Hairstyles in 15 to 30 Minutes
Tresses and toast — style your hair in the time it takes to make breakfast!
By Elizabeth Flahive
Get more hairstyle advice here: Long Hairstyles, Short Hairstyles, Medium Hairstyles
Hairstyle Handbook
short, straight, fine, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with dark blond shoulder length hair and vintage hat
Spritz some styling spray into your hair (to give it some guts) and quickly blow-dry, shaking hair out with your fingers so you ramp up the volume. \r\n\r\nTake a large-barreled (1.5 inch) curling iron and wrap 2-inch sections of hair.
\r\n\r\nTake a natural boar-bristle brush and brush through the curls to loosen them into waves. To make this look a little more special/offbeat, add a whimsical headband to shake up a more traditional evening look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n PROTECT strands with Dove Advanced Care Heat Shield Styling Spray, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n CURLING IRONS give you a little wave with heat. T3 1.5 Inch Twirl, $215.
\r\n\r\n BRUSH with natural bristles to add shine, sans product. Mason Pearson Boar Bristle Brush, $170.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with bob
Blow-dry hair with a large vent brush, pulling hair up and back as you go along. Don\'t worry about hair getting too big, fine hair will fall as you style it so the more volume at the root the better. \r\n\r\nMake a deep side part so most of the volume is to one side of the part.
\r\n\r\nRoll one-inch sections of hair halfway with small Velcro rollers and spray with hairspray so you get a slight bounce to just your ends.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Salon Selectives Healthy Volume Shampoo, $4.49, adds oomph.
\r\n\r\n VELCRO ROLLERS add style without heat damage. Velcro Rollers, $5.
\r\n\r\n VENT BRUSH like Avon Advanced Techniques Vent Brush, $4.99. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long layered hair and bangs
Getting the right combo of straight and wavy textures is easy if you have the right cut. \"A few layers throughout makes styling so much easier,\" says NYC stylist Ted Gibson. \r\n\r\nUse a volumizing spray all over. \"People always think of volume at the top, you want it in the back and on the sides as well,\" says Gibson.
\r\n\r\nRun some serum through bangs and blow-dry but don\'t flat iron them-it\'ll make the look too severe compared to the rest of your wavy-ish texture.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n WAVY HAIR SPRAY like Frèdèric Fekkai Tousled Wave Spray, $23.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SPRAY like Alterna Life Volume Spray Mousse, $21.
\r\n\r\n SHINE POMADE with Modern Organic Products Separation and Shine Pomade, $12.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, straight, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with medium length straight layered hair
Use a leave in conditioner as an overnight treatment.
\r\n\r\nIn the morning, rinse hair thoroughly and shampoo just the roots.
\r\n\r\nWork a texture spray through damp hair and blow-dry on a cool setting. You should get a straight but modern looking result.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Sebastian Laminates Detangling Milk Leave-In Conditioner, $9.99.
\r\n\r\nTEXTURE PASTE like Min New York Texturizing Paste, $20.
\r\n\r\nMOISTURE RICH SHAMPOO like The Body Shop Honey Moisturizing Shampoo, $15.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short straight hair
For a sleek bob, wash hair with a clarifying shampoo to get rid of product buildup. \r\n\r\nThen, blow-dry using the tiniest bit of shine glaze to curb frizz.
\r\n\r\nFinish by running a flat iron though the front pieces only-you want sleeker in front and a little fuller in back.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CLARIFYING SHAMPOO like Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying Shampoo, $9.99.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SERUM like Matrix Biolage Smoothing Shine Milk, $16.49.
\r\n\r\n MINI FLAT IRON like Warren Tricomi Hot Iron, $90.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair
Deep-condition your ends, especially if you haven\'t gotten a cut in a while. \r\n\r\nUse a smoothing styling product (something with a little hold) and dry with a round brush.
\r\n\r\nMist with a light shine spray and then run fingers through your hair to encourage a little movement to go with your movie-star gleam.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment, $55.
\r\n\r\n SMOOTHING STYLER like Davines Momo Moisturizing Anti Frizz, $17.59.
\r\n\r\n LIGHT SHINE SPRAY WITH UV PROTECTION like Frèdèric Fekkai Summer Shield, $22.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
two brunettes with long wavy hair and bangs
First thing\'s first: Get shiny sideswept bangs. Run a styling cream through and dry immediately, making sure you pull the brush down and to the side as you go, training the bangs to stay put. \r\n\r\nComb an anti-frizz through your hair (use a brush to make sure you really distribute the product).
\r\n\r\nBlow-dry sections in back with a round brush to smooth out the look. Then, dry the front pieces by combing them through with your fingers so you get that great, sexy wave.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like Rusk Str8 Lotion, $10.95.
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ will tame flyaways without weighing down fine hair with Neutrogena Triple Moisture Smooth Shine Anti Frizz Cream, $7.39.
\r\n\r\n ROUND BRUSH like Earth Therapuetics Radiant Round Brush, $8.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with wavy hair
If you want a quick way to modify a frizzy look, spritz hair with spray gel and rake fingers through hair. \r\n\r\nGather hair in a low ponytail at the nape of the neck, securing with a small elastic. Then twist the hair, secure the impromptu chignon with large bobby pins, allowing the ends to stick out.
\r\n\r\nPull a few pieces out in front if you want a slightly more undone appearance.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SPRAY GEL like Matrix Biolage Bodifying Spray Gel, $16.99.
\r\n\r\n SHAMPOO like Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo, $2.49.
\r\n\r\n BOBBY PINS like Scunci No Slip Grip Bobby Pins, $3.29.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair
Combine a little styling and a little air-drying to vary your texture. Use volumizer and blow-dry at the roots for lift. \r\n\r\nRun a tiny dollop of straightening styling cream through the rest of your hair, and let it air dry while you do your makeup and get dressed.
