Piecey Bob

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JANUARY JONES’S STYLE: A below-the-chin, above-the-shoulders cut with long, choppy layers.
WHAT MAKES IT HOT: ”The length of this bob is what really creates that sexiness,” says celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend. “It’s meant to hit right at the sloping curve of the neck.”
WHO IT WORKS FOR: Every line of this haircut has been broken-up with thinning shears, which allows the hair to fall loosely with very little styling. Read: If you’re a shower, shake and go girl, this might be the perfect do for you.

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Brond

JENNIFER LOPEZ'S SHADE: A honey brown base with chunky beige blond accents. (Get it? Brown plus blond…)
WHAT MAKES IT HOT: "I've never seen Jennifer's color look so gorgeous," says Robinson. "There's so much contrast without looking unnatural."
WHO IT WORKS FOR: "Jennifer has a lot of bronze in her skin so she doesn't need to compensate by putting those colors in her hair," explains Robinson. "This slightly ashen mix of blond and brown is just right."

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Baby Blond

MICHELLE WILLIAMS’S SHADE: Pale blond—think sun-soaked fields of wheat.
WHAT MAKES IT HOT: “Because this blond has a taupey undertones, it can warm up women with fair skin,” says celebrity colorist Marie Robinson, who created this shade for Williams.
WHO IT WORKS FOR: With a color this bold, a little goes a long way—which means it looks best on shorter styles.

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Ombre Hair

LILY ALDRIDGE’S SHADE: Deep chestnut roots that fade to a tawny medium brown.
WHAT MAKES IT HOT: You may not recognize Victoria’s Secret model Lily Aldridge—but chances are you love her hair. “It’s by far one of the most requested looks in my salon,” says Cunningham. “There’s just something appealing and easy about those bleached-out ends.”
WHO IT WORKS FOR: Natural brunets will have the most luck pulling this shade off. Simply ask your colorist to add uneven ribbons of a lighter hue—and keep in mind, balayage highlights, that is, those painted directly onto the hair shaft without foils or a cap, will look the most believable.

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Rich Auburn

EMMA STONE’S SHADE: A rich, monochromatic ginger hue.
WHAT MAKES IT HOT: Hair color technology has come a long way, so even single process shades like this have light-catching nuance, explains celebrity colorist Tracey Cunningham who created this shade for Stone.
WHO IT WORKS FOR: This spicy red is surprisingly kind to fair skin with pinkish undertones.

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Russet Highlight...

SERENA WILLIAM’S SHADE: Coffee-colored strands with tons of cinnamon highlights.
WHAT MAKES IT HOT: A healthy dose of reddish highlights accentuates the dark, glossy appeal of raven hair, says Robinson.
WHO IT WORKS FOR: Opt for the color if your complexion is an even, caramel hue.

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Modern Pixie

CATE BLANCHETT'S STYLE: A longish pixie shorn tightly on the sides with cheekbone length hair on top.
WHAT MAKES IT HOT: “This is a classic haircut, but it can be styled so many different ways,” says Townsend. The deep side part gives the pixie an understated elegance; a dab of mousse scrunched into damp strands could take the crop in a mod, ’60s direction.
WHO IT WORKS FOR: According to Townsend, a short cut is a great option for someone looking to lose brittle, damaged hair. “It’s also a perfect way to show off a long, graceful neck like Cate’s,” he says.

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Hidden Layers

GWYNETH PALTROW’S STYLE: Below-the-shoulders strands and scattered, imperceptible layers.
WHAT MAKES IT HOT:Face-framing layers à la Rachel Green may finally be a thing of the past. As Townsend sees it, a uniform length is more 2010; razored ends give the cut movement and keep it from looking drab or drapey.
WHO IT WORKS FOR: “Honestly, this cut works for nearly any face shape. Styling it with off-center part would flatter a heart-shaped face, a center part looks stunning on an oval face,” he says.

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Long Fringe

EVA MENDES’S STYLE: Side-swept bangs that fall along the bridge of the nose.
WHAT MAKES IT HOT: “Lots of women are bothered by hair in their eyes,” says Townsend. “If you can stand it, there’s just something incredibly racy about swingy, eyelash-grazing bangs.”
WHO IT WORKS FOR: These bangs look great on a variety of face shapes but they’re especially effective in minimizing a longer face.

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Extra-Long Layer...

KIM KARDASHIAN’S STYLE: Gradual layers that start at the chin.
WHAT MAKES IT HOT: “If your hair is this long, keeping it a single length can look like a flat sheet of hair. These long, uniform layers give the style a luxe, controlled movement,” says Townsend.
WHO IT WORKS FOR: “This cut is best for someone with lots of thick hair, be it natural or extensions. Fine hair can look straggly with too many layers,” he says.

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