Blunt, Sophisticated Hairstyles

Claire Danes' blunt ends add sophistication to her straight look. Steal her style:1. Apply straightening lotion to damp hair and blow dry straight with a paddle brush.2. Use a flat iron to straighten the bottom half of your hair, especially your ends.3. Put a few drops of shine serum on your palms, rub them together and smooth down your hair. See More Claire Danes Hairstyles

Mena Suvari's sleek, retro bob is great for fine-haired ladies with bold personalities. Steal her look: 1. This 'do is all about the cut so ask your stylist for a chin-length bob that's textured at the ends with heavy, blunt-cut bangs.2. Blow dry hair sans product. (It should already be straight if you're attempting this 'do but if not, use a paddle brush and straightening balm to get it as straight as possible.)3. Run a flat iron through, 1-inch section by section, until hair is pin-straight.4. Smooth with shine serum and mist with light-hold hairspray.

Mary J. Blige's sophisticated bob is great to pair with cute accessories. What to do: 1. Blow dry hair straight and tuck it behind your ear on one side. 2. Top off the look with a slouchy hat and dangly earrings to match.

Katie Holmes' short, blunt hair is a dramatic style if you're going to a formal occasion and want something a little out of the ordinary. What to do:1. To start, apply a straightening cream to damp hair or an anti-frizz serum if your hair is already stick-straight.2. Then, blow dry your hair straight with a paddle brush.3. Next, go over your hair with a straightener, making sure all the waves are out.4. Then, tease the hair at the back of the crown of your head with a comb (though nothing too drastic). Smooth the top layer of hair over the teased section.5. Finally, create a side part, and apply pomade or shine serum, and tuck hair behind ears to finish off the look. See More Katie Holmes Hairstyles

Katie Holmes' show-stopping bob is ideal for those with short hair that want a really dressy look. What to do:1. If your hair isn't already straight, apply straightening cream to damp hair.2. Then, clip up the top half your hair and use a round brush to dry the lower section, piece by piece. When the brush gets to the tips, twist your wrist at the end to curl it under slightly. Then dry the top section.3. Then, tease the hair at the crown of your head with a comb (only a little, refrain from tease-overkill).4. Smooth the top layer of hair over the teased section.5. Finally, create a side part -- make sure it's very severe -- then finish with a light holding spray so that the side part stays in place. See More Katie Holmes Hairstyles

Katie Holmes' chic little bob is perfect for impressing in the office, or for a special date night. Get her look:1. To start, apply a soothing cream to damp hair, then clip up the top half of your hair, and use a round brush to blow dry the lower section, piece by piece. When your comb reaches the bottom of your hair, twist your wrist slightly so it curls under just a bit.2. Make sure to dry your bangs straight and to the side.3. When your hair is all dry, use a comb to create a side part.4. Top off the look with a little bit of serum for shine and a holding spray, to keep your bob in check. See More Katie Holmes Hairstyles

Jessica Simpson's short, sexy bob hairstyle is hip for fine hair. Steal her look: 1. If hair is wavy or curly, wash hair with straightening shampoo and conditioner and blow dry with a flat paddle brush.2. Prep dry hair with a thermal heat protector to keep your fine hair safe from damage.3. Designate your side part and start straightening your hair in 2-inch sections with a narrow plated flat iron.4. Tuck one side behind your ear and mist with shine spray for that nice healthy glow.