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Kerry Washington's Airy Ringlets
Use weighty styling products in moderation—save for a light
texturizer and a mist of hairspray—if you want to achieve bouncy curls
like Kerry Washington's.
After forming the spirals with a medium-barrel curling iron, comb
through with a vented brush, as a paddle brush may cause the style to
fall flat.
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Kate Hudson's Boho-Chic Bun
Is it just us, or does Kate Hudson's
look have a slight floral vibe? Babaii channeled the beauty of Italy to
create the star's breezy, yet polished, style. Rather than juggling
multiple tools, he used his fingers as a comb so he didn't disturb the
natural texture of Hudson's hair.
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Zoe Saldana's Undone Ponytail
Despite its effortless texture, Zoe Saldana's
low ponytail maintains a dressed-up appearance, and even gets a touch
of retro glamour with the added volume at her crown. Her hairstylist,
Mara Roszak, used John Frieda's Frizz-Ease Mousse ($5; drugstore.com)
on Saldana's damp strands, then rough-dried them to add movement. "To
create the perfect natural wavy texture, I loosely braided her hair and
let it dry," Roszak said. "I took out the braids, and misted a hairspray
all over her head to add extra volume and texture." The Bardot-esque
height was made by gentle backcombing at Saldana's crown. Taking
sections from either side of the star's head, Roszak overlapped pieces
of hair down the back until she formed a low ponytail shape, then
fastened the style with hair pins. And remember—the tousled appearance
is part of the appeal. "Allow pieces of hair around the face to
naturally fall out for a soft, feminine look," Roszak added.
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Padma Lakshmi's Soft Layers
Va-va-voom! Not only did Padma Lakshmi's
strands stay full and bouncy throughout the duration of the 2012 Emmy
Awards, the style also had some animated inspiration. "The look is a
modern-day Jessica Rabbit-influenced wave," said Lakshmi's hairstylist,
Michael Duenas. He used OSiS Ultra-Strong Cream Mousse ($19; drugstore.com)
on dry hair to give the style hold, before blowing out horizontal
areas. Duenas then wrapped one-inch sections around a curling iron,
directing the spirals away from Lakshmi's face. After adding extra
ringlets throughout the style, he misted hair with a flexible hold
hairspray. Duenas finished by spritzing OSiS Freeze Finish Hairspray
($19; drugstore.com) onto a boar-bristle brush, and combed out each curl to impart a soft wave. "It's sexy, understated, and ultra-feminine."
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Heidi Klum's Buoyant Curls
One part Farrah Fawcett, one part haute couture, Heidi Klum's
bouncy waves at the 2012 Emmy Awards make a statement without appearing
overdone. "This look is new for Heidi because it is so soft and sexy,"
said celebrity hairstylist Oribe, who created the style. "I was inspired
by French fashion photographer Guy Bourdin, whose models always looked
so glamorous." Oribe blow-dried Klum's hair using Volumista Mist ($34; oribe.com)
to create body, then used a curling iron to add pin curls. Once the
spirals were completely cool, he brushed through the style and misted on
Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray ($38; oribe.com) to lock out the elements.
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