I want Alexandra Burke’s hair!

The benefits of shattered layers is that it gives fine hair instant movement and texture. For the post grunge, unkempt effect, Lalah advises the following: 'Apply wax from root to tip and blast cold air from the hairdryer with your head upside down and shake it out using your fingers.' To drive attention to the eyes work in a full fringe or add slices of colour for depth and variation.
HARRIET KESSIE
JEAN CLAUDE AUBRY INTERNATIONAL, PARIS
Bobs keep making a comeback because they can be crafted to suit every individual, but to avoid a fringe faux pas, it is important to consider your face shape. 'A good stylist can tailor a fringe to suit you and accentuate your best features,' explains 5ive, director at Hype Coiffure, Battersea.
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JOSH HAIR & BEAUTY
On first glance, you'd be forgiven for thinking this hairstyle is complicated and should be left in the hands of a styling pro, but as Sylvia Oliver from Nicky Oliver describes, there's not much to it. 'Simply tie your back and leave out a section on top for the quiff. Fold the hair under and loosely pin it in place.' The key is to avoid perfection and to finish off with gloss products.
BURLESQUE
HYPE COIFFURE
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To show the contrasting lengths in all its full glory, smooth out the longer sections and curl the shorter ends. 'If you're going out, change your parting from the centre to the side for an elegant sweeping fringe,' suggests Natasha John-Lewis from Atherton Cox
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