Hairstyles in 15 Minutes or Less
Get great hair quick! Salon looks faster than your morning commute!
By Elizabeth Flahive
Get more hairstyle advice here: Long Hairstyles, Short Hairstyles, Medium Hairstyles
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long dark brown hair
For a sexy, sideswept look, work a texturizer through dry hair with a boar bristle brush.
\r\n\r\nSpray a little hairspray onto a vent brush and tease hair at the crown for a little extra height. Then grab that section and sweep loosely back to the side, fastening with a flower pin accessory.
\r\n\r\nMist entire head with a light hairspray to keep the sexy, tousled look working hard all night.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
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TEXTURIZER like KMS California Hair Play Texture Blast, $16.
\r\n\r\nHAIR SPRAY like Dove Advanced Color Therapy Hair Spray, $5.
\r\n\r\nSHAMPOO like Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Shampoo for Wavy Hair, $9.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy brown hair
Take curly hair from day to night by spritzing with a refreshing, enzyme-rich spray to bring back the bounce. Or use a little beachy spray. \r\n\r\nRake hair back with your fingers (to create lift) and fasten loosely with a small claw clip.
\r\n\r\nFinger-twirl a few of the loose pieces for extra polish.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n REFRESHING SPRAY like David Babaii WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray, $11.95.
\r\n\r\n CLAW CLIPS like Goody Clips, $3.99.
\r\n\r\n SPRAY LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Alterna Hemp Spray Leave-In Conditioner, $20.
Hairstyle Handbook
necklace, medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with straight light brown hair in a half updo
Unwashed straight hair is the perfect foundation for this style. Run a little mousse through hair to give it some extra hold and volume. \r\n\r\nMake a deep side part and tease the front section pulling it loosely back, over your ear instead of tucked behind it. Do the same with the other side.
\r\n\r\nUse a little styling cream on your ends and pull loose hair forward over your shoulder.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like Davines Defining System Volume Mousse, $22.99.
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like Kérastase Nutri Sculpt, $29.00.\r\n
\r\n\r\n BRUSH like René Furterer Round Brush, $30.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, wavy, thick, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyle, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with brown hair and long bangs
A combination of blow-drying and air-drying creates a great, balanced style. Use a little straightening balm and blow-dry heavier bangs so they lie straight. \r\n\r\nRun a little anti-frizz through hair and let the rest air-dry while you do your makeup.
\r\n\r\nShake hair with your fingers.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING BALM like Redken Straight Hair Straightening Balm, $16.
\r\n\r\n ANTI-FRIZZ like Garnier Fructis Leave-In Anti Frizz Serum, $5.99.
\r\n\r\n SPLIT-END REPAIR like Clairol Herbal Essences Long Term Repair Leave In Split End Protector, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, wavy, thick, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
laughing woman with short hair and black hat
If your hair tends to get frizzy at the roots and flip out at the ends, use that to your advantage and rock a hat-keeping all the visible style in your ends. Take a large dollop of mousse and run it through towel-dried hair. \r\n\r\nRoughly dry your whole head with a blow dryer.
\r\n\r\nTake a small-barrel curling iron and define face-framing bits. Then, after you put on your hat, rake your fingers through the curls to soften the look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like Joico Firmwhip Design Foam, $16.
\r\n\r\n CURLING IRON like Remington Protect and Shine Curling Iron allows you to control the temperature settings so it never gets too hot, $16.99.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Phyto Volume Volumizing Shampoo, $24.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with straight blond hair curled under at the ends
This is a great look for unwashed, straight hair. Grab the section of hair right at the front of your crown, making sure not to pick up any of the side pieces. Backcomb it so you get some real lift. Then spray that section with a non-sticky hairspray and backcomb a little more. \r\n\r\nPull the section back and a little to the side and fasten it with bobby pins so the ends are sticking out but you\'re keeping the height at the roots.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM Run a little styling cream through the sides of your hair so they don\'t look frizzy. Kérastase Nutri-Sculpt, $27.99.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY A good hairspray gives you hold but not helmet head. Alberto VO5 Brush Out Hairspray, $4.29.
\r\n\r\n BOBBY PINS to anchor your style like Vidal Sassoon Bobby Pins , $1.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with dark blond curly hair
Mix a little leave-in conditioner and gel in your palm and then apply to damp hair. \r\n\r\nUse a diffuser and work until hair is mostly dry, but not all the way — it\'s good to let a few curls dry on their own for a more natural texture.
\r\n\r\nA deep side part gives this style extra sexiness — it\'s a great way to give curly hair an evening-ready edge without actually doing anything to your hair.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Korres Natural Products Leave-On Conditioner, $19.50.
\r\n\r\n GEL like Pantene Pro-V Curl Defining Scrunching Gel, $4.49.
\r\n\r\n CURL SHAMPOO like Kérastase Nutritive Curl Definition Shampoo, $31.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with shoulder length curly dark blond hair
If your hair is on the thin side-and curly, you want shine and control without the weight. Look for stylers without silicone and use leave-in conditioner sparingly on damp hair. \r\nFlip head over and scrunch curls lightly with a towel. Finger-curl a few pieces to give definition, but avoid heat styling.
Finish off the look with hairspray.\r\n
\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Philip B Lovin Leave In Conditioner, $24.
\r\n\r\n NON-SILICONE POMADE like Aveda Anti-Humectant Pomade, $21.49.
\r\n\r\n CURL CONDITIONER like John Frieda Frizz Ease Curl Around Conditioner, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with long blond hair
This look is all about beachy ends and lift at the roots. Spray some volumizer all over your roots and quickly blow-dry aiming a nozzle right at your roots. \r\n\r\nAfter towel-drying hair, wet with a beachy salt spray so you get a laidback, undone texture.
