Hairstyle Handbook
175 hairstyles - long, short, curly, wavy and everything in between.
By Elizabeth Flahive
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with long blond hair blunt bangs and little black vintage inspired hat
Before styling, treat just the ends of your hair with deep conditioner and leave on for five to 10 minutes in the shower. (Long hair shows damage mostly at the ends.) \r\n\r\nRun a straightening balm through your hair. Using a natural boar-bristle round brush, dry hair on medium heat.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Burt\'s Bees Hair Repair, $7.99.
\r\n\r\n HYDRATING SHAMPOOO like Biolage by Matrix Hydrating Shampoo , $14.99.
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING CREAM like Marc Anthony True Professional Straightening Cream, $7.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, brown hair
brunette with loose curly hair
Take advantage of your endless mane and go for loose, glossy waves. Start by blow-drying well-conditioned hair with a round brush so it looks silky.
\r\n\r\nTake the sides and back of your hair and roll them up using large hot rollers. Mist with setting spray and take out after only two to three minutes so hair doesn\'t look too done.
\r\n\r\nSpray top pieces (that are dried sleek and straight) with a shine spray and pull over and back, loosely. Fasten with a bobby pin and push forward to create some height in front.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nHOT ROLLERS like Conair Instant Heat Hair Setters, $21.99.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like Biosilk Shine On, $13.
\r\n\r\nDEEP CONDITIONER like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner, $6.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, straight, fine, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
laughing woman with wavy blond shoulder length hair
Spritz hair with styling spray and blow-dry with a round brush for volume and so ends are smooth and polished. \r\n\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\n\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\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING SPRAY like Ojon Plump and Hold Spray, $22.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hairspray, $11.
\r\n\r\n CONDITIONER like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Conditioner, $6.99.
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
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
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
Hairstyle 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
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
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
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, 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
medium, wavy, thick, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with wavy shoulder length red hair
Wash hair with a shine-boosting shampoo and conditioner to get a little extra gloss in the shower. \r\n\r\nSpray a volumizer all over and then blow-dry hair with a round brush.
\r\n\r\nSet two-inch sections of hair with large Velcro rollers, allowing them to sit for at least 20 minutes. Remove rollers and mist entire head with hairspray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHINE SHAMPOOO like Garnier Fructis Sleek and Shine Shampoo, $4, leaves hair 10 times silkier.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Alberto VO5 Root Blast, $4, gives you a natural-looking lift at the root.
\r\n\r\n ROLLERS for a vavavavoomy style. Velcro rollers, $5.
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 Kerstase Nutri Sculpt, $29.00.\r\n
\r\n\r\n BRUSH like Renee Furterer Round Brush, $30.
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
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
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, 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
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. Kerastase 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
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy dark reddish brown hair
First, give your hair a good helping of deep treatment and then, hop out for a moment and add a little heat with your blow-dryer.\r\n\r\nGet back in the shower and rinse. The heat amps up the benefits of the conditioner considerably.
\r\n\r\nThen, dry hair on a low heat to maintain the shine. Don\'t use a brush, expect when you get to the pieces in the front to help shape the waves.
\r\n\r\nClip hair back and then loosen by pulling hair out toward the front so you get that loose, \'40s pinup look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DEEP TREATMENT like John Frieda Frizz Ease Moisture Binding Deep Conditioner, $5.99.
\r\n\r\n HAIR CLIP like Goody Hair Clips, $1.99-$4.99.
\r\n\r\n BLOWDRYER like Conair Full Size Dryer, $15.99.
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
long, thick, straight, asian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with long wavy dark brown hair
Start with a shine-boosting shampoo so hair looks glossy.
\r\n\r\nBlow-dry hair straight, concentrating mostly on the roots to mid-shaft.
\r\n\r\nUse large hot rollers on your ends, leaving them in for two to three minutes for the slightest wave.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSHINE BOOSTING SHAMPOO like Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Shampoo, $4.99.
\r\n\r\nCURLERS like BaByliss Ceramic 20 Roller Hair Setter, $39.95.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like Garnier Fructis Glossing Spray, $3.99.
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
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, 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
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 Kerastase Nutritive Curl Definition Shampoo, $31.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, relaxed, wavy, african-american, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with curly shoulder length dark brown hair
Use a small curling iron (holding it parallel to your head) and wrap small sections (about an inch) around the barrel for a glam, \'40s look.
\r\n\r\nDo your entire head, curling all the way up on one side of the part. Vary how much curl you get on the other side so you leave a bit of super-smooth roots on one side.
\r\n\r\nSpray your whole head with a setting spray and a bit of shine spray when you\'re done.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\nSMALL CURLING IRON like Revlon Studio 35 Professional Styling Iron, $6.99.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like Sunsilk ThermaShine Detangling Shine Spray, $4.49.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SERUM like Motions At-Home Salon Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99.
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
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
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
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, thick, wavy, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long curly dark brown hair
Use a deep conditioner once a week if your hair is on the coarse side. \r\n\r\nRun a leave-in conditioner and a little mousse through your hair and rough dry it without a brush.
