instead of using one size iron, use different size curling irons to add dimension to this look," says Brophy.
BUY ONLINE NOW Babyliss Conair Curling Iron, $81; at planetbeauty.com.

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Naomi Campbell

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THE LOOK Thick blunt bangs
HOW-TO Have your hairdresser cut bangs from the top of the head, with a radial part, where hair falls from the top of the head evenly. Use shampoo, conditioner and styling cream designed to aid in straightening, and finish with a shine spray.
INSIDER TRICK These bangs are very heavy and look best on women with no natural wave.
BUY ONLINE NOW Philip B Shin Shine, $26; philipb.com.

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Naomi Watts

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THE LOOK Shoulder-length curly bob
HOW-TO Mimic Naomi's style with a cut just above the shoulders. The curls give the appearance of a shorter bob. On wet hair, apply a curl-defining lotion and blow-dry. Put in two-inch Velcro rollers for 20 minutes, remove rollers and finish with Kevin Murphy Easy Rider to tame and define curls.
BUY ONLINE NOW Kevin Murphy Easy Rider, $28; amazon.com.

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Natalie Portman

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THE LOOK Pixie cut
HOW-TO "This is a great cut for women with thin hair," says stylist Marco Maranghello. Add volumizing mousse to wet hair and with your hands, pull hair up and back. Set with a light shaping spray.
INSIDER TRICK To instantly refresh your hair, use travel-friendly hair towelettes.
BUY ONLINE NOW Ted Gibson Hair Sheets, $35; sephora.com.

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Natalie Portman

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THE LOOK Soft waves with swooping bangs
HOW-TO Stylist David Babaii says to start with beach spray on wet hair and then blow-dry with a diffuser, using your hands instead of a brush to create texture. Use a large-barrel ceramic curling iron (Babaii likes FHI), alternating the direction of the curls. “To finish, run your fingers gently up each strand to create a soft backcombing effect,” says Babaiil. “This creates volume and added texture.”
INSIDER TRICK Style the bangs while blow-drying by blowing down on them; and don’t use the curling iron them.
BUY ONLINE NOW FHI ceramic curling iron, $195; folica.com.

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Natalie Portman

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THE LOOK Deep side part with low full curls
HOW-TO Create a deep side part. Then wrap two-inch sections of hair in hot rollers. Roll the sections under so the curler sits horizontally, and roll up to chin level, not all the way to the scalp. Let set for 15 minutes, remove, and spray with hairspray.
INSIDER TRICK This style is a great one for second-day hair and hairspray will dry up any excess oil at the scalp.

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Natalie Portman

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THE LOOK Classic French twist
HOW-TO If you start with freshly washed hair, stylist Michael St. Germain recommends adding volume spray before you blow-dry to add body. If hair is dirty, add a styling spray for extra texture. Then simply pull hair back just above the nape and twist upward and into itself, tucking the ends in at the top. Place pins in the twist to secure it.
INSIDER TRICK This style looks best with a side part and a panel slicked across the top, or bangs pulled to the side.
BUY ONLINE NOW Goldwell Trendline Natural Flexi Whip Flexible Mousse, $16; beautysak.com.

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Natalie Portman

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THE LOOK Romantic updo with headband
HOW-TO Start by using a curling iron on dry hair, says stylist Edward Tricomi. "Wind the hair around the barrel from root to tip. Once done with the entire head, grab hair up off the neck and start pinning sections in random places until all the hair is up. Slide a headband in smoothing the front and finish with hairspray."
INSIDER TRICK "Pin hair in a haphazard manner, not thinking about perfection," says Tricomi.

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Nicole Kidman

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THE LOOK Lush curls
HOW-TO Blow-dry hair with a large round brush. Once hair is completely dry, take two-inch sections of hair, spritz with Spray de Mode hairspray and starting from the mid-shaft, curl the hair around the iron. Proceed in this manner around the entire head, says Bumble and bumble stylist Michele Fiona. Once complete, finish with a shine spray and rake fingers through hair to lengthen curls.
INSIDER TRICK "Curling hair around the iron gives it a nice ropiness and keeps it from looking too done," says Fiona.
BUY ONLINE NOW Spray de Mode, Bumble and bumble, $30; fredsegalbeauty.com.

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Nicole Richie

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THE LOOK Below-the-chin sleek bob
HOW-TO N.Y.C. salon owner Francky L'Official says to start by applying a dime-sized amount of anti-frizz serum to damp hair. Blow-dry hair in sections with a large round brush, pulling straight down and curling under on the ends. Apply a drop of shine serum for a glossy finish.
INSIDER TRICK "Avoid using excess product on bangs as they tend to get oily faster," says L'Official.
BUY ONLINE NOW Kerastase Nutritive Serum Oleo-Relax, $39; amazon.com.

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Nicole Richie

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THE LOOK Long sideswept bangs
HOW-TO Says stylist Eva Scrivo: "Blow-dry the bang before the rest of your hair so it doesn't have a chance to have a mind of its own." Use a flat brush and pull bangs toward the ear while pointing the dryer down over the hair.
INSIDER TRICK Have your hairstylist cut the bangs starting at the side part, just above the eyebrow, down in a swooping shape that reaches the lower part of the ear.
BUY ONLINE NOW Mason Pearson Pocket Size Brush, $57.50; blissworld.com.

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Olivia Wilde

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THE LOOK Curly and pulled to the side
HOW-TO Blow-dry hair using a flat brush. "The curls start halfway down the hair shaft, so the trick is to keep the root flat," says stylist Tom Brophy. When dry, part the hair and curl sections with a medium-size iron. "Begin a few inches from the end of the hair, wrap the hair around the iron leaving the ends out," says Brophy. "As you work up the hair shaft towards the root with the iron the curls become larger and looser and the curls towards the end are smaller defined. Pin one side behind the ear to secure the style. Finish with spray gloss for shine and a light hair spray."
INSIDER TRICK "Separate the bottom curls but taking hair spray and piecing the sections out. This way the style does not look too coiffed," adds Brophy.
BUY ONLINE NOW Lamas Beauty Hold Me spray, $15; at lamasbeauty.com.

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