\r\n\r\nFlip head over and shake out your hair to distribute and activate the product.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n BEACHY SPRAY like Frédéric Fekkai Summer Hair Beach Waves, $22.
\r\n\r\n SUPER ABSORBANT TOWEL for faster drying like Aquis Microfiber Hair Towel, $18.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Sunsilk Daring Volume Volumizing Spray, $3.99. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blond hair, sexy hair
woman with shoulder length blond layered hair and bangs
Towel-dry hair vigorously and run conditioning styling cream through your hair and let it air-dry as you style your bangs. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry your bangs with a round brush, making sure they\'re completely dry.
\r\n\r\nRun a tiny dab of shine serum over bangs to add a little polish to the look. If the rest of your hair isn\'t close to almost dry, attach a diffuser and quickly dry the ends.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like Pureology Nanoglaze Styling Cream, $33.
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ like Pantene Pro-V Smooth and Shine Anti Frizz Serum, $6.49.
\r\n\r\n DIFFUSER ATTACHMENTS like Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Diffuser, $8.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long wavy blond hair
Apply volumizing mousse to the ends of your hair while damp. \r\n\r\nWork to really smooth the hair at the roots as you dry with a round brush. Then, scrunch and shake from the middle to the ends of your hair as you dry to get that extra texture.
\r\n\r\nWork a little texture cream into the ends to ramp up the piecey effect.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING MOUSSE like Garnier Fructis XXL Volume Mousse, $3.99.\r\n
\r\n\r\n TEXTURE like Paul Mitchell ReWorks Texture Cream, $17.99.
\r\n\r\n BLONDE SHAMPOO like TRESemmé Color Thrive Shampoo in Blonde, $4.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair
Getting a sexy tousled look with fine hair is a little more work, but definitely doable. Wash hair with a volumizing shampoo — skimp on the conditioner since you want healthy hair but don\'t want to weigh it down. \r\n\r\nSpray volumizer all over and blow-dry hair fast and furious without a comb or brush, just shaking your fingers through to rough up the texture.
\r\n\r\nOnce it\'s absolutely dry, use a bit of dry shampoo to ramp up the bedhead-y texture.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Kiss My Face Big Body Shampoo, $6.52.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SPRAY like TRESemmé Big Boost Root Spray, $4.49.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER like Joico Body Luxe Thickening Conditioner, $12.96.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, curly, african-american, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with shorty curly black hair
Shampooo with a sulfate-free formula once a week — it won\'t strip natural oils from your hair, which keep curls under control.
\r\n\r\nHalf a dropper of organic hair oil on very damp hair keeps ringlets looking healthy especially during dry weather.
\r\n\r\nLayer a cocktail of leave-in conditioner and gel over and let hair air-dry.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nHAIR OIL like Dr. Hauschka Neem Hair Oil, $29.95.
\r\n\r\nSULFATE-FREE SHAMPOO like Back To Basics Color Protect Shampoo, $11.99.
\r\n\r\nCURL GEL like Ouidad Climate Control Gel, $24.20.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long wavy hair
Refresh slept-on curls with a few sprays of leave-in conditioner mist.
\r\n\r\nTame flyaways with an anti-frizz serum. Work it through your hair and scrunch to reform curls.
\r\n\r\nUse a little mousse on the ends so they don\'t droop.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCONDITIONING MIST like Aussie Hair Insurance Leave-In Conditioner, $4.43.
\r\n\r\nANTI FRIZZ like Sebastian Laminates Crema Styler Anti Frizz, $27.92.
\r\n\r\nMOUSSE like TRESemmé Curl Enhancing Mousse, $4.35.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short curly hair
A cropped pixie cut for curly textures looks so chic-but you need to use products that add a lot of moisture and shine to keep hair from puffing up. Even though hair is short, use a rich conditioner. \r\n\r\nRun a cocktail of styling cream and gel through damp hair. If you can stand it, let your hair air-dry.
\r\n\r\nOtherwise, use a small round brush to smooth out the very front sections, then blow-dry brush-free on a very low setting.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like Rusk Str8 Lotion, $10.95.
\r\n\r\nCURL CONDITIONER like Deva Curl Conditioner, $37.
\r\n\r\n CURL GEL like Garnier Fructis Style Curl Scrunch Gel, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with medium length hair\r\n
Use a color-enhancing shampoo to liven up your highlights and add shine. \r\n\r\nDouse hair in volumizer and then blow-dry using a vent brush.
\r\n\r\nAdd a little shine serum to the bangs and front layers to give them additional polish.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n COLOR-BOOSTING SHAMPOO like Pantene Pro-V Color Revival Shampoo, $5.79.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Amplify by Matrix Volumizing System, $16.49.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SERUM like Salon Selectives Smoothing Serum, $4.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long wavy hair
In the shower, go easy on the shampoo — the more natural oils left in your hair the better. \r\n\r\nSteer clear of vigorously towel-drying and instead, blot hair so your bathroom floor doesn\'t end up covered in water.
\r\n\r\nThen cocktail equal parts gel and leave-in conditioner and coat damp hair in the mixture. Carefully and lightly scrunch hair (stopping a few inches below the root, so you get the top to lie flat). Air-dry, and keep your hands off since touching your hair creates frizz.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CURLY HAIR TOWEL like Aquis Microfiber Hair Towel, $16.99.
\r\n\r\n GEL like TIGI Bed Head Power Trip Hair Gel, $11.99.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Paul Mitchell The Conditioner, $16.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair
This look is all about layering products. Start with unwashed hair and apply some dry shampoo to your roots. \r\n\r\nWork a texture cream through your ends — just a tiny bit to get an undone appearance.
