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One Cut, Two Ways: Day to Night Transformations

According to top stylists, there are three criterion for a great haircut. The style should flatter your face shape, be easy to maintain and, most importantly, it should be versatile enough to go from day to night with minimum effort! Whether it's back-combing the crown or adding some slinky spirals (like Alicia Keys), we show how top celebs take their A-list haircuts from "shopping with the girls" casual to "hot night on the town" fancy. Read more: Hair Cuts: The Long & Short Of It, Pt. 2The Best In Hair: Young Hollywood Edition
By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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According to top stylists, there are three criterion for a great haircut. The style should flatter your face shape, be easy to maintain and, most importantly, it should be versatile enough to go from day to night with minimum effort! Whether it’s back-combing the crown or adding some slinky spirals (like Alicia Keys), we show how top celebs take their A-list haircuts from “shopping with the girls” casual to “hot night on the town” fancy. Read more:
  • Hair Cuts: The Long & Short Of It, Pt. 2
  • The Best In Hair: Young Hollywood Edition