DIY: Easy Celebrity Hairdos

Wish you could rock the pixie cut like Halle Berry? Do you long for Cameron Diaz’s flirty, side-swept bangs?

Whether you love the playful ponytail of Taylor Swift or the long, natural waves of Jennifer Aniston, these styles can be duplicated right in your own bathroom! You don’t need a Hollywood hairstylist to achieve a starlet look in less than 20 minutes. These do-it-yourself ‘dos are easy to create with a few simple hair products and a bit of time in front of the bathroom mirror.

Halle Berry’s Pixie Perfect Fringe

Halle Berry’s standard short, mussed hairdo is part of her trademark look. Internationally acclaimed Hollywood hairstylist George Caroll blogged that, “Like a chameleon, Halle changes her hairstyles and color often, but it’s her sexy signature pixie style cut that has inspired women of all ages to trade in their long locks for this easy breezy liberating hairstyle.”{relatedarticles}

What you’ll need:

  • volumizing shampoo;
  • hair gel;
  • hair wax;
  • hair mousse;
  • moulding cream; and
  • hair spray.
  1. Use a volumizing shampoo if you have fine or limp hair, otherwise use your regular shampoo.
  2. Towel dry your hair, fluffing it well to start bringing out the fringe.
  3. If using any of the holding products (gel, wax, mousse or moulding cream) place a small quarter-sized amount in your hand and rub between your palms.
  4. Run your fingers through your hair once and then fluff it out and twist some sections for that messy look - the messier the better!
  5. Let your style dry before heading out for the day. Apply a light spritz of hair spray for extra hold.

For all-day wear, use a stronger product like hair wax or gel to keep your fringe firm. If your hair is naturally a bit kinky and textured, you can probably pull this off with a simple finger-fluff and minimal hair products, but if you want extra hold, make sure you don’t skip the final hair spray touch.

This style works best with short hair no longer than your ear lobes. Rock it as an everyday hairdo, or save your flirty fringe for special occasions (short hair is a great excuse to show off a pair of dangly earrings!)


Cameron Diaz’s Short, Swept Bangs

Cameron Diaz is known for sporting a shorter hairdo with that sweep of bangs over her left eye. It gives her a flirty look with little fuss. TheHairstyler.com collected Cameron’s most iconic hairdos from red carpet walks and helped break down her stylist’s secrets in these simple steps you can try at home:

What you’ll need:

  • hair moisturizer;
  • hair wax;
  • hairspray; and
  • blow dryer.
  1. Start with a small dab of hair moisturizer in the palm of your hand and work it through your hair from the middle to the tips. This will help protect your hair during the blow-dry and keep it in good condition.
  2. Flip your head upside down and use your blow dryer and hands to completely dry your hair. Ruffle your fingers through your hair as you dry, the messier the better.
  3. Take a small bit of hair wax and tightly pierce and pinch the tips of your hair. Sweep your bangs toward the left as you pinch.
  4. Apply a small spritz of hairspray to finish off your hairdo. Start with the nozzle about an arm’s length away from your scalp and spray quickly over the top, sides and back.{relatedarticles}

This hairstyle is both polished and casual, making it a great option whether you’re running errands around town or heading out for a night at the club. Women with more oval, compact faces rock this look the best and it works for short to medium-length hair of any color or thickness.


Jennifer Aniston’s Au-Natural Hair

Ever since "The Rachel," Jen’s hair has been copied by her fans. Today, it’s her sexy beach-going look that’s so often envied. The good news is that this one is easily replicated for anybody with medium to long hair.

What you’ll need:

  • texturizing spray;
  • round brushes in various sizes;
  • blow dryer;
  • small hair bands; and
  • hair spray.

For naturally wavy hair:

  1. Start with damp hair and lightly blow dry for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Using a variety of round brush sizes, tease your hair as you blow dry, drying almost completely.
  3. Finger-fluff your hair as it finishes drying. Try scrunching small chunks in your fist to give it a little more kink.

For thin or straight hair:

  1. The night before you want your style, start with wet hair and towel dry so it is damp but no longer dripping.
  2. Weave into tight braids and secure with small hair bands.
  3. Allow braids to set overnight as you sleep.
  4. The next morning, unbraid your hair and finger-fluff to detangle. If your hair is too frizzy after the overnight set, tame it down with a bit of hair spray.{relatedarticles}

For quicker results: Add a small dab of gel or mousse to your palm, rub your hands together, and apply the product using a scrunching technique.

Going with a more natural look like this is versatile enough for any hair length at any age, making it one of the easiest celebrity looks to try on!


Taylor Swift’s Country Girl Pony Tail

If you can do Jen’s look, imitating country star Taylor Swift’s look should be a breeze. This music star doesn’t just sing country, she rocks the look quite often with a wavy side ponytail that could easily be poking out from under a cowboy hat or settled on her shoulder. Taylor’s not the only one who can show off a little country girl style - her sideways pony can be yours in a jiff.

What you’ll need:

  • teasing brush;
  • hairspray;
  • brush; and
  • hair tie.
  1. Part your hair to one side and lightly mist around the part with hair spray. Give your hair a little extra body by teasing around the roots. Note: If your hair isn’t naturally wavy, refer to ‘For quicker results’ in the section above.
  2. Form your hair into a low ponytail on the side and secure with a hair tie. For a more casual look, allow a few strands to frame your face.{relatedarticles}

In just two steps and with minimal tools and effort you can get a country girl look that can work for your next casual outing or formal dinner. The next time you want to rock a celebrity style but skip the 2-hour salon appointment, try this or one of the other simple starlet hairdos!