Styling Tips for Long Hair
Okay, Rapunzel — let down that hair! Here are a variety of styles for your long locks.
By Elizabeth Flahive
Did You Know...
Research shows that hair trends follow the economy — when the economy is booming women tend to have longer hairstyles; when the economy is suffering women cut their hair short.
Get more hairstyle advice here:
Wavy Hairstyles,
Curly Hairstyles,
Straight Hairstyles
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
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy brown hair
First, consider a few layers. \"The longest styles look even longer right after a good cut that adds movement even if it takes off half an inch,\" says NYC stylist Ted Gibson.
\r\n\r\nIf you haven\'t gotten to the stylist yet, use a curling iron and roll two- to three-inch sections halfway up the barrel.
\r\n\r\nSpritz with hairspray and then pull the curls out so they turn into long, loose waves at the bottom. You\'ll get the same kind of bouncy look you\'d get after a $200 haircut.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCURLING IRON like T3 PRO EverTwirl Curling Iron, $70.
\r\n\r\nHAIRSPRAY like Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hair Spray, $19.95.
\r\n\r\nLONG HAIR SHAMPOO like L\'Orèal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Shampoo for Medium to Long Hair, $4.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, 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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
long, wavy, normal, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with long wavy brown hair
Rocker waves are easy if you use the right combination of products. First, work some dry shampoo through your hair, you\'ll get volume and soak up any greasiness.\r\n\r\nThen, use a little texture balm, warm it up in your palms and really work the product into your strands. Too much will actually weigh your style down so less is definitely more here.
\r\n\r\nFlip hair upside-down and scrunch hair using a spritz of spray gel. You don\'t want loads of frizz to take your look from sexy to sloppy.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Ojon Rub Out Dry Cleanser, $24.
\r\n\r\n\r\n SPRAY GEL like Frederic Fekkai Spray Gel, $25.
\r\n\r\n WAVY SPRAY like Sally Hershberger Shagg Spray Styling For All Hair Types, $12.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, 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
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, 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, 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
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
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
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
long, thick, wavy, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy dark brown hair
Run a shine spray through dry hair.
\r\n\r\nUse large rollers on the very ends of your hair and let them sit for five to ten minutes.
\r\n\r\nWork a silicone-based serum through the ends to pull the curls out, leaving the softest hint of a wave.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n
SHINE GLAZE like Frèderic Fekkai Salon Glaze, $28.
\r\n\r\nROLLERS like BaByliss Ceramic 20 Roller Hair Setter, $39.95.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like Alterna Spray Shine, $18.60.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 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, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
girl with wavy blond hair in a half updo
Use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to add oomph to each strand. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry while raking fingers through your hair. Use a bit of volumizer at the roots.
\r\n\r\nMake a side part and take a section on one side of the part. Backcomb it to create height and then push the hair forward to create a \"bump.\" Secure with bobby pins.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUME SHAMPOO like Neutrogena Clean Volumizing Shampoo, $3.79.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Phyto Pro Intense Volume Mousse, $18
\r\n\r\n HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY like Cutler Specialist Protectant Spray, $21.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, 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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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, 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, 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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair
Refresh your style with a little hairspray and heat. Flip your head over and spray with a fine-mist aerosol spray that boasts moveability. \r\n\r\nStill keeping your head upside down, grab your dryer and give already-dry hair a shot of heat to reactivate the leftover product from the day before.
\r\n\r\nUse a tiny bit of styling wax to define a few pieces in front. This look is so sleepy-movie-star.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING WAX like Bumble & Bumble Sumo Wax, $28.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Sebastian Shaper Plus Hairspray, $24.95.
\r\n\r\n REFRESHING MIST like Ouidad Botanical Boost, $17.60.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, 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
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair and bangs
Making your hair dramatically flat and dramatically matte is a great way to alter your look. Flat-iron your bangs (make sure they\'re cut very blunt) and then spray them with a dry shampoo to counteract the shine brought on by heat styling. \r\n\r\nWork a matte paste through your ends, taking care to work a small piece at a time. You don\'t want a ton of product but want to take the time to separate strands for a deliberate, piecey look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Bumble & Bumble Hair Powder, $34.95.
