Beauty Fail, Beauty Score: How to Pull Off the Swept-Back Look
Lately, we've been seeing celebrities shy away from a pin-straight hairstyle in favor of one with lots of volume for their red-carpet events - a swept-back look, with a softly teased crown. Take a look which celeb pulled it off and which one missed the mark. Plus, get expert tips so you don't make the same mistake when trying this style.
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Heidi Klum's Wet, Slicked-Back Look: FAIL
It takes a lot to make Heidi Klum look bad, but this hairstyle isn't doing much for the supermodel. "Heidi has the 'just got out of the shower' look," says Riccardo Maggiore, celebrity stylist and owner of the Riccardo Maggiore Salon in New York City. "It's very wet and crunchy. This type of look is only good at the beach."
To avoid looking like you ran out of time to blow-dry your hair, Maggiore suggests using a small amount of texturizer or hair balm on dry hair to add definition. Continue by smoothing and styling the hair straight back with a comb. Add more texture to the front section only and comb again, stopping in the middle of the head. Allow the rest of your hair to flow straight down, which will create a slicked-back look on top. Maggiore also suggests using a bobby pin behind the ear to secure if needed.
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Kim Kardashian's Chic Slicked Crown: SCORE
Kim Kardashian's perfectly slicked crown makes this hairstyle look chic and sexy without the crunchiness caused by product overload. "Kim's version of this hairstyle is much more elegant and modern, perfect for a night on the town or the red carpet," says Maggiore. "It's securely slicked away from her face but still looks soft and touchable."
Get a look similar to this by using Sebastian Professional Microweb Fiber, an elastic texturizing hair
product inspired by the properties of spider silk to create a soft texture that's touchable. Another do? "Keep it simple," Maggiore says. "You want your hair to be soft and sleek. If you overuse product, your hair will look heavy and wet."
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