Straight Hair Styling Tips
Get straight to it with these looks for your locks.
By Elizabeth Flahive
Did You Know...
Washing your hair with warm — not hot — water, can prevent residue buildup.
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Hairstyle Handbook
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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
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
laughing girl with blond hair in a half updo
Wash your hair with a highlight enhancing shampoo. Work a bit of volumizing mousse through your roots so you get extra lift without working too hard. \r\n\r\nQuickly blow-dry on a medium heat (don\'t worry about getting every strand perfectly smooth, you can tame flyaways with a little anti frizz serum later.)
\r\n\r\nMake a deep side part and pull hair loosely back from either side of the part, fastening hair with a tiny claw clip. This way you\'ll have that tousled, loose effect but your hair will still hold where you clip it.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Clairol Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Mousse, $3.99.
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ will tame flyaways without weighing down fine hair with a product like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Smooth Shine Anti Frizz Cream, $7.39.
\r\n\r\n HAIR CLIPS like Goody Colour Collection Claw Clips keep it loose, $2.99 for 4.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy brown hair
First, consider a few layers. \"The longest styles look even longer right after a good cut that adds movement even if it takes off half an inch,\" says NYC stylist Ted Gibson.
\r\n\r\nIf you haven\'t gotten to the stylist yet, use a curling iron and roll two- to three-inch sections halfway up the barrel.
\r\n\r\nSpritz with hairspray and then pull the curls out so they turn into long, loose waves at the bottom. You\'ll get the same kind of bouncy look you\'d get after a $200 haircut.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCURLING IRON like T3 PRO EverTwirl Curling Iron, $70.
\r\n\r\nHAIRSPRAY like Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hair Spray, $19.95.
\r\n\r\nLONG HAIR SHAMPOO like L\'Orèal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Shampoo for Medium to Long Hair, $4.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, normal, caucasian, 15-30 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, 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, straight, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with straight blond hair curled under at the ends
This is a great look for unwashed, straight hair. Grab the section of hair right at the front of your crown, making sure not to pick up any of the side pieces. Backcomb it so you get some real lift. Then spray that section with a non-sticky hairspray and backcomb a little more. \r\n\r\nPull the section back and a little to the side and fasten it with bobby pins so the ends are sticking out but you\'re keeping the height at the roots.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM Run a little styling cream through the sides of your hair so they don\'t look frizzy. Kerastase Nutri-Sculpt, $27.99.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY A good hairspray gives you hold but not helmet head. Alberto VO5 Brush Out Hairspray, $4.29.
\r\n\r\n BOBBY PINS to anchor your style like Vidal Sassoon Bobby Pins , $1.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, 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
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, bob hair cut, brown hair
girl with dark brown hair in a long bob parted on the side
Use a moisturizing color-enhancing shampoo to keep dark shades glossy and healthy. You want to keep up a mirror-like surface and darker shades get duller faster. \r\n\r\nDry hair quickly, brushing with a flat brush as you go.
\r\n\r\nRun a shine serum through the top layer of your hair.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SWITCH to John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Shampoo, $6.49.
\r\n\r\n SERUM like Citre Shine Shine Miracle Anti-Frizz Serum, $6.99.
\r\n\r\n COLOR CONDITIONER like Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Color Enhancing Conditioner, $6.38.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, 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
short, thick, straight, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with dark brown bob and bangs
Keep your sleek bob looking chic by going in for frequent bang trims. Eye-skimming and eye-covering are two very different looks.
\r\n\r\nUse a color-enhancing shampoo to keep dark locks glossy.
\r\n\r\nUse an anti-frizz serum before drying hair so hair doesn\'t get too bushy.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCOLOR ENHANCING SHAMPOO like Ultimate Brunette Shampoo with Vibrant ColorComplex, $4.99.
\r\n\r\nANTI FRIZZ like Suave Sleek Anti-Frizz Cream, $2.99.
\r\n\r\nSMOOTHING CONDITIONER like John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Lustrous Touch Smoothing Conditioner with Satin Finishers, $6.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with reddish blond hair in an updo with a white floral hairpiece
Use a straightening iron to get hair to lie flat against your head. \r\n\r\nMake a deep side part and pull hair back into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck. Fasten in a loop so the ends stick out.
\r\n\r\nMist entire style with shine spray. Add a whimsical accessory right over the part.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n FLAT IRON like Hot Tools Flat Iron, $39.99.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Thermasilk Detangling Shine Spray, $4.49.
\r\n\r\n BALM like Frederic Fekkai Straight Away Straight Balm, $17.50.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
girl with wavy blond hair in a half updo
Use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to add oomph to each strand. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry while raking fingers through your hair. Use a bit of volumizer at the roots.
