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20 Hairstyles for Short- to Medium-Length Hair

6.Surf’s Up

“I’m a huge fan of the wet look, but you need to use the correct product,” says Colacci. To appear as though you’ve just stepped out of the ocean à la actress Jenna Dewan Tatum, run mousse through dry hair, then diffuse the strands to pick up some of the moisture. Your hair will become a little crunchy. Next, apply an oil-based pomade throughout your locks. “You have to commit. Your hair is going to look like this until you wash it.”

7.Natural Beauty

“A lot of hair now is very effortless and undone,” says Colacci. In the case of La La Land actress Emma Stone, it’s all about preparation. After a smooth blow dry, Colacci recommends putting a bit of curl through the ends and brushing it out to give the style movement. Don’t use too many pins because they’ll make your hair stiff and too perfect.

 

8.Knotty But Nice

Actress Ali Larter’s messy bun is on point—especially because it doesn’t look flat. To create lift at your crown, apply a texturing powder to your root, then backcomb to build up volume.

9.Plaits, Please

Model Cara Delevingne looks tough as nails in her tight “boxer braids,” which are a huge trend for 2017. This style is edgy because the French braids are inverted, which makes them more visible. It also appears a little damp, which adds to the boxer/fighter feel. To get this look, keep your hair slightly damp before braiding and apply styling pomade around the hairline once the style is complete.

10.Stranded

“When curling hair around the face, you always want to curl it away from the face,” says Colacci. Then you can alternate directions for the rest of the head. That way, the hair will frame your cheeks and jaw and you’ll look as effortless as Kardashian sister Kendall Jenner. Layers are a must to make this style work.

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