Styling Tips for Medium Length Hair
Not too short, not too long... get your medium length hair just perfect with these styles.
By Elizabeth Flahive
What Does Your Hair Say About You?
Women with medium-length hair are often regarded as more intelligent and good natured.
Get more hairstyle advice here:
Wavy Hairstyles,
Curly Hairstyles,
Straight Hairstyles
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair
woman with blond wavy shoulder length hair
For sexy, Veronica Lake waves, use a gloss-enhancing shampoo and conditioner. Then blow-dry hair straight as you would normally.
\r\n\r\nWith the front/face-framing bits, hold the ends around the barrel of the round brush as you dry, so you get a strong wave at the bottom.
\r\n\r\nIf you need an additional curl to the ends once hair is completely dry, get a large curling iron to create a more dramatic swoop.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSHINE like Artec Textureline Smoothing Serum, $11.99.
\r\n\r\nSHAMPOO + CONDITIONER like Kerastase Nutritive Bain Satin Shampoo, $27.99.
\r\n\r\nCURLING IRON like Remington Digital Curling Iron, $16.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, 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
medium, normal, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long dark brown hair
For a sexy, sideswept look, work a texturizer through dry hair with a boar bristle brush.
\r\n\r\nSpray a little hairspray onto a vent brush and tease hair at the crown for a little extra height. Then grab that section and sweep loosely back to the side, fastening with a flower pin accessory.
\r\n\r\nMist entire head with a light hairspray to keep the sexy, tousled look working hard all night.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
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TEXTURIZER like KMS California Hair Play Texture Blast, $16.
\r\n\r\nHAIR SPRAY like Dove Advanced Color Therapy Hair Spray, $5.
\r\n\r\nSHAMPOO like Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Shampoo for Wavy Hair, $9.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
brunette with straight layered hair
Coat damp hair with a straightening cream. Blow-dry and quickly flat-iron.
\r\n\r\nTake a pomade and work through the top layer to make this straight style a little more rock and roll.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSTRAIGHTENING BALM like Alterna Hemp Straightening Balm, $22.
\r\n\r\nPOMADE like Aveda Brilliant Anti-Humectant Pomade, $21.99.
\r\n\r\nBLOW DRYER like the Super Solano Hair Dryer, $100.
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
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, 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
medium, fine, wavy, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with medium length curly hair
Spritz a thermal protective spray through dry hair to prevent damage.
\r\n\r\nUse medium-sized hot rollers and roll two-inch sections all the way up. Let rollers sit until they\'re nearly cool (about 10 minutes).
\r\n\r\nMist with a hairspray and unroll hair for voluminous curls that stick around.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nROLLERS like BaByliss Ceramic 20 Roller Hair Setter, $39.95.
\r\n\r\nHAIRSPRAY like Got2B 2 Sexy Voluptuous Volume Hairspray, $5.99.
\r\n\r\nTHERMAL PROTECTIVE SPRAY like TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray, $4.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, sexy hair, hairstyles
blonde woman with straight shoulder length hair
Spritz a thermal protective spray through dry hair to prevent damage. \r\n\r\nUse medium-sized hot rollers and roll two-inch sections all the way up. Let rollers sit until they\'re nearly cool (about 10 minutes).
\r\n\r\nMist with a hairspray and unroll hair for voluminous curls that stick around.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n ROLLERS like BaByliss Ceramic 20 Roller Hair Setter, $39.95.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Got2B 2 Sexy Voluptuous Volume Hairspray, $5.99.
\r\n\r\n THERMAL PROTECTIVE SPRAY like TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray, $4.\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
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
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with straight layered hair
Run a straightening cream through damp hair (to really lock in the moisture) and blow-dry. \r\n\r\nBe sure to create a face-framing shape with the front layers instead of drying them straight down. Pull hair out and then toward your chin with the round brush as you dry.
\r\n\r\nSpritz the whole look with a bit of shine spray-you\'ll be able to refresh the look more easily the next day the less product you apply.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING CREAM like Marc Anthony True Professional Straightening Cream, $7.99.
\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Avon Mark Salon Straight Shine, $5.
\r\n\r\n HYDRATING TREATMENT like Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat, $16. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, 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
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, 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, 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
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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
medium, fine, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with shoulder length curly dark blond hair
If your hair is on the thin side-and curly, you want shine and control without the weight. Look for stylers without silicone and use leave-in conditioner sparingly on damp hair. \r\nFlip head over and scrunch curls lightly with a towel. Finger-curl a few pieces to give definition, but avoid heat styling.
