Taking care of you hair during the winter goes way beyond deep conditioning (though that is important). We asked the pros for tips on how to care for heat, wind and hat-havocked hair. Read on to find out why you need a paddle brush, highlights and an ionic blow dryer.

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"Great looking hair starts with a great cut, and it ensures your hair looks its best during the winter months, " says beauty expert Kyan Douglas. Plus, when you get a good cut, it requires less heat and product styling, which means less damage to the hair.

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There's nothing more damaging to the hair than heat styling, particularly if you use more than one thermal-activated tool. If possible, let your hair air dry during the winter months. If you don't have the time (or patience) to do it naturally, Douglas recommends investing in an ionic hair dryer. "They dry your hair with less heat in less time," he says. Translation: less damage.

TRY:
Conair Lightweight Ionic Ceramic Styler Dryer

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If you can get away with it, shampoo less. "Over shampooing strips the hair of its natural oils," says Douglas, and those natural oils are what keep the scalpand your hairhealthy. If you have hair that needs to be washed daily, try a sulfate-free shampoo. They're less drying and irritating to the scalp, which is particularly important in the dead of winter.

TRY:
Her Cut Dry Hair Shampoo
David Babaii Hydrating Moisturizing Shampoo

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It goes without saying: deep conditioning the hair during the winter is essential. Between indoor heat (particularly radiator heat), wind and hats, the hair takes quite a beating. Once or twice a week, treat hair to an intense treatment or mask.

TRY:
Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask
Pantene Pro-V Time Renewal Replenishing Mask for Damaged Hair

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Just like you swap your flip-flops for snow boots, the pros suggest switching your gel-based styling product to a more emollient type for the winter. Products that contain humectants, which attract moisture to the hair, are most beneficial. If you're completely hooked on hair gel, which has a greater tendency to flake and dry the hair out in cold weather, Douglas suggests mixing your own product cocktail: one part favorite hair gel to one part moisturizing styling product.

TRY:
Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream
Living Proof Wave Shaping Curl Defining Styling Cream

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When the hair shaft is roughed up and the cuticle is lifted, hair appears dull and damaged. To keep locks looking healthy and full of shine, seal the cuticle. The two simplest ways to get and keep it closed: rinse the hair with cool water before exiting the shower and use the nozzle attachment on your blow dryer to streamline the airflow downward.

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"Brushing the hair with a paddle brush is a great way to move the scalp's natural oils to the ends of the hair for added protection," says Douglas. It's a great tool to control static, too. When static strikes, spray the brush with a little hairspray and run it through the hair.

TRY:
Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush

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Looking a little dull? Get highlights. "They brighten your skin tone, bring out your eyes and add depth to monochromatic color," says Kyle White, senior colorist at the Oscar Blandi Salon in New York City. If doing it yourself, notes White, choose a shade that is no more than two shades lighter than your base color. This ensures the most natural-looking results.

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It's the equivalent of smoothing the skin with a touch of shimmer; a hair gloss instantly adds luster to lifeless locks. According to White, glosses add richness and radiance to the hair, as well as luminosity to the complexion. "Using a gloss adds warmth to your hair color, which brings out the warmth in your skin. It works in much the same way as a certain color clothing can pop your skin tone."

TRY:
Oscar Blandi Ancora Colore

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Need a go-to ponytail for day, night, or the office? Danielle Caputo, celebrity hairstylist, shows us three glam styles you can do at home.

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Style One: The Wrapped Pony
Part hair on either side, using the iris of your eye as your guide to where it should go.

Tip: Use the edge of a comb to ensure a straight line.

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Pull Back
Pull hair directly back to the center of the head: "Brushing hair directly back off the face complements everyone's face shape," says Danielle. Secure the ponytail with an elastic.

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Perfect Your Pony
Get rid of any fly-aways by spraying hair with a light hairspray and gently smoothing through fine-tooth comb.

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Wrap the Elastic
"When you finish the ponytail, it looks more polished to cover the elastic with your own hair," suggests Danielle. Take a small piece at the bottom of your ponytail.

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The Vanishing Act
Wrap the strand of hair all the way around the elastic several times until you have about an inch left.

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Secure with a Pin
Tuck the end of the strand underneath your ponytail and secure with a bobby pin or straight pin.

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The Wrapped Pony
It's that easy! You can dress this sleek ponytail up or down.

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Style Two: The Twisted Pony
Start by gathering the hair low at the nape of the neck.

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Secure Hair
Secure it with an elastic, then gently pull the elastic down a bit to leave a few inches of space above.

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Going from curly to straight seems so easy at the salon. Wish you could figure out the same steps to do it at home? Just keep reading! Celebrity Stylist Danielle Caputo shares the secrets to going perfectly sleek anytime, and it turns out that it can be as simple as switching to the right brush (skip to slide 6 for details).

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Spray Away Tangles
Start by spraying a detangler all over your head to make it easier to work products through the hair.

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Styling Lotion
Next, lightly spritz hair with styling lotion to protect hair from heat damage and lift the roots.

