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Smooth Curls

To get Natalie Portman's effortless look, minimize frizz after curling your hair with an anti-frizz serum.

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Curly Updo

For warmer months, put your hair up and rock an updo like Selena Gomez. Use a curling iron to create tight curls from the roots down, and pin back.

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Natural Waves

If you got 'em, flaunt 'em — natural curls that is. America Ferrera's effortless, wavy look is easy to recreate by scrunching wet hair and spraying with a texturing spray.

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Pinned Back Waves

Mandy Moore's pinned back style, parted in the middle, brings symmetry to her overall look.

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Top Knot With Bangs

Think a top knot is just for messy days in sweatpants? Think again. Take a cue from Chrissy Teigen and add (fake) bangs. They're surprisingly easy to pull off — just grab a section of hair from the back of your head and flip it forward, then gather everything into a bun.

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Asymmetrical Bob

Uneven short layers are a great solution for those looking to define their face. And a bob like Julianne Hough's is easy to style in the midst of the morning rush.

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Long Waves

Kelly Clarkson recently opted for long ombré waves. To get a curl like hers, grab a curling iron with a 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" wand.

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Tousled Medium-Length Bob

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Loose, Hippy Waves

Drew Barrymore's casual look is ideal for hot days. If your hair's naturally wavy, embrace it, and touch up some of the waves below the cheekbone to create volume lower down.

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The Center Part

To get Aishwarya Rai's gorgeous locks, use a large-barrel curling iron to create loose curls, then run fingers through hair.

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Platinum Bob

Cara finds a great balance here by sweeping most of her hair to one side after giving it a deep side part. Slightly tousled waves = perfection.

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The Topknot

Topknots are the hottest summer trend – and luckily they're great for women with round faces. Kaley Cuoco's bun draws attention to the top of the head and takes volume away from her face, making it look longer and sleeker.

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Pixie With Waves

Most people wear haircuts like this straight on both sides, but Kate Mara gives this a feminine twist with beachy waves on one half.

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Bold Bangs

Blunt fringe is sassy and accentuates the lips, says Nonn. For Jennifer Hudson's soft waves, wrap sections of hair away from the face with a medium-barrel curling iron.

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Flowing Waves

Amy Adams' long, loose waves show off her smile and make her neck seem longer, which helps balance out her face. Myrna Palacios, a stylist at the Rita Hazan Salon in New York City, agrees that this look works because the volume is in the lower sections of the actress' hair, making it appear smooth on top and fuller below.

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Relaxed Middle Part

Mariska Hargitay parts her hair in the middle to help bring more balance to her face shape.

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A Severe Undercut

Want something bold? Kelly Osbourne's half-shaved half-bang look is just the right amount of punk.

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A Half-Up Bob

Charlize Theron goes for a relaxed wave and a half-up look that helps complement her bone structure.

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Volume-Filled Curls

Adele's shoulder-length bob is her signature look, and so are those Old Hollywood waves. They're slightly tousled for an updated feel.

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Loose Half Pony

Cameron Diaz's hair tends to look excellent, and this sleek-but-relaxed style is no different. A center part allows bangs to shape the face.

Kate Upton

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Mussed-Up

This style adds volume to the crown area, which creates the illusion of a longer face. To get Kate Upton's sexy look, Sue Nonn, a stylist at New York City's John Barrett Salon, recommends curling the front section of the hair with a one-and-a-half-inch curling iron, then backcombing the rest of the hair. Twist hair up at the back of the head and secure with bobby pins. Finally, pull a few strands out around the hairline.

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Understated Updo

The always gorgeous Frieda Pinto dazzles in this updo with side-swept bangs. Her off-center bun lengthens her round face and draws attention to her bright lips.

Georgia May Jagger

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Lovely Layers

Layers that fall past the chin slim round faces, Nonn says. Georgia May Jagger's side-part and loose curls update a traditional look.

Jordin Sparks

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Cute and Curly

A high ponytail creates the illusion of a longer, slimmer face. Jordin Sparks' adorable curls give this hairstyle character and volume.

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Slicked Back With a Middle Part

A slicked-back bun works on pretty much everyone, but it does especially well for those with round faces. Miranda Kerr's strategically-placed middle part adds a touch of elegance while giving her face more dimension.

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The Chic Headband

Michelle Williams' cute cut goes perfectly with a glittering headband. To get the look, part hair deeply on one side. The key to making it sweet, not boyish, is to let a few strands at the front hang loose, ensuring the headband stays on the crown of your head.

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Straight and Smooth

Adding volume to the sides of the hair is a no-no for women with round faces. Mila Kunis' more tamed style and length accentuate the roundness of her face rather than hiding it. To get this look, just flat iron hair until it's totally straight, then add essential oil for extra shine.

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Dressed-Up Waves

Slicking tresses back can help to elongate a petite figure like Hayden Panettiere's, Palacios explains. To get the look, hold back one side of your hair with bobby pins, crossing the pins to keep them in place. Then, touch up curls with a one-inch curling iron.