\r\n\r\nTo add a little volume to the rest of your hair, go for a mousse and work it haphazardly into dry hair. This look should seem naturally windblown, not styled, so don\'t try to get textures perfect.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Bumble & Bumble Hair Powder, $19.
\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like Joico Firmwhip Design Foam, $16.
\r\n\r\n VOLUME SHAMPOO like Finesse Volumizing Shampoo, $4.29.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long curly hair
To loosen natural curls, take a wide-toothed comb and rake some mousse through dry hair. \r\n\r\nThen, grab a large-barreled curling iron and wrap different sized sections (1-3 inches) around the iron loosely. The heat will help cut down on the frizz. Don\'t do your entire head, just a few pieces.
\r\n\r\nThen, flip your head over and spray with hairspray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like Paul Mitchell Extra Body Sculpting Foam, $19.99.
\r\n\r\n WIDE-TOOTH COMB like Scunci Style and Detangle Wide Tooth Comb, $1.99.
\r\n\r\n CURLING IRON like Infiniti By Conair Tourmaline Curling Iron, $28.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, asian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair and bangs
A strong bang is so chic — and achievable if you have naturally thick hair. A quick flat iron with a tiny, bang-friendly version keeps them in line daily.
\r\n\r\nRun a conditioning styling cream through your hair and blow-dry halfway to cut down on frizz. Let hair air-dry the rest of the way so you get a smooth but imperfect texture.
\r\n \r\nYou can skip shampooing the next day and refresh your style with a botanical conditioning mist.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nMINI FLAT IRON like Warren-Tricomi Hot Iron, $90.
\r\n\r\nCONDITIONING MASK like Garnier Fructis Deep Conditioning Mask, $6.99.
\r\n\r\nREFRESHING SPRAY like Nexxus Moisturizing Leave-In Spray, $10.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, normal, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short layered hair
Run a wave-enhancing texture cream through damp hair. \r\n\r\nTwist small sections around your finger and then wrap your head in a towel. Unwrap in 5 minutes and allow hair to air-dry the rest of the way.
\r\n\r\nWhen hair is completely dry, spray on some shine.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n WAVE/TEXTURE CREAM like Short Sexy Hair Bulked Up Texture, $17.96.
\r\n\r\n ABSORBANT TOWEL like Aquis Microfiber Towel, $16.99.
\r\n\r\n SPRAY-ON SHINE like Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Spray, $10.50.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, red hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
red head with medium length curly hair
Deep-condition hair twice weekly—curls drink up extra moisture like a sponge. \r\n\r\nRinse hair lightly leaving a little conditioner in there—it’s a great base for styling thicker, more coarse textures.
\r\n\r\n“Rub a shine glaze together in your palms and distribute it evenly throughout your hair,” says NYC stylist Ouidad.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Burt’s Bees Hair Repair with Shea Butter and Grapefruit, $7.99.
\r\n\r\n SHINE GLAZE like Ouidad Shine Glaze, $17.
\r\n CURL CRÈME like Bumble & Bumble Curl Conscious Crème, $30. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair
Second-day hair is super sexy because your natural oils are restored and just the right amount of natural wave has come back. \r\n\r\nTouch up the top layer of your hair with a flat iron but don\'t overdo it so your style looks deflated. Use the iron sparingly and only to work out any unsightly kinks.
\r\n\r\nRun a bit of styling cream mixed with a dab of texturizer through your hair. Flip your hair over and blast it with a little heat from your blow-dryer to activate the product. You\'re left with tousled perfection.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CONDITIONER like Thermasilk Volumizing Conditioner, $7.59.
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like Pureology Nanoglaze Styling Cream, $33.
\r\n\r\n WAVE-ENHANCING CREAM like Charles Worthington Big Waves Definition Cream, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, wavy, african-american, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with straight medium length hair
Refresh your straight style by taking a shine serum and running it through your hair.
\r\n\r\nUse a flat iron on pieces in the front, pulling each section down and toward your chin to create a face-framing shape. Keep the heat setting at a medium level so you don\'t cause damage.
\r\n\r\nSpritz with a setting mist to fight flyaways.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSHINE SERUM like Motions At-Home Salon Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99.
\r\n\r\nFLAT IRON like BaByliss Ionic Flat Iron, $85.
\r\n\r\nSETTING SPRAY like Matrix Biolage Thermal-Active Setting Spray, $15.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short layered hair and bangs
Get a rocker-chic bob by keeping hair perfectly straight with a blow dryer and flat iron. \r\n\r\nThen, add a little shine to the bangs to keep the look from getting too severe.
\r\n\r\nOffset the sleek bangs with a worked-over texture on your ends-matte and piecey with a little extra volume.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n MATTE PASTE like Redken Rewind Styling Paste, $15.99.
\r\n\r\n SHINE BALM like Davines Defining System Shine Pomade, $27.99.
\r\n\r\n VOLUME SPRAY like Phyto Actif Volume Spray, $28.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with layered medium length hair and bangs
Get glossy shine with a silk-protein-spiked shampoo. \r\n\r\nUse a shine-boosting style and work a generous amount from root to tip. Blow-dry using a natural boar bristle brush.
\r\n\r\nFinish with a hit of cold air from the dryer to seal the cuticle.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHAMPOO like John Frieda Brilliant Brunette, $6.49.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Star Shine Styling for All Hair Types, $12.49.
\r\n\r\n SHINE POMADE Got2b Define + Shine Pomade, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with straight medium length black hair
To keep hair from getting too oily, use a clarifying shampoo before styling so you\'re not layering new products on top of product buildup.
\r\n\r\nKeep product away from your scalp and work it through the rest of your hair.
\r\n\r\nDry hair without using a brush, on a high power and heat. Use a tiny bit of pomade on your ends.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCLARIFYING SHAMPOO like Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying Shampoo, $9.99.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like John Frieda Frizz-Ease Shine Glossing Spray, $10.92.