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Mix and Match Products
Mix a little bit of grooming cream with a frizz serum to infuse hair with moisture and act as a barrier against humidity. Using your hands, apply this haircare cocktail from the ends up to the roots.

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Separate Into 3 Sections
"Before blow-drying, I like to separate and clip the hair into three sections--one at the top, one in the middle, and at the nape," says Danielle.

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Begin Your Blow-Dry
One of the biggest obstacles to a sleek blow out? Using the wrong brush. Put down those vent brushes and round brushes - a flat paddle brush with natural bristles will give the sleekest results. Natural bristles grab and hold on to hair best, while the shape will leave hair flat and straight (as opposed to the voluminous straight look a round brush will deliver).

Start at the nape, concentrating from the roots to midway down before working on the ends. Remember to point the nozzle of the dryer in the direction of the hair for smoother results.

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Be Thorough
Dry hair at the roots first on all four quadrants of your head--top, left, right, and bottom. Once they're dry, you can use a brush to smooth everything out.

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Drying the Front
"For the top section, I like to lift up the hair as I dry it, to get some height and also direct it away from the face," explains Danielle.

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All Done!
Curls? What curls? With these expert instructions from Danielle Caputo, achieving salon-sleek results at home is easy.

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Bobs are a versatile and flattering short hair cut. And with the right hair styling tips, you can get your bob cut looking sleek and stylish -- and as good as any celebrity's.

Hair stylist Danielle Caputo shares easy tips about the best way to tame the puff and bring out your cut.

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Use a fine tooth comb to separate out a vertical section of hair. Spritz it with a heat protecting spray to hold the style and help make hair shinier.

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Go over the section of hair with a flat iron, combing through the section with a comb as you apply the heat.

TIP: Opt for a heat-resistant comb, so it does not melt under the heat of the flat iron.

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Use this method with the rest of the hair, dividing it into sections and smoothing with a flattening iron, using a comb to straighten and separate strands.

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Now, you have a nice sleek bob. But for an edgier, more piece-y look, Caputo suggests applying a little bit of styling wax the the ends of the hair.

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Apply a flat iron to the tip of the hair where you've used styling wax, to create extra texture.

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Work a little wax through the end of the bangs, and go over the area with a straightening iron.

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Now, you have a sleek, stylish bob - in no time!

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Fergie oversaturated her hair in what appears to be shine serum, creating an oil slick instead of a sleek shine. It also made her hair color look darker. According to the pros, one drop is all you need to add luster to extra long locks.

TIP: If you overdose on your favorite styling product and don't have time to rewash your hair, try applying dry shampoo. It instantly absorbs excess oil and product build-up so hair looks freshly shampooed.

TRY: Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo Spray

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This A-list actress gets an A-plus for hair. At the 2008 CMA Awards, Reese Witherspoon gave her classic bob a simple lift. "She added body and texture without looking overdone," says celebrity stylist Gina Bertolotti.

To get the look: apply a volumizer directly to the roots of damp hair and rough dry with a blow dryer. Set the hair with Velcro rollers and let sit for five minutes. Remove the rollers, flip head upside down and blast hair with a shot of cool air from the blow dryer. Using a large barrel curling iron, add a few curls for enhanced softness. Finish with hairspray.

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At the premiere of Australia, Nicole Kidman had a very bad hair day. Her loose chignon and two-toned hair color looked dated and added years to her usually stunning appearance.

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It was America the beautiful at the 2009 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her sleek, side-swept ponytail was a red carpet head turner and the perfect complement to her strapless gown.
To get the look: If you have curly or textured hair, Bertolotti recommends applying a straightening balm to control frizz and ensure the hair stays smooth. Once applied, blow dry the hair straight, then use a two-inch barrel curling iron to flip the ends. Smooth on a drop of shine serum to tame flyaways and boost shine, then part the hair slightly off center and pull it back into a low ponytail.
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It looks like Ashlee Simpson may be the only star whose hair stylist isn't on speed dial. While her cut is definitely cool, she's in desperate need of a trim. Her extra long bangs and stringy strands are hardly star quality.

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Jessica Biel was the mane attraction at an awards show in Beverly Hills. Her perfectly tousled locks looked effortlessly stylish. "It's such a versatile look," says Bertolotti. "You can wear this style to a formal event or with a pair of jeans."
To get the look: Apply hair gel to damp hair and blow dry. "Hair gel creates a great base when adding curls," says Bertolotti. Working with two-inch sections, spray the hair with hairspray, curl with a small barrel curling iron (about one inch), and spray with hairspray again. The hairspray is essential to help hold the curl, adds Bertolotti. When finished, gently shake the head to loosen the curl and hairspray for additional hold.
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Suave Max Hold Unscented Hairspray
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At a gala in Washington, DC, Jennifer Lopez's elaborate updo looked like that of an 80s prom queen way too contrived. Had it been a little less labored and set further back on the head, she would have looked more modern, yet still glamorous enough for such a formal occasion.