\r\n\r\n FLAT IRON like Babyliss Pro Natural Ionic Flat Iron, $169.
\r\n\r\n HAIR PASTE like Aveda Control Paste, $26.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, red hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
redhead with wavy hair
Go from wavy to curly in no time. Start with a few spritzes of heat-protectant spray-it\'ll save you from damage and help the style hold. \r\n\r\nUsing a large barreled curling iron, wrap hair from the midshaft to the ends around the barrel. Do your entire head.
\r\n\r\nMist everything with a little shine-boosting hairspray and pull out curls so they look varied and imperfect-aka natural.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CURLING IRON like Remington Digital Curling Iron, $24.99.
\r\n\r\n HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY like Joico Thermal Styling Spray, $14.96.
\r\n\r\n SHINE BOOSTING HAIR SPRAY like Got2B Laminating Shine Hairspray, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15 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, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long hair and bangs
Treat the roots and bangs like you\'re on a mission to straighten. Blow-dry with a round brush and use a flat iron too. Leave the area from mid-strand to your ends damp and untouched by heat stylers. \r\n\r\nMist the rest of your head with a leave-in conditioning mist.
\r\n\r\nScrunch your hair to help form the curls and allow to air-dry for the right mix of sleek and wavy.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING BALM like Rusk Str8 Anti-Curl Lotion, $10.95.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN MIST like Motions At Home Leave-In Conditioner, $2.99.
\r\n\r\n SPRAY GEL like Herbal Essences Set Me Up Spray Gel, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, 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
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
long, thick, straight, asian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair and bangs
A strong bang is so chic-and achievable if you have naturally thick hair. A quick flat iron with a tiny, bang-friendly version keeps them in line daily.
\r\n\r\nRun a conditioning styling cream through your hair and blow-dry halfway to cut down on frizz. Let hair air-dry the rest of the way so you get a smooth but imperfect texture.
\r\n \r\nYou can skip shampooing the next day and refresh your style with a botanical conditioning mist.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nMINI FLAT IRON like Warren-Tricomi Hot Iron, $90.
\r\n\r\nCONDITIONING MASK like Garnier Fructis Deep Conditioning Mask, $6.99.
\r\n\r\nREFRESHING SPRAY like Nexxus Moisturizing Leave-In Spray, $10.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair
Combine a little styling and a little air-drying to vary your texture. Use volumizer and blow-dry at the roots for lift. \r\n\r\nRun a tiny dollop of straightening styling cream through the rest of your hair, and let it air dry while you do your makeup and get dressed.
\r\n\r\nBlast hair with a dryer on a cool setting to add some shine without layering on more product.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Amplify by Matrix Volumizing System Thicklift Liquid Volumizer, $15.
\r\n\r\n CLARIFYING SHAMPOO like Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo, $2.49.
\r\n\r\n STYLING SPRAY like Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Shagg Spray For All Hair Types, $12.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair
This look is all about layering products. Start with unwashed hair and apply some dry shampoo to your roots. \r\n\r\nWork a texture cream through your ends-just a tiny bit to get an undone appearance.
\r\n\r\nTo add a little volume to the rest of your hair, go for a mousse and work it haphazardly into dry hair. This look should seem naturally windblown, not styled, so don\'t try to get textures perfect.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Bumble & Bumble Hair Powder, $19.
\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like Joico Firmwhip Design Foam, $16.
\r\n\r\n VOLUME SHAMPOO like Finesse Volumizing Shampoo, $4.29.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long wavy hair
In the shower, go easy on the shampoo-the more natural oils left in your hair the better. \r\n\r\nSteer clear of vigorously towel-drying and instead, blot hair so your bathroom floor doesn\'t end up covered in water.
\r\n\r\nThen cocktail equal parts gel and leave-in conditioner and coat damp hair in the mixture. Carefully and lightly scrunch hair (stopping a few inches below the root, so you get the top to lie flat). Air-dry, and keep your hands off since touching your hair creates frizz.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CURLY HAIR TOWEL like Aquis Microfiber Hair Towel, $16.99.