\r\n\r\nBlast hair with a dryer on a cool setting to add some shine without layering on more product.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Amplify by Matrix Volumizing System Thicklift Liquid Volumizer, $15.
\r\n\r\n CLARIFYING SHAMPOO like Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo, $2.49.
\r\n\r\n STYLING SPRAY like Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Shagg Spray For All Hair Types, $12.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, asian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long curly hair
Condition hair overnight so ends stay healthy-looking. Rinse hair in the shower in the a.m.
\r\n\r\nRun a leave-in conditioner through your hair and take one- inch pieces and twist them, creating a ringlet curl that goes about halfway up.
\r\n\r\nDiffuse the ends to the mid-shift so you get conditioned bouncy curls.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nOVERNIGHT TREATMENT like Phyto 9 Day Cream for Dehydrated Hair, $26.
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like EO Conditioner in French Lavender, $8.59.
\r\n\r\nDIFFUSER like Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Hair Diffuser, $13.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
Brunette with medium length wavy hair.
Comb a conditioning mousse through damp hair. Layer an anti-frizz on top. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry combing fingers through your hair-thanks to the product cocktail, your hair will behave even though you\'re not pulling it straight with a brush.
\r\n\r\nUse a little more anti-frizz wherever you notice flyaways.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ like John Frieda Frizz Ease Daily Leave In Conditioning Spray, $5.99.\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\n CONDITIONING MOUSSE like Dove Volumizing Body and Lift Mousse, $4.29.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Alberto VO5 Daily Weightless Leave-In Conditioner, $4.89.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long straight black hair
Wash and condition hair, then towel-dry lightly-don\'t overdo it because roughing up your hair with terrycloth can actually create frizz. \r\n\r\nUse a dab of styling cream and blow-dry hair with a round brush.
\r\n\r\nFor a chic, matte finish, use a bit of dry shampoo-extra volume too!
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CONDITIONER FOR LONG HAIR like L\'Oreal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Conditioner for Long Hair, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like Samy Get Thick Styling Lotion, $5.99.
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray, $21.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, wavy, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with medium length curly hair
Spritz a thermal protective spray through dry hair to prevent damage.
\r\n\r\nUse medium-sized hot rollers and roll two-inch sections all the way up. Let rollers sit until they\'re nearly cool (about 10 minutes).
\r\n\r\nMist with a hairspray and unroll hair for voluminous curls that stick around.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nROLLERS like BaByliss Ceramic 20 Roller Hair Setter, $39.95.
\r\n\r\nHAIRSPRAY like Got2B 2 Sexy Voluptuous Volume Hairspray, $5.99.
\r\n\r\nTHERMAL PROTECTIVE SPRAY like TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray, $4.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, sexy hair, hairstyles
blonde woman with straight shoulder length hair
Spritz a thermal protective spray through dry hair to prevent damage. \r\n\r\nUse medium-sized hot rollers and roll two-inch sections all the way up. Let rollers sit until they\'re nearly cool (about 10 minutes).
\r\n\r\nMist with a hairspray and unroll hair for voluminous curls that stick around.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n ROLLERS like BaByliss Ceramic 20 Roller Hair Setter, $39.95.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Got2B 2 Sexy Voluptuous Volume Hairspray, $5.99.
\r\n\r\n THERMAL PROTECTIVE SPRAY like TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray, $4.\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with medium length wavy layered hair
Spritz a leave-in conditioning mist through dry hair to prevent damage and breakage.
\r\n\r\nWrap two-inch sections halfway up with hot rollers, rolling them back away from the face to create volume. Mist with a setting spray. After five minutes, undo rollers.
\r\n\r\nRun a tiny but of shine serum through your hair to work curls into softer looking waves.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Motions At-Home Nourish Leave-In Conditioner, $3.79.
\r\n\r\nHOT ROLLERS like Vidal Sassoon 60 Second Fast Heat-Up 20-Roller Hairsetter, $35.00.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SERUM like TIGI Bed Head Girl Toys Shine Serum, $14.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with layered hair
To accentuate shorter layers, style them first and make their texture stand out. Take shorter, face-framing layers and coat in shine serum. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry just these sections so they fall smoothly into play. Brush shine serum into the rest of your hair (put a dab on a vent brush) but let it air-dry.
\r\n\r\nToss head upside down and spray with aerosol hairspray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHINE SERUM like Pureology Shine Max, $18.99.
\r\n\r\n VENT BRUSH like Avon Advanced Techniques Vent Brush, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n AEROSOL HAIRSPRAY like Jonathan Product Finish Control High Shine Hair Spray, $30. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, wavy, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with medium length wavy hair
Spritz a thermal protective spray through dry hair to prevent damage and breakage.
\r\n\r\nUse a large curling iron and wrap two-inch pieces around the barrel, holding the iron parallel to your head.
\r\n\r\nRun a tiny but of shine serum through your hair to separate curls so they look softer.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\nTHERMAL PROTECTIVE SPRAY like TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray, $4.
\r\n\r\nCURLING IRON like Revlon Studio 35 Professional Styling Iron, $6.99.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SERUM like Motions At-Home Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long layered hair
The healthy shine makes this classic \"straight hair, middle part\" style look a lot more modern. \r\n\r\nWash and blow-dry hair with a round brush. If hair isn\'t lying flat enough, set in extra-large Velcro rollers (the size of a coke can.)
\r\n\r\nSpritz rollers with a shine spray. Let everything set for about 10 minutes.
\r\n\r\nTake rollers out-hair should lie flat against your head but have great looking gleam.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like L\'Oreal Studio Line Smooth Spray, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Kanebo Volumizing Shampoo, $30.
\r\n\r\n VELCRO ROLLERS Assorted Velcro Rollers, $5.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, thick, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long brown hair and bangs
Blow-dry bangs with a round brush and styling spray to fight frizz. \r\n\r\nThen, take a dab of straightening balm and work through damp hair before drying. Take smaller sections as you work toward the front of your head.
