The best celeb-inspired wedding hair

Charlize Theron

“Placing a chignon off-center adds softness,” says celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak. Add a statement accessory to the mix, and you’ve got a winning look: “Her Cartier headband was one of a kind—with such an important piece of jewelry, we wanted to keep the hair understated yet modern,” says Moroccanoil coiffeur Enzo Angileri, who created Theron’s stunning style for the Golden Globes. After spraying Moroccanoil Frizz Control on Theron’s damp hair, he dried it and used a curling iron to enhance her natural waves. With the headband in place, he then pinned her tresses into a textured side-roll.

Paula Patton

“Adding a jeweled or metallic accessory gives an instant dose of glamour,” says Roszak. Patton’s side-swept waves—and elegant barrette—demonstrate this effect.

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Reese Witherspoon

“I wanted to showcase her shoulders, neck, and beautiful earrings,” says hairstylist Renato Campora about the ’60s-inspired pony he crafted for Reese Witherspoon.

Coiffeur Giannandrea, known for teasing Drew Barrymore’s strands into voluminous updos, likes the look. “Adding height to the crown can be tricky, but when done in the right proportions, it’s very glamorous,” he says. “A ponytail with volume on top is always stylish.”

Marion Cotillard

Party in the back! Cotillard’s bun reaches epic proportions, but somehow doesn’t appear overdone. Add a sparkling headband, and her pouf is picture-perfect.

Kim Kardashian

Adding braids can give classic hairstyles an edgy twist, says mane master Adir Abergel: “It’s all about playing with duality and texture.” Kardashian did just that, pairing two well-placed plaits with cascading waves.

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Drew Barrymore

In 2010, Giannandrea coached Barrymore’s tresses into a pumped-up French twist. “It was a combination of Monica Vitti and Brigitte Bardot,” he says of the style’s 1960s inspiration. “What made the hair modern were Drew’s face-framing layers in front—I’d given her long bangs.”

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Lea Michele

The Glee star favored a variation of Kardashian’s dual-texture look at a red-carpet event; two braids met at the nape of her neck in a plaited chignon.

Jessica Alba

Guido, Redken’s creative consultant, wove French braids around models’ heads—and it’s a hairstyle that Jessica Alba loves (she’s chosen the plaited ’do for red-carpet events several times over the past two years). “You don’t have to be good at braiding in order to create this look,” says Guido. “A disheveled appearance is more charming. Don’t worry if you have to fudge a little or pieces fall out."

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Jennifer Lopez

Lopez always wears flawless hairstyles—and a high-bun is one of her favorites. It’s no wonder: The updo is the ideal companion for a long, flowing gown.