Styling Tips for Long Hair
Okay, Rapunzel — let down that hair! Here are a variety of styles for your long locks.
By Elizabeth Flahive
Did You Know...
Research shows that hair trends follow the economy — when the economy is booming women tend to have longer hairstyles; when the economy is suffering women cut their hair short.
Get more hairstyle advice here:
Wavy Hairstyles,
Curly Hairstyles,
Straight Hairstyles
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy dark brown hair
Get long, cascading curls with high shine. First, wash and deep condition so you get a healthy, glossy shine.
Dry hair with a round brush. Then use a large curling iron and, alternating two-inch sections, roll hair around the barrel in one direction and then again in the other direction to create a ripple effect.
Once you're done, spritz everything with an aerosol shine spray.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
DEEP CONDITIONER like Burt's Bees Hair Repair, $7.99.
CURLING IRON like Remington Digital Curling Iron, $25.00.
SHINE SPRAY like Biosilk Shine On, $15.50.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy brown hair
First, consider a few layers. "The longest styles look even longer right after a good cut that adds movement even if it takes off half an inch," says NYC stylist Ted Gibson.
If you haven't gotten to the stylist yet, use a curling iron and roll two- to three-inch sections halfway up the barrel.
Spritz 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.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
CURLING IRON like T3 PRO EverTwirl Curling Iron, $70.
HAIRSPRAY like Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hair Spray, $19.95.
LONG HAIR SHAMPOO like L'Oréal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Shampoo for Medium to Long Hair, $4.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with tightly curled black hair
To get perfect, tight curls sans frizz, you need a cut that supports your curl pattern. Make sure to tell your stylist that you wear your hair naturally so she can give you the cut you need.
Make sure to deep-condition overnight so you get that extra dose of moisture coarse curls need.
Run a thick leave-in conditioner and serum through your hair.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
DEEP CONDITIONER like Burt's Bees Hair Repair, $7.99.
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Jonathan Product Conditioning Leave-In Gloss, $22.
SERUM like John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum, Thermal Protection Formula, $9.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long dark brown wavy hair
Go movie-star glam — and start with unwashed hair. If it's looking a little greasy, grab some dry shampoo and use a sprinkle on your roots.
Spray the rest of your hair with styling spray and roll halfway up with hot rollers, the bigger the better. Then while they're still warm, spritz with hair spray. Take curlers out immediately.
Make a deep side part and shake hair out so curls loosen. A little mascara and you're good to go.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
HOT ROLLERS like Conair Instant Heat Velvety Rollers, $29.99.
HAIRSPRAY like Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hair Spray, $19.50.
DRY SHAMPOO like René Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo, $23.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, brown hair
brunette with loose curly hair
Take advantage of your endless mane and go for loose, glossy waves. Start by blow-drying well-conditioned hair with a round brush so it looks silky.
Take the sides and back of your hair and roll them up using large hot rollers. Mist with setting spray and take out after only two to three minutes so hair doesn't look too done.
Spray top pieces (that are dried sleek and straight) with a shine spray and pull over and back, loosely. Fasten with a bobby pin and push forward to create some height in front.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
HOT ROLLERS like Conair Instant Heat Hair Setters, $21.99.
SHINE SPRAY like Biosilk Shine On, $13.
DEEP CONDITIONER like Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner, $6.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with wavy dark brown hair
A super-moisturizing shampoo and conditioner hydrates in the shower so you can use fewer products afterwards.Generously work a prep spray or style primer through damp hair, to bring out your hair's natural texture and allowing it to air-dry almost perfectly.
Use a little shine serum to fight frizzy ends — the tiniest bit will do the trick.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
PRIMER like Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Style Primer, $24.98.
MOISTURIZING SHAMPOO like Freeman Papaya Massive Moisture Shampoo, $3.59.
SHINE SERUM like L'Oréal Studio Line Glossing Cream, $4.61.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long straight black hair
Run an anti-frizz and leave-in conditioner through wet hair.
Wrap your whole head in a towel to get rid of excess water without creating frizz.
After leaving your hair cocooned in terrycloth, unwrap your head and let everything air-dry the rest of the way. The result: Naturally sexy waves that are practically effortless.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
ANTI FRIZZ like Suave Professionals Healthy Curls Anti-Frizz Cream, $2.99.
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Sexy Hair Concepts Healthy Sexy Hair Leave-In, $11.
SUPER ABSORBANT TOWEL like Aquis Microfiber Towel, $18.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy dark reddish brown hair
First, give your hair a good helping of deep treatment and then, hop out for a moment and add a little heat with your blow-dryer.Get back in the shower and rinse. The heat amps up the benefits of the conditioner considerably.
Then, dry hair on a low heat to maintain the shine. Don't use a brush, expect when you get to the pieces in the front to help shape the waves.
Clip hair back and then loosen by pulling hair out toward the front so you get that loose, '40s pinup look.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
DEEP TREATMENT like John Frieda Frizz Ease Moisture Binding Deep Conditioner, $5.99.
HAIR CLIP like Goody Hair Clips, $1.99-$4.99.