\r\n\r\nUse a dab of styling cream and work it thought the ends so you get a little extra bounce.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Thermasilk Detangling Shine Spray, $4.49.
\r\n\r\n SMOOTHING SHAMPOO like L\'Oreal Vive Pro Smoothing Shampoo, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING BALM like Redken Straight Hair Balm, $16.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with wavy hair
Finger-comb through dry hair to get a little volume and separation. \r\n\r\nMist hair with spray gel to give separation, texture and hold.
\r\n\r\nPull one side loosely back, keeping hair in front of your ear-this should look undone and almost messy.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SPRAY GEL like Pureology Spray Gel AntiFadeComplex, $20.99.
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ like John Frieda Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Cream, $5.99.
\r\n\r\n CURL SHAMPOOO like Samy Curls Shampoo, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long hair and bangs
Run a moisturizing styling cream through damp hair and blow-dry straight. \r\n\r\nSpritz dry ends with setting spray and loop two-inch sections once around Velcro rollers so every end is set in a curler. Let them sit for 5-7 minutes.
\r\n\r\nTake rollers out and blast hair with a hit of cool air from the dryer.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n MOISTURIZING STYLING CREAM like Kiehl\'s Heat Protective Silk-Straightening Cream, $19.
\r\n\r\n VELCRO ROLLERS Assorted Velcro Rollers, $5.
\r\n\r\n SETTING SPRAY like Biolage by Matrix Thermal-Active Setting Spray, $15.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with wavy hair
Wash hair with a curl-enhancing shampoo/conditioner-a great way to bring out your natural wave. \r\n\r\nThen, rake a leave-in conditioner and tiny bit of styling gel though your hair with your hands. Scrunch and pile hair on top of your head and clip with little claw clips.
\r\n\r\nTake hair down 10 minutes later and let it air-dry loosely.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CURL CONDITIONER like Deva Curl Conditioner, $37.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like TRESemmè Detangle Leave In Spray, $4.79.
\r\n\r\n STYLING GEL like Aveda Confixor Liquid Gel, $20.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with straight hair
A volumizing shampoo that adds moisture is perfect for daily use. Plus it cuts back on the amount of product you have to use. \r\n\r\nSpray volumizer all over-sprays instead of creams and silicone sprays add the right amount of oomph.
\r\n\r\nUse a teeny bit of shine serum if you need to smooth down frizz-less is more.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO Pureology Volume Care Shampoo, $20.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Paul Mitchell Extra Volume Sculpting Foam, $9.99.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SERUM like TIGI Bedhead Shine Serum, $14.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, curly, african american, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short curly hair
Naturally curly hair sucks up moisture so stick with a great, emollient leave-in conditioner on soaking wet hair.
\r\n\r\nWhen you get out of the shower, towel-dry lightly. Use a wide-tooth comb to detangle hair working from the ends up to the roots.
\r\n\r\nUse a diffuser on a low heat to dry hair partially, letting it air-dry the rest of the way for best results.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Modern Organic Products Leave-In Conditioner, $10.99.
\r\n\r\nWIDE-TOOTH COMB like Vidal Sassoon Wide-Tooth Comb, $1.29.
\r\n\r\nDEEP CONDITIONER like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Hair Mask, $6.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, curly, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with short curly hair
A close crop requires heavy-duty hydration to look chic. Always use a moisture-rich conditioner.
\r\n\r\nWet hair with a setting lotion and sit under a drying hood on low heat to bring out hair\'s natural texture.
\r\n\r\nWork a little leave-in condition through a few pieces in front.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Charles Worthington London Results Leave-In Conditioner, $5.99.
\r\n\r\nHAIR MASK like Pantene Pro-V Strengthening Mask, $3.99.
\r\n\r\nGEL like Soft Sheen Carson Protein Styling Gel, $4.29.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with straight layered hair
Run a straightening cream through damp hair (to really lock in the moisture) and blow-dry. \r\n\r\nBe sure to create a face-framing shape with the front layers instead of drying them straight down. Pull hair out and then toward your chin with the round brush as you dry.
\r\n\r\nSpritz the whole look with a bit of shine spray-you\'ll be able to refresh the look more easily the next day the less product you apply.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING CREAM like Marc Anthony True Professional Straightening Cream, $7.99.
\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Avon Mark Salon Straight Shine, $5.
\r\n\r\n HYDRATING TREATMENT like Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat, $16. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette long layered hair
Use a light conditioner to add shine and rinse with a half-cup of apple-cider vinegar. \r\n\r\nWork a texture cream through the ends before blow-drying on low heat.
\r\n\r\nPull a little more texturizer through your ends to emphasize movement and separation.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Hair Mask, $6.99.
\r\n\r\n TEXTURE CREAM like Cutler Definition Cream for Shine and Texture, $25.
\r\n\r\n MOISTURIZING VOLUME SHAMPOO like Ojon Hydrating Thickening Shampoo, $22.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with straight hair
Lather up with a clarifying shampoo to get rid of product buildup that weighs thin hair down. \r\n\r\nUse a volumizer and blow-dry hair without using a brush. Then, take the section of hair you\'re pulling across your forehead and back and backcomb it, so you get a little extra lift.
\r\n\r\nSpritz the whole look twice with a shine spray-hold the bottle at least eight inches away from your head so you don\'t overdo it.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CLARIFYING SHAMPOO like Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying Shampoo, $9.99.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Phyto Pro Intense Volume Mousse, $18
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Chi Shine Infusion Thermal Polishing Spray, $12.95. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
short, normal, relaxed, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with short straight bob haircut
Always deep-condition after you wash your hair. Choose a product that\'s full of replenishing oils.
\r\n\r\nBlow-dry hair in small sections keeping the dryer on low heat and angled down from the root, says Pantene stylist Tippi Shorter.
\r\n\r\nUse a flat iron sparingly to get a bone-straight finish.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nDEEP CONDITIONER like Burt\'s Bees Hair Repair, $7.99.
