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    Sleek and stylish all the way

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    Either Blake Lively’s got a perpetual case of greasy hair, or she’s working on a new signature style.

    Whatever the reason, the Gossip Girl star rocks the slicked-back look like no-one’s business, making it look chic, effortless and totally red carpet-worthy.

    So the next time you a.) can’t be bothered to wash your locks, b.) need to disguise a bad hair day, or c.) strut your stuff down the red carpet (what? A girl should always have goals…), channel Ms Lively and you’ll be guaranteed to be hitting a hair trend right on the...erm…head.

    Here’s how to recreate Blake’s signature style:

    1.) If your hair is relatively clean, work some smoothing serum through your roots and down towards your ends. (Try: Clairol Herbal Essences None Of Your Frizzness Smoothing Serum). If your hair is greasy – good for you, no product needed!

    2.) Tip your head upside-down and pull your strands towards the crown of your head, gathering them into a high ponytail.

    3.) Still holding your hair, stand upright and make sure your root area is well slicked back and devoid of any bumps or fly-aways, before securing your ponytail in place with a snag-free elastic band. Try: Lady Jayne Elastics – Snagless.

    4.) If you want to get creative you can then plait your ponytail, wind it around the base of your hair elastic and fasten with bobby pins to create a braided bun.

    5.) Finish with a spritz of shine-enhancing finishing spray. Try: Aveda Brilliant Hairspray.

    What do you do to disguise a greasy hair day?

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    45 Member Comments

    talk-a-lot 6 Jul 2014 10:36 AM

    Dry shampoo is good as well as putting hair up for disguising greasy hair.

    Bittersweet1991 1 Dec 2010 5:29 AM

    I spray some dry shampoo onto it, and just put it onto a bun. And teasing helps too.

    Rpear 18 Sep 2010 3:14 AM

    Wow! they look great!! I do agree that the soothing serum is fantastic!! I got a sample in my purple prize! THANK YOU!! I also LOVe the red dress! I am very fussy about greasy hair so I do make sure I wash and look after it!

    alycia_ana 10 Aug 2010 1:00 AM

    She suits the look well, but should spice it up a bit

    GoddessMagick 7 Aug 2010 3:22 AM

    greasy hair= dry shampoo, ponytail or quick hair wash because I ahte how greasy hair feels even more than how it looks! I like the do here on Blake, looks great!

    jewella 6 Aug 2010 11:53 PM

    ahhhh i love blake lively. sooo elegant this look :)

    jewella 6 Aug 2010 11:52 PM

    ahhhh i love blake lively. sooo elegant this look :)

    Jen87 4 Aug 2010 11:20 PM

    Dry shampoo, ot braids and quiffs!

    Hk_Candy 4 Aug 2010 1:05 PM

    blake is an icon ! she is so hot

    Ellalovedance 4 Aug 2010 7:21 AM

    Blake is soo beautiful who would of know she had greasy hair, whose lushious locks?? Defs will try dry shampoo!! xoxo

    Fashionista8P 4 Aug 2010 4:23 AM

    what a great dress, she pulls it off so nicely.. well with a figure like that who wouldnt want to show it off... im always afraid to wear my hair pulled back like that though coz only certain ppl can pull it off flawlessly...

    WitchyMage 2 Aug 2010 1:59 PM

    I rarely have greasy hair, so I'll have make do with adding extra effort. :)

    Ellelily 2 Aug 2010 11:49 AM

    i have never used a dry shampoo and im not sure if i would like it if i dont wash my hair every day i do what alot of others do and that is tie it up and then clip it back into a bun...or just where it up in a pony tail

    Whiteswan99 2 Aug 2010 11:09 AM

    A ponytail and headband all the way. Blake looks gorgeous with a ponytail.

    Violet-Crumble 2 Aug 2010 8:40 AM

    Blake Lively has gorgeous hair! And yes, I swear by batiste dry shampoo when my hair's looking too greasy :D

    Rebeckie 2 Aug 2010 8:38 AM

    The slicked back look looks great on Blake, but you need a good shaped face in order to pull it off in my opinion. Good bone structure? Small face? However confidence is key!

    Ariana82 2 Aug 2010 8:21 AM

    she pulls this look off so well... for me I have to straighten my hair before I can do this look as my hair is really unrulely and very curly and has a total mind of its own!! Love the look

    Piccolanippy 2 Aug 2010 7:35 AM

    I've never tried dry shampoo, I might have to try it

    Shoppermania 2 Aug 2010 7:32 AM

    Blake's so beautiful! I love her style in all of the photos shown. As for me, just put it up and out of sight.

    Gofton 2 Aug 2010 7:24 AM

    I agree and it's so messy for such nice outfits. I have dry hair so I can't say I know what it's like to have greasy hair. I think she should take some advice though from her co-star Leighton and wear some awesome headbands!

    Makeup Maven 2 Aug 2010 3:01 AM

    Personally I always think the slicked back into a ponytail look is lazy. I can't imagine why someone would want to get all dressed up and then wear that hairdo. I wear this hairdo to work in my garden or clean my house. I put in a little bit more effort for every other occasion.

    Jabba 2 Aug 2010 2:32 AM

    Dry shampoo sounds great i must try it!! thanks for the tip. as for Blake she looks great

    freaky 1 Aug 2010 10:27 AM

    definately tied back in a bun for me. Must try the dry shampoo

    modjo72 1 Aug 2010 10:17 AM

    I like this look, sleek! Dry shampoo is the best, great for when the old fringe looks a little greasy but you're in a rush in the mornings.

    DanniiBeauty 31 Jul 2010 10:41 PM

    I always wear a headband and pull it back in a tiny ponytail when its greasy!

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