Best Hair in America Awards the Top 24 Celebrity Hairstyles - ELLE Salons across the U.S. rank their most requested celebrity styles—see who made the cut!
The ballots are in! Stylists throughout the country tell us which star coifs you're clamoring for. Check out the runners-up here, and for the complete winners list—plus must-see tips and products—pick up the August issue of ELLE (on newsstands now).
Reporting by Maura Lynch
LONG BOB
Runner-Up: Gwyneth Paltrow
"Gwyneth Paltrow's clean, chic, mid-length shape is a great change for our clients who have longer hair but want something different," says Toni Hernandez, owner of Salon 21 in North Carolina.
Long Bob
Runner-Up: Reese Witherspoon
"Reese Witherspoon's mid-length bob is the winner. The cut styles straight and sleek in our dry winters but can easily be worn curly in our hot and steamy summers," says Bridget Brosnan-Boscaccy, stylist at Salon Blonde in Illinois.
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The Bang
Runner-Up: Katy Perry
"Katy Perry's layered, texturized bob with sleek bangs is often requested," says Jennifer Martin, stylist at Foiled Again Salon in Minnesota.
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The Bang
Runner-Up: Nicole Richie
"Hollywood trends are always L.A. trends, and boho styles with a long bang and soft, long hair like Nicole Richie's are very popular," says Stuart Gavert, owner of Gavert Atelier in California.
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The Bang
Runner-Up: Jessica Alba
"Bangs are an easy way to dress up a simple hairstyle, and hers are very popular—her fringe can be worn with short, mid-length, or long hair. They go with everything!" says Nicholas Penna Jr., owner of Salon Capri in Massachusetts.
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The Bang
Runner-Up: Sienna Miller
"Cropped cuts with a focus on the fringe, like Sienna Miller's short hairstyle, are a favorite," says Martin.
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The Bang
Runner-Up: Victoria Beckham
"Victoria Beckham is still a popular celebrity choice—as her style evolves, so do our clients who follow it," says Sherri DeJager, co-owner of Hairforce Salon in South Dakota, who adds, "Her bangs are huge! Clients that preferred the basic bob before are opting for different layer variations and adding sideswept bangs."
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The Wave
Runner-Up: Halle Berry
"We get a lot of requests for her long, soft layers," says Erik Pearson, co-owner of Soda Salon in Georgia. "For individuals with thick or naturally curly hair that insist on doing it straight, the best thing to do is to have those soft layers. It looks good wavy, but is easy to blow out straight."
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The Wave
Runner-Up: Kate Moss
"Kate Moss is always a favorite—her medium-length haircut is great for women with a slightly natural wave and very fine hair," says Oribe, owner of Oribe Salon in Florida. "Miami is a humid place, and layering the hair more allows it to look great in its natural state of texture."
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The Shade
Best Brunette: Megan Fox
"Clients love Megan Fox's deep brown shade because it makes them feel exotic," says Brendon Caryl, stylist at Salon Vox in Michigan.
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The Shade
Best Blond: Lauren Conrad
"The Hills girls are still inspiring blonds in Arizona! Living in a warm climate with year long sunlight can summon the blond in everyone. Our clients particularly love Lauren Conrad's beige toned, outgrown highlights," says Michelle Zeller, owner of Dollyrockers Salon in Arizona.
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The Shade
Best Redhead: Amy Adams
"As our salon name suggests, we specialize in any and every shade of blonde," says Bridget Brosnan-Boscaccy, stylist at Salon Blonde in Illinois. "But we actually get a lot of requests for Amy Adams' natural-looking red hue."
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The Shade
Brunette Runner-Up: Angelina Jolie
"Our most requested color is the warm chestnut brown of Angelina Jolie's gorgeous mane," says Steven Sobel, owner of Steven Sobel Salon in Louisiana.
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The Shade
Brunette Runner-Up: Katie Holmes
"Katie Holmes' color is requested quite often. I find that many women like her rich, natural brunette with the perfect balance of warmth and coolness," says Martin.
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The Shade
Brunette Runner-Up: Penélope Cruz
"People like very rich, chestnut browns like Penélope Cruz's. It's about staying brunette with a combo of lowlights and highlights—no flat color. This is what gives the color dimension," says Kattia Solano, colorist at Butterfly Studio in New York.
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The Shade
Blond Runner-Up: Kate Hudson
"Kate Hudson is one of my top blond requests. She has a natural, sandy blond color that people are going for because it's low salon maintenance," says Erik Pearson, co-owner of Soda Salon in Georgia.
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The Shade
Blond Runner-Up: Drew Barrymore
"We hear Drew Barrymore's name a lot. What's popular now is for a little bit of re-growth to show. One of the things I think our clients like about that is that it's easier to maintain," says Joshua Gambrell, master stylist at Seasons Salon in Kentucky.
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The Shade
Blond Runner-Up: Carrie Underwood
"Tennessee is probably only second to Texas in the amount of blonds we do—Carrie wins the award for most requested color. Women love her strong and vibrant color with soft beige undertones," says Gaven Smith, owner of and stylist at Studio Gaven in Tennessee.
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The Shade
Redhead Runner-Up: Isla Fisher
"Isla Fisher is a favorite among redheads. Clients are drawn to the vibrancy, but like that it still looks natural," says Zeller.
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The Shade
Redhead Runner-Up: Kate Walsh
"Kate Walsh brightens our clients' minds with a flashy red that screams sensuality," says Romano Alberti, master stylist at Roche Salon in Virginia. "It's not for the faint of heart, but it turns heads everywhere. Her hair color is especially keeps coming into conversations lately—it's quite a shift from the highlight blonds we're all used to."
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