\r\n\r\nFLAT IRON like Hot Tools Ceramic Flat Iron, $59.99.
\r\n\r\nHAIR MOISTURIZER like Infusium 23 Leave In Conditioner, $6.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with straight layered hair
Use color-enhancing shampoo designed to bring out blonde tones in your hair-it\'ll make your highlights look bolder. \r\n\r\nRun a straightening product through your hair and blow-dry using a big round brush.
\r\n\r\nWork a little mousse into dry hair to give it a little extra life.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n BLONDE ENHANCING SHAMPOO like Redken Blonde Glam Shampoo, $22.50.
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING CREAM like Bumble & Bumble Straight, $32.99.
\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like Alberto VO5 Vivacious Curls Mousse, $3.39.\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair and bangs
A great way to alter an everyday blowout is to go for a fringey effect. Run a styling paste or pomade through the ends of damp hair. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry hair while brushing it in downward strokes with a vent brush. You\'ll get a flare at the ends and a separation thanks to the pomade.
\r\n\r\nFlat-iron bangs-carefully since fine hair is more delicate-so they lie close to your forehead.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n PASTE like Kiehl\'s Creative Cream Wax, $15.50.
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING STYLING CREAM like Kiehl\'s Heat Protective Silk Straightening Cream, $15.50.
\r\n\r\n FINE-HAIR SHAMPOO like Bain de Terre Lemongrass Volumizing Shampoo, $21.25.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with bob
Roughly dry hair on a medium heat without applying any product beforehand. \r\n\r\nAfter hair is dry, add a dry spray wax and work through hair until you get that perfect unwashed look with just the right amount of volume.
\r\n\r\nAdd a teensy bit of shine just to your bangs.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DRY SPRAY WAX like Short Sexy Hair Play Dirty Dry Wax, $18.95.
\r\n\r\n SHINE POMADE with Modern Organic Products Separation and Shine Pomade, $12.99.\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Kiss My Face Big Body Shampoo, $8.19.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair and bangs
Making your hair dramatically flat and dramatically matte is a great way to alter your look. Flat-iron your bangs (make sure they\'re cut very blunt) and then spray them with a dry shampoo to counteract the shine brought on by heat styling. \r\n\r\nWork a matte paste through your ends, taking care to work a small piece at a time. You don\'t want a ton of product but want to take the time to separate strands for a deliberate, piecey look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Bumble & Bumble Hair Powder, $34.95.
\r\n\r\n FLAT IRON like Babyliss Pro Natural Ionic Flat Iron, $169.
\r\n\r\n HAIR PASTE like Aveda Control Paste, $26.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, red hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
redhead with wavy hair
Go from wavy to curly in no time. Start with a few spritzes of heat-protectant spray-it\'ll save you from damage and help the style hold. \r\n\r\nUsing a large barreled curling iron, wrap hair from the midshaft to the ends around the barrel. Do your entire head.
\r\n\r\nMist everything with a little shine-boosting hairspray and pull out curls so they look varied and imperfect-aka natural.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CURLING IRON like Remington Digital Curling Iron, $24.99.
\r\n\r\n HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY like Joico Thermal Styling Spray, $14.96.
\r\n\r\n SHINE BOOSTING HAIR SPRAY like Got2B Laminating Shine Hairspray, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long hair and bangs
Treat the roots and bangs like you\'re on a mission to straighten. Blow-dry with a round brush and use a flat iron too. Leave the area from mid-strand to your ends damp and untouched by heat stylers. \r\n\r\nMist the rest of your head with a leave-in conditioning mist.
\r\n\r\nScrunch your hair to help form the curls and allow to air-dry for the right mix of sleek and wavy.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING BALM like Rusk Str8 Anti-Curl Lotion, $10.95.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN MIST like Motions At Home Leave-In Conditioner, $2.99.
\r\n\r\n SPRAY GEL like Herbal Essences Set Me Up Spray Gel, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long reddish brown hair in a half updo
Wash hair with cool water (for extra shine) and towel-dry. \r\n\r\nCoat hair in straightening cream and blow-dry with a large round brush, flipping hair up at the ends.
\r\n\r\nMake a deep side part, smoothing down any frizz at the crown with a touch of anti-frizz.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING CREAM like Frederic Fekkai Straight Away Hair Balm, $17.50.
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ like Herbal Essences None Of Your Frizziness Cream, $3.99.
\r\n\r\n ROUND BRUSH like \r\nGoody Tufted Round Brush, $4.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with wavy black shoulder length hair
Spritz a thermal protective spray through dry hair to prevent damage and breakage.
\r\n\r\nUse a large curling iron and wrap 1-2 inch pieces around the barrel, holding the iron parallel to your head. Start wrapping from just above the middle of each section so your roots lie flat.
\r\n\r\nRun a tiny but of shine serum through your hair to separate curls so they look softer.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nTHERMAL PROTECTIVE SPRAY like TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray, $4.79.
\r\n\r\nLARGE CURLING IRON like Revlon Studio 35 Professional Styling Iron, $6.99.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SERUM like Motions At-Home Salon Care Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, wavy, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with long wavy brown hair
Use an overnight conditioning serum-getting ready in the morning will go a lot faster. Just rinse your hair in the shower (skip shampoo and just give your scalp a good massage).
\r\n\r\nThen, apply a styling cream-thanks to the overnight deep conditioning, your hair will be so much more manageable.
\r\n\r\nA long, layered cut allows your hair to air-dry brilliantly-no heat-styling needed. So you get great style and healthier locks.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nOVERNIGHT TREATMENT like Ted Gibson Replenish Goodnite Hair Serum, $200.
\r\n\r\nSTYLING CREAM like Kèrastase Creme Nutri-Sculpt\r\n, $29.99.
