Curly hair is much easier to style if you cut it short, and there's plenty of inspiration coming from these celebrity looks that stun. Feeling extra bold going into the new year? Chop your hair and dye it one of the beautiful colors that everyone will be rocking in 2019.
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Selena Gomez's Soft Bob
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If you want to tame your curls, blow dry them before pulling sections through a curling rod. Finish with shine mist and hairspray.
Be as bold as Kerry Washington with this voluminous look. Tease your hair upward using spray gel, then coax curls until they bounce. Finish with hairspray for extra hold.
What you'll need: Curling spray gel ($9, amazon.com)
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Ashley Benson's Cute Curls
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A deep part with one side tucked behind the ear is the perfect way to style soft curls. To get the look, use a thinner curling wand, then brush out with your fingers or a large round brush.
What you'll need: Large round brush ($14, amazon.com)
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Jennifer Lopez's Hollywood Glam
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Besides defying the aging process, Jennifer Lopez knows how to rock a short curly hairstyle. This Old Hollywood glam look can be recreated with a curling wand, bobby pins, and a dramatic side part.
Though full, Nathalie's curls are styled close to her face for more of an everyday look. Part your hair to the side and air dry, then finish with frizz spray and styling cream to keep locks in place.
What you'll need: Anti-frizz spray ($13, amazon.com)
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Kelly Ripa's Golden Locks
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Kelly Ripa's golden curls haven't changed much over the years, but that's just proof she's found what works. The look is simple too: simply create a center part, and use a wand to form soft curls that turn away from the face. Spritz with hairspray for hold.
Taylor's red carpet locks channel the starlets of Old Hollywood. To get the look, pin freshly-dried hair into rollers, apply hairspray, and let the curls set.
What you'll need: Self-grip hair rollers ($9, amazon.com)
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Scarlett Johansson's Pinned Curls
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Pull back your curls with bobby pins if you're looking to keep your hair off your face and enhance your features (not to mention give off a glam vibe).
Soft waves lend elegance to a classic bob, like this 'do Michelle Dockery so effortlessly rocks. Be sure to add anti-frizz spray to keep wispies under control.
What you'll need: Anti-frizz spray ($13, amazon.com)
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Tracee Ellis Ross's Voluminous Curls
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Tracee's carefree ringlets always look polished and on-point. To mimic her style, let your natural curls air-dry, then add anti-frizz spray.
What you'll need: Anti-frizz spray ($13, amazon.com)
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Kaley Cuoco's Natural Ombre
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Light and breezy waves are the name of the game when it comes to Kaley's lob. For this relaxed look, touch up your curls with a wand and add texture spray for a little oomph.
Low maintenance? Check. All kinds of gorgeous? Check. Add a pump of smoothing cream to just-dried hair, then part it to the side and run a wand through large sections. Finish with hairspray.
What you'll need: TIGI Bedhead After-Party creme ($19, amazon.com)
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Jennifer Lopez's Thick Curls
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Thick, bouncy curls can be dressed down for the weekend or up for a special occasion. If it's the latter you're going for, wrap your hair inward around a wand to create a fuller look.
Even women with pixie cuts can achieve some wavy action. Style blow-dried hair with gel and pull upward to create this beautiful look in less than 10 minutes.
After parting your ringlets to one side, tuck the other side behind your ear for a sweet but edgy style.
What you'll need: Hair shine mist ($20, amazon.com)
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Taraji P. Henson's Sleek Lob
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This asymmetrical look proves a little curl can do wonders for your hair. Tell your hairdresser that you'd like a cut that's longer in the front to switch things up for the new year.
What you'll need: Hair shine mist ($20, amazon.com)
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Charlize Theron's Elegant Locks
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Charlize Theron's short locks make us want to chop off our hair ASAP. A center part with curls pulled away from the face perfect this look.
Nicol is a freelance Editorial Assistant at WomansDay.com and is a Manhattan-based journalist who specializes in health, wellness, beauty, fashion, business, and lifestyle. When Nicol isn't writing, she loves spending time with family and friends, trying new workout classes, and traveling.