Finish off the look with hairspray.\r\n
\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Philip B Lovin Leave In Conditioner, $24.
\r\n\r\n NON-SILICONE POMADE like Aveda Anti-Humectant Pomade, $21.49.
\r\n\r\n CURL CONDITIONER like John Frieda Frizz Ease Curl Around Conditioner, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, 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
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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, wavy, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with medium length wavy hair
Spritz a thermal protective spray through dry hair to prevent damage and breakage.
\r\n\r\nUse a large curling iron and wrap two-inch pieces around the barrel, holding the iron parallel to your head.
\r\n\r\nRun a tiny but of shine serum through your hair to separate curls so they look softer.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\nTHERMAL PROTECTIVE SPRAY like TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray, $4.
\r\n\r\nCURLING IRON like Revlon Studio 35 Professional Styling Iron, $6.99.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SERUM like Motions At-Home Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, 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
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, 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
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, 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
medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette long layered hair
Use a light conditioner to add shine and rinse with a half-cup of apple-cider vinegar. \r\n\r\nWork a texture cream through the ends before blow-drying on low heat.
\r\n\r\nPull a little more texturizer through your ends to emphasize movement and separation.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Hair Mask, $6.99.
\r\n\r\n TEXTURE CREAM like Cutler Definition Cream for Shine and Texture, $25.
\r\n\r\n MOISTURIZING VOLUME SHAMPOO like Ojon Hydrating Thickening Shampoo, $22.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with straight hair
Lather up with a clarifying shampoo to get rid of product buildup that weighs thin hair down. \r\n\r\nUse a volumizer and blow-dry hair without using a brush. Then, take the section of hair you\'re pulling across your forehead and back and backcomb it, so you get a little extra lift.
\r\n\r\nSpritz the whole look twice with a shine spray-hold the bottle at least eight inches away from your head so you don\'t overdo it.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CLARIFYING SHAMPOO like Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying Shampoo, $9.99.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Phyto Pro Intense Volume Mousse, $18
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Chi Shine Infusion Thermal Polishing Spray, $12.95. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
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, 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
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with layered hair
To accentuate shorter layers, style them first and make their texture stand out. Take shorter, face-framing layers and coat in shine serum. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry just these sections so they fall smoothly into play. Brush shine serum into the rest of your hair (put a dab on a vent brush) but let it air-dry.
\r\n\r\nToss head upside down and spray with aerosol hairspray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHINE SERUM like Pureology Shine Max, $18.99.
\r\n\r\n VENT BRUSH like Avon Advanced Techniques Vent Brush, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n AEROSOL HAIRSPRAY like Jonathan Product Finish Control High Shine Hair Spray, $30. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long layered hair
The healthy shine makes this classic \"straight hair, middle part\" style look a lot more modern. \r\n\r\nWash and blow-dry hair with a round brush. If hair isn\'t lying flat enough, set in extra-large Velcro rollers (the size of a coke can.)
\r\n\r\nSpritz rollers with a shine spray. Let everything set for about 10 minutes.
\r\n\r\nTake rollers out-hair should lie flat against your head but have great looking gleam.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like L\'Oreal Studio Line Smooth Spray, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Kanebo Volumizing Shampoo, $30.
\r\n\r\n VELCRO ROLLERS Assorted Velcro Rollers, $5.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, 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
medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with layered medium length hair and bangs
Get glossy shine with a silk-protein-spiked shampoo. \r\n\r\nUse a shine-boosting style and work a generous amount from root to tip. Blow-dry using a natural boar bristle brush.
\r\n\r\nFinish with a hit of cold air from the dryer to seal the cuticle.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHAMPOO like John Frieda Brilliant Brunette, $6.49.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Star Shine Styling for All Hair Types, $12.49.
\r\n\r\n SHINE POMADE Got2b Define + Shine Pomade, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, 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
short, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with medium length hair\r\n
Use a color-enhancing shampoo to liven up your highlights and add shine. \r\n\r\nDouse hair in volumizer and then blow-dry using a vent brush.
\r\n\r\nAdd a little shine serum to the bangs and front layers to give them additional polish.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n COLOR-BOOSTING SHAMPOO like Pantene Pro-V Color Revival Shampoo, $5.79.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Amplify by Matrix Volumizing System, $16.49.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SERUM like Salon Selectives Smoothing Serum, $4.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with bob
Blow-dry hair with a large vent brush, pulling hair up and back as you go along. Don\'t worry about hair getting too big, fine hair will fall as you style it so the more volume at the root the better. \r\n\r\nMake a deep side part so most of the volume is to one side of the part.