\r\n\r\nMake a side part and take a section on one side of the part. Backcomb it to create height and then push the hair forward to create a \"bump.\" Secure with bobby pins.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUME SHAMPOO like Neutrogena Clean Volumizing Shampoo, $3.79.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Phyto Pro Intense Volume Mousse, $18
\r\n\r\n HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY like Cutler Specialist Protectant Spray, $21.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, 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, straight, thick, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long brown hair and bangs
Blow-dry bangs with a round brush and styling spray to fight frizz. \r\n\r\nThen, take a dab of straightening balm and work through damp hair before drying. Take smaller sections as you work toward the front of your head.
\r\n\r\nUse a dab of styling cream and work it thought the ends so you get a little extra bounce.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Thermasilk Detangling Shine Spray, $4.49.
\r\n\r\n SMOOTHING SHAMPOO like L\'Oreal Vive Pro Smoothing Shampoo, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING BALM like Redken Straight Hair Balm, $16.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long wavy blond hair
Apply volumizing mousse to the ends of your hair while damp. \r\n\r\nWork to really smooth the hair at the roots as you dry with a round brush. Then, scrunch and shake from the middle to the ends of your hair as you dry to get that extra texture.
\r\n\r\nWork a little texture cream into the ends to ramp up the piecey effect.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING MOUSSE like Garnier Fructis XXL Volume Mousse, $3.99.\r\n
\r\n\r\n TEXTURE like Paul Mitchell ReWorks Texture Cream, $17.99.
\r\n\r\n BLONDE SHAMPOO like TRESemme Color Thrive Shampoo in Blonde, $4.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, red hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long red hair
Make a little cocktail of smoothing cream and anti-frizz through damp hair. \r\n\r\nRun fingers through your hair as you blow-dry, shaking and twirling pieces, so you get a light, natural wave.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SMOOTHING CREAM like Tigi Bedhead After-Party Smoothing Cream, $11.99.
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ like Alberto VO5 Sheer Hairdressing Weightless Leave-In Anti-Frizz and Shine Cream, $5.99.
\r\n\r\n SHAMPOO like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Shampoo, $6.62.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long dark brown hair
Use a shampoo that\'s full of hydrating botanicals to maintain shine and keep hair strong. \r\n\r\nCombine a little volumizer and leave-in conditioner and run it through damp hair. Blow-dry with a round brush at a low heat.
\r\n\r\nUse a little anti-frizz to smooth down any flyaways without weighing down hair with excess product.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HYDRATING SHAMPOO like Matrix Biolage Hydrating Shampoo, $13.95-$25.95.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Terax Hair Care Life Drops Leave In Protein Conditioner, $20.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Suave Volumizing Root Lifter Spray, $2.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, normal, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with wavy light brown hair
Use a little curling-gel spray on damp hair to add hold. \r\n\r\nThen, twirl one- to two-inch sections around your fingers and then let the curled sections drop. Once you\'ve done your entire head, let hair air-dry.
\r\n\r\nOnce dry, pull apart the larger curls to be as loose as desired and spritz entire head with a little hairspray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CURLING GEL/SPRAY like Redken Fresh Curls Spray Gel, $15.99.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Suave Professionals Hair Spray, $2.99.
\r\n\r\n SHINE-BOOSTING CONDITIONER like Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Conditioner Sleek and Shine, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, 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, fine, straight, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with straight black hair in a half updo
Spray hair with a volumizer like at the roots. Re-dry the front section with a round brush, pulling hair up and back.
\r\n\r\nTake that section and twist it back, securing it with a bobby pin so you get a lot of lift in front. Keep the ends in a messy loop in the back of your head.
\r\n\r\nRun a tiny dab of shine serum through the ends of your hair.
\r\n\r\n
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nVOLUMIZER like Redken Volume Spray Foam, $13.99.
\r\n\r\nBOBBY PINS like Scunci Comfort Curved Bobby Pins, $1.69. \r\n
\r\n\r\nROUND BRUSH like Conair Performers Round Brush, $9.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, straight, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with blond hair in an updo and bangs
A quick updo for short hair. Grab a handful of bobby pins and take little sections of hair and twist them back leaving the ends sticking out so you get a messy chignon effect. \r\n\r\nSpritz your bangs with a little volumizer at the roots and blow-dry them so they lay sideswept across your forehead.
\r\n\r\nFinish with a light, fine mist of hairspray to keep everything in place.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n BOBBY PINS are one of the fastest ways to get a whole new look. Scunci Bobby Pins, $1.29.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like TREsemmé Volume Big Boost European Root Lift Spray, gives you instant oomph. $4.69.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY Keep a bottle around, even if you hardly ever use it. Aussie Catch The Wave Hairspray, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, straight, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with brown bob
While hair is still damp, make a deep side part with a comb. \r\n\r\nThen blow-dry your hair with a medium-sized round brush so you get a smooth finish.