\r\n\r\n GEL like TIGI Bed Head Power Trip Hair Gel, $11.99.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Paul Mitchell The Conditioner, $16.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair
Rock your natural texture and go all \'60s folk-rock goddess with a combination of middle part and glossy finish. For dark brunettes, a moisturizing, color-enhancing shampoo and conditioner is the first step to slippery shine. \r\n\r\nMake a strong middle part while hair is damp and dry hair on a cool setting. Then, methodically flat iron one-inch sections from root to tip.
\r\n\r\nRun a shine serum through your hair, using your palms to really smooth down any flyaways at the roots.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n COLOR CONDITIONER like Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Color Enchancing Conditioner for Brunettes, $6.38.
\r\n\r\n FLAT-IRON LOTION like Got2B Flat Iron and Blow Dry Lotion, $5.99.
\r\n\r\n FLAT IRON like Cortex Pink Flat Iron, $85,
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
two brunettes with long wavy hair and bangs
First thing\'s first: Get shiny sideswept bangs. Run a styling cream through and dry immediately, making sure you pull the brush down and to the side as you go, training the bangs to stay put. \r\n\r\nComb an anti-frizz through your hair (use a brush to make sure you really distribute the product).
\r\n\r\nBlow-dry sections in back with a round brush to smooth out the look. Then, dry the front pieces by combing them through with your fingers so you get that great, sexy wave.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like Rusk Str8 Lotion, $10.95.
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ will tame flyaways without weighing down fine hair with Neutrogena Triple Moisture Smooth Shine Anti Frizz Cream, $7.39.
\r\n\r\n ROUND BRUSH like Earth Therapuetics Radiant Round Brush, $8.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long wavy hair
Refresh slept-on curls with a few sprays of leave-in conditioner mist.
\r\n\r\nTame flyaways with an anti-frizz serum. Work it through your hair and scrunch to reform curls.
\r\n\r\nUse a little mousse on the ends so they don\'t droop.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCONDITIONING MIST like Aussie Hair Insurance Leave-In Conditioner, $4.43.
\r\n\r\nANTI FRIZZ like Sebastian Laminates Crema Styler Anti Frizz, $27.92.
\r\n\r\nMOUSSE like TRESemme Curl Enhancing Mousse, $4.35.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair
Deep-condition your ends, especially if you haven\'t gotten a cut in a while. \r\n\r\nUse a smoothing styling product (something with a little hold) and dry with a round brush.
\r\n\r\nMist with a light shine spray and then run fingers through your hair to encourage a little movement to go with your movie-star gleam.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment, $55.
\r\n\r\n SMOOTHING STYLER like Davines Momo Moisturizing Anti Frizz, $17.59.
\r\n\r\n LIGHT SHINE SPRAY WITH UV PROTECTION like Frèdèric Fekkai Summer Shield, $22.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair
Getting a sexy tousled look with fine hair is a little more work, but definitely doable. Wash hair with a volumizing shampoo-skimp on the conditioner since you want healthy hair but don\'t want to weigh it down. \r\n\r\nSpray volumizer all over and blow-dry hair fast and furious without a comb or brush, just shaking your fingers through to rough up the texture.
\r\n\r\nOnce it\'s absolutely dry, use a bit of dry shampoo to ramp up the bedhead-y texture.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Kiss My Face Big Body Shampoo, $6.52.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SPRAY like TRESemmè Big Boost Root Spray, $4.49.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER like Joico Body Luxe Thickening Conditioner, $12.96.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long wavy blonde hair
This updated Veronica Lake-ish style gives you wave and shine without looking overworked. Run a styling cream through your hair and blow-dry straight. Take a tiny dab of product and smooth it over dry hair to fight frizz. \r\n\r\nThen, take four medium Velcro rollers and set two one-inch sections on either side of your part (in front).
\r\n\r\nSpray with aerosol hairspray-a pump spray won\'t evenly distribute product-and allow to set for at least 10 minutes. Blast with a little hot air from a dryer before removing rollers.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VELCRO ROLLERS like Roller 3\" Super Size Plus, $3.49.
