Styling your hair like Jennifer Aniston, Bipasha Basu, Cameron Diaz, Lara ...

By Asgar Saboo, Special to Gulf News Published: 18:12 May 21, 2014

Jennifer Aniston as Rachel in Friends The Rachel hairstyle as seen on Jennifer Aniston throughout the late 90's became an iconic cut and was imitated by women the world over. The shoulder length hair cut is characterised by heavy layers with a razor cut look and long bangs swept to the side.


To achieve this look, I recommend going to a professional hairdresser. I advise you to consider first whether the hairstyle would be suited to your hair type, since this cut would not work so well on hair which is thick and coarse or hair which is too fine.


The style can be cut to a variety of lengths, which means that you could opt for two tiers of layering instead of three depending on the length of your hair. Make a decision of how many layers to have cut in, based on hair type and volume, so that the overall look is balanced. This is the perfect way to create a fun and flirty look, while still projecting an air of independence and sass. This is one of the most iconic Hollywood hairstyles to date.


Long-bob with flicked ends as seen on Bipasha Basu


I have picked Bipasha Basu's soft flicked long-bob as the Bollywood counterpart to the Rachel hairstyle. This gorgeous hairstyle has been sported by Bipasha on many a Bollywood red-carpet and in the same way as the Rachel cut, is characterised by heavy layers.



While the Rachel hairstyle has distinct inward flicks, Bipasha's hair style has both inward flicks and soft curls. As with many Bollywood actresses' hairstyles, volume is key. Bipasha achieves both volume and bounce by opting for two tiers of layering. Long bangs parted to the side complete the look.


The adaptable short-bob as seen on Cameron Diaz


Cameron Diaz has sported several hairstyles over the past two decades and has most recently favoured a short chopping bob. We all remember the film she is most famous for There's Something About Mary, where her hair is effortlessly styled with a soft side parting framing her face perfectly. Her hair is cut to just below her ears, making the style easy in terms of up-keep and further styling.



I recommend this style for women who are on-the-go and do not have time for extensive maintenance, but who still wish to experiment with their hair. The beauty of this style is its diversity.


Diaz has worn her short-bob in numerous ways, one of his favourite being when Diaz slicks back her signature bob to create a stylish wet hair look. Bear in mind the thickness of your hair and your face-shape when creating this hair style.The feminine short-bob as seen on Lara Dutta


A favourite style of mine, as seen on the beautiful Bollywood starlet Lara Dutta, is the softly-styled feminine bob, which she carries off with pure elegance. Lara parts her bob to the right side of her crown and is known for having pretty, feminine outward flicks at the ends of her hair.



The outward flicks are perfect to show some attitude while still carrying off a feminine look. This style is perfect for ladies with hair of a mid-thickness and a round or square face, as the hair will frame the face well and emphasise the eyes.


The ballerina bun as seen on Penelope Cruz


Nothing quite says Hollywood glamour like a sophisticated up-do. Penelope Cruz is a personal favourite of mine since her hair is always perfectly styled and she is known for championing the ballerina bun at red-carpet events.



This hairstyle not only exudes elegance, but also accentuates facial features including the eyes and cheekbones and adds that extra bit of height. Use a fairly high strength hair spray once the bun is secured up on the crown of the head, to make sure that all hair remains in place and tipping the head from side to side to test the security of the hairstyle and avoid any strands coming loose later on.


The glamour bun as seen on Deepika Padukone


Deepika Padukone, one of the biggest stars in Bollywood, is often seen sporting a loose bun which sits just below the nape of the neck.



I particularly like the relaxed manner in which Padukone wears this style, often with a middle parting so that strands of hair fall loosely on either side of the face, adding an element of femininity and vintage glamour. Use a lower strength hair spray when securing this bun, so as not to restrict the movement of the hair.


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