The modern Bardot

This half-up style isn’t just gorgeous because Alessandra Ambrosio is wearing it. It has a timeless, feminine appeal that works for pretty much anyone with medium-length or longer hair. Start out with an allover mist of thickening spray (we like Sally Hershberger Plump Up), and blow-dry with a round brush.

Then, with a two-inch iron, curl the section of hair in the middle of the top of the head away from the face.

“That will give you those pretty flips in the front,” she says.

Curl hair lightly at the bottom so it tucks under. Create a middle part that’s an inch and a half long, and lightly tease the crown.

Take the section of hair to the right of your part and pull it toward the back. Secure at ear level with bobby pins. Then do the same on the opposite side, draping it across the side that’s already pinned down. Slide U-shaped pins in sideways to secure, keeping them concealed.

“That seamless look is really pretty,” Urban says.

Pull out a few wispy pieces at the front and top with light-hold hair spray.

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