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The lived-in texture is oh-so fresh.

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Penelope Cruz’s rounded, mid-length layers and wispy bangs are all about framing the face with youthful bounce.

Ultra-Long Waves

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Savannah James' ultra-long, ethereal waves couldn’t be more sprightly.

Frankly, it’s the stuff of mostcurly-girldreams.

Kerry Washington with French bob and white collared shirt at the 29th annual ELLE Women in Hollywood celebration

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We love how the choppy layers are diffused by the texture rather than looking too jagged.

Asymmetric Lob

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Mindy Kaling’s glossy, angled lob is a masterclass in chic ‘dos.

Theasymmetric lengthflatters the face while creating an epic collarbone moment all in one.

Penelope Cruz with rounded, mid-length layers and curtain bangs in sequin blazer

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Shoulder-skimming styles are super flattering, as they graze the decolletage and gently frame the face, says Burnett.

Byrdie Tip

When drying bangs, using the right hairbrush is key.

We suggest opting for a boar-bristle paddle brush over a round brush.

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Wrapping your bangs around the latter can yield dated “bubble bangs.”

One of our favorite iterations, though, is a wavy lob with a side part.

Just note Zendaya’s sleek and sexy take on the classic cut as proof.

Christina Hendricks with red curly shag and bangs at Dame Vivienne Westwood’s memorial service

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Going shorter will automatically give you a more confident and youthful look, says Burnett.

Meanwhile, curls add a certain softness to an otherwise bold look.

To keep frizz at bay and curls defined, try moisturizing your mane with lightweightoils like argan.

Mindy Kaling with smokey eye makeup and sleek lob at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

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And according to Trinder, Fringes that curve around and frame the cheekbones will give contour and lift."

It feels youthful while giving a nostalgic nod to the ’70s.

Layered With Blunt Ends

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Layered hair is polarizing.

Heidi Klum with layered shoulder-length cut

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Razored Pixie

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Cool, short cuts look great no matter your age.

Forpixie styles, a decent molding paste or wax is essential for landing tantalizing texture.

Ask your stylist to round-layer the hair, which enhances hair texture and softness.

Gabrielle Union with choppy modern bob and side-parted bangs

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To add lift, use foam rollers at the crown and concentrate product on the ends of hair.

Finishing with avolumizing hairspraywon’t hurt, either.

Choppyside-swept bangsalso add a nice touch.

Helen Mirren with blunt bangs in yellow dress

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Halle Berry’s asymmetric approach is all about Old-Hollywood glam and Art-Deco allure.

We love how lush and bouncy her curls are at this length.

Utilizing a stark middle part provides a nice contrast to voluminous curls and adds a 1970s flair.

Zoey Saldana with tousled lob

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Slicked-Back Bob

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Cate Blanchett’s beautifulandrogynousbob makes us feel things.

Its rough, slicked-back texture looks effortlessly cool while keeping hair out of the face.

A weightless, water-based pomade will work to keep hair back without weighing it down.

Zendaya with long straight hair

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Piecey Bob With Bangs

Robin Wright’s piecey, almost shag-like bob is youthful and fashion-forward.

Bangs work double-time by concealingforehead wrinklesin case that’s a concern of yoursand drawing attention to the eyes.

To achieve a similar look, use a dry shampoo on unwashed hair and tousle with fingers.

Viola Davis with short, curly hair and bold lip

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Blunt Lob

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A blunt lob is the epitome of fierce.

With razor-sharp ends, the cut is all about communicating a bold sense of strength.

Shiny Bob

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An elegant shiny bob always hits.

Catherine Keener with long hair and curtain bangs

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Use a nourishing hair oil after styling to keep your hair looking and feeling soft.

Platinum Braids

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Jada Pinkett-Smith’s braids are young and hip.

Rather than wear her braids loose and long, she fashions them into a bun.

SZA with shag cut

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The resulting look places the texture and intricacy of each strand on full display.

It adds an instant boost of volume that can revitalize limp locks.

Finish with ashine sprayto take strands from dull to glossy.

Padma Lakshmi with layered mid-length haircut

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Pictured, her deep side part is accented by her lush curlswhich we love seeing on her.

If you have medium to thick hair, a lengthier mane can give off an air of youthfulness.

If you opt for shoulder-length, modernize your cut by incorporating long layers to create movement and texture.

Angela Bassett with short pixie cut

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Typically, loose messy styles will allow you to achieve a youthful aesthetic.

They can help soften your features and create a cool, effortless look.

You may want to avoid super tight, pulled-back styles since they can appear severe.

Jennifer Garner with long, wavy center-parted hair

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Charlize Theron with wavy bob

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Eva Mendes with voluminous mid-length curls

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Leana Headey with choppy bob

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Jennifer Lopez with tousled ultra-long hair attends the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards

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alle Berry with finger-waved bixie at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

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Thandie Newton with voluminous center-parted curls

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Cate Blanchett with textured, slicked-back bob

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Robin Wright with a piecey bob and bangs

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Iman with long curly highlighted hair and center part

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Serena Williams with long curls

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Eva Longoria with blunt lob and silver sequin dress attends the Knights of Charity Eternal 33 Birthday

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Jennifer Aniston with long layers

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Lisa Bonet with long locks in all-black suit

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Ciara with short asymmetrical bob

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Christie Brinkley with long blonde feathered hair wearing denim jacket and neck scarf

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Jada Pinkett-Smith with platinum braided updo

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Demi Moore with long, straight hair

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Rihanna with deep side part and curls

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