\r\n\r\nANTI FRIZZ like Dove Therapy Frizz Control Taming Cream, $4.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, brown hair, hair, best hair, dark hair, bob
girl with brown bob
Use a deep conditioner once a week to add shine and manageability to thick, shorter cuts.
\r\n\r\nBlow-dry hair on a low heat to cut down on frizz. If you have serious issues with frizz, mix a dab of gel and styling cream together and run through wet hair before styling.
\r\n\r\nSpritz a shine spray for that mirror-like gleam.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like Aveda Brilliant Spray-On Shine, $23.99, gives hair a hydrating hit of rice bran oil-and smells so good.
\r\n\r\nGEL like Ouidad Curl Quencher Gel, $24.20, is made with vitamin B and botanicals so it conditions as it controls.
\r\n\r\nANTI-FRIZZ like Renee Furterer Straightening Gel, $24.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with brown curly hair in a half updo
To keep thick, tight curls from taking over, use a leave-in conditioner and a gel with serious hold for the perfect mix of control and conditioning. \r\n\r\nPull hair back while still wet, training curls to lie flat.
\r\n\r\nOnce hair has air-dried, use a serum to touch up any frizz or flyaways.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n GEL like Frederic Fekkai Styling Gel, $17.50.
\r\n\r\n CONDITIONER like Terax Crema Ultra Moisturizing Daily Conditioner, $22.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Alterna Leave-In Conditioner, $20.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, red hair
girl with wavy red hair and bangs
If you have a cut with a lot of layers, this style is easy to achieve. Use a color-boosting shampoo to keep your highlights looking vibrant. \r\n\r\nRun some anti-frizz cream through hair from root to tip.
\r\n\r\nThen blow-dry roots and bangs with a round brush.
\r\n\r\nLeave the ends damp, and roughly dry them so they add texture to the look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HIGHLIGHT-BOOSTING SHAMPOO like L\'Oreal Professional Vitamino Color Shampoo, $28.
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like John Frieda Frizz Ease Weather Works Cream, $5.49.
\r\n\r\n ROUND BRUSH like Earth Therapuetics Round Brush, $8.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, curly, african american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, short hair
girl with short curly hair
Deep condition hair three times a week with a super rich conditioner to flight frizz and breakage.
\r\n\r\nTry a leave in conditioner and a strong hold gel for the perfect mix of control and conditioning.
\r\n\r\nLet hair air dry and touch up with a serum to control any frizz or flyaways.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n \r\nGEL like Ouidad Climate Control Gel, $22
\r\nSHINE SERUM like Motions Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99
\r\nLEAVE IN CONDITIONER like Joico KPax Conditioner, $16,
\r\nHairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, brown hair
girl with long straight red hair
Get shiny without making your head look like an oil slick. Start with a shine-boosting shampoo and conditioner. Give your hair a cold-water rinse. \r\n\r\nUse a drop of a light straightening product-a quarter-sized dollop for your whole head is enough. With a round brush, dry on a cool setting.
\r\n\r\nRun a flat iron through your hair. Be warned, this might make super fine hair look finer so once you\'ve flat ironed, flip your head over and blast your whole head with the dryer. You\'ll add a little movement back into your straight, shiny `do.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n FLAT IRON like Ted Gibson Flat Iron, $225.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER like Modern Organic Products Glisten Shampoo, $11.49.
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING CREAM like KMS Flat Out Straightening Cream, $17.96.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, straight, thick, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair
girl with tousled razor cut brown hair
Texture and volume combine to make this look edgy and sexy. Run a texturizing cream through damp hair and roughly blow-dry, shaking your fingers through your strands as you go. \r\n\r\nThen, add a little dry shampoo to your bangs so they don\'t look shiny and have a little extra lift.
\r\n\r\nWarm up a little light pomade in your hands and define your ends by pulling them out. This will give your style shape.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n A LIGHT, NON-STICK TEXTURIZER like Short, Sexy Hair Texture Crème, $20, gives your hair that slept-in vibe.
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo, $11, gives you volume instantly.
\r\n\r\n VOLUME SHAMPOO like Pantene Pro-V Sheer Volume Shampoo, $8.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, thick, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with dark brown wavy hair
“For shine that lasts, make sure that your hair is hydrated so the light bounces off it,” says NYC stylist Ouidad. Deep condition twice a week for best results. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry hair on a medium heat setting and finish with a shot of cool air to seal the cuticle.
\r\n\r\nSpritz with a thermal protectant spray before flat ironing to keep hair healthy. Make a deep side part, once you’ve gotten your hair as sleek as possible.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HYDRATING SHAMPOO like Matrix Biolage Hydrating Shampoo, $14.99.
\r\n\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like L’Oreal Professional Absolut Repair Mask for Very Damaged Hair, $30.
\r\n\r\n HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY like Cutler Specialist Protectant Spray, $21.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
girl with long dark wavy hair\r\n
Use a moisturizing shampoo to add shine and fight static.
\r\n\r\nRun a little mousse through damp hair to get extra oomph when you blow dry.
\r\n\r\nUse a round brush and dry hair on low heat to cut down on flyaways, making sure to turn brush under to get a bounce at the ends.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\nMOISTURIZING SHAMPOO like Philip Kingsley Moisture Balancing Shampoo, $11.
\r\n\r\nMOUSSE like Redken Full Frame Protective Volume Mousse, $16.
\r\n\r\nROUND BRUSH like Sephora Medium Round Brush, $16.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, straight, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with dark brown bob and bangs
Keep your sleek bob looking chic by going in for frequent bang trims. Eye-skimming and eye-covering are two very different looks.
\r\n\r\nUse a color-enhancing shampoo to keep dark locks glossy.
\r\n\r\nUse an anti-frizz serum before drying hair so hair doesn\'t get too bushy.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCOLOR ENHANCING SHAMPOO like Ultimate Brunette Shampoo with Vibrant ColorComplex, $4.99.
\r\n\r\nANTI FRIZZ like Suave Sleek Anti-Frizz Cream, $2.99.
