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Star-Kissed Styles\r - The holidays are fast approaching, which means it’s time to start figuring out your look for those highly anticipated cocktail parties and family gatherings. Check out our gallery of celeb-inspired ‘dos, along with our easy styling tips.

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Rihanna\r - How adorable is this darling, side-swept mane? Rihanna’s multi-hued curls can be achieved with a big barrel curling iron and several long bobby pins to hold tresses in place. Curl tightly and brush curls for a soft, wavy effect. Use a small amount of hairspray to mold and finish.\r\r(Photo: Neil Mockford/Getty Images)

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Melanie Fiona\r\r - This is a great way to incorporate a fun accessory. Gently finger-comb back soft tendrils and pin in a tousled bun. Leave a few pieces out in the front and wrap your tie across your forehead and back toward the bun. You can substitute the braid for another thin headband.\r\r(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Taraji P. Henson - If you’re rocking a sassy, short bob, just a little more volume and several waves will take your style to the next level. Use a flatiron to curl freely, and then feather your layers using your fingers or a few strokes of a wide-tooth comb.(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Tracee Ellis Ross - Updos are simply fantastic for naturalistas. Like Tracee, pin up one side, along with the curls in the back, and you’ve just created a whole new style. Don’t be afraid to let a few curls fall.(Photo: PNP/WENN.com)

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Keri Hilson\r\r - We love Keri Hilson’s wavy ‘do. Use a medium-sized barrel curling iron and curl tightly in large sections. Use a brush to even out the front, but not too much. You want your curls to have a slight "bed head" appeal. \r\r(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Estelle\r\r - Short hair is multi-faceted too! You’ll need a small curling iron to create Estelle’s ringlets and a little styling wax to slick down your edges.\r\r(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Jill Scott - If you’re looking for a jazzy pompadour for your medium length hair, Jilly from Philly models this ‘do to perfection. Add in faux pieces near the front to create this voluminous look and use plenty of hairspray.(Photo: Michael Underwood/PictureGroup)

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Tatyana Ali - Elegant and easy. Take this opportunity to wear a bejeweled barrette. Fluff up loosely curled tresses in the front for Tatyana’s volume, and affix with the hair accessory in the back.(Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images)

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Tyra Banks\r - Tyra’s wavy 'do can be achieved with a hot stick (clampless curling iron). Wrap tresses around the medium setting iron in small sections, and fluff.\r\r(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Monica - Short and sharp gets the job done. Monica’s tapered cut is swooped to the side with a nice, feathered finish.(Photo: John Ricard/BET)