Sure, shiny hair is nice, but matte is where it’s at. Trendy starlets in the know have been spotted on the red carpet sporting textured, shine-free hair that has an air of sophisticated with a bad-girl edge. See who’s rocking the opaque locks look and learn how you can recreate the trend at home. Check it out!
Matte Hair
Backcombed roots and brushed-forward layers turn Malin Akerman‘s classic updo into a matte work of art.
Photo: © Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Matte Hair
For that sexy, morning-after look, we love Phyto’s Professional Matte Texturizing Paste. It uses beeswax and acacia collagen to soften hair and provide flexible control and a subtly tousled texture.
$24, phyto-usa.com
Matte Hair
Mary-Kate Olsen takes boho chic to the next level with this braided, super-texturized ‘do.
Photo: © Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images
Matte Hair
Keep ‘em separated with Redken’s Style Connection 05 —its sponge-like consistency separated strands and “roughs” them up, giving hair an instantly rugged look.
$17, redken.com for salons
Matte Hair
Big curls and a glam swoop give Jennifer Lopez‘s red carpet ‘do an Old Hollywood vibe; a matte finish keeps it from being too much of a retro throwback.
Photo: © Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Matte Hair
Get rid of shine AND grease with Kevin Murphy’s Fresh.Hair Dry Cleaning Spray. Just a spritz of this dry shampoo will give hair body and texture and remove odors and excess oils.
$22, kevinmurphy.com.au for salons
Matte Hair
Scarlett Johansson gives her pretty updo some edge with a soft-focus finish that’s both romantic and trendy.
Photo: © Kevin Winter/Getty Images
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