BLOWDRYER like Conair Full Size Dryer, $15.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, wavy, asian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with wavy hair
Wash hair with a gentle shampoo and conditioner for dry/damaged hair — you get the benefits of a conditioning mask without weighing your hair down.Run a straightening balm through your hair and let it air-dry.
Once it's dry, use a tiny dollop of mousse and scrunch into the midshaft for a face-framing tousled look.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
SHAMPOO like Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo, $6.99.
STRAIGHTENING BALM like Faroux Systems Straight Guard Styling Cream, $13.99.
MOUSSE like Samy Mucho Mousse, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, wavy, normal, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with long wavy brown hair
Rocker waves are easy if you use the right combination of products. First, work some dry shampoo through your hair, you'll get volume and soak up any greasiness.Then, use a little texture balm, warm it up in your palms and really work the product into your strands. Too much will actually weigh your style down so less is definitely more here.
Flip hair upside-down and scrunch hair using a spritz of spray gel. You don't want loads of frizz to take your look from sexy to sloppy.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
DRY SHAMPOO like Ojon Rub Out Dry Cleanser, $24.
SPRAY GEL like Frédéric Fekkai Spray Gel, $25.
WAVY SPRAY like Sally Hershberger Shagg Spray Styling For All Hair Types, $12.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
girl with long dark wavy hair
Use a moisturizing shampoo to add shine and fight static.
Run a little mousse through damp hair to get extra oomph when you blow dry.
Use 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.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
MOISTURIZING SHAMPOO like Philip Kingsley Moisture Balancing Shampoo, $11.
MOUSSE like Redken Full Frame Protective Volume Mousse, $16.
ROUND BRUSH like Sephora Medium Round Brush, $16.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
Two brunettes with long wavy hair.
Use a super-moisturizing shampoo-thick, textured hair needs more moisture than most. Wrapping your hair in a warm towel can make the conditioning more intensive without actually using twice as much product. Run a curl cream through your damp and newly hydrated locks.
Use a diffuser on medium heat to kick-start the drying. Diffuse until hair is half-dry. Air-dry the rest of the way while you get ready.
Once hair is dry, go back in and use a large-barrel curling iron on three or four two-inch sections.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
CURL CREAM like MOP C Curl Curl Defining Cream, $14.95.
DIFFUSER like Infiniti by Conair Diffuser, $15.
CONDITIONER like Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Conditioner, $12.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, asian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with long wavy dark brown hair
Start with a shine-boosting shampoo so hair looks glossy.
Blow-dry hair straight, concentrating mostly on the roots to mid-shaft.
Use large hot rollers on your ends, leaving them in for two to three minutes for the slightest wave.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
SHINE BOOSTING SHAMPOO like Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Shampoo, $4.99.
CURLERS like BaByliss Ceramic 20 Roller Hair Setter, $39.95.
SHINE SPRAY like Garnier Fructis Glossing Spray, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with medium length wavy layered hair
Spritz a leave-in conditioning mist through dry hair to prevent damage and breakage.
Wrap two-inch sections halfway up with hot rollers, rolling them back away from the face to create volume. Mist with a setting spray. After five minutes, undo rollers.
Run a tiny but of shine serum through your hair to work curls into softer looking waves.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Motions At-Home Nourish Leave-In Conditioner, $3.79.
HOT ROLLERS like Vidal Sassoon 60 Second Fast Heat-Up 20-Roller Hairsetter, $35.00.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with long wavy brown hair
Show off your layers by bringing out the wave in your hair. Switch to a clarifying shampoo to get rid of product buildup, which can weigh your natural texture down.Run a conditioning styling cream through your hair and let it air-dry while you get dressed, do your makeup and eat breakfast. Try not to touch your hair while it dries to avoid causing frizz.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
CLARIFYING SHAMPOO like Terax Latte Clarifying Shampoo, $20.
STYLING CREAM like Nexxus Smoothing Cream, $11.99.
ANTI-FRIZZ like Marc Anthony Anti Frizz Balm, $6.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair
Second-day hair is super sexy because your natural oils are restored and just the right amount of natural wave has come back. Touch up the top layer of your hair with a flat iron but don't overdo it so your style looks deflated. Use the iron sparingly and only to work out any unsightly kinks.
Run a bit of styling cream mixed with a dab of texturizer through your hair. Flip your hair over and blast it with a little heat from your blow-dryer to activate the product. You're left with tousled perfection.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
CONDITIONER like Thermasilk Volumizing Conditioner, $7.59.
STYLING CREAM like Pureology Nanoglaze Styling Cream, $33.
WAVE-ENHANCING CREAM like Charles Worthington Big Waves Definition Cream, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blond hair, sexy hair
woman with long dark blond hair
Show off beachy-blonde highlights with an easygoing, tousled look. A brightening shampoo to bring out your highlights, natural or otherwise, makes a huge difference.
After towel-drying hair, spritz root to end with a salt spray to create natural, surfer-girl style. Dab a little leave-in conditioner on the ends if they start to look fried or dry/dull.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
BLONDE SHAMPOO like John Frieda Sheer Blonde Shampoo, $6.49.
