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10 hairstyles that never go out of style

Many hair trends fizzle out faster than the latest one-hit-wonder on a music countdown, but there are hairstyles that transcend generations. We put together a list of the 10 most-timeless cuts that guarantee a good hair day for years to come. Say good-bye to the cringe-worthy 'dos of old photos past, and click through to see the hairstyles that never look dated!
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Beachy waves

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We fell in love with Connie Britton's perfect blowout on Friday Night Lights, and the many styles she wore on American Horror Story and Nashville had our TV schedules filled with hair inspiration. Her beachy waves are an effortless style that needs minimal upkeep. "My hair is dry and it's better for me not to wash it every day, so I'm very lucky that I can get away with skipping a shampoo," Britton tells us. "If I'm left to my own devices, I usually scrunch my hair while it's wet and let it air-dry." Great tip!

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Soft layers

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If you have layers like Kirsten Dunst's, follow the star's lead and give your ends a slight curl. It's the ultimate in blow-dry and go styles, allowing you to set the look in the morning and remain fuss-free all day. "I like people undone more than made up," Dunst once told InStyle.

2 of 11 Photo: JB Lacroix/WireImage

Blunt bangs

Previous Slide Kerry Washington Next Slide

Kerry Washington's brow-skimming bangs are a hairstyle in themselves; Even with the rest of your strands pulled back, the fringe implies a dressed-up feeling.

3 of 11 Photo: Alberto Rodriguez/NBC/NBC via Getty Images

A tousled pixie

Previous Slide Anne Hathaway Next Slide

By playing with different textures, pixies like Anne Hathaway's make for endless styling possibilities. Plus, the longer layers on top ease that awkward growing-in phase between salon appointments. To create a piecey look, Hathaway's hairstylist Sascha Breuer spritzed his fingers with hairspray and worked the product onto individual sections to add definition. "The spray stays really light and your hair will look and feel natural, even though it has a strong hold level," he adds.

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The angled bob

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Keira Knightley's chin-skimming cut has been a favorite in our Hollywood Makeover Tool since we added it in 2009, and we can see why! The face-framing layers flatter square jawlines like the star's, and the precise shape gives off a high fashion vibe.

5 of 11 Photo: Dominique Charriau/WireImage

The long bob

Previous Slide Rose Byrne Next Slide

Rose Byrne's lob—or long bob—is a great one-size-fits-all option if you're stuck in a hairstyle rut and want something that grows out gracefully. "It's modern and young and gives your 'do some edge," says celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend, who works with Jennifer Lawrence and January Jones. "It's also a good start for any woman who is afraid to cut her hair."

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Defined curls

Previous Slide Kelly Rowland Next Slide

Natural hair like Kelly Rowland's is extremely versatile and can pull off a number of styles, but we love how her voluminous ringlets get a modern edge with extra definition and a mirror-like shine.

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Two-toned ringlets

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Warm complexions like Beyoncé's are flattered by an equally warm hair color, like her tone-on-tone honey blond shade. The two distinct colors give her tousled curls the right amount of contrast. "The beauty of Beyoncé's hair is that women can get her look without the salon because it's effortless," says her hairstylist, Kim Kimble. "It has a bed-roomy, not-too-perfect feel, which is really sexy!"

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Long tapered layers

Previous Slide Cat Deeley Next Slide

Choppy layers tapered a few inches from the bottom of the hair like Cat Deeley's add movement to lengthy strands. Plus, Deeley's longer fringe makes room for versatility—the style looks good parted in any direction.

9 of 11 Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Smooth center-part

Previous Slide Gwyneth Paltrow Next Slide

Gwyneth Paltrow's long blond strands have been her staple as long as we can remember, and the actress only made changes a handful of times. "She loves straight hair," says hairstylist David Babaii, who has worked with the star. "Not too many people can pull off a sharp center part."

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Gaseoustania
Feb 22, 2013 7:54PM
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Why do women insist on "boy" haircuts? And then insist they look good? Are they trying to convince themselves? Same with bangs.
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LOL 1, 4, and 6 look absolutely awful ha ha you are sooo funny
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Beyonce and Kelly wear lace wigs and get weaves. Not sure about Kerry's look but I have my own take on that one. Please stop telling us how to get the hairdo. Just tell us where to buy the hair or the wig.
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Short hair on a woman doesn't make her any less of a woman and frankly not all woman can pull it off and look fabulous! Men that love and think that we are beautiful are men that are not hung up on an ancient idea that long hair is more feminine. We pixie girls are fabulous and fierce!

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Pixies and angled bob's aren't very feminine, especially when seen from behind.

Then you have Miley's new retro punk look, sporting a short, spiked butch cut.

Whatever happened to the days when men looked like men and women looked like women? Today you might see a couple from a distance and think you know the gender until you see them close up.; the man may have the long girly hair and the girl the short boyish hair. Today people are too obsessed with celebrity and pop culture, copying anything that is deemed cool, even if it doesn't look good...kinda like Kate Gosselin's old look with the short hair and long bangs. Ann Hathaway's tousled pixie reminds me of the old Soviet era unisex cut or a concentration camp survivor.
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