\r\n\r\nQuickly run a straightening iron over large sections of hair--you don\'t want to flatten your chic bob cut but a little extra heat adds a lot of extra polish. Finish with a spritz of shine spray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n A FINE-TOOTH COMB like Mason Pearson Comb, $20.
\r\n\r\n A TOURMALINE DRYER will protect hair from any additional damage. Revlon Tourmaline Ionic Dryer, $29.99.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Sunsilk Shine Spray, $4.49.
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Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, thick, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with brown bob
This look is so \'60s sexpot-and it\'s easy! Use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to amp up hair\'s natural volume so it doesn\'t look heavy. \r\n\r\nRun a dab of leave-in conditioner through the end, towel-dry and blow-dry hair with your head mostly upside down.
\r\n\r\nFlip hair back over and make a deep side part. Smooth down flyaways with a little anti-frizz cream where needed.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Dove Extra Volume Shampoo, $7.29.
\r\n\r\n LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Bumble & Bumble Leave-In Conditioner, $23, keeps ends from looking fried.
\r\n\r\n ANTI-FRIZZ CREAM like Neutrogena Hair Care Triple Moisture Smooth Shine Anti-Frizz Cream, $7.39, keeps every strand in order.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, fine, straight, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with short dark brown hair
Start with a volumizing shampoo to get some life in your locks.
\r\n\r\nRun a mousse through your roots and blow-dry while running your fingers through your hair.
\r\n\r\nUse a nozzle attachment to focus air right at the roots for extra lift.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\nVOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Pureology Volume Shampoo, $26.
\r\n\r\nMOUSSE like Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Boosting Mousse, $3.99.
\r\n\r\nHAIR DRYER like T3 Micro Hair Dryer, $200.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, straight, fine, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with reddish brown bob
Wash with a protein-spiked shampoo for extra strength and shine. \r\n\r\nUse something that will boost shine but won\'t weigh anything down (like a bit of spray-on leave-in conditioner to prep the hair for heat). Use a round brush for the smoothest blowout. Tip: Blow-dry small sections. It takes longer but looks better.
\r\n\r\nPut a dab of shine serum on your hands, rub them together and run them over your hair so you end up using just the right amount of product.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n A NON-OILY, SUPER-SMOOTHING SHAMPOO makes a difference. Phytobrush Special Smoothing Shampoo for Blow Drying, Anti-Frizz, $24
\r\n\r\n A BIG ROUND BRUSH holds hair right where you want it while you blow-dry. Conair Round Brush, $7.99.
\r\n\r\n PREP TREATMENT like Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Style Primer for Normal to Thin Hair for a bonus layer of protection and conditioning. $24.98.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with shoulder length dark brown hair and blunt short bangs
Get a more rock and roll style (and add volume to fine hair) by only shampooing a few times a week. \r\n\r\nGet that messy, edgy texture by spraying your strands with a dry shampoo to sop up excess oil but add lift and texture.
\r\n\r\n\r\nAdd the tiniest bit of polish to your look by flat ironing your bangs. \"If you take a few minutes to style your bangs, you can get a away with a much messier overall vibe but still look chic,\" says NYC stylist Ted Gibson.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CONDITIONING/VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Burt\'s Bees Very Volumizing Shampoo, $7.99.
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO is a great way to save time (and water) and add volume to your hair. Korane Extra Gentle Dry Shampoo, $14.99.
\r\n\r\n A TINY FLAT IRON lets you precisely straighten even the shortest bangs without singing your forehead. Warren Tricomi Hot Iron, $90
Hairstyle Handbook
short, straight, fine, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
laughing woman with wavy blond shoulder length hair
Spritz hair with styling spray and blow-dry with a round brush for volume and so ends are smooth and polished. \r\n\r\nTake medium-sized Velcro rollers and wrap hair down around them in one-inch sections. Leave rollers in your hair for at least 20 minutes. Spray with a fine-mist, strong-hold hairspray before removing the rollers.
\r\n\r\nWith a natural boar bristle paddle brush, brush out the front/top section of your hair so you get that swooshy, sexy hair-falling-over-one-eye effect. Leave the rest of the curls more solidly in tact. Just shake them out a little bit so hair looks soft.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING SPRAY like Ojon Plump and Hold Spray, $22.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hairspray, $11.
\r\n\r\n CONDITIONER like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Conditioner, $6.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, straight, fine, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with dark blond shoulder length hair and vintage hat
Spritz some styling spray into your hair (to give it some guts) and quickly blow-dry, shaking hair out with your fingers so you ramp up the volume. \r\n\r\nTake a large-barreled (1.5 inch) curling iron and wrap 2-inch sections of hair.
\r\n\r\nTake a natural boar-bristle brush and brush through the curls to loosen them into waves. To make this look a little more special/offbeat, add a whimsical headband to shake up a more traditional evening look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n PROTECT strands with Dove Advanced Care Heat Shield Styling Spray, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n CURLING IRONS give you a little wave with heat. T3 1.5 Inch Twirl, $215.
