Get A Superstar Haircut

It's not the scissors or hair products that make a celebrity's hairstyle so breathtaking. It's the hairstylist, who is often somewhat of a celebrity himself--and rarely will stoop to style ordinary people's hair. Yet you can get superstar hair even without his help, as long as you do your research.

Step One

Find superstar who has hair you love. Chose a celebrity whose overall style is similar to yours if you don't want a drastic makeover. Celebrities with the same coloring and bone structure as you make the best role models. Pay close attention to face shape: if your face is very narrow, the haircut on a fuller-faced actress like Lindsay Lohan might not be flattering.

Step Two

Study your celebrity's hairstyle by going to BeautyRiot.com or using the "Celebrity Hair Finder" tool on iVillage.com. Note how the same cut can be styled into a variety of looks. If possible, determine whether hair extensions and hair jewelry are required for the style.

Step Three

Find a hairstylist in your budget. You don't need to charter a jet to visit the same stylist your favorite celebrity sees, but the barber who buzzes your little brother's scalp might not be a good choice. Choose a fashion-forward salon that caters to a younger clientele. Ask your trendy friends who cuts their hair.

Step Four

Bring multiple photographs of your favorite celebrity's hairstyle to your stylist. Ask whether she can create the same look for you, and if so, what hair treatments will be involved. Often a simple cut and blow-dry will not suffice. Highlights, foils, extensions, straightening or perms may be necessary to give you that star-quality look.

Step Five

Ask your stylist how to maintain your new look once your hair has been re-styled. Purchase any products necessary to upkeep the haircut.

Step Six

Visit your hair salon every 4 to 6 weeks for maintenance unless your stylist indicates otherwise.

Tips & Warnings

• Maintaining superstar hair is often more expensive and time-consuming than your usual hairdo.
• If you're on a tight budget or don't have much time to get ready every day, veer away from high-maintenance looks.