SURF SPRAY like Rebecca Bacon's Beach Bag Elixir, $25.
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Warren Tricomi Pure Strength Leave-In Conditioner, $25.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long curly red hair
Try a leave-in conditioner and a strong-hold gel for the perfect mix of control and conditioning.
Rake the product cocktail through damp hair with a wide-tooth comb. Scrunch hair to add volume.
Once hair has air-dried, use a serum to touch up any frizz or flyaways.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
GEL like Sexy Hair Concepts Big Sexy Hair Blow Dry Volumizing Gel, $12.49.
CONDITIONER like Dove Daily Moisture Therapy Conditioner for Dry Rough Hair, $4.99.LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Alterna Hemp Leave-In Spray Conditioner, $20.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy dark brown hair
Run a shine spray through dry hair.
Use large rollers on the very ends of your hair and let them sit for five to ten minutes.
Work a silicone-based serum through the ends to pull the curls out, leaving the softest hint of a wave.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
SHINE GLAZE like Frédéric Fekkai Salon Glaze, $28.
ROLLERS like BaByliss Ceramic 20 Roller Hair Setter, $39.95.
SHINE SPRAY like Alterna Spray Shine, $18.60.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
woman with long blond hair blunt bangs and little black vintage inspired hat
Before styling, treat just the ends of your hair with deep conditioner and leave on for five to 10 minutes in the shower. (Long hair shows damage mostly at the ends.) Run a straightening balm through your hair. Using a natural boar-bristle round brush, dry hair on medium heat.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
DEEP CONDITIONER like Burt's Bees Hair Repair, $7.99.
HYDRATING SHAMPOOO like Biolage by Matrix Hydrating Shampoo, $14.99.
STRAIGHTENING CREAM like Marc Anthony True Professional Straightening Cream, $7.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
girl with wavy blond hair in a half updo
Use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to add oomph to each strand. Blow-dry while raking fingers through your hair. Use a bit of volumizer at the roots.
Make 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.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
VOLUME SHAMPOO like Neutrogena Clean Volumizing Shampoo, $3.79.
VOLUMIZER like Phyto Pro Intense Volume Mousse, $18
HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY like Cutler Specialist Protectant Spray, $21.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, african-american, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with wavy black shoulder length hair
Spritz a thermal protective spray through dry hair to prevent damage and breakage.
Use a large curling iron and wrap 1-2 inch pieces around the barrel, holding the iron parallel to your head. Start wrapping from just above the middle of each section so your roots lie flat.
Run a tiny but of shine serum through your hair to separate curls so they look softer.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
THERMAL PROTECTIVE SPRAY like TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray, $4.79.
LARGE CURLING IRON like Revlon Studio 35 Professional Styling Iron, $6.99.
SHINE SERUM like Motions At-Home Salon Care Smoothing Shine Serum, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long curly dark brown hair
Use a deep conditioner once a week if your hair is on the coarse side. Run a leave-in conditioner and a little mousse through your hair and rough dry it without a brush.
Then, use a large-barrel curling iron and randomly wrap a few sections. Rake your fingers through the curls immediately so they loosen up and look soft.
Flip your hair over and spritz with aerosol hair spray.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
LARGE CURLING IRON like Conair Hype Hair Instant Ultra-Hot Curling Iron, $15.
HAIRSPRAY like Got2B 2 Sexy Voluptuous Volume Hairspray, $5.99.
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Africa's Best Organics Olive Oil Leave-In Conditioner, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long wavy blond hair
Apply volumizing mousse to the ends of your hair while damp. Work 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.
Work a little texture cream into the ends to ramp up the piecey effect.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
VOLUMIZING MOUSSE like Garnier Fructis XXL Volume Mousse, $3.99.
TEXTURE like Paul Mitchell ReWorks Texture Cream, $17.99.
BLONDE SHAMPOO like TRESemmé Color Thrive Shampoo in Blonde, $4.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with straight black hair in a half updo
Spray hair with a volumizer like at the roots. Re-dry the front section with a round brush, pulling hair up and back.
Take 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.
Run a tiny dab of shine serum through the ends of your hair.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
VOLUMIZER like Redken Volume Spray Foam, $13.99.
BOBBY PINS like Scunci Comfort Curved Bobby Pins, $1.69.
ROUND BRUSH like Conair Performers Round Brush, $9.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, red hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long red hair
Make a little cocktail of smoothing cream and anti-frizz through damp hair. Run fingers through your hair as you blow-dry, shaking and twirling pieces, so you get a light, natural wave.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
SMOOTHING CREAM like Tigi Bedhead After-Party Smoothing Cream, $11.99.
ANTI FRIZZ like Alberto VO5 Sheer Hairdressing Weightless Leave-In Anti-Frizz and Shine Cream, $5.99.
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. Combine a little volumizer and leave-in conditioner and run it through damp hair. Blow-dry with a round brush at a low heat.
Use a little anti-frizz to smooth down any flyaways without weighing down hair with excess product.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
HYDRATING SHAMPOO like Matrix Biolage Hydrating Shampoo, $13.95-$25.95.
