Achieving Rock Star Hair

By: Julie Knapp

Whether you've got a talented band to back you up or are just the champion of Guitar Hero, if you think you're a rock star, you better have hair to match. Here's how to get all the volume and texture worthy of turning heads when you step off the tour bus.

The key to rock star hair is mixing a little 80s oomph with today's trends. You don't really want an uneven style with pink streaks and unbelievable height, do you? Instead, you want voluminous and wild-looking hair that's actually completely controlled with color variations that come from extensions rather than dye. And you can get it with the right hair products and styling techniques.

Start with wet hair. Use a volumizing mousse or spray generously throughout your hair. Blow-dry your hair, working with a round brush to increase volume at the root while you smooth and straighten your hair.

Next, pull the top portion of your up, temple to temple. Clip it up to keep it out of the way. Use a comb to tease the hair at the border of this section that's pulled back and spray each section with hair spray.

Then it's time for hair extensions-you can find them at your local beauty store. If you have light hair, choose dark extensions; if you have dark hair, go for light extensions. This will give you varying color and complete your rock star look. Clip them in at the back and each side of your head. Add another piece at the front with the bangs. With that, your superstar style is complete.

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