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Trending: The Tousled Bob

BLONDE, EVERYDAY, MEDIUM, MODEL, TRENDING

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In the 20th century, original It-Girl Clara Bow and hairdressing pioneer Vidal Sassoon popularized the bob. Now, more than fifty years on, a sixties fashion revival and the celebrities who are driving it are bringing the bob back into style. For a contemporary take, we love the tousled and piecey crops worn by models Frida Gustavsson and Elena Perminova in a recent Neiman Marcus campaign. The messy style marries bobs, bed-heads, and beach waves –– and is easy to achieve. For tips on wearing a textured bob, click through to style notes. –– Michelle Rotbart 

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Spring Cut Inspiration: Swinging Bombshell

BLONDE, EVERYDAY, MODEL, SHORT, SLEEK

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Side-swept bangs are a staple of feminine sexiness that draw attention to the eyes with a flattering, asymmetrical shape. Swingy fringes look great with a variety of lengths, but in this cut the swooping front becomes the focal point. Tapered sides and short length overall place the face framing front at center stage. The effect is dramatic but soft, especially when paired with a pale blonde shade. The light color adds to the diffused feeling of the shape; blurring the transition from short to long. Get this graceful cut in a few simple steps. – Laura Martin

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How to Shape the Alluring Waves of Emmy Rossum

BRUNETTE, CELEBRITY, LONG, SEXY, TRENDING

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Here’s a perfect modern interpretation of a vintage hairstyle. Ever since the 1950s, and the accompanying golden age of Hollywood, an asymmetrical, short-to-long shape with a tumbling wave or curl cascade has epitomized beauty and glamor. Why? The stye is a great way to open the face-frame, while the ‘C’ and ‘S’ shapes are always romantic, especially when draped off of neck and shoulders. In past times, this kind of look was also beyond the reach of many, which made it even more desirable. But now, with modern hot-tools making it quicker and easier to manipulate hair, it can be made in fifteen minutes. To learn how, click style notes.

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Sassy Bobs In Candy Colors

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These bobs give a classic cut a playful twist by combining the sleek shape with a bright pop of color. A great mix of flapper and pop art, this look combines prohibition glamour with futuristic kitsch. Both flirty and chic, the bold color and clean shape have an artistic, fashion forward vibe. To give the look prohibition era appeal try a chin length version with soft waves; for a mod adaptation add some straight-across bangs. The vibrant shade of your choosing can be had for a day with temporary methods like hair chalking or locked in with permanent color. Find out more about creating the look in the style notes.––Laura Martin 

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Trending: On Blonde and Brunette Part Deux

BLONDE, BRUNETTE, CELEBRITY, EVERYDAY, TRENDING

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Reese Witherspoon has improved her poor behavior and reformed ––back to blonde. Two weeks ago the Legally Blonde actress and husband Jim Toth were arrested for disorderly conduct and DUI. Since then, Reese apologized for her behavior on Good Morning America and then reappeared as a blonde. The transformation raised the question: does being brunette bring out our darker side? Not really –– there are as many stereotypes about earthy and natural brunettes as there are about wild raven-heads –– although a big change in any direction may hint at a person trying to mask their known self, so a more deviant (or compliant) version of their personality can appear. Such things remind us what a powerful tool of transformation hair can be. And color makeovers are especially dynamic. For decades now, celebrities have used hair color as a  catalyst for new life, new character traits. So, to take inspiration from some Hollywood’s most recognizable light to dark color changes, click style notes–– Michelle Rotbart 

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