\r\n\r\nSMOOTHING CONDITIONER like John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Lustrous Touch Smoothing Conditioner with Satin Finishers, $6.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with reddish blond hair in an updo with a white floral hairpiece
Use a straightening iron to get hair to lie flat against your head. \r\n\r\nMake a deep side part and pull hair back into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck. Fasten in a loop so the ends stick out.
\r\n\r\nMist entire style with shine spray. Add a whimsical accessory right over the part.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n FLAT IRON like Hot Tools Flat Iron, $39.99.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Thermasilk Detangling Shine Spray, $4.49.
\r\n\r\n BALM like Frederic Fekkai Straight Away Straight Balm, $17.50.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, curly, african american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with short tight curls
Deep condition hair three times a week with a super rich conditioner to flight frizz and breakage.
\r\n\r\nTry a leave in conditioner and a strong hold gel for the perfect mix of control and conditioning.
\r\n\r\nTry not to play with your hair as it dries, the more you touch it the frizzier and less chic it will look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nGEL like, Ouidad Climate Control Gel, $22
\r\n\r\nSHINE SERUM like, Motions Smoothing Shine Serum $5.99
\r\n\r\nLEAVE IN CONDITIONER like, Joico KPax Conditioner, $16
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
girl with wavy blond hair in a half updo
Use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to add oomph to each strand. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry while raking fingers through your hair. Use a bit of volumizer at the roots.
\r\n\r\nMake a side part and take a section on one side of the part. Backcomb it to create height and then push the hair forward to create a \"bump.\" Secure with bobby pins.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUME SHAMPOO like Neutrogena Clean Volumizing Shampoo, $3.79.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Phyto Pro Intense Volume Mousse, $18
\r\n\r\n HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY like Cutler Specialist Protectant Spray, $21.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy dark brown hair
CONDITIONING MOUSSE like Dove Volumizing Body & Lift Mousse, $4.29.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with tightly curled black hair
To get perfect, tight curls sans frizz, you need a cut that supports your curl pattern. Make sure to tell your stylist that you wear your hair naturally so she can give you the cut you need.
\r\n\r\nMake sure to deep-condition overnight so you get that extra dose of moisture coarse curls need.
\r\n\r\nRun a thick leave-in conditioner and serum through your hair.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Burt\'s Bees Hair Repair, $7.99.
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Jonathan Product Conditioning Leave-In Gloss, $22.
\r\n\r\nSERUM like John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum, Thermal Protection Formula, $9.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long dark brown hair
Add volume to second-day, unwashed hair by running a curling iron through the ends.
\r\n\r\nWarm up a dab of texture pomade in your palms and then rake hands through your hair.
\r\n\r\nFlip hair over and blast with a cool shot of air from your dryer. The result: Sexy, polished bedhead strands.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCURLING IRON like Conair Satin Finish Ceramic Curling Iron, $19.99.
\r\n\r\nTEXTURE POMADE like Pantene Pro-V Texturize! Defining Pomade, Texture & Shine, $4.49.
\r\n\r\nHAIR DRYER like Chi Turbo Hair Dryer, $135.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, straight, fine, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with reddish brown bob
Wash with a protein-spiked shampoo for extra strength and shine. \r\n\r\nUse something that will boost shine but won\'t weigh anything down (like a bit of spray-on leave-in conditioner to prep the hair for heat). Use a round brush for the smoothest blowout. Tip: Blow-dry small sections. It takes longer but looks better.
\r\n\r\nPut a dab of shine serum on your hands, rub them together and run them over your hair so you end up using just the right amount of product.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n A NON-OILY, SUPER-SMOOTHING SHAMPOO makes a difference. Phytobrush Special Smoothing Shampoo for Blow Drying, Anti-Frizz, $24
\r\n\r\n A BIG ROUND BRUSH holds hair right where you want it while you blow-dry. Conair Round Brush, $7.99.
\r\n\r\n PREP TREATMENT like Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Style Primer for Normal to Thin Hair for a bonus layer of protection and conditioning. $24.98.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long curly red hair
Try a leave-in conditioner and a strong-hold gel for the perfect mix of control and conditioning.
\r\n\r\nRake the product cocktail through damp hair with a wide-tooth comb. Scrunch hair to add volume.
\r\n\r\nOnce hair has air-dried, use a serum to touch up any frizz or flyaways.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nGEL like Sexy Hair Concepts Big Sexy Hair Blow Dry Volumizing Gel, $12.49.
\r\n\r\n CONDITIONER like Dove Daily Moisture Therapy Conditioner for Dry Rough Hair, $4.99.\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Alterna Hemp Leave-In Spray Conditioner, $20.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy dark brown hair
Run a shine spray through dry hair.
\r\n\r\nUse large rollers on the very ends of your hair and let them sit for five to ten minutes.
\r\n\r\nWork a silicone-based serum through the ends to pull the curls out, leaving the softest hint of a wave.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n
SHINE GLAZE like Frèderic Fekkai Salon Glaze, $28.
\r\n\r\nROLLERS like BaByliss Ceramic 20 Roller Hair Setter, $39.95.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like Alterna Spray Shine, $18.60.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy brown hair
First, consider a few layers. \"The longest styles look even longer right after a good cut that adds movement even if it takes off half an inch,\" says NYC stylist Ted Gibson.
\r\n\r\nIf you haven\'t gotten to the stylist yet, use a curling iron and roll two- to three-inch sections halfway up the barrel.
\r\n\r\nSpritz with hairspray and then pull the curls out so they turn into long, loose waves at the bottom. You\'ll get the same kind of bouncy look you\'d get after a $200 haircut.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCURLING IRON like T3 PRO EverTwirl Curling Iron, $70.
\r\n\r\nHAIRSPRAY like Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hair Spray, $19.95.