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Terax Hair Care Life Drops Leave In Protein Conditioner, $20.
VOLUMIZER like Suave Volumizing Root Lifter Spray, $2.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long straight black hair
Wash and condition hair, then towel-dry lightly-don't overdo it because roughing up your hair with terrycloth can actually create frizz. Use a dab of styling cream and blow-dry hair with a round brush.
For a chic, matte finish, use a bit of dry shampoo-extra volume too!
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
CONDITIONER FOR LONG HAIR like L'Oreal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss Conditioner for Long Hair, $4.99.
STYLING CREAM like Samy Get Thick Styling Lotion, $5.99.
DRY SHAMPOO like Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray, $21.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy dark brown hair
Thick wavy hair will give you that incredible, movie-star bounce-and-gleam if you get long layers cut. Combine leave-in conditioner and styling cream for the perfect balance of hydration and control, comb through damp hair and air-dry.
Rub a little shine serum in your palms and gather hair like you're making a ponytail so you evenly coat every strand.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Paul Mitchell Original The Conditioner, $16.
STYLING CREAM like Philip B Crème of the Crop Finishing Crème, $25.
SHINE GLAZE like Pantene Pro-V Smooth and Shine Anti-Frizz Serum, $6.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with brown curly hair in a half updo
To keep thick, tight curls from taking over, use a leave-in conditioner and a gel with serious hold for the perfect mix of control and conditioning. Pull hair back while still wet, training curls to lie flat.
Once hair has air-dried, use a serum to touch up any frizz or flyaways.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
GEL like Frédéric Fekkai Styling Gel, $17.50.
CONDITIONER like Terax Crema Ultra Moisturizing Daily Conditioner, $22.
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Alterna Leave-In Conditioner, $20.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long wavy dark brown hair
CONDITIONING MOUSSE like Dove Volumizing Body & Lift Mousse, $4.29.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long dark brown hair
Add volume to second-day, unwashed hair by running a curling iron through the ends.
Warm up a dab of texture pomade in your palms and then rake hands through your hair.
Flip hair over and blast with a cool shot of air from your dryer. The result: Sexy, polished bedhead strands.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
CURLING IRON like Conair Satin Finish Ceramic Curling Iron, $19.99.
TEXTURE POMADE like Pantene Pro-V Texturize! Defining Pomade, Texture & Shine, $4.49.
HAIR DRYER like Chi Turbo Hair Dryer, $135.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
woman with long reddish brown hair in a half updo
Wash hair with cool water (for extra shine) and towel-dry. Coat hair in straightening cream and blow-dry with a large round brush, flipping hair up at the ends.
Make a deep side part, smoothing down any frizz at the crown with a touch of anti-frizz.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
STRAIGHTENING CREAM like Frédéric Fekkai Straight Away Hair Balm, $17.50.
ANTI FRIZZ like Herbal Essences None Of Your Frizziness Cream, $3.99.
ROUND BRUSH like Goody Tufted Round Brush, $4.99.
long-wavy-hair-15
long, normal, wavy, asian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
girl with long wavy brown hair
Use an overnight conditioning serum-getting ready in the morning will go a lot faster. Just rinse your hair in the shower (skip shampoo and just give your scalp a good massage).
Then, apply a styling cream — thanks to the overnight deep conditioning, your hair will be so much more manageable.
A long, layered cut allows your hair to air-dry brilliantly — no heat-styling needed. So you get great style and healthier locks.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
OVERNIGHT TREATMENT like Ted Gibson Replenish Goodnite Hair Serum, $200.
STYLING CREAM like Kérastase Creme Nutri-Sculpt , $29.99.
ANTI FRIZZ like Dove Therapy Frizz Control Taming Cream, $4.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair, brown hair
girl with long straight red hair
Get shiny without making your head look like an oil slick. Start with a shine-boosting shampoo and conditioner. Give your hair a cold-water rinse. Use 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.
Run 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.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
FLAT IRON like Ted Gibson Flat Iron, $225.
SHINE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER like Modern Organic Products Glisten Shampoo, $11.49.
STRAIGHTENING CREAM like KMS Flat Out Straightening Cream, $17.96.
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long, thick, curly, 30 minutes, hairstyles, brown hair, sexy hair
curly hair styles
Deep-condition hair at least once a week and stick to minimal shampooing. If your scalp or skin is oily, use a gentle shampoo just on your roots and leave your ends out of it. Use a wide-tooth comb to detangle hair while still in the shower.
Cocktail some leave-in conditioner and anti-frizz and run through wet hair. Allow it to air-dry so you get smooth, well-behaved curls.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
DEEP CONDITIONER like Ouidad Deep Treatment, $33.
WIDE TOOTH COMB like CurlMart Cricket Ultraclean Big Time Comb, $3.49.
LEAVE IN CONDITIONER like Charles Worthington Results Moisture Seal Hair Healer Leave-In Conditioner, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, blonde hair, sexy hair
girl with blond hair in an updo
Curly hair lends itself nicely to a messy chignon. Flip hair over and spritz with hairspray all over. This will give your hair a little extra grit and keep your chignon from wilting after an hour.