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Drew Barrymore took volume to a new and unflattering level. At the 2009 Golden Globe awards her hair looked ready for lift off, which made her face look tiny. A little less body (and flyaways) would have kept her hair and face in better proportion.

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Who else but Jennifer Aniston can pull off a French braid at an Oscar party? The star looked stunning in a simple, yet elegant style. "This look is a great way to keep your hair out of your face while still wearing it down," says Bertolloti. Plus, it works on the red carpet or a dinner out.
To get the look: Apply a wave enhancing spray to damp hair and allow to air dry for a naturally tousled effect. (You can also use a diffuser to create the same look in less time.) Grab a one-inch section of hair from the top front of the head that measure temple to temple. Apply a drop of styling cream to the section to control flyaways and hold the hair together while braiding. To French braid, pull small sections of hair from the face frame in and secure. If you can't French braid, Bertolotti says a regular braid secured to the head with bobby pins will create a similar effect.
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Bumble and bumble Styling Creme
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It seems Sandra Bullock's hair stylist forgot to secure a few strands. Her hair looked messy and undone, not to mention a bit frizzy, at the All About Steve premiere.

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Thinking of going dark? Check out our favorite raven-haired beauties.

Robin Wright Penn at a Movie Screening in New York City
Has the Princess Bride gone goth? So it appeared this past weekend at the The Cinema Society & A Diamond is Forever screening of 'The Private Lives of Pippa Lee on November 15, 2009 in New York City. The recently-divorced actress debuted newly darkened locks, which looked a deep shade of espresso. Rumor has it for her role as Mary Surratt in The Conspirator, which she is currently filming.

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Lucy Liu at a Press Conference in Beverly Hills
We bet that Charlie would be proud of the elegant black mane on his former Angel Liu.

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Kelly Rowland at an MTV Party in Sydney, Australia
This former Destiny's Child singer gives Beyoncé a run for her money with her sleek and straight black hair.

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Angelina Jolie at the 2000 Academy Awards
In her pre-Pitt days, Jolie rocked this dramatic, Elvira-esque hairstyle to collect her Oscar.

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Lindsay Lohan at a Launch Party for Playstation 3
This Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen star certainly looks the part with her dark 'do.

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Kelly Osbourne at an Art Gallery Opening in London
Through her various hair color endeavors - pink, blond, skunk - we like Osbourne's dark-haired, glam look best.

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Salma Hayek at a Global Green USA Event in Hollywood
This caliente Mexican actress shines on the red carpet with her gorgeous pelo negro.

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Aaliyah at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards
Though tragically killed in a plane crash soon after this photo was taken, Aaliyah will be remembered for both her talent and her beauty.

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Amy Winehouse at the 2007 Brit Awards in London
Before her life became more of a mess than her famously ratted hair, Ms. Winehouse brought back the beehive.

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Los Angeles, November 11, 2009
Jennifer Connelly was spotted at LAX with newly bleached hair (for a movie role, of course). The usually dark-haired beauty was barely recognized by the paparazzi.

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Los Angeles, October 13, 2009
"High School Musical" star Ashley Tisdale has been brunette for months, but the actress went blonde again after a visit to a Los Angeles salon for some extensions.

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Los Angeles, August 26, 2009
Victoria's Secret spokesmodel Miranda Kerr took her caramel brown mane a few shades lighter, officially entering the blonde category for the first time since she's been in the public eye. Kerr debuted her new look at the launch of Victoria's Secret Heavenly Enchanted fragrance at Victoria's Secret Beauty at The Grove shopping center. Another brunette bites the dust!

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Kim Goes Streaking
Kim Kardashian has faked us out before, but this time it's not a wig--it's real! Kardashian debuted these J.Lo-style highlights just in time for the 2009 Teen Choice Awards in August.

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Katharine McPhee's Blonde Ambition
The formerly brunette American Idol alum went platinum in August 2009 while shooting a cover for her upcoming album, "Unbroken."

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Britney's Back in Blonde
Just days after Lindsay Lohan scored her long blonde extensions, Britney followed suit in August 2009. Reports have even said that Lohan stopped by the Andy LeCompte Salon in LA while Brit was getting bleached. Perhaps the two stars were going for the same look?

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Lindsay Lohan's Blonde Extensions
LiLo looked unsure of her new blonde 'do on July 29th. We have to admit, the excessive extensions and banana-yellow color don't do her justice, especially compared to her gorgeous natural hue!

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Angelina Jolie on the set of Salt
Jolie makes a drastic beauty switch in her new movie role transforming from a raven-haired femme fatale to a blonde all-business woman.

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Drew Barrymore, January 2009
Drew Barrymore's locks have vacillated between shades of honey, caramel, and sunny blond, but this is the first time we're seeing her with an all-out platinum 'do. Her hair looks full and funky swept up in a punky updo, which is a huge tress trend for spring.

Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde
Witherspoon's Elle Woods inspired blondes everywhere to follow their dreams while staying true to their gorgeous hair color.

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