This unnatural looking ‘natural look’ was usually achieved with a ton of mousse, scrunching and air drying. (Nicole Kidman, Sarah Jessica Parker and Julia Roberts all did it.) “It was crunchy and stiff … at the time it looked good,” Decuers says. Today … not so much. For modern natural-glam curls — that actually look natural — try this:

Step 1: Dry curls naturally with curl enhancing mousse, like Redken Fresh Curls Spring Mousse Leave-In Anti-Frizz Activator for Lazy Curls, $13.99. No scrunching!



Step 2: Wrap all your hair in 1-inch sections along a hot, closed curling iron.



Step 3: Let cool.



Step 4: Smear a drop or two of shine enhancer on your fingertips, and finger-comb. Try Citre Shine Shine Mist Anti-Frizz Spray Laminator, $4.49.