The Aussie actress proved that shorter locks still have styling options at the Toronto Film Festival. To get her natural kinks, simply braid hair before you go to bed and fix with plenty of spray in the morning. By dusk they will have relaxed into a sheet of smooth waves.  

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Another Aussie – they really know their hair down under. If you’ve got mid-length locks and sweep your fringe to the side then you’ve got no excuse to not copy Cate. Start by gathering the top section of your hair and pinning into a slight bouffant. Twist the remaining tail into a bun and secure with grips, leaving a few silver ones exposed at the sides.  

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This ‘do will work on most hair lengths but looks particularly romantic with a long, windswept mane. It calls for tousled locks so either plait hair (spraying generously) if it’s naturally straight or scrunch through some curl-enhancing mousse to encourage waves.  Scoop the results into a high ponytail, leaving some strands around your ears to soften the style.  

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A ballerina bun is the perfect ‘do for a cocktail dress that features splashy prints or fussy textures. They were worn high on the head and messy around the edges at Diane Von Furstenberg to achieve a grown up style with just a hint of girlishness. 

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Another excellent style if your ensemble includes any of the following: feathers, lace, sequins or jacquard. Get hair as smooth as you can before securing in a low ponytail and wrapping with a length of black ribbon. Tucking in the ends will ensure you look futuristic instead of fusty.  

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If you haven’t had time to wash your hair and it’s past its glossy prime, we’ll let you in on a secret: mermaid waves cover a multitude of sins. Yes December’s the time to embrace the crimping irons – or start micro-braiding. 

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A crop styled into haphazard peaks makes a striking contrast to a LBD. Get texture around the crown by working through a little gel with fingertips, making sure you’re not too precious about the results.  

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This angelic style from Jamie Stevens is the grown up way to do halo braids. It’s also the perfect complement to a strapless gown or something off-the-shoulder and slinky. Here’s how to do it:

Apply mousse to dry hair then part down the centre. Starting at the front on one side, take a one inch section from the parting all the way down to the ear. Keep that section level with your ear, while taking another one inch section directly behind. Take the second section under the first section before taking a third section underneath the second to create a loose three-strand plait. Make sure you keep it at ear level and keep adding sections of hair until you reach the nape of your neck. Secure with an elastic band and repeat on the opposite side. Fold the ends of your plaits up and secure with plenty of pins. Spray to fix the style in place and you’re ready to take flight. 

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If you’re hopeless when it comes to hair, get to your nearest Headmasters. Its Christmas blow dry service starts from £28 and is available nationwide at the beginning of December. Expect loose curls and plenty of volume – form an orderly queue, ladies. 

To find your nearest salon, visit www.headmasters.com

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A bouncy bunch is a rare breed of hairstyle – it’ll work with all lengths. But whether your locks are short, medium or long, they do need to have plenty of volume to pull off this party ponytail. Work volume into the top section of your hair with rollers or a blast with the blow drier. Fix into a bouffant and tie the rest in a low tail. Easy glamour is the name of the game.   

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