\r\n\r\nLONG HAIR SHAMPOO like L\'Orèal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Shampoo for Medium to Long Hair, $4.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long dark brown wavy hair
Go movie-star glam-and start with unwashed hair. If it\'s looking a little greasy, grab some dry shampoo and use a sprinkle on your roots.
\r\n\r\nSpray the rest of your hair with styling spray and roll halfway up with hot rollers, the bigger the better. Then while they\'re still warm, spritz with hair spray. Take curlers out immediately.
\r\n\r\nMake a deep side part and shake hair out so curls loosen. A little mascara and you\'re good to go.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nHOT ROLLERS like Conair Instant Heat Velvety Rollers, $29.99.
\r\n\r\nHAIRSPRAY like Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hair Spray, $19.50.
\r\n\r\nDRY SHAMPOO like Renee Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo, $23.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, curly, african american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyle, sexy hair
girl with curly black hair
Deep condition hair three times a week with a super rich conditioner to flight frizz and breakage.
\r\n\r\nTry a leave in conditioner and a strong hold gel for the perfect mix of control and conditioning.
\r\n\r\nLet hair air dry and touch up with a serum to control any frizz or flyaways.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nGEL like, Sexy Hair Concepts Volumizing Gel, $12.49
\r\n\r\nSHINE SERUM like, Motions Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99
\r\n\r\nLEAVE IN CONDITIONER like, L\'Occitane Shea Butter Conditioner, $17
\r\nHairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, normal, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long brown hair
\"The perfect blowout isn\'t about getting your hair pin-straight, it\'s about getting that soft, moveable sexy look that will last a few days,\" says L.A. stylist Rod Ortega. \r\n\r\nStart from the back of your head and move forward. Run a little straightening cream through your hair-the less product you use, the longer your blowout will last-and dry two-inch sections using a large roundbrush.
\r\n\r\nFor extra volume around the sides of your face, pull the round brush out to the side of your face instead of down as you go.
\r\n\r\nTo curb frizz, warm up a tiny drop of anti frizz in your hands and run your palms lightly over your hair.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n BLOWDRYER like Chi Rockey Professional Hair Dryer, $135.
\r\n\r\n LARGE ROUND BRUSH like Conair Round Brush, $9.99.
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ like Dove Therapy Frizz Control Taming Cream, $4.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair
woman with blond wavy shoulder length hair
For sexy, Veronica Lake waves, use a gloss-enhancing shampoo and conditioner. Then blow-dry hair straight as you would normally.
\r\n\r\nWith the front/face-framing bits, hold the ends around the barrel of the round brush as you dry, so you get a strong wave at the bottom.
\r\n\r\nIf you need an additional curl to the ends once hair is completely dry, get a large curling iron to create a more dramatic swoop.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSHINE like Artec Textureline Smoothing Serum, $11.99.
\r\n\r\nSHAMPOO + CONDITIONER like Kerastase Nutritive Bain Satin Shampoo, $27.99.
\r\n\r\nCURLING IRON like Remington Digital Curling Iron, $16.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, curly, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hair styles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with curly brown hair
If you want your natural curls to look girly and polished, wrap up sections of hair in hot rollers and mist with a setting spray. \r\n\r\nThen, remove the hot rollers from the back of your head after two minutes. Then, take out the rest of the rollers after five minutes in order to create a cascading effect.
\r\n\r\nSpritz with shine spray to add sparkle, and don\'t forget to toss your hair when you walk!
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HOT ROLLERS like Remington All That! Hair Setter, $15.79.
\r\n\r\n SHAMPOO FOR DAMAGED HAIR like Aussie Moist Shampoo for Dry to Damaged Hair, $7.49.
\r\n\r\n SETTING SPRAY like Bumble & Bumble Does It All Styling Spray, $24.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with wavy dark brown hair
A super-moisturizing shampoo and conditioner hydrates in the shower so you can use fewer products afterwards.\r\n\r\nGenerously work a prep spray or style primer through damp hair, to bring out your hair\'s natural texture and allowing it to air-dry almost perfectly.
\r\n\r\nUse a little shine serum to fight frizzy ends-the tiniest bit will do the trick.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nPRIMER like Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Style Primer, $24.98.
\r\n\r\nMOISTURIZING SHAMPOO like Freeman Papaya Massive Moisture Shampoo, $3.59.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SERUM like L\'Orèal Studio Line Glossing Cream, $4.61.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, normal, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy blond hair
Run a quarter-sized dollop of leave-in conditioner through hair. \"It\'s important to start from the back of your head when applying product and work your way forward,\" says NYC Stylist Ted Gibson. \r\n\r\nDiffuse hair until half dry and let it air-dry the rest of the way.
\r\n\r\nOnce hair is totally dry, spritz with shine spray-keep a travel-sized version in your bag.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Jonathan Product Conditioning Leave-In Gloss, $22.
\r\n\r\n DIFFUSER like Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Diffuser, $8.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like L\'Oreal Studio Line Shine Spray, $4.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, wavy, normal, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with long wavy brown hair
Rocker waves are easy if you use the right combination of products. First, work some dry shampoo through your hair, you\'ll get volume and soak up any greasiness.\r\n\r\nThen, use a little texture balm, warm it up in your palms and really work the product into your strands. Too much will actually weigh your style down so less is definitely more here.
\r\n\r\nFlip hair upside-down and scrunch hair using a spritz of spray gel. You don\'t want loads of frizz to take your look from sexy to sloppy.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Ojon Rub Out Dry Cleanser, $24.
\r\n\r\n\r\n SPRAY GEL like Frederic Fekkai Spray Gel, $25.
\r\n\r\n WAVY SPRAY like Sally Hershberger Shagg Spray Styling For All Hair Types, $12.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with long wavy brown hair
Show off your layers by bringing out the wave in your hair. Switch to a clarifying shampoo to get rid of product buildup, which can weigh your natural texture down.\r\n\r\nRun a conditioning styling cream through your hair and let it air-dry while you get dressed, do your makeup and eat breakfast. Try not to touch your hair while it dries to avoid causing frizz.
