Star Makeover Scene

Are Their New Looks Hot or Just Ho-Hum?

Jet Rhys of her namesake salon in Solana Beach, CA weighs in on 8 celebs recent style redos

Willa Holland

switched from long, lush curls to a sleek, collar-skimming bob.
Her “before” look is pretty, says Jet but it would’ve looked better if she had more of an angel bang and a center part so it didn’t cover up one side of her face. Long hair pales next to her “after” , which is “trendy, polished and va-va-voom!” With the part moved up, you see more of her face and the smooth styling brings out her dark brown sugar color’s amazing shine.

Alison Sudol

had a choppy bob before she went all-out with a sleek, vivid scarlet style.
Her earlier choppy look was adorable but her hair is too fine to carry off so many razored layers. Jet was also underwhelmed by the color, which she described as wine with rust. The dramatic redo is absolutely fierce, says Jet, who points to the longer, side-swept bangs and the flattened styling that’s puffed out in back to show off her cheekbones. Equally “wow” is the cherry red color.

Anne Hathaway’s

worn her hair pixie-short since Les Mis…until recently.
Both looks are winners, says Jet. “Anne is stunning short hair and I thank her for cutting git off and not getting extensions or a wig.” The jaw-length bob is refreshing change and Jet notes that the dark espresso color suits her milky complexion and the cut is totally on-point. She’s also a fan of its styling: “The round-brushed fringe is softly flipped to frame her cheekbone and I love the side-parting.”

Rose McGowan’s

bob was just a stepping stone to a way-short rocker style.
“Her former hair is nice but I dislike the way it’s styled–it’s way too matronly,” says Jet, who suggests she take her round-brushed bumpy bangs up and over to show off her great face. Uber-short, gelled, off-the-face hair makes her look 10-15 years younger and her cheekbones simply “jump out at you,” says Jet. “The all-over dark chocolate brown color works well too.”

Dianna Agron

recently swapped her casual ombré bob for a wavy vintage look.
She’s got the perfect face to carry her former look, but according to Jet, the ombré color washed her out and it doesn’t really work with shorter hair. “Prefer the new vintage styling with loose waves and pinned-back sides.” An added bonus: the shiny cashmere pearl blonde is a refreshing change from her earlier hue, which Jet says looked like dried wheat.

Jena Malone

has traded in her shaggy blonde bob for a sleek, solid red hairstyle.
Jet has nothing but good things to say about Jena’s former look. “I love the cut, the texture, the deep bangs and her dimensional color.” However, her new ‘do just doesn’t cut it. “She has a long face shape and a high forehead, so she looks better in up-front layers and bangs.” The color is also a problem. “It’s brighter than a penny and the dyed brows are too matchy-matchy!”

Elle Fanning

had at least half a foot lopped off her majorly long blonde locks.
While her former style was age-appropriate–it was polished and pretty and Jet liked it tossed over the shoulder–the color was too old for her. Elle’s new middie is a big improvement, making her look glam and more grow-up. “The warm chestnut color is perfect for her skin and it makes her shine and come alive.” Jet also likes the precise center part, a trend that’s “all the rage right now.”

Malin Akerman

made jaws drop when she went from way-long to rocker short.
Even though her long hair–including the sun-kissed color–was pretty, it was “just average because the length weighed down her face and hid her neck.” Close-cut hair is more youthful and “rock ’n roll,” says Jet, plus she styles it off the face to show off her beautiful features. “Her eyes take the spotlight because there’s so much depth in the toffee blonde color with pale buttery tips.”

 

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3. Truly Fab Fringe

Inject a bob with epic flair via bangs that kiss the eye on one side, then go deep on the other to hit the temple area. To up the ante even more, try the color pop technique: “Extreme colors like cherry red and bronze are fused together for an extra-hyper hue that enhances the bold cut,” explains Jet Rhys of her namesake salon in San Diego, CA.

Insider Secrets

“A heart-shaped face is great for short hair,” says Jet Rhys, owner of her namesake salon in San Diego, CA. “It looks feminine because of the cheekbones.” Rhys suggests hearts try short pixies or bobs.

“Avoid short cuts if you have thick hair or coarse, curly texture,” says Rhys. “The added bulk and weight can easily make a short cut look matronly.”

“For thick to medium hair, find a stylist who specializes in razor-cutting,” advises Rhys. “This technique, when utilized properly, can shed weight in hair without over-layering and creates movement in full strands that is hard to replicate with scissors alone.”