\r\n\r\nThen, use a large-barrel curling iron and randomly wrap a few sections. Rake your fingers through the curls immediately so they loosen up and look soft.
\r\n\r\nFlip your hair over and spritz with aerosol hair spray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n LARGE CURLING IRON like Conair Hype Hair Instant Ultra-Hot Curling Iron, $15.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Got2B 2 Sexy Voluptuous Volume Hairspray, $5.99.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Africa\'s Best Organics Olive Oil Leave-In Conditioner, $3.99.
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 Frederic 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
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, 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 TRESemme Color Thrive Shampoo in Blonde, $4.99.
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, 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
\r\n\r\n
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 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 Kerastase Nutritive Oleo Shampoo for Curl Definition, $31.99.
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, 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
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, normal, wavy, african-american, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with dark brown bob
Work a texture cream through the ends of your hair. Take a flat iron and use a little heat at the roots so everything is straight and shiny.
\r\n\r\nUse a small curling iron on the ends to make them flip up a bit so you get a different sort of texture.
\r\n\r\nRun a shine serum through your hair for a more polished look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nTEXTURE CREAM like Sexy Hair Concepts Short Sexy Hair Slept-In Texture Cream, $15.99.
\r\n\r\nCURLING IRON like Revlon Studio 35 Professional Styling Iron, $6.99.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SERUM like Citre Shine Shine Miracle Anti-Frizz Serum, $7.99.
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 Renee 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
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
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, 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
medium, wavy, thick, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, brown hair
woman with curly red hair
Blow-dry hair straight so you get a smooth, silky finish. \r\n\r\nUsing various-sized hot rollers, roll up your entire head of hair (some all the way up, some only half way so you get a variety of textures and curls. Spritz with setting spray and let sit until cool, about 10 minutes.
\r\n\r\nUndo rollers and flip hair upside-down. Then, take a few front pieces and pull up and off to the side, fastening with a small bobby pin for a loose, sideswept effect.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HOT ROLLERS like Conair Instant Head Hair Setters, $29.99.
\r\n\r\n SETTING SPRAY like Biolage by Matrix Thermal-Active Setting Spray, $15.49.
\r\n\r\nBOBBY PINS like Vidal Sassoon Bobby Pins, $1.29.
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, 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
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, 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
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, 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
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, wavy, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy dark brown hair
Get long, cascading curls with high shine. First, wash and deep condition so you get a healthy, glossy shine.
\r\n\r\nDry hair with a round brush. Then use a large curling iron and, alternating two-inch sections, roll hair around the barrel in one direction and then again in the other direction to create a ripple effect.
\r\n\r\nOnce you\'re done, spritz everything with an aerosol shine spray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nDEEP CONDITIONER like Burt\'s Bees Hair Repair, $7.99.
\r\n\r\nCURLING IRON like Remington Digital Curling Iron, $25.00.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like Biosilk Shine On, $15.50.
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
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
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
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
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, 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, straight, thick, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, brown hair
girl with reddish brown hair flipped up at the ends and retro curled bangs
Use a smoothing shampoo with proteins and amino acid, which help to seal the cuticle for a sleeker style. \"A cool rinse after your conditioner is a great way to add a quick hit of shine in the shower,\" says NYC/Sally Hershberger Salon stylist Tommy Bucket. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry hair with a vent brush and then run a flat iron over one-inch sections, flipping the ends up slightly.
\r\n\r\nGrab two or three large bobby pins. Take a section of hair a few inches back from your hairline. Spray it with a setting spray and roll the section forward over a round brush to make a clean loop of hair. Tuck the ends under and fasten very securely with the bobby pins. Mist the rest of your hair with a shine spray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SMOOTHING SHAMPOOS like Clairol Herbal Essences Smoothing Shampoo, $3.99, work wonders.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like TIGI Bedhead Headrush Shine Spray, $15.29.
\r\n\r\n BOBBY PINS like Vidal Sassoon Bobby Pins, $1.29.
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
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
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
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, 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 Renee 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
medium, normal, straight, asian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
girl with long brown bob
Run a styling cream through hair before blow drying. If your hair is super straight veering towards flat, dry hair without a brush and then smooth with a styling cream when everything\'s dry.
\r\n\r\nFlip hair over and mist with shine spray for extra gleam.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSTYLING CREAM like Pureology Nanocream Styling Glaze, $33.
\r\n\r\nHAIR DRYER like Conair Infiniti Nano Silver Tourmaline Ceramic Styler, $39.99.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like Sunsilk ThermaShine Detangling Shine Spray, $4.49.
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
long, thick, curly, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with long curly dark brown hair
Deep-condition hair at least once a week and stick to minimal shampooing. If your scalp or skin is oily, use a gentle shampoo just on your roots and leave your ends out of it. \r\n\r\nUse a wide-tooth comb to detangle hair while still in the shower.