\r\n\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CLARIFYING SHAMPOO like Terax Latte Clarifying Shampoo, $20.
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like Nexxus Smoothing Cream, $11.99.
\r\n\r\n ANTI-FRIZZ like Marc Anthony Anti Frizz Balm, $6.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, bob hair cut, brown hair
girl with dark brown hair in a long bob parted on the side
Use a moisturizing color-enhancing shampoo to keep dark shades glossy and healthy. You want to keep up a mirror-like surface and darker shades get duller faster. \r\n\r\nDry hair quickly, brushing with a flat brush as you go.
\r\n\r\nRun a shine serum through the top layer of your hair.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SWITCH to John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Shampoo, $6.49.
\r\n\r\n SERUM like Citre Shine Shine Miracle Anti-Frizz Serum, $6.99.
\r\n\r\n COLOR CONDITIONER like Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Color Enhancing Conditioner, $6.38.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, curly, african american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyle gallery, brown hair, sexy hair
brunette with short curly hair
Try a leave in conditioner and a strong hold gel for the perfect mix of control and conditioning.
\r\n\r\nRake the product cocktail through damp hair with a wide tooth comb. Scrunch hair to add volume.
\r\n\r\nLet hair air dry and touch up with a serum to control any frizz or flyaways.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\nGEL like Sexy Hair Concepts Volumizing Gel, $12.49
\r\nSHINE SERUM like Motions Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99
\r\nLEAVE IN CONDITIONER like Alterna Leave In Conditioner, $20
\r\nHairstyle Handbook
short, straight, fine, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brunette, brown hair, sexy hair, hair
brunette with medium layered hair
Spritz hair with styling spray and blow-dry with a round brush for volume and so ends are smooth and polished. \r\nTake medium-sized Velcro rollers and wrap hair down around them in one-inch sections. Leave rollers in your hair for at least 20 minutes. Spray with a fine-mist, strong-hold hairspray before removing the rollers.
\r\nWith a natural boar bristle paddle brush, brush out the front/top section of your hair so you get that swooshy, sexy hair-falling-over-one-eye effect. Leave the rest of the curls more solidly in tact. Just shake them out a little bit so hair looks soft.
\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\nSTYLING SPRAY like, Ojon Plump and Hold Spray, $22.
\r\nHAIRSPRAY like, Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hairspray \r\n $11.
\r\nCONDITIONER like, Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Conditioner\r\n $6.99\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
Make you curly hair look date-worthy-sexy by adding extreme lift at the roots. When your hair is damp, flip your head and work a volumizing mousse near your scalp. Scrunch the ends with a moisturizing, curl-defining cream and blowdry on low with a diffuser attachment.\r\nMist with finishing spray for shine and humidity protection. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nVOLUMIZING MOUSSE like \r\nAlterna Life Solutions Volumizing Spray Mousse, $21\r\n
CURL CREAM like \r\nBumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Calming Crème, $27\r\n
FINISHING SPRAY like \r\nJoico JoiMist Medium Styling & Finishing Spray, $14.95\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
Get this shaggy, layered cut to turn your naturally straight hair into a sexy, tousled style. Start by air-drying your hair; then, mist in some surf spray and scrunch. To make your bangs look more finished, roughly blowdry them.\r\nIf you still need oomph, wrap large sections around the barrel of a curling iron - twisting some forwards and some backwards for an intentionally messy effect. A dab of shine cream on the ends finishes off the look. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSURF SPRAY like \r\nDavid Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray, $9.99\r\n
CURLING IRON like \r\nHot Tools Jumbo 1\" Professional Curling Iron, $20.99\r\n
SHINE CREAM like \r\nPureology StylingLotion Support Hold Shine, $21
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles, 0909
hairstyles
To quickly turn your naturally curly hair into soft waves, let it partially air-dry and mist it with a prepping spray. Then, using a round brush, blow-dry the front sections smooth. Spritz with a frizz-controller and wrap large sections around a big-barrel curling iron, starting about halfway up the hair.\r\nFor shine and extra conditioning, twist the ends with a hydrating oil. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nPREPPING SPRAY like \r\nJonathan Product Prep Spray, $20\r\n
FRIZZ SPRAY like \r\nCitre Shine Miracle Mist Anti-Frizz Spray Laminator, $4.05\r\n
HAIR OIL like \r\nOscar Blandi Jasmine Oil Serum, $16\r\n\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles, 0909
hairstyles
Really long hair looks beautiful when it\'s smooth, shiny and healthy. Always use a shampoo and conditioner specially formulated for long styles. For maximum growth, strengthen your ends with a leave-in conditioner. To eliminate frizz, squeeze a quarter-sized amount of smoothing cream into one hand and warm it between your palms. Smooth it evenly over your hair - an inch from your roots down to the tips. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER like \r\nPantene Beautiful Lengths Shampoo and Conditioner, $9.99 each\r\n
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like \r\nNexxus Headdress Weightless Leave-in Conditioner, $19.99\r\n
SMOOTHING CREAM like \r\nTigi Bead Head After Party Smoothing Cream, $17.50\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles, 0909
hairstyles
To make your curly hair look more polished, let it air-dry and then smooth out strategic sections. Start by misting a glossing spray all over. With a curling iron, flatten any cowlicks around your face and curl a few front pieces to create more dramatic ringlets. (The size of the iron should be only slightly larger than the width of your natural curls.) Spray hairspray on your fingers and carefully run your hands over the curls to de-frizz them without breaking them up. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nGLOSSING SPRAY like \r\nJohn Frieda Frizz-Ease Instant Glossing Spray, $5.95\r\n
CURLING IRON like \r\nConair Satin Finish Ceramic Curling Iron, $23.99\r\n
HAIRSPRAY like \r\nGarnier Fructis Style Full Control Hairspray, $3.99\r\n\r\n
