Ultrashiny flat-ironed hair looks luxuriously chic and expensive (and is easier to achieve than you might expect). But on the flip side, shiny, wavy hair can sometimes fall a little flat. "I love a matte wave," says celebrity stylist and beauty adviser for Slim Fast's Studio Wow! campaign, Joey Maalouf. "I feel like a shiny wave just looks like you have greasy, undone hair, but a matte wave Read more

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: The tousled, sexy waves are always a favorite, and it's exciting to see the look revamped on the Spring runways. The new, relaxed version is a piece-y, beachy version that's completely Fall appropriate. The trick is to make sure your waves are just rough enough to look cool (like the styles at Alberta Ferretti, above, and Burberry) Read more

Rumer Willis has some truly perfect mermaid waves in her new ad campaign for Badgley Mischka, so we got the exclusive from her stylist, Riawna Capri, on how to re-create the style. The key, Riawna says, is "to utilize your natural hair texture then add a few curls over it." She has a bunch of other great, in-depth tricks for getting the wavy look right, so to see her advice, just keep reading. Read more

Here's an excerpt of a tip-heavy post on getting no-heat waves from OnSugar blogger lesleykat: Achieving no-heat waves is super simple: After you shampoo and condition your hair, use a towel to wring out as much of the excess water as you can. Apply a frizz serum or styling cream to seal the moisture into the hair. I like to use Neutrogena Triple Moisture Serum (available at most drugstores), Read more

I have a confession: I have a hair crush on Audrey Tautou. It started with that famous stacked cut she wore while filming 2001's Amelie and has continued since. Whether she has longer hair or is sporting a wavy pixie, Audrey has the retro-chic look down pat. What makes this particular style (which she wore to the Paris premiere of De Vrais Mensonges) different is the way it starts off flat at Read more

Ever since Veronica Lake made sexy, come-hither waves popular back in the 1940s, celebrities everywhere have been emulating her style. But in the past few weeks alone, it appears everything old is new again, as we've seen a resurgence of the sexy look with stars like Kate Hudson, Selita Ebanks, and Mena Suvari wearing their own interpretations of the classic combination. To get the style Read more

Warm weather's not quite over yet, and if heat and humidity have you relocating to Frizztown (it's right next to Funkytown, but not nearly as exciting), you may be tempted to put your hair in a bun and be done with it. But don't admit defeat so quickly. Stylists Vickie Vidov and Kristina Barricelli of Gemini 14 salon have come up with an easy, pretty style that will transition from day to night Read more

Beachy waves are typically achieved by using some kind of mattifying product, like Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray ($22). Recently, I became reacquainted with a spray wax styling product, and I'd forgotten how easy they are to use. Just like their matte counterparts, these spray waxes provide that laid-back choppy look, but with a slightly shiny finish. Best of all, they're lightweight. Try Enjoy Read more