\r\n\r\nROOT LIFTER like Frédéric Fekkai Root Lifting Spray, $19.50.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
two brunette women with straight hair
If you have chemically treated hair you want to constantly replenish oils with deep conditioners that contain shea butter, olive or almond oils at least three times a week to avoid breakage.
\r\n\r\nHeat styling is a must if hair has been chemically relaxed, but don\'t overdo it since your hair is fragile. Only iron what is absolutely necessary, like face-framing strands.
\r\n\r\nSpritz hair with a moisturizing shine spray for heavy-duty gleam.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nDEEP CONDITIONER like Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment, $55.
\r\n\r\nFLAT IRON like Babyliss Pro Natural Ionic Flat Iron, $169.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like Biosilk Shine On, $13.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blond hair, sexy hair
woman with long dark blond hair
Show off beachy-blonde highlights with an easygoing, tousled look. A brightening shampoo to bring out your highlights, natural or otherwise, makes a huge difference. \r\n\r\nAfter towel-drying hair, spritz root to end with a salt spray to create natural, surfer-girl style. \r\n\r\nDab a little leave-in conditioner on the ends if they start to look fried or dry/dull.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n BLONDE SHAMPOO like John Frieda Sheer Blonde Shampoo, $6.49.
\r\n\r\n SURF SPRAY like Rebecca Bacon\'s Beach Bag Elixir, $25.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Warren Tricomi Pure Strength Leave-In Conditioner, $25.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with wavy hair
Coarse hair needs a great cut to keep it from getting unruly and puffy. Go for something that works with your natural wave and gives you a great overall shape. \r\n\r\nSpritz towel-dried hair with a conditioning spray. Then, add a wave-enhancing mousse and scrunch lightly.
\r\n\r\nLet hair air-dry completely for best results.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n \r\n CONDITIONING SPRAY like Back To Basics Sunflower Leave-In Conditioner, $11.99.
\r\n\r\n WAVE SPRAY like Frédéric Fekkai Wave Creating Spray, $19.50.
\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like Sunsilk Captivating Curls Mousse, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long straight black hair
Run an anti-frizz and leave-in conditioner through wet hair.
\r\n\r\nWrap your whole head in a towel to get rid of excess water without creating frizz.
\r\n\r\nAfter leaving your hair cocooned in terrycloth, unwrap your head and let everything air-dry the rest of the way. The result: Naturally sexy waves that are practically effortless.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nANTI FRIZZ like Suave Professionals Healthy Curls Anti-Frizz Cream, $2.99.
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Sexy Hair Concepts Healthy Sexy Hair Leave-In, $11.
\r\n\r\nSUPER ABSORBANT TOWEL like Aquis Microfiber Towel, $18.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short straight hair and bangs
Apply a texture spray to damp hair. \r\n\r\nRoughly blow-dry, working hair through your hands.
\r\n\r\nTake a mini flat iron and straighten sections for definition and shine.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n TEXTURE SPRAY like GHD Sea Spray for Waves, $24.
\r\n\r\n MINI BLOWDRYER like T3 Bespoke Labs Overnight Dryer, $130.
\r\n\r\n MINI FLAT IRON like T3 Mini Flat Iron, $119.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
blond woman with shoulder length hair
Unwashed hair is a great way to kick-start this style. Make a deep side part before you run a little volumizing mousse through dry hair. \r\n\r\nFlip hair over and comb through with a vent brush. Flip head back up.
\r\n\r\nIf you want a little extra polish, use a large curling iron just on the ends and then shake your hair out again with an upside-down flip.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n A GREAT COMB like Sephora Wide Tooth Comb, $4, will last for years.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZE with René Furterer Anti-Dehydrating Volumizing Mousse, $23.
\r\n\r\n A VENT BRUSH really works product through your hair evenly. Bio-Ionic Vent Brush, $23.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short layered hair
Try a volumizing/foaming conditioner — it\'s weightless and adds oomph sans oil. \r\n\r\nUse a straightening spray and mist over hair before quickly drying. Don\'t overdo it on the products, hair this thin can start to look stringy or greasy quickly.
\r\n\r\nOnce it\'s completely dry, flip your head over and lightly mist the ends with a little dry shampoo to add volume without oil.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING LOTION like Aveda Hang Straight Straightening Lotion, $20.
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Samy Dry Spray Shampoo, $5.99. \r\n
\r\n\r\n VOLUME CONDITIONER like Dove Extra Volume Conditioner, $4.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with bangs
A quick fix for second-day hair: Spray some dry shampoo at the roots to sop up excess oil. Work it through the ends as well to add volume. \r\n\r\nPull hair half back, keeping hair loose for a softer, less-extreme style.
\r\n\r\nRewet and dry bangs to freshen everything up. A little detail, but it makes a huge difference.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Klorane Gentle Shampoo With Oat Milk, $11.
\r\n\r\n MINI DRYER like Revlon Travel Style Dryer, $23.99.
\r\n\r\n Texture Paste like Garnier Fructis Style Surf Hair Texture Paste Matte Effect, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair
Refresh your style with a little hairspray and heat. Flip your head over and spray with a fine-mist aerosol spray that boasts moveability. \r\n\r\nStill keeping your head upside down, grab your dryer and give already-dry hair a shot of heat to reactivate the leftover product from the day before.
\r\n\r\nUse a tiny bit of styling wax to define a few pieces in front. This look is so sleepy-movie-star.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING WAX like Bumble & Bumble Sumo Wax, $28.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Sebastian Shaper Plus Hairspray, $24.95.
\r\n\r\n REFRESHING MIST like Ouidad Botanical Boost, $17.60.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long hair
The easiest updo is the kind that\'s only half up. Make a side part. \r\n\r\nTake a front section on either side and twist it back so it stays very loose in front.
