Amanda Seyfried has a layered haircut that gives bounce and dimension to tumbling curls.
Mid-length hair
Anne Hathaway’s blunt hair cut is slightly longer that a traditional bob. It is a new take on the in-between length.
Short hair
Carey Mulligan pulls off this cropped haircut with aplomb — she has the requisite small features. To avoid looking too boyish you’ve got to get a great cut (I do fantastic short cuts:).
30’s:
Long hair.
This side-swept style takes Kate Beckinsale’s long layers from simple to sophisticated.
Mid-length hair.
A center part and rich color elevate Zoe Saldana’s collar-grazing length to new heights of chic. “This needs to sit right on the shoulder,” explains Shorter. “Ask your stylist for a dry cut.”
Short hair.
Curls add volume, and swooping, textured bangs make Rachell McAdams’s hair cut extra-interesting.
40’s:
Long hair.
Sandra Bullock. As stylist Mark Townsend told us before: “You can’t get away with bed head anymore.” Keep your long style ultra-sleek.
Mid-length hair.
Sculpted waves dress up Tina Fey’s mid-length locks.
Short hair.
Bold, shiny color helps brighten Cynthia Nixon’s complexion while flirty ringlets take years off.
50’s:
Long hair style.
Jane Seymour’s tousled style works because it’s her. Don’t compromise when the look is your signature!
Mid-length hair style.
This face-framing cut makes eternally youthful Madonna look even more ageless.
Short hair.
It’s okay to be gray! Jamie Lee Curtis’s pixie cut looks fresh and surprisingly youthful. “Any woman can pull off gray — if she wants to,” says Shorter.
60’s:
Long hair style.
Although Goldie Hawn’s iconic layers haven’t changed much, they’re looking better than ever. “Her hair has gotten smoother over the years,” observes Shorter.
Mid-length hair style
Swept-back styling with just enough oomph allows Meryl Streep’s glowing skin to shine.
Short hair style.
Helen Mirren’s platinum bob will never go out of style. “She has great face-framing layers,” says Shorter. “They hide any flaw you think you may have.”