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The key to making them work for you lies in the details.

double-check you add sometexturizing sprayfor additional hold.

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Flippy Bob

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The style du jour is theflippy boband for good reason.

Add a slight wave to your bangs using a curling wand and brush them out to get this look.

Pull your hair up into a nice high pony.

Lana Del Rey at the 2023 Billboard Women In Music event.

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Volume is your friend."

you’ve got the option to amp up the volume with My AmazingFull & Thick Shape Building Spray.

Textured Ponytail

Add volume with a textured ponytail perfect for formal or casual events.

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(Plus, updos have the added benefit of being a go-to for styling dirty hair.)

Messy Ponytail

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Myth: Girls with full faces cant pull off a ponytail.

Free a piece or two in front so it falls next to your face.

Ana de Armas at a “Blonde” photocall in 2022.

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Finish off with a mist of DrybarThe Sheriff Firm Hold Hairspray.

you’re free to add some lift at the hairline with a lightweight hair spray for instant softening.

Low Bun

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Going for a more formal look?

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This effortless low bun is your answer.

Face-framing waves break up any roundness while still looking upscale enough for a wedding or black-tie affair.

Start by applying a volumizing mousse to freshly washed hair, like Alterna HaircareClinical Densifying Styling Mousse.

Loose updo with loose tendrils around face

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Then blow-dry with a round brush.

Once its completely dry, gather your hair back into a low ponytail.

Remember not to secure the ponytail too tightly.

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Release several pieces of hair by either side of the face.

Use a 1-inch curling iron to create gentle waves through those pieces.

Byrdie Tip

Hall recommends using your cheekbones to frame where the top of the bun starts.

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Gently yank the bun outward to make it fuller," she says.

Then pin it in place with a few bobby pins.

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slimming topknot hairstyle with subtle braid

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Not to mention that the slimming hairstyle is effortlessly sexy and on-trend.

Rough up dry hair with your fingers, then gently tease hair at the crown for height.

“Create a messy side part, and gather hair to the opposite side.

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Braid regularly, and secure at the bottom with a clear elastic,” she says.

Lightly tug the loops of the braid outward to make them fuller and messier.

Top the look off with a mist of VerbGhost Hairspray.

High ponytail with loose waves

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Start by applying a shine serum to damp hair, such as O&M’sFrizzy Logic Shine Serum.

Once hair is blown out, part it in the middle and tease the crown to create height.

confirm the sections drape down softly over your ears," says Hall.

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Try Living ProofFlex Shaping Hairspray.

Try OuaiMatte Pomadeto achieve this style.

If you’re uncomfortable with having all your hair slicked back, leave a few strands out.

Zendaya with wide part bob

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To re-create, apply a dry texturizer from mid-shaft to ends.

We recommend OuaiTexturizing Hair Spray.

For hold, follow up with a mousse such as MoroccanoilVolumizing Mousse.

slimming low bun with loose strands hairstyle

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Then, use a 1-inch curling wand to wave 1- to 2-inch sections of hair throughout your entire head.

Rake through the curls with your fingers to tousle the style.

Parting your hair on the opposite side allows for instant volume with this style.

keke palmer with updo and side swept bangs

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Pixie Cut

If you have aheart-shaped face, turn your attention to the pixie cut.

“Pixie cuts are extremely flattering if youre bold enough to go for it!

“Long hair instantly slims most face shapes.

slimming side swept braid and loose strands hairstyle

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Think about getting semi-permanent hair extensions to speed up the process,” says Lopez.

“Oval face shapes can carry a lot of different hairstyles,” says Bosque.

That said, she recommends adding a full fringe to your cut.

slimming hairstyle for wearing hair down

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“It’s great for masking a more prominent forehead.”

“Want to really get the most out of it?

Rock it sleek and straight with a center part,” he says.

Gabrielle Union with shaggy layers

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This look can be dressed up for going out or dressed down for casual affairs.

Voluminous waves are a universally flattering and slimming style.

To make your face appear slimmer, make a run at keep as much body and volume as possible.

Tight ballerina bun

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Tousled and wavy looks are essential.”

“Longer length with long, flowing layers tends to be the most flattering,” Bosque says.

“Use a 1 1/2- or 2-inch-barrel curling iron to create loose waves throughout your hair.

slimming bob hairstyle

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Then, follow up with a texture spray for that extra-romantic tousled finish,” says Sparks.

“The magic of this style is that it doesnt have to be precise or symmetrical.”

When combined with the long face-framing pieces as shown above you’ll have a winning combo.

Ruby Rose long pixie cut

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Pick a hot tool that will create your desired size (i.e.

larger barrels for larger curls) and apply hairspray to each curl as you go.

Finish up by brushing out your waves and apply a spritz of shine spray to tame frizz.

Beyoncé with long wavy hair

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Simply switching your part (i.e.

Taylor Swift with thick fringe and updo

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Ciara with a-line bob

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Rihanna with slimming updo and curtain bangs

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Updo with loose tendrils

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Leighton Meester with long wavy hair

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Blake Lively with voluminous waves

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Short voluminous lob

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Olivia Munn with long flowing layers

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half-up half-down wavy slimming hairstyle

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Red hair with long face-framing layers and long fringe

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Dirty blonde long hair styled in waves

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