\r\n\r\nGather the two sections together in a twist in the back and clip with a small, embellished barrette.
\r\n\r\nSpritz a little shine-spray all over to finish the look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Bumble & Bumble Big Shine Spray, $40.
\r\n\r\n HAIR FRAGRANCE like Got2B Styltini Root To Tip Silkener, $5.99.
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Anti Humidity Styling Cream, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, wavy, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short wavy hair
Work a rich leave-in conditioner through damp hair to smooth the cuticle.
\r\n\r\nSpritz in some spray gel to control puffiness and frizz and diffuse on a low heat.
\r\n\r\nTwirl hair around your fingers to shape curls in front for a more polished look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like TIGI Bed Head End Mender Leave-In Conditioner, $14.99.
\r\n\r\nSPRAY GEL like Clairol Herbal Essences Set Me Up Spray Gel, $3.99.
\r\n\r\nCURL SHAMPOOO like Samy Curls Shampoo, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
laughing girl with blond hair in a half updo
Wash your hair with a highlight enhancing shampoo. Work a bit of volumizing mousse through your roots so you get extra lift without working too hard. \r\n\r\nQuickly blow-dry on a medium heat (don\'t worry about getting every strand perfectly smooth, you can tame flyaways with a little anti frizz serum later.)
\r\n\r\nMake a deep side part and pull hair loosely back from either side of the part, fastening hair with a tiny claw clip. This way you\'ll have that tousled, loose effect but your hair will still hold where you clip it.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Clairol Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Mousse, $3.99.
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ will tame flyaways without weighing down fine hair with a product like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Smooth Shine Anti Frizz Cream, $7.39.
\r\n\r\n HAIR CLIPS like Goody Colour Collection Claw Clips keep it loose, $2.99 for 4.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with layered hair and bangs
Use a straightening balm and blow-dry bangs so they\'re smooth and sleek. \r\n\r\nRun a light styling gel through damp hair and let it all air-dry so you get control and a little extra volume at once.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING BALM like Wella Color Perserve Straightening Balm, $14.99.
\r\n\r\n STYLING GEL like TIGI Bed Head Power Trip Hair Gel, $11.99.
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Samy Salon Systems Dry Spray Shampoo, $7.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
girl with blond hair in an updo
Curly hair lends itself nicely to a messy chignon. \r\n\r\nFlip hair over and spritz with hairspray all over. This will give your hair a little extra grit and keep your chignon from wilting after an hour.
\r\n\r\nRake hair up and back with your hands, pushing it forward at the roots to encourage lift, and secure ends in a twist at the nape of your neck. Keep sticking in bobby pins and pulling out pieces to loosen the style.
\r\n\r\nThen, mist the twist with a little shine spray. This shouldn\'t look perfect but fast/sexy/chic.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Aussie Catch The Wave Hairspray, $3.99.
\r\n\r\n BOBBY PINS like Scunci Comfort Curve Bobby Pins, $1.29.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Charles Worthington All Over Shine Spray, $6.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short hair and bangs
Put a tiny bit of gel in the front section of your hair before drying. \r\n\r\nPull layers forward as you dry so they frame the face and lie flat all at once.
\r\n\r\nFlat-iron bangs and then ruffle a bit so they maintain a little movement.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LIGHT GEL like Got2B Styling Gel, $4.
\r\n\r\n ROUND BRUSH like Conair Vented Round Brush, $6.99.
\r\n\r\n MINI FLAT IRON like T3 Mini Flat Iron, $119.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with shoulder length dark brown hair and blunt short bangs
Get a more rock and roll style (and add volume to fine hair) by only shampooing a few times a week. \r\n\r\nGet that messy, edgy texture by spraying your strands with a dry shampoo to sop up excess oil but add lift and texture.
\r\n\r\n\r\nAdd the tiniest bit of polish to your look by flat ironing your bangs. \"If you take a few minutes to style your bangs, you can get a away with a much messier overall vibe but still look chic,\" says NYC stylist Ted Gibson.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CONDITIONING/VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Burt\'s Bees Very Volumizing Shampoo, $7.99.
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO is a great way to save time (and water) and add volume to your hair. Korane Extra Gentle Dry Shampoo, $14.99.
\r\n\r\n A TINY FLAT IRON lets you precisely straighten even the shortest bangs without singing your forehead. Warren Tricomi Hot Iron, $90
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with brown medium length hair
Create a quick half-updo by gathering hair loosely back to softly frame your face.
\r\n\r\nFasten with a small barrette and pull hair out so it\'s loosely framing the sides of your face, adding volume and softness.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nRough up ends with a little TEXTURIZING SPRAY like, Ted Gibson Build It $28, so the style looks refined but sexy.
\r\n\r\nHYDRATING SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER keeps hair healthy. \r\nOjon Ultra Hydrating Shampoo, $18.
\r\n\r\nSCULPTING WAX like Terax Hair Care Sculpting Wax, $16, gives you an undone texture.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, wavy, relaxed, african-american, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
girl with wavy brown hair
Add bounce to a relaxed style by spritzing ends with a conditioning mist.
\r\n\r\nPut a few ceramic hot rollers in for three minutes, tops. Relaxed hair is delicate and you don\'t want to cause breakage with heat styling.
\r\n\r\nShake hair out and spray lightly with a setting mist.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCURLERS like BaByliss Ceramic 20 Roller Hair Setter, $39.95.
\r\n\r\nCONDITIONING MIST like DevaCurl Mist-er Right, $17.95.
\r\n\r\nSETTING SPRAY like Matrix Biolage Thermal Active Setting Spray, $15.50.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with wavy hair
A roughed-up, teased-out texture is so sock-hop-meets-punk-rock. Spray hair with hair spray and backcomb the back section. \r\n\r\nPull a few pieces forward to frame your face. Twirl around your fingers for a tendril-ish effect.