\r\n\r\n BRUSH with natural bristles to add shine, sans product. Mason Pearson Boar Bristle Brush, $170.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long reddish brown hair in a half updo
Wash hair with cool water (for extra shine) and towel-dry. \r\n\r\nCoat hair in straightening cream and blow-dry with a large round brush, flipping hair up at the ends.
\r\n\r\nMake a deep side part, smoothing down any frizz at the crown with a touch of anti-frizz.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING CREAM like Frederic Fekkai Straight Away Hair Balm, $17.50.
\r\n\r\n ANTI FRIZZ like Herbal Essences None Of Your Frizziness Cream, $3.99.
\r\n\r\n ROUND BRUSH like \r\nGoody Tufted Round Brush, $4.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, thick, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, brown hair
girl with reddish brown hair flipped up at the ends and retro curled bangs
Use a smoothing shampoo with proteins and amino acid, which help to seal the cuticle for a sleeker style. \"A cool rinse after your conditioner is a great way to add a quick hit of shine in the shower,\" says NYC/Sally Hershberger Salon stylist Tommy Bucket. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry hair with a vent brush and then run a flat iron over one-inch sections, flipping the ends up slightly.
\r\n\r\nGrab two or three large bobby pins. Take a section of hair a few inches back from your hairline. Spray it with a setting spray and roll the section forward over a round brush to make a clean loop of hair. Tuck the ends under and fasten very securely with the bobby pins. Mist the rest of your hair with a shine spray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SMOOTHING SHAMPOOS like Clairol Herbal Essences Smoothing Shampoo, $3.99, work wonders.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like TIGI Bedhead Headrush Shine Spray, $15.29.
\r\n\r\n BOBBY PINS like Vidal Sassoon Bobby Pins, $1.29.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, brown hair, hair, best hair, dark hair, bob
girl with brown bob
Use a deep conditioner once a week to add shine and manageability to thick, shorter cuts.
\r\n\r\nBlow-dry hair on a low heat to cut down on frizz. If you have serious issues with frizz, mix a dab of gel and styling cream together and run through wet hair before styling.
\r\n\r\nSpritz a shine spray for that mirror-like gleam.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like Aveda Brilliant Spray-On Shine, $23.99, gives hair a hydrating hit of rice bran oil-and smells so good.
\r\n\r\nGEL like Ouidad Curl Quencher Gel, $24.20, is made with vitamin B and botanicals so it conditions as it controls.
\r\n\r\nANTI-FRIZZ like Renee Furterer Straightening Gel, $24.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, red hair
girl with wavy red hair and bangs
If you have a cut with a lot of layers, this style is easy to achieve. Use a color-boosting shampoo to keep your highlights looking vibrant. \r\n\r\nRun some anti-frizz cream through hair from root to tip.
\r\n\r\nThen blow-dry roots and bangs with a round brush.
\r\n\r\nLeave the ends damp, and roughly dry them so they add texture to the look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HIGHLIGHT-BOOSTING SHAMPOO like L\'Oreal Professional Vitamino Color Shampoo, $28.
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREAM like John Frieda Frizz Ease Weather Works Cream, $5.49.
\r\n\r\n ROUND BRUSH like Earth Therapuetics Round Brush, $8.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, brown hair
girl with long straight red hair
Get shiny without making your head look like an oil slick. Start with a shine-boosting shampoo and conditioner. Give your hair a cold-water rinse. \r\n\r\nUse a drop of a light straightening product-a quarter-sized dollop for your whole head is enough. With a round brush, dry on a cool setting.
\r\n\r\nRun a flat iron through your hair. Be warned, this might make super fine hair look finer so once you\'ve flat ironed, flip your head over and blast your whole head with the dryer. You\'ll add a little movement back into your straight, shiny `do.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n FLAT IRON like Ted Gibson Flat Iron, $225.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER like Modern Organic Products Glisten Shampoo, $11.49.
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING CREAM like KMS Flat Out Straightening Cream, $17.96.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with brown medium length hair
Create a quick half-updo by gathering hair loosely back to softly frame your face.
\r\n\r\nFasten with a small barrette and pull hair out so it\'s loosely framing the sides of your face, adding volume and softness.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nRough up ends with a little TEXTURIZING SPRAY like, Ted Gibson Build It $28, so the style looks refined but sexy.
\r\n\r\nHYDRATING SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER keeps hair healthy. \r\nOjon Ultra Hydrating Shampoo, $18.
\r\n\r\nSCULPTING WAX like Terax Hair Care Sculpting Wax, $16, gives you an undone texture.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, fine, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
blond woman with shoulder length hair
Unwashed hair is a great way to kick-start this style. Make a deep side part before you run a little volumizing mousse through dry hair. \r\n\r\nFlip hair over and comb through with a vent brush. Flip head back up.