Rake hair up and back with your hands, pushing it forward at the roots to encourage lift, and secure ends in a twist at the nape of your neck. Keep sticking in bobby pins and pulling out pieces to loosen the style.
Then, mist the twist with a little shine spray. This shouldn't look perfect but fast/sexy/chic.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
HAIRSPRAY like Aussie Catch The Wave Hairspray, $3.99.
BOBBY PINS like Scunci Comfort Curve Bobby Pins, $1.29.
SHINE SPRAY like Charles Worthington All Over Shine Spray, $6.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with wavy hair
A roughed-up, teased-out texture is so sock-hop-meets-punk-rock. Spray hair with hair spray and backcomb the back section. Pull a few pieces forward to frame your face. Twirl around your fingers for a tendril-ish effect.
Throw a few haphazard bobby pins in to keep the messy, quickie beehive texture.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
BOAR-BRISTLE BRUSH like Spornette Boar Bristle Brush, $25.
PREP SPRAY like Bumble & Bumble Tonic Spray, $22.99.
HAIRSPRAY like Thermasilk Flexible Hold Hair Spray , $9.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with wavy hair
Wash hair with a curl-enhancing shampoo/conditioner — a great way to bring out your natural wave. Then, rake a leave-in conditioner and tiny bit of styling gel though your hair with your hands. Scrunch and pile hair on top of your head and clip with little claw clips.
Take hair down 10 minutes later and let it air-dry loosely.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
CURL CONDITIONER like Deva Curl Conditioner, $37.
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like TRESemmé Detangle Leave In Spray, $4.79.
STYLING GEL like Aveda Confixor Liquid Gel, $20.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with straight hair
Apply mousse to a boar bristle brush to get a more even and less sticky application. You'll get the volume without the frizz. Apply a little shine serum to your palms and rub hands over the top layer of hair.
Make a deep side part and pull hair loosely over one eyebrow and then back so you get a dramatic sideswept effect.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
SHINE SERUM like L'Oréal Serie Expert Shine Perfecting Serum, $20.
MOUSSE like John Frieda Luxurious Volume Mousse, $5.99.
BOBBY PINS like Scunci Salon Bobby Pins, $1.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair
Shake up long, straight styles by picking six or seven sections and working a little styling paste through. Then, take a very large curling iron and wrap those sections very loosely so they are wrapped but barely touching the barrel.
Undo 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.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
STYLING PASTE like Redken Rough Paste, $13.50.
CURLING IRON like Conair Cordless Curling Iron, $4.79.
BRUSH like Revlon Tunnel Vent Brush, $4.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, asian, 15 minutes, hairstyles, sexy hair
two brunette women with straight hair
If you have chemically treated hair you want to constantly replenish oils with deep conditioners that contain shea butter, olive or almond oils at least three times a week to avoid breakage.
Heat 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.
Spritz hair with a moisturizing shine spray for heavy-duty gleam.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
DEEP CONDITIONER like Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment, $55.
FLAT IRON like Babyliss Pro Natural Ionic Flat Iron, $169.
SHINE SPRAY like Biosilk Shine On, $13.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with wavy hair
Coarse hair needs a great cut to keep it from getting unruly and puffy. Go for something that works with your natural wave and gives you a great overall shape. Spritz towel-dried hair with a conditioning spray. Then, add a wave-enhancing mousse and scrunch lightly.
Let hair air-dry completely for best results.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
CONDITIONING SPRAY like Back To Basics Sunflower Leave-In Conditioner, $11.99.
WAVE SPRAY like Frédéric Fekkai Wave Creating Spray, $19.50.
MOUSSE like Sunsilk Captivating Curls Mousse, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair
Refresh your style with a little hairspray and heat. Flip your head over and spray with a fine-mist aerosol spray that boasts moveability. Still 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.
Use a tiny bit of styling wax to define a few pieces in front. This look is so sleepy-movie-star.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
STYLING WAX like Bumble & Bumble Sumo Wax, $28.
HAIRSPRAY like Sebastian Shaper Plus Hairspray, $24.95.
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. Blow-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.
Flat-iron bangs-carefully since fine hair is more delicate-so they lie close to your forehead.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
PASTE like Kiehl's Creative Cream Wax, $15.50.
STRAIGHTENING STYLING CREAM like Kiehl's Heat Protective Silk Straightening Cream, $15.50.
FINE-HAIR SHAMPOO like Bain de Terre Lemongrass Volumizing Shampoo, $21.25.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair and bangs
Making your hair dramatically flat and dramatically matte is a great way to alter your look. Flat-iron your bangs (make sure they're cut very blunt) and then spray them with a dry shampoo to counteract the shine brought on by heat styling. Work 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.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
DRY SHAMPOO like Bumble & Bumble Hair Powder, $34.95.
FLAT IRON like Babyliss Pro Natural Ionic Flat Iron, $169.