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like Frèdèric Fekkai Coiff Anti Frizz Silkening Crème, $25.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Suave Volumizing Hair Spray, $2.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long layered hair and bangs
Getting the right combo of straight and wavy textures is easy if you have the right cut. \"A few layers throughout makes styling so much easier,\" says NYC stylist Ted Gibson. \r\n\r\nUse a volumizing spray all over. \"People always think of volume at the top, you want it in the back and on the sides as well,\" says Gibson.
\r\n\r\nRun some serum through bangs and blow-dry but don\'t flat iron them-it\'ll make the look too severe compared to the rest of your wavy-ish texture.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n WAVY HAIR SPRAY like Frèdèric Fekkai Tousled Wave Spray, $23.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SPRAY like Alterna Life Volume Spray Mousse, $21.
\r\n\r\n SHINE POMADE with Modern Organic Products Separation and Shine Pomade, $12.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
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ethnic hairstyles
Naturally straight hair looks gorgeous with long layers and not a lot of fuss. Before you dry, mist on some thickening spray to create volume and a fortifying spray to prevent split-ends. Then, use your fingers to tousle the strands while you blast them with the blowdryer. Let your part happen naturally, and tuck your hair behind your ears - the result will be easy, casual and very pretty. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nTHICKENING SPRAY like Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray, $22.95\r\n
SPLIT-END SPRAY like \r\nJohn Frieda Frizz-Ease Daily Nourishment Leave-in Fortifying Spray, $5.99\r\n
BLOWDRYER like the Infiniti by Conair, $38.49
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A deep part elevates a simple, straight cut. Use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner that won\'t weigh down your hair. Then, let it air-dry - this gives you more texture without much product - and create a dramatic line, sweeping your hair across one eye. A drop of anti-frizz serum makes it look ultra-glossy. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nVOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like \r\nKiss My Face Big Body Volumizing Shampoo, $8.29\r\n
VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER like \r\nHerbal Essences Body Envy Conditioner, $6.99\r\n
SERUM like \r\nFX Silk Drops Hair Serum, $4.49\r\n\r\n
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A great way to go from day to night: add curl to a straightened look, even if your hair is already dry. Start by misting a heat protection spray and a wave spray onto the bottom half of your hair. Without opening the clamp, twist small sections around a curling iron, from midway to the ends of the strands. \r\nUse hairspray to hold it all in place. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nHEAT-PROTECTION SPRAY like \r\nTRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray, $4.75\r\n
WAVE SPRAY like \r\nSally Hershberger Wave Spray, $12.50\r\n
HAIRSPRAY like \r\nSebastian Original Shaper Hair Spray, $12.99\r\n
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Make you curly hair look date-worthy-sexy by adding extreme lift at the roots. When your hair is damp, flip your head and work a volumizing mousse near your scalp. Scrunch the ends with a moisturizing, curl-defining cream and blowdry on low with a diffuser attachment.\r\nMist with finishing spray for shine and humidity protection. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nVOLUMIZING MOUSSE like \r\nAlterna Life Solutions Volumizing Spray Mousse, $21\r\n
CURL CREAM like \r\nBumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Calming Crème, $27\r\n
FINISHING SPRAY like \r\nJoico JoiMist Medium Styling & Finishing Spray, $14.95\r\n
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Thick, textured hair becomes much easier to style when you have a great cut with long layers. Prep your hair with leave-in conditioner and straightening cream. Divide it into sections and pin up the top pieces to keep them out of the way. Working slowly, start drying underneath - you\'ll need a pointed nozzle on your dryer and a round brush- directing the air downward.\r\nFinish it off with a shine spray. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like \r\nTerax Life Drops Leave-in Protein Conditioner, $20\r\n
STRAIGHTENING CREAM like \r\nNo Frizz Straight Making Styling Cream, $24\r\n