\r\n\r\nIf you want a little extra polish, use a large curling iron just on the ends and then shake your hair out again with an upside-down flip.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n A GREAT COMB like Sephora Wide Tooth Comb, $4, will last for years.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZE with Renee Furterer Anti-Dehydrating Volumizing Mousse, $23.
\r\n\r\n A VENT BRUSH really works product through your hair evenly. Bio-Ionic Vent Brush, $23.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, asian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
girl with long brown bob
Run a styling cream through hair before blow drying. If your hair is super straight veering towards flat, dry hair without a brush and then smooth with a styling cream when everything\'s dry.
\r\n\r\nFlip hair over and mist with shine spray for extra gleam.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSTYLING CREAM like Pureology Nanocream Styling Glaze, $33.
\r\n\r\nHAIR DRYER like Conair Infiniti Nano Silver Tourmaline Ceramic Styler, $39.99.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like Sunsilk ThermaShine Detangling Shine Spray, $4.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, straight, thick, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with dark brown wavy hair
“For shine that lasts, make sure that your hair is hydrated so the light bounces off it,” says NYC stylist Ouidad. Deep condition twice a week for best results. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry hair on a medium heat setting and finish with a shot of cool air to seal the cuticle.
\r\n\r\nSpritz with a thermal protectant spray before flat ironing to keep hair healthy. Make a deep side part, once you’ve gotten your hair as sleek as possible.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n HYDRATING SHAMPOO like Matrix Biolage Hydrating Shampoo, $14.99.
\r\n\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like L’Oreal Professional Absolut Repair Mask for Very Damaged Hair, $30.
\r\n\r\n HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY like Cutler Specialist Protectant Spray, $21.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
girl with long dark wavy hair\r\n
Use a moisturizing shampoo to add shine and fight static.
\r\n\r\nRun a little mousse through damp hair to get extra oomph when you blow dry.
\r\n\r\nUse a round brush and dry hair on low heat to cut down on flyaways, making sure to turn brush under to get a bounce at the ends.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\nMOISTURIZING SHAMPOO like Philip Kingsley Moisture Balancing Shampoo, $11.
\r\n\r\nMOUSSE like Redken Full Frame Protective Volume Mousse, $16.
\r\n\r\nROUND BRUSH like Sephora Medium Round Brush, $16.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, 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, straight, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with medium length straight layered hair
Use a leave in conditioner as an overnight treatment.
\r\n\r\nIn the morning, rinse hair thoroughly and shampoo just the roots.
\r\n\r\nWork a texture spray through damp hair and blow-dry on a cool setting. You should get a straight but modern looking result.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nLEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Sebastian Laminates Detangling Milk Leave-In Conditioner, $9.99.
\r\n\r\nTEXTURE PASTE like Min New York Texturizing Paste, $20.
\r\n\r\nMOISTURE RICH SHAMPOO like The Body Shop Honey Moisturizing Shampoo, $15.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with straight layered hair
Run a straightening cream through damp hair (to really lock in the moisture) and blow-dry. \r\n\r\nBe sure to create a face-framing shape with the front layers instead of drying them straight down. Pull hair out and then toward your chin with the round brush as you dry.
\r\n\r\nSpritz the whole look with a bit of shine spray-you\'ll be able to refresh the look more easily the next day the less product you apply.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING CREAM like Marc Anthony True Professional Straightening Cream, $7.99.
\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Avon Mark Salon Straight Shine, $5.
\r\n\r\n HYDRATING TREATMENT like Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat, $16. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with wavy hair
A roughed-up, teased-out texture is so sock-hop-meets-punk-rock. Spray hair with hair spray and backcomb the back section. \r\n\r\nPull a few pieces forward to frame your face. Twirl around your fingers for a tendril-ish effect.
\r\n\r\nThrow a few haphazard bobby pins in to keep the messy, quickie beehive texture.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n BOAR-BRISTLE BRUSH like Spornette Boar Bristle Brush, $25.
\r\n\r\n PREP SPRAY like Bumble & Bumble Tonic Spray, $22.99.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Thermasilk Flexible Hold Hair Spray\r\n, $9.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with straight hair and bangs
Preserve your color with a gentle shampoo that\'s sulfate-free-harsh detergents are a color killer. \r\n\r\nDry hair with a round brush-use a big dollop of smoothing styling crème to tame frizzies.
\r\n\r\nFlat-iron bangs so they fall off to the side and stay that way.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SULFATE-FREE SHAMPOO like Louis Galvin Shampoo, $24.