HAIR PASTE like Aveda Control Paste, $26.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, red hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
redhead with wavy hair
Go from wavy to curly in no time. Start with a few spritzes of heat-protectant spray — it'll save you from damage and help the style hold. Using a large-barreled curling iron, wrap hair from the midshaft to the ends around the barrel. Do your entire head.
Mist everything with a little shine-boosting hairspray and pull out curls so they look varied and imperfect — a.k.a. natural.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
CURLING IRON like Remington Digital Curling Iron, $24.99.
HEAT PROTECTANT SPRAY like Joico Thermal Styling Spray, $14.96.
SHINE BOOSTING HAIR SPRAY like Got2B Laminating Shine Hairspray, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long hair
The easiest updo is the kind that's only half up. Make a side part. Take a front section on either side and twist it back so it stays very loose in front.
Gather the two sections together in a twist in the back and clip with a small, embellished barrette.
Spritz a little shine-spray all over to finish the look.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
SHINE SPRAY like Bumble & Bumble Big Shine Spray, $40.
HAIR FRAGRANCE like Got2B Styltini Root To Tip Silkener, $5.99.
STYLING CREAM like Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Anti Humidity Styling Cream, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, caucasian, 30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with medium length curly hair
Shorter layers give thick, coarse curls more volume. As long as you control the frizz, this style is the perfect way to work with your hair's natural height. Run a conditioner and moisturizing gel thorough wet hair. Twirl two-inch pieces around your finger to give them a more pronounced shape.
Flip your head over and diffuse every curl-take breaks so you don't get light headed and fall over.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like KMS Moistrepair Leave-In Conditioner, $16.96.
MOISTURIZING GEL like Dove Define and Shine Control Gel, $8.95.
CURL CONDITIONER like Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Conditioner, $7.49.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long hair and bangs
Treat the roots and bangs like you're on a mission to straighten. Blow-dry with a round brush and use a flat iron too. Leave the area from mid-strand to your ends damp and untouched by heat stylers. Mist the rest of your head with a leave-in conditioning mist.
Scrunch your hair to help form the curls and allow to air-dry for the right mix of sleek and wavy.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
STRAIGHTENING BALM like Rusk Str8 Anti-Curl Lotion, $10.95.
LEAVE-IN MIST like Motions At Home Leave-In Conditioner, $2.99.
SPRAY GEL like Herbal Essences Set Me Up Spray Gel, $3.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with wavy hair
Finger-comb through dry hair to get a little volume and separation. Mist hair with spray gel to give separation, texture and hold.
Pull one side loosely back, keeping hair in front of your ear-this should look undone and almost messy.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
SPRAY GEL like Pureology Spray Gel AntiFadeComplex, $20.99.
ANTI FRIZZ like John Frieda Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Cream, $5.99.
CURL SHAMPOOO like Samy Curls Shampoo, $5.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, asian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long curly hair
Condition hair overnight so ends stay healthy-looking. Rinse hair in the shower in the a.m.
Run a leave-in conditioner through your hair and take one- inch pieces and twist them, creating a ringlet curl that goes about halfway up.
Diffuse the ends to the mid-shift so you get conditioned bouncy curls.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
OVERNIGHT TREATMENT like Phyto 9 Day Cream for Dehydrated Hair, $26.
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like EO Conditioner in French Lavender, $8.59.
DIFFUSER like Conair Tourmaline Ceramic Hair Diffuser, $13.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, asian, 15 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair and bangs
A strong bang is so chic — and achievable if you have naturally thick hair. A quick flat iron with a tiny, bang-friendly version keeps them in line daily.
Run 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.
You can skip shampooing the next day and refresh your style with a botanical conditioning mist.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
MINI FLAT IRON like Warren-Tricomi Hot Iron, $90.
CONDITIONING MASK like Garnier Fructis Deep Conditioning Mask, $6.99.
REFRESHING 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. Run 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.
Blast hair with a dryer on a cool setting to add some shine without layering on more product.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
VOLUMIZER like Amplify by Matrix Volumizing System Thicklift Liquid Volumizer, $15.
CLARIFYING SHAMPOO like Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo, $2.49.
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. Work a texture cream through your ends — just a tiny bit to get an undone appearance.
To 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.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
DRY SHAMPOO like Bumble & Bumble Hair Powder, $19.
MOUSSE like Joico Firmwhip Design Foam, $16.
VOLUME SHAMPOO like Finesse Volumizing Shampoo, $4.29.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long wavy hair
In the shower, go easy on the shampoo — the more natural oils left in your hair the better. Steer clear of vigorously towel-drying and instead, blot hair so your bathroom floor doesn't end up covered in water.
Then cocktail equal parts gel and leave-in conditioner and coat damp hair in the mixture. Carefully and lightly scrunch hair (stopping a few inches below the root, so you get the top to lie flat). Air-dry, and keep your hands off since touching your hair creates frizz.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
CURLY HAIR TOWEL like Aquis Microfiber Hair Towel, $16.99.
GEL like TIGI Bed Head Power Trip Hair Gel, $11.99.