SHINE SPRAY like \r\nSexy Hair Concepts Big Sexy Hair Big Shine Spray, $14.96
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Exaggerate your smooth, wispy texture with an angled cut and bangs. Then, make it look professional by styling with a flatiron. Use a heat protection spray to minimize damage. Pull the iron straight down through small sections, beginning at the crown. Bend the ends of your bangs under slightly. Then, to make the look even more modern, finish it off with mattifying spray. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nHEAT PROTECTION SPRAY like \r\nChi 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray, $11.99\r\n
FLAT IRON like \r\nT3 Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic Flat Iron, $69.95\r\n
MATTIFYING POWDER like \r\nSchwarzkopf OSiS Dust It Mattifying Powder, $13\r\n
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Chunky, highlighted bangs elevate a basic, straight style, making it edgy and fun. Remember to use a color-preserving shampoo to keep blonde shades from turning brassy and a conditioner specifically for fine hair.\r\nLet your hair air-dry but use a blowdryer on your bags. Pointing downward, quickly move the dryer back and forth to create texture. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nBLOWDRYER like \r\nElchim 2001 Professional Hair Dryer, $99.95\r\n
SHAMPOO like \r\nL\'Oreal Professional Vitamino Color Shampoo, $28\r\n
CONDITIONER like \r\nDove Volume Therapy Conditioner for Fine Hair, $4.75\r\n
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To get more body, mist volumizing spray at the roots of your straight, fine hair. Flip your head and blowdry, using your fingers to create lift near your scalp. \r\nWhile your hair is still damp, mist with a curl spray and wrap sections of hair around hot rollers. Pin them in place.\r\nAfter the curlers have cooled and your hair is just about dry, mist with hairspray and remove rollers, pulling downward to create waves. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nVOLUMIZING SPRAY like \r\nKerastase Spray Volumactive, $34\r\n
CURL SPRAY like L\'Oréal Studio Tightly Wound Curl Boosting Spray, $4.99\r\n\r\n
HOT ROLLERS like \r\nRemington All That Quick Curl Set, $14.99 \r\n
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To quickly turn your naturally curly hair into soft waves, let it partially air-dry and mist it with a prepping spray. Then, using a round brush, blow-dry the front sections smooth. Spritz with a frizz-controller and wrap large sections around a big-barrel curling iron, starting about halfway up the hair.\r\nFor shine and extra conditioning, twist the ends with a hydrating oil. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nPREPPING SPRAY like \r\nJonathan Product Prep Spray, $20\r\n
FRIZZ SPRAY like \r\nCitre Shine Miracle Mist Anti-Frizz Spray Laminator, $4.05\r\n
HAIR OIL like \r\nOscar Blandi Jasmine Oil Serum, $16\r\n\r\n
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Really long hair looks beautiful when it\'s smooth, shiny and healthy. Always use a shampoo and conditioner specially formulated for long styles. For maximum growth, strengthen your ends with a leave-in conditioner. To eliminate frizz, squeeze a quarter-sized amount of smoothing cream into one hand and warm it between your palms. Smooth it evenly over your hair - an inch from your roots down to the tips. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER like \r\nPantene Beautiful Lengths Shampoo and Conditioner, $9.99 each\r\n
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like \r\nNexxus Headdress Weightless Leave-in Conditioner, $19.99\r\n
SMOOTHING CREAM like \r\nTigi Bead Head After Party Smoothing Cream, $17.50\r\n
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To make your curly hair look more polished, let it air-dry and then smooth out strategic sections. Start by misting a glossing spray all over. With a curling iron, flatten any cowlicks around your face and curl a few front pieces to create more dramatic ringlets. (The size of the iron should be only slightly larger than the width of your natural curls.) Spray hairspray on your fingers and carefully run your hands over the curls to de-frizz them without breaking them up. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nGLOSSING SPRAY like \r\nJohn Frieda Frizz-Ease Instant Glossing Spray, $5.95\r\n
CURLING IRON like \r\nConair Satin Finish Ceramic Curling Iron, $23.99\r\n
HAIRSPRAY like \r\nGarnier Fructis Style Full Control Hairspray, $3.99\r\n\r\n
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