Top 10 Messy-Chic Hairstyles

Katharine McPhee
As trendy (and chic) as a topknot is, we always come back to a messy bun like Katharine McPhee’s. The Golden Globes’ Best (And Worst!) Beauty Looks
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Katharine McPhee
Aside from a few fly-aways, her hair was sleek to dress up the tousled look. Try on Katharine McPhee’s looks in the Makeover Studio!
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Sienna Miller
Adding texture to straight strands like Sienna Miller’s is the easiest way to add a little edge to an otherwise girly look. Use a texturizing spray at the root for lift or on the lengths to add haphazard waves. Two Easy, 10-Second Hair Ideas for Weekday Mornings
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Lucy Liu
At the 2013 Golden Globes, Wella Professionals Celebrity Stylist Andy LeCompte gave Lucy Liu this textured fishtail braid. The look was created by merging two French braids and then finishing in a fishtail. Get The Look: Lucy Liu’s Fishtail Braid
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Alexa Chung
Alexa Chung is the poster child for tousled hair. Although this side pony looks thrown together, there’s a little something extra in the back. Try on Alexa Chung’s looks in the Makeover Studio!
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Alexa Chung
It’s loosely pulled together with a polka dot ribbon. Top 10 Celebrity Ponytails
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Halle Berry
Halle Berry always has envy-worthy tousled strands. Her look at the 2013 Golden Globes was no different. Use a light pomade and brush throughout with fingertips to recreate. Try on Halle Berry’s looks in the Makeover Studio!
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Julianne Hough
Julianne Hough’s grown up Heidi braid looks perfect in the front, but has a more playful messy vibe on the sides and back. Top 15 Braided Hairstyles
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Julianne Hough
Instead of braiding around the entire head, it’s braided along the hairline to the ear and then pulled into a tousled bun. Try on Julianne Hough’s looks in the Makeover Studio!
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Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes always has perfectly imperfect waves. Recreate a similar look by rolling up hair in curlers and letting sit for 15 minutes before brushing out with fingertips. Try on Katie Holmes’ looks in the Makeover Studio!
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Zoe Saldana
For a night on the town, go with a chic (but playful!) faux bob. Leave short strands out like Zoe Saldana to make it look more realistic. Top 10 Faux Bob Hairstyles
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Lea Michele
Lea Michele’s hairt stylist Mark Townsend always gives her the most innovative braids. But our favorite was this one she wore at a Fox All Star Party last summer. A little messy, but pulled together on all sides. Try on Lea Michele’s looks in the Makeover Studio!
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Lea Michele
From the back, you can see that he braided sections and then gathered them together loosely to finish. For the complete how-to, click here.
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Jennifer Lopez
Rough up natural curls like Jennifer Lopez’s with sea salt spray or thickening spray to boost volume and natural texture. Try on Jennifer Lopez’s looks in the Makeover Studio!
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