\r\n\r\n STYLING CREME like L\'Oreal Studio Line Out Of Bed, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n FLAT-IRON SPRAY like FX Flat Iron Spray, $5,99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with straight layered hair
Use color-enhancing shampoo designed to bring out blonde tones in your hair-it\'ll make your highlights look bolder. \r\n\r\nRun a straightening product through your hair and blow-dry using a big round brush.
\r\n\r\nWork a little mousse into dry hair to give it a little extra life.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n BLONDE ENHANCING SHAMPOO like Redken Blonde Glam Shampoo, $22.50.
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING CREAM like Bumble & Bumble Straight, $32.99.
\r\n\r\n MOUSSE like Alberto VO5 Vivacious Curls Mousse, $3.39.\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
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, 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
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair
Shake up long, straight styles by picking six or seven sections and working a little styling paste through. \r\n\r\nThen, take a very large curling iron and wrap those sections very loosely so they are wrapped but barely touching the barrel.
\r\n\r\nUndo those section and brush hair. You\'re left with a few wavy pieces that blend in with the rest of your hair and look amazing.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING PASTE like Redken Rough Paste, $13.50.
\r\n\r\n CURLING IRON like Conair Cordless Curling Iron, $4.79.
\r\n\r\n BRUSH like Revlon Tunnel Vent Brush, $4.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with straight medium length black hair
To keep hair from getting too oily, use a clarifying shampoo before styling so you\'re not layering new products on top of product buildup.
\r\n\r\nKeep product away from your scalp and work it through the rest of your hair.
\r\n\r\nDry hair without using a brush, on a high power and heat. Use a tiny bit of pomade on your ends.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCLARIFYING SHAMPOO like Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying Shampoo, $9.99.
\r\n\r\nSHINE SPRAY like John Frieda Frizz-Ease Shine Glossing Spray, $10.92.
\r\n\r\nROOT LIFTER like Frédéric Fekkai Root Lifting Spray, $19.50.
Hairstyle Handbook
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
medium, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette long layered hair
Use a light conditioner to add shine and rinse with a half-cup of apple-cider vinegar. \r\n\r\nWork a texture cream through the ends before blow-drying on low heat.
\r\n\r\nPull a little more texturizer through your ends to emphasize movement and separation.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DEEP CONDITIONER like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Hair Mask, $6.99.
\r\n\r\n TEXTURE CREAM like Cutler Definition Cream for Shine and Texture, $25.
\r\n\r\n MOISTURIZING VOLUME SHAMPOO like Ojon Hydrating Thickening Shampoo, $22.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short layered hair
Try a volumizing/foaming conditioner-it\'s weightless and adds oomph sans oil. \r\n\r\nUse a straightening spray and mist over hair before quickly drying. Don\'t overdo it on the products, hair this thin can start to look stringy or greasy quickly.
\r\n\r\nOnce it\'s completely dry, flip your head over and lightly mist the ends with a little dry shampoo to add volume without oil.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING LOTION like Aveda Hang Straight Straightening Lotion, $20.
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Samy Dry Spray Shampoo, $5.99. \r\n
\r\n\r\n VOLUME CONDITIONER like Dove Extra Volume Conditioner, $4.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with bangs
A quick fix for second-day hair: Spray some dry shampoo at the roots to sop up excess oil. Work it through the ends as well to add volume. \r\n\r\nPull hair half back, keeping hair loose for a softer, less-extreme style.
\r\n\r\nRewet and dry bangs to freshen everything up. A little detail, but it makes a huge difference.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Klorane Gentle Shampoo With Oat Milk, $11.
\r\n\r\n MINI DRYER like Revlon Travel Style Dryer, $23.99.
\r\n\r\n Texture Paste like Garnier Fructis Style Surf Hair Texture Paste Matte Effect, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with straight hair
Lather up with a clarifying shampoo to get rid of product buildup that weighs thin hair down. \r\n\r\nUse a volumizer and blow-dry hair without using a brush. Then, take the section of hair you\'re pulling across your forehead and back and backcomb it, so you get a little extra lift.
\r\n\r\nSpritz the whole look twice with a shine spray-hold the bottle at least eight inches away from your head so you don\'t overdo it.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CLARIFYING SHAMPOO like Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying Shampoo, $9.99.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Phyto Pro Intense Volume Mousse, $18
\r\n\r\n SHINE SPRAY like Chi Shine Infusion Thermal Polishing Spray, $12.95. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair
Refresh your style with a little hairspray and heat. Flip your head over and spray with a fine-mist aerosol spray that boasts moveability. \r\n\r\nStill keeping your head upside down, grab your dryer and give already-dry hair a shot of heat to reactivate the leftover product from the day before.
\r\n\r\nUse a tiny bit of styling wax to define a few pieces in front. This look is so sleepy-movie-star.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STYLING WAX like Bumble & Bumble Sumo Wax, $28.
\r\n\r\n HAIRSPRAY like Sebastian Shaper Plus Hairspray, $24.95.
