Cutest new celebrity hairstyles

Pixie cut

Michelle Williams' cropped locks a la Twiggy are making a serious comeback. Ask your stylist for tapered layers, a fringe at the front and soft edges to take the look from severe to sweet.

Though it’s a wash-and-wear style, you can give it some volume by applying a texturizing serum and hitting your locks with a blow dryer. Reconsider this cut if you have curly or unruly hair — fighting your natural texture takes this simple style from low to high maintenance.

The Modern Bob

Stand out by taking your beachy waves from long to short in the newest incarnation of the bob (see Maggie Gyllenhaal). This casual or dressy hairstyle is a great way to grow out bangs or transition between different cuts and lengths — hence avoiding the awkward stage.

Make waves by blow drying with a diffuser and take a curling iron to large sections. Keep your curls loose and natural so you don’t look too precious.

The mid-length bob

A longer, shoulder grazing bob seen on Gwyneth Paltrow is a sophisticated way to update your look without a major do-over. Opt for a precise blunt cut, trimmed to a fairly even length just above your collarbone. This will give your hair a thicker look and helps frame your face. You can add slight layers if your hair needs more movement or thin it out with a razor for a piecier look. Blow dry with a round brush to curl under the ends and apply a thermal protectant before smoothing your hair with a flat iron.

Long and layered

This style seen on Rachel Bilson complements almost any face shape and hair texture — plus it can be a cinch to style any way you like. While this is a hairstyling staple, ask for minimal layers in the back to avoid looking too shaggy and change up the length of the front layers so that they frame your specific face shape.

Get sleek locks by apply a smoothing crème and blow drying your hair in sections with a paddle brush. For more volume and waves, blow out the hair with a round brush and set with a hair spray.