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Paul Mitchell The Conditioner, $16.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair
Rock your natural texture and go all '60s folk-rock goddess with a combination of middle part and glossy finish. For dark brunettes, a moisturizing, color-enhancing shampoo and conditioner is the first step to slippery shine. Make 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.
Run a shine serum through your hair, using your palms to really smooth down any flyaways at the roots.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
COLOR CONDITIONER like Pantene Pro-V Brunette Expressions Color Enchancing Conditioner for Brunettes, $6.38.
FLAT-IRON LOTION like Got2B Flat Iron and Blow Dry Lotion, $5.99.
FLAT IRON like Cortex Pink Flat Iron, $85,
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
two brunettes with long wavy hair and bangs
First thing's first: Get shiny sideswept bangs. Run a styling cream through and dry immediately, making sure you pull the brush down and to the side as you go, training the bangs to stay put. Comb an anti-frizz through your hair (use a brush to make sure you really distribute the product).
Blow-dry sections in back with a round brush to smooth out the look. Then, dry the front pieces by combing them through with your fingers so you get that great, sexy wave.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
STYLING CREAM like Rusk Str8 Lotion, $10.95.
ANTI FRIZZ will tame flyaways without weighing down fine hair with Neutrogena Triple Moisture Smooth Shine Anti Frizz Cream, $7.39.
ROUND BRUSH like Earth Therapuetics Radiant Round Brush, $8.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, curly, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long wavy hair
Refresh slept-on curls with a few sprays of leave-in conditioner mist.
Tame flyaways with an anti-frizz serum. Work it through your hair and scrunch to reform curls.
Use a little mousse on the ends so they don't droop.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
CONDITIONING MIST like Aussie Hair Insurance Leave-In Conditioner, $4.43.
ANTI FRIZZ like Sebastian Laminates Crema Styler Anti Frizz, $27.92.
MOUSSE like TRESemmé Curl Enhancing Mousse, $4.35.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, straight, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long straight hair
Deep-condition your ends, especially if you haven't gotten a cut in a while. Use a smoothing styling product (something with a little hold) and dry with a round brush.
Mist with a light shine spray and then run fingers through your hair to encourage a little movement to go with your movie-star gleam.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
DEEP CONDITIONER like Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment, $55.
SMOOTHING STYLER like Davines Momo Moisturizing Anti Frizz, $17.59.
LIGHT SHINE SPRAY WITH UV PROTECTION like Frédéric Fekkai Summer Shield, $22.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, fine, straight, caucasian, 15 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
blonde with long straight hair
Getting a sexy tousled look with fine hair is a little more work, but definitely doable. Wash hair with a volumizing shampoo — skimp on the conditioner since you want healthy hair but don't want to weigh it down. Spray 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.
Once it's absolutely dry, use a bit of dry shampoo to ramp up the bedhead-y texture.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Kiss My Face Big Body Shampoo, $6.52.
VOLUMIZING SPRAY like TRESemmé Big Boost Root Spray, $4.49.
VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER like Joico Body Luxe Thickening Conditioner, $12.96.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, normal, straight, caucasian, 30 minutes, blonde hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
woman with long wavy blonde hair
This updated Veronica Lake-ish style gives you wave and shine without looking overworked. Run a styling cream through your hair and blow-dry straight. Take a tiny dab of product and smooth it over dry hair to fight frizz. Then, take four medium Velcro rollers and set two one-inch sections on either side of your part (in front).
Spray 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.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
VELCRO ROLLERS like Roller 3" Super Size Plus, $3.49.
STYLING CREAM like Frèdèric Fekkai Coiff Anti Frizz Silkening Crème, $25.
HAIRSPRAY like Suave Volumizing Hair Spray, $2.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
long, thick, wavy, caucasian, 15-30 minutes, brown hair, hairstyles, sexy hair
brunette with long layered hair and bangs
Getting the right combo of straight and wavy textures is easy if you have the right cut. "A few layers throughout makes styling so much easier," says NYC stylist Ted Gibson. Use a volumizing spray all over. "People always think of volume at the top, you want it in the back and on the sides as well," says Gibson.
Run some serum through bangs and blow-dry but don't flat iron them — it'll make the look too severe compared to the rest of your wavy-ish texture.
MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
WAVY HAIR SPRAY like Frédéric Fekkai Tousled Wave Spray, $23.
VOLUMIZING SPRAY like Alterna Life Volume Spray Mousse, $21.
SHINE POMADE with Modern Organic Products Separation and Shine Pomade, $12.99.
Hairstyle Handbook
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ethnic hairstyles
Naturally straight hair looks gorgeous with long layers and not a lot of fuss. Before you dry, mist on some thickening spray to create volume and a fortifying spray to prevent split ends. Then, use your fingers to tousle the strands while you blast them with the blowdryer. Let your part happen naturally, and tuck your hair behind your ears — the result will be easy, casual and very pretty. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
THICKENING SPRAY like Bumble & Bumble Thickening Spray, $22.95
SPLIT-END SPRAY like John Frieda Frizz-Ease Daily Nourishment Leave-in Fortifying Spray, $5.99
BLOWDRYER like the Infiniti by Conair, $38.49
Hairstyle Handbook
hairstyle gallery, syndication, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
A deep part elevates a simple, straight cut. Use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner that won't weigh down your hair. Then, let it air-dry — this gives you more texture without much product — and create a dramatic line, sweeping your hair across one eye. A drop of anti-frizz serum makes it look ultra-glossy. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO like Kiss My Face Big Body Volumizing Shampoo, $8.29
VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER like Herbal Essences Body Envy Conditioner, $6.99
SERUM like FX Silk Drops Hair Serum, $4.49
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.
