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Don't Fight It: 7 Hairstyles Made Better by Frizz

Embrace the humidity this summer.
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Stand down, industrial-strength hairspray. Gone are the days of relying on epoxy (errrr, tons of product) any time the humidity rises above 51 percent: These styles harness amped-up volume and irregular texture—both very good things—and make them work for you. #freethefrizz
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The On-Purpose Flyaway Bun

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Cheer up, Cora Emmanuel. You look hot and not in a sweaty, summery way. If your hair's not cooperating even after you've stuck it in a bun, just emphasize the frizz halo even more by running your palm over the front section. (Though you'll want to wear a polished outfit for contrast. Perhaps something 3.1 Phillip Lim?)

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The Screen Siren

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In a perfect world, all brushed-out curls would end up looking like Bottega Veneta. But even if your frizz more closely resembles Mia Thermopolis's, you can do this: Just make a deep side part, applying product to that section only, pin, and fluff.

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The Modified French Twist

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A French twist never looked so effortless. Here, Rihanna piled her curls on top of her head, leaving the ends natural.

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The Half-Up Braids

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Relax—no one's asking you to do two fishtail braids by yourself. Two regular plaits joined in the back with a clear elastic wear just as well, especially after the heat unravels them a bit.

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The Accessory

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The jeweled headband's like a diversion: It'll take most of the attention away from the frizz, but conversely, the frizz highlights the headband. ~symbiosis~

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The Bohemian

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Probably the biggest takeaway here is that as long as you've got some sections that are smooth, your hair will look done. It can be as small as two sections pulled back, like they did at Anna Sui.

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The Topknot

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Felicity who? Keri Russell wrapped her curls up into a cute topknot, leaving those crucial by-the-ear tendrils loose.

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