\r\n\r\n REFRESHING MIST like Ouidad Botanical Boost, $17.60.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair and bangs
A great way to alter an everyday blowout is to go for a fringey effect. Run a styling paste or pomade through the ends of damp hair. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry hair while brushing it in downward strokes with a vent brush. You\'ll get a flare at the ends and a separation thanks to the pomade.
\r\n\r\nFlat-iron bangs-carefully since fine hair is more delicate-so they lie close to your forehead.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n PASTE like Kiehl\'s Creative Cream Wax, $15.50.
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING STYLING CREAM like Kiehl\'s Heat Protective Silk Straightening Cream, $15.50.
\r\n\r\n FINE-HAIR SHAMPOO like Bain de Terre Lemongrass Volumizing Shampoo, $21.25.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with layered hair and bangs
Use a straightening balm and blow-dry bangs so they\'re smooth and sleek. \r\n\r\nRun a light styling gel through damp hair and let it all air-dry so you get control and a little extra volume at once.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHTENING BALM like Wella Color Perserve Straightening Balm, $14.99.
\r\n\r\n STYLING GEL like TIGI Bed Head Power Trip Hair Gel, $11.99.
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Samy Salon Systems Dry Spray Shampoo, $7.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with bob
Roughly dry hair on a medium heat without applying any product beforehand. \r\n\r\nAfter hair is dry, add a dry spray wax and work through hair until you get that perfect unwashed look with just the right amount of volume.
\r\n\r\nAdd a teensy bit of shine just to your bangs.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DRY SPRAY WAX like Short Sexy Hair Play Dirty Dry Wax, $18.95.
\r\n\r\n SHINE POMADE with Modern Organic Products Separation and Shine Pomade, $12.99.\r\n
\r\n\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Kiss My Face Big Body Shampoo, $8.19.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair and bangs
Making your hair dramatically flat and dramatically matte is a great way to alter your look. Flat-iron your bangs (make sure they\'re cut very blunt) and then spray them with a dry shampoo to counteract the shine brought on by heat styling. \r\n\r\nWork a matte paste through your ends, taking care to work a small piece at a time. You don\'t want a ton of product but want to take the time to separate strands for a deliberate, piecey look.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n DRY SHAMPOO like Bumble & Bumble Hair Powder, $34.95.
\r\n\r\n FLAT IRON like Babyliss Pro Natural Ionic Flat Iron, $169.
\r\n\r\n HAIR PASTE like Aveda Control Paste, $26.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short hair and bangs
Put a tiny bit of gel in the front section of your hair before drying. \r\n\r\nPull layers forward as you dry so they frame the face and lie flat all at once.
\r\n\r\nFlat-iron bangs and then ruffle a bit so they maintain a little movement.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n LIGHT GEL like Got2B Styling Gel, $4.
\r\n\r\n ROUND BRUSH like Conair Vented Round Brush, $6.99.
\r\n\r\n MINI FLAT IRON like T3 Mini Flat Iron, $119.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short straight hair and bangs
Apply a texture spray to damp hair. \r\n\r\nRoughly blow-dry, working hair through your hands.
\r\n\r\nTake a mini flat iron and straighten sections for definition and shine.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n TEXTURE SPRAY like GHD Sea Spray for Waves, $24.
\r\n\r\n MINI BLOWDRYER like T3 Bespoke Labs Overnight Dryer, $130.
\r\n\r\n MINI FLAT IRON like T3 Mini Flat Iron, $119.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with straight medium length hair
Use a shampoo for straight hair which repairs and smoothes a color-damaged cuticle. \r\n\r\nUse a wet-to-dry flat iron in order to combine two heat styling steps into one.
\r\n\r\nBackcomb the section of hair you\'re pulling up and back so you get a slightly more formal-looking lift in front. Fasten with a few light-colored bobby pins.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n WET-TO-DRY FLAT IRON like Chi Wet To Dry Flat Iron, $250.
\r\n\r\n STRAIGHT-HAIR SHAMPOO like Herbal Essences Dangerously Straight Shampoo, $3.99.
\r\n\r\n BOBBY PINS like Ricky\'s NYC Bobby Pins, $3.79.
Hairstyle Handbook
medium, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with layered hair
To accentuate shorter layers, style them first and make their texture stand out. Take shorter, face-framing layers and coat in shine serum. \r\n\r\nBlow-dry just these sections so they fall smoothly into play. Brush shine serum into the rest of your hair (put a dab on a vent brush) but let it air-dry.
\r\n\r\nToss head upside down and spray with aerosol hairspray.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n SHINE SERUM like Pureology Shine Max, $18.99.
\r\n\r\n VENT BRUSH like Avon Advanced Techniques Vent Brush, $4.99.