\r\n\r\nThrow a few haphazard bobby pins in to keep the messy, quickie beehive texture.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n BOAR-BRISTLE BRUSH like Spornette Boar Bristle Brush, $25.
\r\n\r\n PREP SPRAY like Bumble & Bumble Tonic Spray, $22.99.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Thermasilk Flexible Hold Hair Spray\r\n, $9.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, wavy, asian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with wavy hair
Wash hair with a gentle shampoo and conditioner for dry/damaged hair — you get the benefits of a conditioning mask without weighing your hair down.\r\n\r\nRun a straightening balm through your hair and let it air-dry.
\r\n\r\nOnce it\'s dry, use a tiny dollop of mousse and scrunch into the midshaft for a face-framing tousled look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHAMPOO like Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo, $6.99.
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING BALM like Faroux Systems Straight Guard Styling Cream, $13.99.
\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like Samy Mucho Mousse, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with straight hair and bangs
Preserve your color with a gentle shampoo that\'s sulfate-free — harsh detergents are a color killer. \r\n\r\nDry hair with a round brush-use a big dollop of smoothing styling crème to tame frizzies.
\r\n\r\nFlat-iron bangs so they fall off to the side and stay that way.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SULFATE-FREE SHAMPOO like Louis Galvin Shampoo, $24.
\r\n\r\n STYLING CRÈME like L\'Oréal Studio Line Out Of Bed, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n FLAT-IRON SPRAY like FX Flat Iron Spray, $5,99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, curly, african-american, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with short curly hair
Apply a hair mask in the shower for a strong dose of hydration. Detangle with a wide-tooth comb in the shower. Rinse almost all of it out — however, a little residual moisture is a good thing.
\r\n\r\nWork a mixture of shine glaze and leave in conditioner through wet hair and let it air dry.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nHAIR MASK like Alberto VO5 Hot Oil Treatment, $3.93.
\r\n\r\nSHINE GLAZE like Ouidad Shine Glaze, $17.
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Bumble & Bumble Leave-In Conditioner, $22.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with straight hair
A color-protecting shampoo is a must: Your single-process lasts longer and you can stretch time in-between appointments. \r\n\r\nSpray damp hair with a volumizer and work a little volumizing mousse into the ends.
\r\n\r\nLet hair air-dry-you save yourself the damage of heat-styling and still get amazing results, thanks to the height-boosting products.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n COLOR PROTECTANT SHAMPOO like L\'Anza Color Care Color Preserving Shampoo, $42.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Paul Mitchell Extra Volume Sculpting Foam, $9.99.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING MOUSSE like Charles Worthington Big Hair Salon Shine Mousse, $6.79.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with straight hair
Apply mousse to a boar bristle brush to get a more even and less sticky application. You\'ll get the volume without the frizz. \r\n\r\nApply a little shine serum to your palms and rub hands over the top layer of hair.
\r\n\r\nMake a deep side part and pull hair loosely over one eyebrow and then back so you get a dramatic sideswept effect.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHINE SERUM like L\'Oréal Serie Expert Shine Perfecting Serum, $20.
\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like John Frieda Luxurious Volume Mousse, $5.99.
\r\n\r\n BOBBY PINS like Scunci Salon Bobby Pins, $1.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, red hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long red hair
Make a little cocktail of smoothing cream and anti-frizz through damp hair. \r\n\r\nRun fingers through your hair as you blow-dry, shaking and twirling pieces, so you get a light, natural wave.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SMOOTHING CREAM like Tigi Bedhead After-Party Smoothing Cream, $11.99.
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ like Alberto VO5 Sheer Hairdressing Weightless Leave-In Anti-Frizz and Shine Cream, $5.99.
\r\n\r\n SHAMPOO like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Shampoo, $6.62.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with curly brown hair
The great thing about curly hair is you don\'t have to wash it every day to look great. Two to three times a week is plenty so your curls hang onto moisture. \r\n\r\nRefresh curls with a styling spray that\'s loaded with conditioning botanicals. Use your hands to scrunch curls back to life.
\r\n\r\nTo tamp down frizz, smooth a little silicone-based serum over trouble spots.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n BOTANICAL SPRAY like Ouidad Botanical Boost, $16.
\r\n\r\n SILICONE-BASED SERUM like Ouidad Shine Glaze Serum, $26.
\r\n\r\n CURL SHAMPOO like Kérastase Nutritive Oleo Shampoo for Curl Definition, $31.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long dark brown hair
Use a shampoo that\'s full of hydrating botanicals to maintain shine and keep hair strong. \r\n\r\nCombine a little volumizer and leave-in conditioner and run it through damp hair. Blow-dry with a round brush at a low heat.
\r\n\r\nUse a little anti-frizz to smooth down any flyaways without weighing down hair with excess product.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HYDRATING SHAMPOO like Matrix Biolage Hydrating Shampoo, $13.95-$25.95.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Terax Hair Care Life Drops Leave In Protein Conditioner, $20.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Suave Volumizing Root Lifter Spray, $2.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with wavy reddish brown hair
Use a color-protecting shampoo and conditioner to keep your single process from fading away and looking dull. \r\n\r\nUse a volume mousse right at the roots and dry hair with a nozzle attachment to focus air right at the roots.
\r\n\r\nDrop the brush and shake out your hair as you dry so you get extra oomph all over.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n COLOR PROTECTING SHAMPOO like René Furterer Color Protective Radiance Shampoo, $23.
\r\n\r\n VOLUME MOUSSE like TIGI Catwalk Extra Strong Mousse, $12.