 

 

 

A+ Finish

“Wax is the best product for short hair,” says Jet Rhys, Stylist and Owner of Jet Rhys salons in San Diego, CA. “After the hair is dried and styled, take a swipe from the jar and emulsify it between your hands. Next, pinch the product with your fingers to piece out the layers and add definitÚn.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movement is Key

Expect to see blunt shapes with lots of internal movement and natural wave this fall, according to Jet Rhys, Stylist and Owner of her namesake salons in San Diego, CA. “I’m in love with the airy yet structured effects created by a ‘straight razor’ haircut,” says Rhys. “Add a blunt fringe with notched-out pieces to finish.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Say ’No’ To Silicone

I’m not a fan of silicone-based products on short hair. Though they can help prevent frizz, they are very heavy and make short hair look dirty and flat.”
––Jet Rhys, Stylist and Owner of her namesake salons in San Diego, CA

As a 30-something, you’re pretty busy building your career and family. You want a polished, but easy hairstyle that’s also on-trend. We combed through tons of celebrity hairstyles to find the 10 best haircuts to suit all your needs. You might want to schedule that salon appointment right now.

By Krista Bennett DeMaio

Your Hair in Your 30s

Whether you’re working your way up the corporate ladder, starting a family, or both, the goal for your hair to be fuss-free, but also fun. “It’s essential to let your stylist know two things: how much time you have to spend on styling your hair and how often you can get to the salon for maintenance,” says Jet Rhys, a stylist and salon owner in San Diego. At this stage in your life, Rhys says the perfect cut is one that is versatile. “You are juggling family life and your career,” she says. “Having a polished style for the office, but also being able to dress it up for a night on the town, is important.”

 

The Soft Pixie

Long, sideswept bangs make Anne Hathaway’s cropped ‘do look feminine — not severe. The cut is timeless and the long fringe adds sophistication, without looking matronly, Rhys says.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angled Bob

While insanely easy to style, Giuliana Rancic’s bob is far from frumpy. The chin-length cut is slightly longer in the front than it is in the back, which gives the style a more modern vibe — no mom cuts here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Modern Pageboy

Michelle Williams reinvents the classic style with side bangs and a length that hits just above the chin. Ask your stylist to point-cut the ends (snipping into ends with scissors aimed up at the ceiling), which will prevent blunt, harsh lines, Rhys says. Rhys calls this cut a multitasker. “You have so many options to change it up — style it softly or tucked behind your ear, or switch up your part from side to side,” she says.

 

 

 

 

Full Bangs

Your tired eyes are telltale signs of your busy lifestyle. Sure, eye cream helps, but bangs can make you look younger and fresher instantly. To get Zooey Deschanel’s signature fringe, ask your stylist to bevel your bangs on the outside corner of the eyebrows. “This opens up the eyes,” Rhys says.

 

 

 

 

 

A Collarbone Cut with Sideswept Bangs

Behold one of the most versatile lengths ever: A collarbone-grazing style is not exactly long, but not short either. You can pull it into a ponytail, wear it polished, or sport a tousled look. And wispy, side bangs, like Reese Witherspoon’s, require less commitment than full-on fringe. Go for Witherspoon’s eyebrow length or ask your stylist to cut your bangs below the bridge of your nose, Rhys says. Then sweep them to the side.

 

 

 

Long Layers

Long layers that start around chin length, like Zoe Saldana’s here, make styling a cinch, Rhys says. “If cut precisely, they will fall right into place without even picking up the blow dryer.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Midlength with Bouncy Layers

This cut is perfect for the woman on the go, Rhys says. The medium-length style with longer layers means not a lot of styling time. Plus, the layers add body and bounce to finer hair. “Ask your stylist to add face-framing layers below the lip,” she says.

 

 

 

 

 

The Perfect Curly Cut

When you have waves or curls, the wrong cut can make hair too poofy, but Katie Holmes gets it right here. “Ask your stylist for face-framing layers that start right at the cheekbones, and medium-length layers throughout,” Rhys says. “This creates a fun, playful look that requires minimal styling.”

 

 

 

 

 

The Lob

The long bob — a cut that hits just above the shoulders — can be worn smooth or tousled like Kate Mara did here. While it may look layered, it’s really one length, Rhys says. Ask your stylist to point cut the ends to add texture, so it’s not one harsh, straight line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The New Shag

Want to wash and go? Alexa Chung’s cool shag is perfect for wavy textures and women who don’t want to fuss with their hair, Rhys says. “The layers are kept midlength and are meant to be worn natural and tousled.”