Hair styling tip: Straighter strands and bangs can actually make you look younger if you normally wear your hair styled in polished curls or an updo like Lopez does. Just be sure to protect hair with a heat-styling product, like one of these reader favorites, before blow drying and flat ironing.
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Heidi Klum
Hair styling tip: A great way to add sophistication to your hair for a formal night out is to slick it back like Klum did in her "after" photo. You'll need a hard-working gel for a look like this. Try one of these reader faves.
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Jennifer Aniston
Hair styling tip: It's rare that Aniston changes up her hairstyle. So if you're a classic, simple gal like she is, try changing your part. It surprisingly can make a big difference in your overall look.
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Reese Witherspoon
Hair styling tip: Take a break from wearing your hair down and try a chic half-up 'do like Witherspoon has in her "after" photo. It's a great way to show off your pretty face for a special occasion.
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Paris Hilton
Hair styling tip: If you have blunt bangs, try blow-drying them away from your face with a large round brush (try Goody Ceramic Ionic 43 mm Hot Round Brush). A side-swept effect will add a sexier vibe to your look.
You don't have to dramatically cut or color your strands to work your way out of a hairstyle rut. These celebrities prove that even something as simple as changing your part or pinning back your bangs can give your hair the makeover you've been craving. Click on to see photo examples and suggestions of easy changes you can make.
