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24-year-old “Gossip Girl” star, Leighton Meester, recently told People magazine that she’s “not super OCD when it comes to every little fly away. I like being a little undone.” Back in April, Meester signed on with mega hair care brand Herbal Essences to become their global spokeswoman and revealed that, for the right Hollywood role, she’d chop off her signature long brown locks. “I know it’s just hair and I can change it however I want. I haven’t shaved my head or anything like that. But, you know if I needed to! It’s part of my job to change my hair,” she states.

Even though Meester’s “Gossip Girl” character, Blair Waldorf, sports traditional long brown layers, in real life, the actress tends to go a bit lighter in shade when she’s not working. Embracing change is part of her job and she admits to “playing a part” when she’s on the red carpet. I like to have fun with hair and makeup,” Meester says. The TV star has a glam squad of her own that includes makeup artist Chris Colbeck and hairstylist, Charles Baker Strahan that keep her looking red carpet ready and create her true image.

“It’s all about individuality and making a big statement. I leave it to the pros, they’re artists. I’ll be like, ‘just do your thing,’” Meester touts. “I try different looks and I’m happy that I can achieve them and not look like a clown.”

Meester’s mantra on doing your own thing and being original made her a perfect fit for Herbal Essences. “My first memory is those iconic [Herbal Essences] commercials back in the day. My mom used it, too,” she told Women’s Wear Daily of wanting to partner with a brand known for its original and creative ad campaigns.

Meester and her “Gossip Girl” co-stars have been super busy filming in Paris for next season’s episodes. The starlet has been spotted all over town with co-star, Blake Lively, attending several Paris fashion shows and even giving each other a little kiss while filming on a Paris balcony.

Styling curly lace wig is really a difficult thing.But if you can follow the tips of hairstylist,you will find it is very easy as well.

1 Start with the foundation

You have to prepare hair correctly in order for styles to last. When it comes to shampooing your curly hair, try and limit it to once a week. You can still use conditioner in between washes, which will remove extra oil and leave just enough moisture to keep curls looking great. 

2 Make Curly Hair Cocktails

My second tip for hair prep is to create a cocktail of your products. Some women find mousse to be a little hardening for their hair or that curl creams don’t hold. I suggest mixing the two together. When combined, the two products provide the perfect hold for curls. Try TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse with TRESemmé Anti-Frizz Secret Smoothing Crème and voila!

3 Consider a Diffuser

When styling your curly hair, be sure to touch it as little as possible. When you don’t have the time needed for hair to air dry, diffuse it. Point the diffuser down into the hair.Use your hand to cup the hair and bring it into the diffuser. This will minimize frizz.

4 Watch for Water

On warm days stay away from any product that has water as one of the first ingredients. These products will bring frizz back. If needed, look for hairsprays that don’t contain water, like TRESemmé TRES Two Extra Hold Hairspray.

5 Comb Flyaways Away

For stubborn flyaways on your crown, take a fine-tooth comb and blow dry. Slowly comb through your problem areas with the dryer. Be sure not to break up any of your beautiful curls by combing more than an inch down into the hair.

So it is very easy to style the curly lace wig,right?

The shape of your face and the proportions of your features will help tell you what hairstyle is best suited to you.Even though you may love the latest celebrity hair style, it might not be the right hair style for your face.
Oval-shaped face
You’re lucky – this is the kind of face shape that suits just about any hairstyle. Both long and short hair cuts look great on you, as your face shape is well balanced. The chin and forehead of an oval face shape are in even proportion.

Avoid covering up your perfect face shape with heavy bangs or wearing your hair on your face. You’ll lose your face shape and it may add weight to your face.

Round face
Hairstyles with fullness and height at the crown will give the impression of a narrower face. Try a cut with layers while keeping the sides close to your face to make your face appear longer. Round faces suit either short hairstyles swept back from your forehead, or hairstyles that are longer than chin length. Wispy fringes and side parts are also good.

Avoid chin length hair, center parts, fullness at the sides of ears, straight “chopped bangs – these wll all emphasise the shape of your face.

Heart-shaped face
The heart shaped face is widest at the temples and narrowest at the chin, which can appear pointy. Short hair and chin length hair often looks great on this face shape, as the fullness can even out the jaw and chin lines. Chin length bobs, short shags, swept forward layers and wispy bangs all work well.