\r\n\r\nCocktail some leave-in conditioner and anti-frizz and run through wet hair. Allow it to air-dry so you get smooth, well-behaved curls.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Ouidad Deep Treatment, $33.
\r\n\r\n WIDE TOOTH COMB like CurlMart Cricket Ultraclean Big Time Comb, $3.49.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE IN CONDITIONER like Charles Worthington Results Moisture Seal Hair Healer Leave-In Conditioner, $5.99.
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
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
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
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
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
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 CREME like L\'Oreal Studio Line Out Of Bed, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n FLAT-IRON SPRAY like FX Flat Iron Spray, $5,99.
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
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, 15-30 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
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\'Oreal 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, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair
Shake up long, straight styles by picking six or seven sections and working a little styling paste through. \r\n\r\nThen, take a very large curling iron and wrap those sections very loosely so they are wrapped but barely touching the barrel.
\r\n\r\nUndo those section and brush hair. You\'re left with a few wavy pieces that blend in with the rest of your hair and look amazing.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING PASTE like Redken Rough Paste, $13.50.
\r\n\r\n CURLING IRON like Conair Cordless Curling Iron, $4.79.
\r\n\r\n BRUSH like Revlon Tunnel Vent Brush, $4.99.
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
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
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, 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 Frèdèric Fekkai Wave Creating Spray, $19.50.
\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like Sunsilk Captivating Curls Mousse, $3.99.
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
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
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
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
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
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
Two brunettes with long wavy hair.
Use a super-moisturizing shampoo-thick, textured hair needs more moisture than most. Wrapping your hair in a warm towel can make the conditioning more intensive without actually using twice as much product. \r\n\r\nRun a curl cream through your damp and newly hydrated locks.
\r\n\r\nUse a diffuser on medium heat to kick-start the drying. Diffuse until hair is half-dry. Air-dry the rest of the way while you get ready.
\r\n\r\nOnce hair is dry, go back in and use a large-barrel curling iron on three or four two-inch sections.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CURL CREAM like MOP C Curl Curl Defining Cream, $14.95.
\r\n\r\n DIFFUSER like Infiniti by Conair Diffuser, $15.
\r\n\r\n CONDITIONER like Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Conditioner, $12.99.
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
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
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
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
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 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
long, thick, curly, caucasian, 30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with medium length curly hair
Shorter layers give thick, coarse curls more volume. As long as you control the frizz, this style is the perfect way to work with your hair\'s natural height. Run a conditioner and moisturizing gel thorough wet hair. \r\n\r\nTwirl two-inch pieces around your finger to give them a more pronounced shape.
\r\n\r\nFlip your head over and diffuse every curl-take breaks so you don\'t get light headed and fall over.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like KMS Moistrepair Leave-In Conditioner, $16.96.
\r\n\r\n MOISTURIZING GEL like Dove Define and Shine Control Gel, $8.95.
\r\n\r\n CURL CONDITIONER like Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner, $7.49.
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
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
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, 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, straight, caucasian, 30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with straight medium length hair
Use a shampoo for straight hair which repairs and smoothes a color-damaged cuticle. \r\n\r\nUse a wet-to-dry flat iron in order to combine two heat styling steps into one.
\r\n\r\nBackcomb the section of hair you\'re pulling up and back so you get a slightly more formal-looking lift in front. Fasten with a few light-colored bobby pins.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n WET-TO-DRY FLAT IRON like Chi Wet To Dry Flat Iron, $250.
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHT-HAIR SHAMPOO like Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight Shampoo, $3.99.
\r\n\r\n BOBBY PINS like Ricky\'s NYC Bobby Pins, $3.79.
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
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
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
short, thick, wavy, african-american, 30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles
brunette with medium hair and bangs
Start with your bangs and spray them down with a little water mixed with leave-in conditioner.
\r\n\r\nDry them using a small round brush so you get a little oomph right at the ends. Spritz with shine spray.
\r\n\r\nDry the rest of your hair without using too much product. You want the rest of your hair to look a little more matte than your bangs.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSMALL ROUND BRUSH like Goody Tufted Round Brush, $3.99.
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Alberto VO5 Detangle & Shine Restoring Daily Leave-in Conditioner, $3.99.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like Matrix Color Smart Reflective Shine Spray, $14.99.
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
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
short, normal, straight, relaxed, african-american, 30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with black bob and bangs
For a modern-looking bob, keep hair well-moisturized and massage your scalp gently even when you don\'t wash your hair.
\r\n\r\nPlace small sections of hair into large rollers and sit under a drying hood.
\r\n\r\nWhen your hair is nearly dry, remove the rollers and blow-dry on a very low heat.
\r\n\r\nFlat iron your bangs for the finishing touch.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCONDITIONER like Carol\'s Daughter Leave-In Conditioner, $11.50.
\r\n\r\nMOISTURIZING SHAMPOO like Pantene Pro-V Relaxed and Natural Shampoo, $4.99.
\r\n\r\nDEEP CONDITIONER like Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Intense Hydrating Conditioner, $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
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
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
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, 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
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, 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
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.