\r\n\r\n AEROSOL HAIRSPRAY like Jonathan Product Finish Control High Shine Hair Spray, $30. \r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
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, wavy, african-american, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with straight medium length hair
Refresh your straight style by taking a shine serum and running it through your hair.
\r\n\r\nUse a flat iron on pieces in the front, pulling each section down and toward your chin to create a face-framing shape. Keep the heat setting at a medium level so you don\'t cause damage.
\r\n\r\nSpritz with a setting mist to fight flyaways.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nSHINE SERUM like Motions At-Home Salon Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99.
\r\n\r\nFLAT IRON like BaByliss Ionic Flat Iron, $85.
\r\n\r\nSETTING SPRAY like Matrix Biolage Thermal-Active Setting Spray, $15.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
short, normal, straight, relaxed, african-american, 30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with black bob and bangs
For a modern-looking bob, keep hair well-moisturized and massage your scalp gently even when you don\'t wash your hair.
\r\n\r\nPlace small sections of hair into large rollers and sit under a drying hood.
\r\n\r\nWhen your hair is nearly dry, remove the rollers and blow-dry on a very low heat.
\r\n\r\nFlat iron your bangs for the finishing touch.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nCONDITIONER like Carol\'s Daughter Leave-In Conditioner, $11.50.
\r\n\r\nMOISTURIZING SHAMPOO like Pantene Pro-V Relaxed and Natural Shampoo, $4.99.
\r\n\r\nDEEP CONDITIONER like Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Intense Hydrating Conditioner, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
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, 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
short, normal, relaxed, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with short straight bob haircut
Always deep-condition after you wash your hair. Choose a product that\'s full of replenishing oils.
\r\n\r\nBlow-dry hair in small sections keeping the dryer on low heat and angled down from the root, says Pantene stylist Tippi Shorter.
\r\n\r\nUse a flat iron sparingly to get a bone-straight finish.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nDEEP CONDITIONER like Burt\'s Bees Hair Repair, $7.99.
\r\n\r\nFLAT IRON like Hot Tools Ceramic Flat Iron, $59.99.
\r\n\r\nHAIR MOISTURIZER like Infusium 23 Leave In Conditioner, $6.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
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, 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
short, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with medium length hair\r\n
Use a color-enhancing shampoo to liven up your highlights and add shine. \r\n\r\nDouse hair in volumizer and then blow-dry using a vent brush.
\r\n\r\nAdd a little shine serum to the bangs and front layers to give them additional polish.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n COLOR-BOOSTING SHAMPOO like Pantene Pro-V Color Revival Shampoo, $5.79.
\r\n\r\n VOLUMIZER like Amplify by Matrix Volumizing System, $16.49.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SERUM like Salon Selectives Smoothing Serum, $4.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, 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
short, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with short straight hair
For a sleek bob, wash hair with a clarifying shampoo to get rid of product buildup. \r\n\r\nThen, blow-dry using the tiniest bit of shine glaze to curb frizz.
\r\n\r\nFinish by running a flat iron though the front pieces only-you want sleeker in front and a little fuller in back.
\r\n\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\n CLARIFYING SHAMPOO like Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying Shampoo, $9.99.
\r\n\r\n SHINE SERUM like Matrix Biolage Smoothing Shine Milk, $16.49.
\r\n\r\n MINI FLAT IRON like Warren Tricomi Hot Iron, $90.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, 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, 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
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
short, straight, fine, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brunette, brown hair, sexy hair, hair
brunette with medium layered hair
Spritz hair with styling spray and blow-dry with a round brush for volume and so ends are smooth and polished. \r\nTake medium-sized Velcro rollers and wrap hair down around them in one-inch sections. Leave rollers in your hair for at least 20 minutes. Spray with a fine-mist, strong-hold hairspray before removing the rollers.
\r\nWith a natural boar bristle paddle brush, brush out the front/top section of your hair so you get that swooshy, sexy hair-falling-over-one-eye effect. Leave the rest of the curls more solidly in tact. Just shake them out a little bit so hair looks soft.
\r\nMARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\nSTYLING SPRAY like, Ojon Plump and Hold Spray, $22.
\r\nHAIRSPRAY like, Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hairspray \r\n $11.
\r\nCONDITIONER like, Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Conditioner\r\n $6.99\r\n
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
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
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
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles, 0909
hairstyles
For a blunt bob, you\'ll want maximum volume and texture. Use a root-lifting spray on wet hair, and let your hair air-dry. With a paddle brush, blow-dry side-swept bangs into place. To give it a sexy, rumpled quality, rub pomade between your fingers and roll the ends of your hair, gently twisting small sections. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
\r\n\r\nROOT-LIFTING SPRAY like \r\nMark Mega Volume Root Lifting Spray, $5\r\n
BRUSH like \r\nSpornette Ionic Convex Paddle, $8.99\r\n
POMADE like \r\nModern Organic Products High Shine Pomade, $17
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
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
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