20 Hairstyles for Short- to Medium-Length Hair

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11.Curls Gone Wild

Bow down to Lip Sync Battle co-host Chrissy Teigen’s curly mop. It has volume, bounce and hold—everything that good curls should. To prevent your spirals from deflating, apply mousse to damp hair and blow dry. Then spray one-inch sections with medium-hold hairspray before wrapping each one around a ¾-inch curling iron, one at a time. “Don’t spray too close because the hair will get wet and crunchy,” warns Colacci. Release each curl and pin it to your head to cool and set.

12.Little Punk

Fake an undercut (where the sides of your head are buzzed close to the scalp) by making a deep side part and slicking the smaller side of your hair back. Toss the remaining hair over to one side.

13.Fringe Benefits

“I’m a huge fan of bangs,” assures Colacci. “Get a fringe if you’re looking for an update or a change, or if you want to look more polished. It’s an accessory that never goes away.” To get smooth, shiny bangs like Lily Collins, blow-dry your fringe before the rest of your hair and get the root straight by brushing or combing your bangs back and forth until dry. If your bangs tend to get greasy, you can apply a little bit of dry shampoo.

14.Half and Half

To get Miranda Kerr’s half-up, half-down look, use your fingers instead of a brush to pull the top section of your hair back into a small knot. “You don’t want it to look too done or clean,” Colacci cautions. When creating a high pony or bun and pulling it tight, use a hair ring (it looks like an old-fashioned telephone cord) to secure the hair and prevent tension that can cause headaches.

15.Smooth Moves

For women with kinky hair like Kerry Washington, achieving a smooth, sleek hairstyle can be a chore. Unlike women with straight, wavy or curly hair, “natural-haired women can use all of the product they want. It won’t weigh the hair down,” says Colacci. Make sure you protect your wet locks with a heat-styling spray before blow-drying and straightening. Then apply a waterless pomade to keep things sleek and shiny.