The Look: Flattering for almost any face shape when the hair is pulled back, Wilson attributes Jessica Alba’s style to Mod maven Peggy Moffitt. “Be careful when you wear your hair down with this style, though,” he warns. “This cut complements a larger forehead, so if the face is small and the hair too long, it can close everything off.”
Try It: Coat hair with Davines Relaxing Fluid prior to blow-drying to protect hair from humidity and ensure a smooth finish
Christina Aguilera
The Look: Crediting Joan Crawford as the inspiration for Christina’s recent adaptation of this forties look, Wilson maintains that these bangs are an excellent choice for the kind of woman who is looking to make a bold statement. “But be warned,” he says. “These are hard to replicate on a daily basis.”
Try It: To set the curl, use a product with slight hold, like Wella Sp Trend Set before blow-drying
Paris Hilton
The Look: “She’s emulating Linda Evans from Dynasty and is absolutely pulling it off,” Wilson effuses while cautioning that you can run the risk of looking too dated with this style. To avoid the bad kind of eighties tribute, Wilson extols the virtues of keeping this fringe soft so the style looks delicate, not kitschy.
Try It: Apply a heat-activated leave-in conditioner like Kérastase Ciment Thermique when the hair is wet to protect and strengthen before styling, then blow-dry and finish with a hairspray, like Davines Glam Power Spray, for hold
Iman
The Look: “I’d say Cleopatra influences this style,” Wilson surmises of Iman’s “statuesque” look. “She seems to be shooting for a strong, striking appearance, and this definitely achieves it. It’s a great option for women with oval faces since it softens the overall cut.”
Try It: For Mrs. David Bowie’s no-frizz finish, apply Kérastase Serum Oleo-Relax to wet hair, prior to blow-drying
petra nemcova
The Look: “This originates from Bettie Page,” Wilson says, pointing out that if you have round cheeks like Petra, a pinup-girl style can add length to your face and flatter your bone structure. “It’s not a great look for people with smaller foreheads, though,” he adds, since it will make everything seem more condensed.
Try It: Blow-dry hair straight, curling the ends under slightly with a narrow-barreled round brush, and follow with Wella Sp Flashlight to add extra shine.