Use hairspray to hold it all in place. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
HEAT-PROTECTION SPRAY like TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray, $4.75
WAVE SPRAY like Sally Hershberger Wave Spray, $12.50
HAIRSPRAY like Sebastian Original Shaper Hair Spray, $12.99
Hairstyle Handbook
brown hair, brunette hair, sexy hair, curly hair, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
Make you curly hair look date-worthy-sexy by adding extreme lift at the roots. When your hair is damp, flip your head and work a volumizing mousse near your scalp. Scrunch the ends with a moisturizing, curl-defining cream and blowdry on low with a diffuser attachment.
Mist with finishing spray for shine and humidity protection. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
VOLUMIZING MOUSSE like Alterna Life Solutions Volumizing Spray Mousse, $21
CURL CREAM like Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Calming Crème, $27
FINISHING SPRAY like Joico JoiMist Medium Styling & Finishing Spray, $14.95
Hairstyle Handbook
brown hair, brunette hair, thick hair, layered hair, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
Thick, textured hair becomes much easier to style when you have a great cut with long layers. Prep your hair with leave-in conditioner and straightening cream. Divide it into sections and pin up the top pieces to keep them out of the way. Working slowly, start drying underneath — you'll need a pointed nozzle on your dryer and a round brush — directing the air downward.
Finish it off with a shine spray. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Terax Life Drops Leave-in Protein Conditioner, $20
STRAIGHTENING CREAM like No Frizz Straight Making Styling Cream, $24
SHINE SPRAY like Sexy Hair Concepts Big Sexy Hair Big Shine Spray, $14.96
Hairstyle Handbook
brown hair, brunette hair, asian hair, fine hair, 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
HEAT PROTECTION SPRAY like Chi 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray, $11.99
FLAT IRON like T3 Tourmaline Ceramic Ionic Flat Iron, $69.95
MATTIFYING POWDER like Schwarzkopf OSiS Dust It Mattifying Powder, $13
Hairstyle Handbook
brown hair, brunette hair, highlighted bangs, 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.
Let 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
BLOWDRYER like Elchim 2001 Professional Hair Dryer, $99.95
SHAMPOO like L'Oreal Professional Vitamino Color Shampoo, $28
CONDITIONER like Dove Volume Therapy Conditioner for Fine Hair, $4.75
Hairstyle Handbook
brown hair, brunette hair, straight hair, fine hair, hairstyles
ethnic hairstyles
To get more body, mist volumizing spray at the roots of your straight, fine hair. Flip your head and blowdry, using your fingers to create lift near your scalp.
While your hair is still damp, mist with a curl spray and wrap sections of hair around hot rollers. Pin them in place.
After the curlers have cooled and your hair is just about dry, mist with hairspray and remove rollers, pulling downward to create waves. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
VOLUMIZING SPRAY like Kérastase Spray Volumactive, $34
CURL SPRAY like L'Oréal Studio Tightly Wound Curl Boosting Spray, $4.99
HOT ROLLERS like Remington All That Quick Curl Set, $14.99
Hairstyle Handbook
brown hair, brunette hair, curly hair, way hair, hairstyles
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.
For shine and extra conditioning, twist the ends with a hydrating oil. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
PREPPING SPRAY like Jonathan Product Prep Spray, $20
FRIZZ SPRAY like Citre Shine Miracle Mist Anti-Frizz Spray Laminator, $4.05
HAIR OIL like Oscar Blandi Jasmine Oil Serum, $16
Hairstyle Handbook
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hairstyles
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
SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER like Pantene Beautiful Lengths Shampoo and Conditioner, $9.99 each
LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER like Nexxus Headdress Weightless Leave-in Conditioner, $19.99
SMOOTHING CREAM like Tigi Bead Head After Party Smoothing Cream, $17.50
Hairstyle Handbook
brown hair, brunette hair, curly hair, hairstyles
hairstyles
To make your curly hair look more polished, let it air-dry and then smooth out strategic sections. Start by misting a glossing spray all over. With a curling iron, flatten any cowlicks around your face and curl a few front pieces to create more dramatic ringlets. (The size of the iron should be only slightly larger than the width of your natural curls.) Spray hairspray on your fingers and carefully run your hands over the curls to de-frizz them without breaking them up. MARIE CLAIRE RECOMMENDS
GLOSSING SPRAY like John Frieda Frizz-Ease Instant Glossing Spray, $5.95
CURLING IRON like Conair Satin Finish Ceramic Curling Iron, $23.99
HAIRSPRAY like Garnier Fructis Style Full Control Hairspray, $3.99
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