9 Medium Hairstyles Making a Statement
Pixie and Rapunzel 'dos not making the cut? Stick to a happy medium with these hair looks!
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If we haven't already persuaded you towards a dramatic chop or growing out your locks, meet the trends halfway. Shoulder-length cuts are super flattering against any facial structure, and are insanely versatile. Find your middle ground with these nine celeb styles that prove there's more to mid-length than face frames and shoulder sweeps.
Oliva Palermo — Ballerina Bun With Face-Frame Strands
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Gone are the days when ballerina buns were a last resort to resolving a case of bedhead. If this fashion-savvy icon can throw her hair in a knot and call it a day prior to attending Valentino's runway show at Paris Fashion Week this season, we're considering this our seal of approval to sport the style daily. A solid bun is easiest to form when dealing with dirtier strands, but if you insist on crafting post-wash, make sure to spray hair with Oribe's Dry Texturing Spray for necessary hold prior to styling.
Karlie Kloss – Damp Strands With Side Part
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We normally shy away from any variation of fresh-out-the-shower looks, but leave it to Karlie Kloss to make it completely sexy. Apparently the former Victoria's Secret Angel is staying on-trend as the damp aesthetic may be having a moment in 2016, spotted on the Proenza Scouler runway this season. Luckily for us, this style is easy to emulate. Start by parting your hair dramatically to either side, and generously spray Bumble and bumble's Bb. Prep all over hair to dampen (not soak!) strands.
Salma Hayek — Bouncy Spiral Curls
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Salma Hayek's spirals are pretty natural, but for those of us who aren't curly-Qs, hot tools are the answer. Pass on the rollers and overnight braids. To score these spirals like Hayek sported at the LACMA 2015 Art + Film Gala, you'll need time, patience, and the Professional Marcel Iron — stat.
Elizabeth Olsen – Half Up, Half Down Ponytail
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Some celebs go glam when they travel — dolled-up hair, full face of makeup, and high heels to boot — while others opt to show that they are, in actuality, just like us. *gasp* Elizabeth Olsen was spotted boarding a flight at LAX in a comfy-chic ensemble that definitely out-did surrounding passengers, but her hair was on-point. Who has time to fix and perfect hair for a morning flight? Copy Olsen's I-woke-up-like-this 'do by spritzing Living Proof's Dry Shampoo generously over strands for a quick refresher before throwing half of your strands up in a sleek ponytail at the center of the scalp, using Goody's clear elastics.
Chloe Grace Moretz — Effortless Bend
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Chloe did rock-chick chic to a T at the Delta Air Lines Grammy Celebration — from her effortless wavy hairstyle, to the leather jacket and polka-dot necktie. Go Grease-meets-punk with hair that bends just enough to make an impact with Bumble and bumble's Bb. Don't Blow It Cream to style strands while they air-dry into the perfect curve.
Jennifer Aniston – Pin Straight
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Jennifer Aniston will never outgrow "The Rachel" cut, nor are we encouraging her to do so. Whether you're a fan of the iconic '90s styles making a comeback or not, there's no denying the actress' signature layered face-frame is a classic. Get straight to the point by using a flat iron to untwist any spiral hairs falling out of place, and secure with Living Proof's Straight spray for good measure.
Eva Longoria – Straight With Dramatic Middle Part
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Taking a style cue from pop-princess Rihanna, who has been photographed rocking a mid-part lately, Eva Longoria's style on The View was sleek and sophisticated. The best way to part the sea of strands? Take the rattail of Mason Pearson's elongated comb and separate hair between the two sides.
Julianne Moore — Loose Waves With Middle Part
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Whether her hair is piled high at the center of her scalp, secured at the nape of her neck, or hanging loosely against her shoulders, the Still Alice actress embodies elegance. The second Moore was caught on the 2016 Oscars cam, we were almost giddy that loose waves were A-OK on the red carpet. To glam up this overnight-braid-undone 'do, run a dime-size amount of the Sally Hershberger 24K Superiority Complex Texturizing Paste through hair strands to add body.
Kerry Washington — Curled Ponytail With Top Bump
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There's nothing more chic than a posh ponytail, and Kerry Washington's Oscars 'do was both simple and sophisticated. To take athleisure to elegance, wrap strands over ghd's Platinum Styler for a thick, bouncy ringlet. Secure with an elastic, pushing hair forward from the back of the scalp to create a slight bump, which will give the illusion of volume.
Julia Horniacek is the former fashion and beauty editor for BestProducts.com. When she's not resisting the “add to cart” button on e-commerce sites or chocolate everything, she's a fitness fanatic you’ll find at the gym, sipping an array of seasonal decaffeinated beverages or documenting her life via Insta pics.
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