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6 Stars Who've Made 1920s-Style Finger Waves Look Great

Vanessa Hudgens may be trying to grow out her hair, but her cute crop and flapper-inspired finger waves may just be the most stunning look of her career.
Celebrities Wearing Finger Wave Hairstyles 2011-08-29 11:43:00

Vanessa Hudgens may be trying to grow out her hair, but her cute crop and flapper-inspired finger waves may just be the most stunning look of her career. Finger waves are one of those styles that are recognizably vintage from a mile off, but so cool and architectural looking that they feel distinctly modern, too. On top of that, they're a great style when your hair is at an awkward length or is desperately in need of a trim.

Vanessa is not the only star to realize how gorgeous these waves can be, though. Find out how the following five hot Hollywood commodities gave their hair a little help, and what kind of finger waves could possibly avert a hair crisis for you.

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Love It or Hate It? Piper Perabo's Style Shift

Piper Perabo has always had such a natural girl-next-door thing going on that seeing her smolder her way across the red carpet at last night's USA Storytelling event was a surprise.

Piper Perabo has always had such a natural girl-next-door thing going on that seeing her smolder her way across the red carpet at last night's USA Storytelling event was a surprise. Combining heavily lined, slightly retro eye makeup with these waves is a new look for her. Do you think she should stick with it?

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Love It or Hate It? Udo Edling's Retro Couture

At his couture show in Paris, German designer Udo Edling sent his models down the runway in retro finger wave hairstyles, blueish-red lips and a strong, smoky eye.

At his couture show in Paris, German designer Udo Edling sent his models down the runway in retro finger wave hairstyles, blueish-red lips and a strong, smoky eye. It's not something I'd try myself, but I like the glamour of it. What do you think?

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