Layers make styling so easy.
By Erin Mayer, redbook
If your hair looks lifeless, requesting some layers at your next salon visit might be the answer. When done right, they can create the appearance of dimension, texture, and length — perfect for that awkward in-between stage when you're growing out a dramatic chop and it's not quite there yet. If you aren't sure what to ask for, show your stylist one of these celeb 'dos. You might never have a bad hair day again.
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If your hair looks lifeless, requesting some layers at your next salon visit might be the answer. When done right, they can create the appearance of dimension, texture, and length — perfect for that awkward in-between stage when you're growing out a dramatic chop and it's not quite there yet. If you aren't sure what to ask for, show your stylist one of these celeb 'dos. You might never have a bad hair day again.
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Priyanka Chopra
Subtle chestnut highlights accentuate the choppy layers of Chopra's just-below-the-shoulder cut. Use Joico Color Infuse Brown Shampoo (ulta.com) and Conditioner (ulta.com) to bring out the rich brown tones in color-treated hair.
Rachel McAdams
McAdams's "day at the beach" hair helps her ruffly dress feel more grown-up. You might need to book a trip to the salon for her golden ends, but mimic her waves at home with Herbivore Coconut + Sea Salt Beach Wave Hair Mist (sephora.com).
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Tracee Ellis Ross
If you've got curls, layers like Ross's can help create structure — and draw attention to your gorgeous features.
Aidy Bryant
When you've got hair this gorgeous, there's not much you can't do with it. Style long, supermodel-inspired layers like Bryant's with the Hot Tools 24K Gold Curling Iron (ulta.com).
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Taraji P. Henson
Henson's asymmetrical bob at the 2017 Oscars felt like a modern twist on Old Hollywood glamor. Add waves to bring attention to your short cut's layers — and to get tons of volume.
Drew Barrymore
Barrymore makes loose, boho hair look so polished. To define curls and add shine, use the DevaCurl SuperCream Coconut Curl Styler (ulta.com).
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Zendaya
Layers are often pretty subtle. You almost don't even notice them in Zendaya's hair, but they help her curls fall perfectly into place, while her center part makes the look feel fresh and young.
Cara Delevingne
Layered doesn't have to mean long. Delevingne's pixie features shorter pieces on top to add dimension. If you have a closely cropped cut, use a wax or spray like Wella EIMI Sugar Lift Spray (ulta.com) to add volume.
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Kate Winslet
Shorter layers can be pulled out from a high bun to create an updo that looks put-together enough for a red carpet, but way less severe than what you'd see at the ballet.
Alexa Chung
A layered lob like Chung's is the way to go if you want people to think you really did wake up like this. Copy her slightly-messy style with the IGK Down & Out Dirty Spray (sephora.com)
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Rihanna
Rihanna practically changes her hair every time she appears in public, so her look never gets stale. We love this textured high ponytail she wore to her Fenty Beauty launch party in Paris for the way it shows off her high-volume layers.
Penelope Cruz
Cruz's layers, which start below her cheekbones, help highlight her gorgeous face shape. Get enviable shine like Cruz's with an oil-based product like OGX Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco Weightless Healing Dry Oil (ulta.com).
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Allison Janney
Janney's long, layered bangs bring attention to her eyes and give her entire look a retro '70s vibe.
Jennifer Aniston
Aniston has been the queen of layers ever since she debuted The Rachel on Friends in the early '90s. These days, she still rocks them — just more subtly, creating a beachy, California girl look.
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Helen Mirren
Choppy ends give Mirren's bob a youthful look that contrasts beautifully with the coloring. To maintain vibrant white-grey hair, try Matrix Total Results So Silver Shampoo (ulta.com).
Jennifer Lawrence
Lawrence's sleek cut has plenty of depth thanks to some face-framing layers and dark roots. Intensify blonde hair with the Christophe Robin Shade Variation Care Nutritive Mask with Temporary Coloring (sephora.com).
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Kerry Washington
Piece-y waves give Washington's layers an edgy look, especially when paired with that dark eyeliner.
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Kate Middleton
The Duchess of Cambridge is known for her super-sophisticated long layers and flipped-out, voluminous ends. Mimic her look with Kiehl's Creme with Silk Groom (sephora.com), which we know Middleton's stylist swears by.
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