Celebrity Look Of The Week: Glossy Brunettes

By Zuzana Ritchie, Beauty Writer and Make-Up Artist

Let’s face it: Long hair is high maintenance and requires a full time commitment. However, when looked after, the healthy, shiny and thick locks can cause big-time hair envy. Three famous brunettes show us how it’s done.

The Glossy Fringe Brunette – Hannah Simone

Our modern day Pocahontas, Hannah Simone gets our respect for her brave combo of long hair and a heavy fringe. Keeping the hair healthy and shiny is the key or it could look a mess and overwhelming. To tame a thick mane and maintain the shiny texture, invest in quality ceramic hair tools that encourage the shiny results.

The Glossy Soft Curls Brunette – Jessica Lowndes

The more symmetrical your face is, the more you can experiment with a middle parting. Jessica’s beautiful, relaxed curls add a romantic feel to her look. All you need is large barrel tongs to curl the hair loosely at the ends. Wearing one side behind the ear opens up your face a little to ensure the long hair doesn’t look so overwhelming.

The Glossy Poker-Straight Brunette – Sandra Bullock

There are three reasons why Sandra’s super-straight hair is far from boring. Firstly, the ends are pointy and layered as opposed to a perfect straight line. Secondly, she opted for a deep side parting and thirdly, despite its sleek finish, it has volume. Use a quality wide-plate straightening iron, spraying each section of hair with a heat protector first. The secret of silky smooth straight hair is using even, continuous glides from top to bottom.