Charlize Theron

This would be a beautiful look for a holiday party and would be possible to do with long hair if the back was put up in an updo. Shorter layers would be necessary near the front for the bob look. Charlize has crimped waves here which was ever so popular back in the roaring 20s. She is poised here at AFI FEST 2009 "The Road" Premiere.

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Tia Carrere

So a hair crimper would be the tool of choice to help achieve this style. Start by blowing sections out straight and then use the tool as per manufactures directions.

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Ashlee Simpson-Wentz

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Aly Michalka

She has very contrasting highlights with lowlights. These waves are very defined and layered to add volume around the crown of the head and less at the bottom. This photo was taken at the 7th Annual Teen Vogue Hollywood Party at the Milk Studios.

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Tyler Hilton

This one is combed forward on the sides and up on top. The length is short and manicured but the waves add a spirit of fun and not so perfect.

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mop head

The style is messy and mop like. Layers and waves just stick out in every direction. That's what makes this cut fun.

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Beyonce

This beautiful woman has enviable hair that is just past shoulder length.  A professional relaxer treatment can help get rid of the kinky frizzies and blow drying with a large round brush can further straighten. A curling iron held vertically while wrapping the sections around it can give the appearance of casual waves.

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lovely young bride

The gown is strapless and white and is perfect for a summer outdoor wedding. The simple choker adds some simple charm.

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Gwyneth Paltrow

Her inverted bob is versatile and fun with a few waves and bends that add a playful and bit more casual look. This is easy to accomplish with a little scrunching toward the end of the drying process and a diffuser.

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Adriana Fonseca has a beautiful formal edge to a casual loose wave hairstyle that is long and lovely. She has medium brown locks with streaks of copper and light brown highlights that add oodles of depth to what otherwise could be a boring hair color. She has pulled back a section of her mane from the top and pulled it back to be secured at the back of the crown with bobby pins or a fashion clip. This opens things up so we can see her pretty features such as her eyes and especially her lashes which is a trend for fall which will be less emphasis on the shadow and so forth. She is wearing a halter dress with shiny silver fringe on the plunging neckline. Her suntan skin is really highlighted here. Adriana is a Mexican actress and to copy her style would be easy with a diffuser, some curl enhancing product, and scrunching while drying with the fingers.

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Lindsay Lohan is all about edgy fashion as she is seen here with her bold and bright shirt dress, vintage men's style top hat, and long loose waves. Her eye liner and lashes show up distinctly as opposed to the shadow which will be a new look for fall and is also a retro old look. She is sporting pale lipstick. This picture of Lindsay was taken at the Sephora 10th Anniversary Party.

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Lauren Conrad wears casual waves very well as we see her here in this picture taken at the 19th Annual "A Time for Heroes" Celebrity Carnival in June of 2008. She has a long light brown mane with butterscotch highlights. She has an off center part and is bang-less. Hair is smooth down to about chin level where they transition to gentle and loose waves which can be accomplished by winding sections around a large barrel curling iron and then pulling the curls apart with fingers. You only need to do a few.

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Gavin DeGraw is in the spotlight lately with his hit single "In Love with a Girl." He is a singer songwriter who has a catchy voice and fun video of that song on VH1. He started out singing in Manhattan clubs and got a big break when one of his songs was chosen for the theme song of "One Tree Hill."

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Here is a modern, yet classy, yet vintage 40s look that is perfect for a woman who is in touch with her feminine side. This gal has cascading waves and very dark brown hair with a side part and is bang-less. Her very fair skin is a nice contrast to her almost black mane and red lipstick. Her dress is reminiscent of days gone by as well.

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Natasha Bedingfield is one to watch for retro hair and fashion and here she is with a medium length tousled hairdo. Her blonde hair looks smashing with messy bangs that are brushed forward then graduated lengths frame her pretty fair skinned face. Loose waves hit just past the shoulders and are easy to re-create by using a diffuser and scrunching while you dry. A grey sequined dress and light pink lipstick finish off the look.

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This woman has been quite an inspiration for weight loss and she is seen here signing copies of her book: Loosing It and gaining my life back one pound at a time. This picture of Valerie Bertinelli was taken at Borders in Oak Brook, IL on May 31st 2008. We are featuring her here because we love her attractive shoulder length wavy hairstyle. This look is still going strong and can be seen on many of the popular celebrities. She has a side part with bangs swept to the side and soft curls that frame her face. She shows us that we can look great at any age.

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With graduation being just around the corner, one might be wondering about some hairstyle ideas for this special event. These two girls have incorporated up to date waves and curls with their caps. Since the hat comes down to a point on the forehead, it is easier to go with a bang-less style, but the gal on the right shows that it is possible to do bangs as well. She has hers parted on the side and brushed over and her hair is tucked back behind her ears.

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If you are looking for a long easy care hairstyle, check this one out. It sports the popular wavy look that would be easy to copy. This teen girl has light brown hair with chunky blonde highlights and it is parted on the side with no bangs. Using a diffuser on the blow-dryer and fingers to lightly scruch while drying will help to get these loose waves. Brush hair from underneath while styling to help keep the separation.

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Heidi Montag has great long and loose waves. A side part with long bangs that are swept to the side and curled back give this hairstyle a hint of retro with an almost feathered appearance. There is some real definition of curl with sections showing separation which can be accomplished with defining hair products. Curl enhancing shampoo and condtioner along with a blow-dryer with diffuser attached are great helper tools for this style. Using fingers to scruch while drying is one way to copy this 'do. Heidi looks wonderful as a bleach blonde.

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 If you are looking for a great up to date men's hairstyle that would be perfect for just about any occasion, then check this one out. This would work well for someone with fine to medium hair and straight to slightly wavy. The bangs are cut longer and styled up and back off of the forehead in a series of waves. The sides are cut shorter above the ears and brushed back. A little hair product will help to hold the style. This would be great for a business man or anyone who likes to look well put together and works well for someone who wears glasses. The 5 o'clock shadow adds to a bit of a disheveled appearance.

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