\r\n\r\n COLOR PROTECTING CONDITIONER like Phyto Phytomist Instant Hydrating Conditioner for Color-Treated or Permed Hair, $26.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, normal, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with wavy light brown hair
Use a little curling-gel spray on damp hair to add hold. \r\n\r\nThen, twirl one- to two-inch sections around your fingers and then let the curled sections drop. Once you\'ve done your entire head, let hair air-dry.
\r\n\r\nOnce dry, pull apart the larger curls to be as loose as desired and spritz entire head with a little hairspray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CURLING GEL/SPRAY like Redken Fresh Curls Spray Gel, $15.99.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Suave Professionals Hair Spray, $2.99.
\r\n\r\n SHINE-BOOSTING CONDITIONER like Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Conditioner Sleek and Shine, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy dark brown hair
Thick wavy hair will give you that incredible, movie-star bounce-and-gleam if you get long layers cut. \r\n\r\nCombine leave-in conditioner and styling cream for the perfect balance of hydration and control, comb through damp hair and air-dry.
\r\n\r\nRub a little shine serum in your palms and gather hair like you\'re making a ponytail so you evenly coat every strand.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Paul Mitchell Original The Conditioner, $16.
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like Philip B Crème of the Crop Finishing Crème, $25.
\r\n\r\n SHINE GLAZE like Pantene Pro-V Smooth and Shine Anti-Frizz Serum, $6.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with straight black hair in a half updo
Spray hair with a volumizer like at the roots. Re-dry the front section with a round brush, pulling hair up and back.
\r\n\r\nTake that section and twist it back, securing it with a bobby pin so you get a lot of lift in front. Keep the ends in a messy loop in the back of your head.
\r\n\r\nRun a tiny dab of shine serum through the ends of your hair.
\r\n\r\n
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nVOLUMIZER like Redken Volume Spray Foam, $13.99.
\r\n\r\nBOBBY PINS like Scunci Comfort Curved Bobby Pins, $1.69. \r\n
\r\n\r\nROUND BRUSH like Conair Performers Round Brush, $9.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, straight, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with blond hair in an updo and bangs
A quick updo for short hair. Grab a handful of bobby pins and take little sections of hair and twist them back leaving the ends sticking out so you get a messy chignon effect. \r\n\r\nSpritz your bangs with a little volumizer at the roots and blow-dry them so they lay sideswept across your forehead.
\r\n\r\nFinish with a light, fine mist of hairspray to keep everything in place.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n BOBBY PINS are one of the fastest ways to get a whole new look. Scunci Bobby Pins, $1.29.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like TRESemmé Volume Big Boost European Root Lift Spray, gives you instant oomph. $4.69.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY Keep a bottle around, even if you hardly ever use it. Aussie Catch The Wave Hairspray, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, straight, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with brown bob
While hair is still damp, make a deep side part with a comb. \r\n\r\nThen blow-dry your hair with a medium-sized round brush so you get a smooth finish.
\r\n\r\nQuickly run a straightening iron over large sections of hair — you don\'t want to flatten your chic bob cut but a little extra heat adds a lot of extra polish. Finish with a spritz of shine spray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n A FINE-TOOTH COMB like Mason Pearson Comb, $20.
\r\n\r\n A TOURMALINE DRYER will protect hair from any additional damage. Revlon Tourmaline Ionic Dryer, $29.99.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Sunsilk Shine Spray, $4.49.
\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, thick, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with brown bob
This look is so \'60s sexpot — and it\'s easy! Use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to amp up hair\'s natural volume so it doesn\'t look heavy. \r\n\r\nRun a dab of leave-in conditioner through the end, towel-dry and blow-dry hair with your head mostly upside down.
\r\n\r\nFlip hair back over and make a deep side part. Smooth down flyaways with a little anti-frizz cream where needed.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Dove Extra Volume Shampoo, $7.29.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Bumble & Bumble Leave-In Conditioner, $23, keeps ends from looking fried.
\r\n\r\n ANTI-FRIZZ CREAM like Neutrogena Hair Care Triple Moisture Smooth Shine Anti-Frizz Cream, $7.39, keeps every strand in order.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, fine, straight, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with short dark brown hair
Start with a volumizing shampoo to get some life in your locks.
\r\n\r\nRun a mousse through your roots and blow-dry while running your fingers through your hair.
\r\n\r\nUse a nozzle attachment to focus air right at the roots for extra lift.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\nVOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Pureology Volume Shampoo, $26.
\r\n\r\nMOUSSE like Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Boosting Mousse, $3.99.
\r\n\r\nHAIR DRYER like T3 Micro Hair Dryer, $200.
