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Sleek Chic
Revive sun-parched strands by rocking Karolina Kurkova’s slicked-back style.
Start by brushing hair away from your face so it lays smooth against your scalp.
Then generously pump areplenishing hair oilinto hands and slick from roots to ends.
Tie your ‘do into a low pony, twist the tail and wrap it around itself.
Secure with aSpin Pin, slip on a slinky dress and head out!
Tie it off with a baby elastic.
The cherry on top?
Abraided faux-hair bandin a matching shade.
Fun Bun
Want to know how to be as effortlessly sexy as Marion Cotillard?
Two words: Sock bun.
Snip a sock at the toes and roll it over itself until you have a donut.
Teased Twist
Work that salty volume by snagging model Jessica Hart’s chic chignon.
Part hair to one side, then back-comb each section on either side of the split.
Spritz a boar-bristle brush with ahumidity-blocking hairspray, then brush the top layer of hair down and back.
Perfect Pouf
Fight off floppy hat-head pre-happy hour by rocking Alyssa Milano’s badass pompadour.
Back-comb the section, then smooth the top layer and gather strands like you’re making a half pony.
Pull the rest of your hair into a low pony.
Now, go play kissy face with handsome strangers.
Power Plaits
Ditch post-fun-in-the-sun frizz with Naya Rivera’s scalp-hugging braids.
Split top-half strands into three even sections, then move the two sides out of the way.
Rub a littleJonathan Silky Dirt Shine & Define Creme, $16, between fingers first.)
Tie with a mini-elastic, then repeat on either side.
Let ends fall loose, then go hang with your girls.
Loosen Up
Can’t convince Olivia Palermo to be your on-call stylist?
Copy her crazy shiny braid instead.
Work ashine creamthrough dry hair and part on the right side.
Sea Hair
You worked all winter to get a butt like model Ana Beatriz Barros’s.
Her mermaid babe ‘do?
When strands are dry (usually a few hours), unravel and go!
Repeat on the other side.
Not-So-Tame Twist
Like Melanie Laurent’s look?
When hair is wet, spray all over with acurl activator.
Twist it loosely backward, then clip it at your crown and go!