Avoid full styles that emphasise the upper face without balancing out your narrow chin. Too much height at the crown and tapered necklines will make you look top heavy.

Rectangular, Long face
If your face is long and slender, with your forehead and below cheeks about the same width, hairstyles that balance out the length of your face work best for you. These include short to medium lengths with fullness at the sides and soft wispy bangs. This will shorten the length and add width to your face. Layered styles work well and add softness to the straight lines of your face.

Avoid too much length, it will only make your face look longer. Too much height will also lengthen your face.

Square face
If your face is square, with a strong, square jaw line and often an equally square hairline, the right hairstyles for you are ones that soften the square look of your face. Short to medium length hair cuts, with soft wispy bangs and a wave or curl will compliment and balance out your straight face shape. If you hair is straight, maybe consider a body wave. Side parts and fullness/height at the crown can add length to your square face shape.

Avoid straight styles – long straight hair, blunt bangs, straight bobs and center parts, as they will emphasise your square jawline.

Triangle face
If you face is triangle, with a wider chin that narrows at the forehead, you want to stick to styles that narrow your chin and widen the forehead. This will balance out your features. Shorter hair can often balance our your prominent jaw line, as well as styles that are full at the temples that taper at the jaw. Off center parts, wedges and shags are also good styles for you. Lots of layers will give you the fullness through the upper part of your face.

Avoid Styles that are full at the jawline and center parts.

Full forehead, long chin
If your forehead is large and your chin long, it can help to add volume below the chin line to balance it out. A thick layered cut or mid-length bob will add fullness where it’s needed. Bangs can also reduce the look of a full forehead.

Large features
Full hair can help downplay a large nose or other feature and can help balance out large features. Straight hair, parted down the middle or a long, heavy fringe will make a larger nose seem even more prominent. Subtle highlights in your hair can help by drawing the eye towards the hair and away from the face.

Long or short neck
A long, graceful neck is a beautiful and desireable feature and should be shown off and considered when choosing a hairstyle. Short hair can really show off your neck, however long hair can also add to your already graceful neck when worn in an elegant style, like a twist or updo.

If you want a short hairstyle and your neck is short, create the appearance of length by tapering your hair at the base of the neck and fuller on top.

You don’t necessarily need a barrage of brushes, curling and flat irons to achieve the hairstyle you want. All you really need, in addition to the right styling products, are the right hair dryer and the right attachments.
Some of the newest hair dryers on the market are ionic, ceramic and tourmaline.

* Ionic dryers reduce the amount of moisture in the hair, allowing it to dry faster and making it smoother and shinier.
* Ceramic dryers heat evenly without getting too hot and potentially damaging the hair follicle.
* Tourmaline dryers are the priciest of the bunch. They are said to produce more negative ions, drying hair faster and leaving it shinier and smoother then even ionic dryers.

The amount of wattage a hair dryer has is an important factor to consider when purchasing a new dryer. Hair dryer wattages range from as low as 600 to as high as 2,000. Finer hair needs a lower amount of wattage and thicker hair requires a higher wattage.

There are two hairdryer attachments every female should own and learn how to use correctly: the diffuser and the concentrated nozzle.

The diffuser might look clunky and confusing at first glance, but will soon become a staple in your routine if you have curly hair or want to achieve a wavy style. The diffuser minimizes heat damage, lessens air flow, and helps circulate the air around your hair. It creates softer, frizz-free curls (or waves) and more volume at the roots.

Dry your hair beginning at the roots, moving in a circular motion at a 90-degree angle from your scalp. Once the roots have dried, continue drying hair upside down, holding the diffuser under your hair and moving in an upwards and downwards motion. It’s best to stop using the diffuser after your hair is about 80% dry and let it air dry the rest of the way. This helps keep it from getting frizzy.

The concentrated nozzle directs airflow exactly to the area you want it to go. It is especially helpful for creating volume at the roots and a sleek, shaped style. After pre-drying your hair to remove the excess moisture, separate your hair into sections with clips and begin drying from the back towards the front. Use a round brush while drying. A large round brush is better for longer hair and a small one works better for short hair.

Point the concentrator nozzle down the hair shaft while drying each section. This will smooth the cuticles and create shine. You can curl the ends under or outwards, depending on the style you are going for. Go over each section several times to make sure it is completely dry. Then of course, finish with your styling products of choice to set.