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
This twisted version of natural hair is as low-maintenance as it is gorgeous.\r\nBetween your palms, mix together equal parts leave-in conditioner and curl cream. With some product on your fingers, gently twist small sections of hair into spirals. When you\'re just about finished and your hair is still damp, lock in the style with heat — try a diffuser on the lowest setting and twirl as you dry. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like \r\nCantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream, $4.99
\r\nCURL CREAM like \r\nSunsilk Captivating Curls Gel & Cream Twist, $3.99\r\n
DIFFUSER like the \r\nDevaFuser Kit, $34.95\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
Start with the right cut: long front angles swept to the side. \r\nWhen your hair is partially dry, spritz it liberally with texturizing spray, flip your head over and scrunch your hair. Pull it back into a low, messy knot and secure with a few bobby pins. A quick mist of hairspray will lock in the style without making it look too perfect. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nTEXTURIZING SPRAY like \r\nCharles Worthington London Big Hair Salon Shine Texturizing Salt Spray, $5.99\r\n
BOBBY PINS like \r\nScunci No-Slip Grip Bobby Pins, $2.62
\r\nHAIRSPRAY like \r\nAlberto VO5 Extreme Style Hairspray, $3.49
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
Though admittedly not for everyone, a cropped cut makes textured hair look instantly polished. This style requires professional relaxing but not a ton of maintenance. Use a fine mist of spray-oil to impart sheen, moisturize your scalp, and smooth flyaways. The right shampoo, used sparingly, and a healthy application of conditioner will keep your locks healthy. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSPRAY OIL like \r\nSoft & Beautiful Oil Sheen Conditioning Spray, $2.99\r\n
SHAMPOO like \r\nJonathan Product Shampoo Weightless Smooth, $20\r\n
CONDITIONER like \r\nOptimum Care Anti-Breakage Therapy Stay Strong Conditioner, $5.49\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Naturally straight hair looks gorgeous with long layers and not a lot of fuss. Before you dry, mist on some thickening spray to create volume and a fortifying spray to prevent split ends. Then, use your fingers to tousle the strands while you blast them with the blowdryer. Let your part happen naturally, and tuck your hair behind your ears — the result will be easy, casual and very pretty. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nTHICKENING SPRAY like Bumble & Bumble Thickening Spray, $22.95\r\n
SPLIT-END SPRAY like \r\nJohn Frieda Frizz-Ease Daily Nourishment Leave-in Fortifying Spray, $5.99\r\n
BLOWDRYER like the Infiniti by Conair, $38.49
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A great way to go from day to night: add curl to a straightened look, even if your hair is already dry. Start by misting a heat protection spray and a wave spray onto the bottom half of your hair. Without opening the clamp, twist small sections around a curling iron, from midway to the ends of the strands. \r\nUse hairspray to hold it all in place. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nHEAT-PROTECTION SPRAY like \r\nTRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray, $4.75\r\n
WAVE SPRAY like \r\nSally Hershberger Wave Spray, $12.50\r\n
HAIRSPRAY like \r\nSebastian Original Shaper Hair Spray, $12.99\r\n
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To turn fine hair into an amped-up bob, start with a volumizing shampoo and just a small amount of a conditioner that won\'t weigh down your tresses.\r\nUse a comb to create a dramatic part and side-swept bangs.\r\nAfter your hair is dry, use texturizing paste on the ends and dry shampoo on the roots to toughen-up the style even more. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nVOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Aveda Pure Abundance Volumizing Shampoo, $30\r\n\r\n
TEXTURIZING PASTE like \r\nGot 2B Magnetik Texturizing Pomade, $6.29\r\n
DRY SHAMPOO like \r\nKlorane Shampoo Dry, $12.98\r\n
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A Cleopatra style — think blunt, eyelash-grazing bangs and thick, straight locks — works well for most hair types. To get it just right, use a leave-in conditioner and a straightening balm on wet hair. Divide it into sections and blowdry with a round brush. Then, flatiron the top layer, pulling downward.\r\nFinish it off with shine spray — more is better; you want it really sleek. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like \r\nPaul Mitchell Original The Conditioner, $17\r\n
STRAIGHTENING BALM like \r\nPhyto Phytodéfrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm, $26\r\n
SHINE SPRAY like \r\nPhilip B. Shin Shine, $27\r\n
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Exaggerate your smooth, wispy texture with an angled cut and bangs. Then, make it look professional by styling with a flatiron. Use a heat protection spray to minimize damage. Pull the iron straight down through small sections, beginning at the crown. Bend the ends of your bangs under slightly. Then, to make the look even more modern, finish it off with mattifying spray. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nHEAT PROTECTION SPRAY like \r\nChi 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray, $11.99\r\n
FLAT IRON like \r\nT3 Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic Flat Iron, $69.95\r\n
MATTIFYING POWDER like \r\nSchwarzkopf OSiS Dust It Mattifying Powder, $13\r\n
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A blowout is the best way to make short, thick hair look polished. Start by distributing a liberal amount of blow-dry lotion throughout your tresses. Separate top and bottom sections and begin drying underneath, curling hair around a round brush. Then, do the same with the top section. Smooth flyaways with shine serum. Patience is important-the more time you spend, the better it will look. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nBLOW-DRY LOTION like \r\nRedken 02 Satinwear Ultimate Blow Dry Lotion, $19.50\r\n
ROUND BRUSH like \r\nConair Performers Full Round 100% Boar Bristle Brush, $10.99\r\n
SHINE SERUM like \r\nGHD Shining Serum, $18\r\n\r\n
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To evoke an authentic \'70s-era style, all you need is your natural hair, a wide-tooth comb and detangling spray. Mist your dry hair with the detangling spray; you\'ll want to use enough to make it slightly damp. Then, separate small sections and hold them between two fingers. Gently rake through each piece with the comb, pulling up and out. (Holding it prevents tension on your scalp, which causes breakage.) Keep going until you\'ve combed out all your hair.\r\nFor much-needed hydration, apply a deep-conditioning mask every time you wash. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nDETANGLING SPRAY like \r\nGraham Webb the Untangler Light Detangling Spray, $11.49\r\n
WIDE-TOOTH COMB like \r\nConair Styling Essentials 3-in-1 Comb, $1.87\r\n
HYDRATING MASK like \r\nMotions at Home Deep Penetrating Treatment, $5.99
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For a blunt bob, you\'ll want maximum volume and texture. Use a root-lifting spray on wet hair, and let your hair air-dry. With a paddle brush, blow-dry side-swept bangs into place. To give it a sexy, rumpled quality, rub pomade between your fingers and roll the ends of your hair, gently twisting small sections. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nROOT-LIFTING SPRAY like \r\nMark Mega Volume Root Lifting Spray, $5\r\n
BRUSH like \r\nSpornette Ionic Convex Paddle, $8.99\r\n
POMADE like \r\nModern Organic Products High Shine Pomade, $17
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