Straight Hair = Instant Makeover

Everyone loves a makeover. Whether you’re terminally bored with your hair or you just want to switch it up for a day or two, there’s one way to completely revamp your looks without making any permanent alterations: Use a straightener! Straightening your hair will give you an instant makeover. Even your closest friends might have to do a double take when you first walk into the room! Jessica Szohr (Vanessa from Gossip Girl) illustrates this perfectly. On the left, Jessica sports curls, and on the right, her hair is sleek and straight. She looks great both ways, but the difference is certainly dramatic. With curly hair, she looks cute and playful, but with straight hair, she looks sexy, edgy and modern. Which look do you prefer?

It’ probably no surprise that I think Jessica looks hotter with straight hair. I love to duplicate this look for myself using my GHD straightener. All you have to do is start with clean, dry hair and a high quality GHD straightener. You could also prep your hair with a thermal protectant beforehand if you want. Then, part hair down the middle and divide into smaller sections. Run your straightener through each section (one or two passes at most should do the trick). Finish with a little shine serum and you’re ready to start tongues wagging on the Upper East Side…or wherever you may live. Gorgeous, right? That’s why I can’t live without my straightening iron!