\r\n\r\nRoll one-inch sections of hair halfway with small Velcro rollers and spray with hairspray so you get a slight bounce to just your ends.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Salon Selectives Healthy Volume Shampoo, $4.49, adds oomph.
\r\n\r\n VELCRO ROLLERS add style without heat damage. Velcro Rollers, $5.
\r\n\r\n VENT BRUSH like Avon Advanced Techniques Vent Brush, $4.99. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
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
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, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
laughing girl with blond hair in a half updo
Wash your hair with a highlight enhancing shampoo. Work a bit of volumizing mousse through your roots so you get extra lift without working too hard. \r\n\r\nQuickly blow-dry on a medium heat (don\'t worry about getting every strand perfectly smooth, you can tame flyaways with a little anti frizz serum later.)
\r\n\r\nMake a deep side part and pull hair loosely back from either side of the part, fastening hair with a tiny claw clip. This way you\'ll have that tousled, loose effect but your hair will still hold where you clip it.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Clairol Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Mousse, $3.99.
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ will tame flyaways without weighing down fine hair with a product like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Smooth Shine Anti Frizz Cream, $7.39.
\r\n\r\n HAIR CLIPS like Goody Colour Collection Claw Clips keep it loose, $2.99 for 4.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with layered hair and bangs
Use a straightening balm and blow-dry bangs so they\'re smooth and sleek. \r\n\r\nRun a light styling gel through damp hair and let it all air-dry so you get control and a little extra volume at once.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING BALM like Wella Color Perserve Straightening Balm, $14.99.
\r\n\r\n STYLING GEL like TIGI Bed Head Power Trip Hair Gel, $11.99.
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Samy Salon Systems Dry Spray Shampoo, $7.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
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, 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
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
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
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
A Cleopatra style - think blunt, eyelash-grazing bangs and thick, straight locks - works well for most hair types. To get it just right, use a leave-in conditioner and a straightening balm on wet hair. Divide it into sections and blowdry with a round brush. Then, flatiron the top layer, pulling downward.\r\nFinish it off with shine spray - more is better; you want it really sleek. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like \r\nPaul Mitchell Original The Conditioner, $17\r\n
STRAIGHTENING BALM like \r\nPhytoPhytodefrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm, $26\r\n
SHINE SPRAY like \r\nPhilip B. Shin Shine, $27\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
Get this shaggy, layered cut to turn your naturally straight hair into a sexy, tousled style. Start by air-drying your hair; then, mist in some surf spray and scrunch. To make your bangs look more finished, roughly blowdry them.\r\nIf you still need oomph, wrap large sections around the barrel of a curling iron - twisting some forwards and some backwards for an intentionally messy effect. A dab of shine cream on the ends finishes off the look. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSURF SPRAY like \r\nDavid Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray, $9.99\r\n
CURLING IRON like \r\nHot Tools Jumbo 1\" Professional Curling Iron, $20.99\r\n
SHINE CREAM like \r\nPureology StylingLotion Support Hold Shine, $21
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
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
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
A blowout is the best way to make short, thick hair look polished. Start by distributing a liberal amount of blow-dry lotion throughout your tresses. Separate top and bottom sections and begin drying underneath, curling hair around a round brush. Then, do the same with the top section. Smooth fly-aways with shine serum. Patience is important-the more time you spend, the better it will look. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nBLOW-DRY LOTION like \r\nRedken 02 Satinwear Ultimate Blow Dry Lotion, $19.50\r\n
ROUND BRUSH like \r\nConair Performers Full Round 100% Boar Bristle Brush, $10.99\r\n
SHINE SERUM like \r\nGHD Shining Serum, $18\r\n\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles, 0909
hairstyles
To quickly turn your naturally curly hair into soft waves, let it partially air-dry and mist it with a prepping spray. Then, using a round brush, blow-dry the front sections smooth. Spritz with a frizz-controller and wrap large sections around a big-barrel curling iron, starting about halfway up the hair.\r\nFor shine and extra conditioning, twist the ends with a hydrating oil. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nPREPPING SPRAY like \r\nJonathan Product Prep Spray, $20\r\n
FRIZZ SPRAY like \r\nCitre Shine Miracle Mist Anti-Frizz Spray Laminator, $4.05\r\n
HAIR OIL like \r\nOscar Blandi Jasmine Oil Serum, $16\r\n\r\n
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