Edgy Hairstyles for Coarse Hair

Drew Barrymore's messy waves work best on long hair. See how to get the look:1. This look works best on day-old waves. Spritz them with a bit of spray gel and use your hands to scrunch them and add some volume. 2. Don't brush or comb through them at all, since you're going for the straggly bedhead look. 3. Then apply some styling wax to your fingers and piece out the ends for the finished touch. See More Drew Barrymore Hairstyles

Katie Prices' sky high updo can work whether your hair is short or long. See how to get the look: 1. Before you begin, part your hair to the side and leave out a section of hair (including your bangs and shorter layers) at the front. 2. Now use a teasing comb to backcomb the bottom half your hair, section by section. Gather all of it up into a high, messy bun and pin it down3. If you don't want to risk damaging your hair with all the teasing, just buy a hairpiece and clip it on. 4. Remember that section of hair you left out? Blow dry it using a round brush and curve it around your face for an extra chic touch. 4. Spray your updo generously with hairspray to keep it from falling flat.

Janet Jackson's short, dramatic cut could be the next big hair trend this summer. See how to get the look: 1. Ask your stylist for a short, cropped cut with just enough length to grasp with two fingers. Keep it short around your ears for a clean, edgy look.2. Styling your new hair is super easy. Just run some gel through your hair and comb it back. No heat, woohoo!3. Complete your chic, slicked back style with the perfect makeup look: several swipes of mascara and a coat of nude lip gloss is all you need.

Nicole Richie's textured hairstyle is easy for girls with thick hair. Steal her style:

1. Rub a texturizing gel through your strands and braid hair loosely before going to bed.
2. After you let it down the next morning, apply some styling wax to your fingers and comb through your waves.
3. Blast it with cool air from your blow dryer to set the piece-y waves. You may need to re-wet and blow dry your bangs with a round brush to get them smooth. See More Nicole Richie Hairstyles

Tyra Banks' shoulder-length, straight hairstyle is a versatile look for work or casual after-work affairs. Head to the salon for the color, but check out these tips to style it: 1. Apply a smoothing cream and blow dry your hair straight with a paddle brush. 2. Using a straightening iron, smooth out 2-inch sections all over your head. 3. Brush hair into shape, and finish with a shine spray for a polished look. See More Tyra Banks Hairstyles

Mary J. Blige's shag is a good choice for layered, medium length hair. What to do: 1. Apply a straightening cream and blow dry hair with a round brush, flipping your ends out. 2. Follow up with a flat iron to further straighten and flip. 3. Apply styling wax to your ends to keep them from falling limp and to get that piece-y texture.

Keyshia Cole's funky pixie 'do is sweet and simple to style. 1. Apply a dollop of mousse to the length of your hair, scrunching it into the roots. 2. Using a vented brush, blow dry strands straight by lifting small sections and directing the hot air underneath, which will add volume at the roots. 3. For the front swoop, brush hair forward and against the scalp while drying.4. Finish the style by rubbing a few drops of a shine serum between palms, then smoothing over hair.

Keyshia Cole's red ringlets have a romantic feel that's perfect for date nights or proms. What to do: 1. To get the look, distribute a styling cream through damp hair, then blow dry. A rough dry is fine, as you'll be curling your hair too, just make sure it's completely dry before moving on. 2. Once hair is dry, wind half-inch sections around a thin-barreled curling iron from ends to roots. Hold the iron vertically while turning. 3. Hold the iron in place for a few seconds, then release the clamp while pulling the iron down and away from hair. 4. Allow the curls to cool, then spray with a medium-hold hairspray. Don't comb, don't brush -- don't even touch -- the curls or you'll ruin the ringlets.