13 Sleek Celebrity Hairstyles to Inspire You

Marianne Mychaskiw

Updated on July 5, 2023 @ 01:54PM

Blunt Bob With Bangs

Kerry Washington bob with blunt bangs — Jason LaVeris/Getty

Serious Louise Brooks vibes here. If your cut features bangs like Kerry Washington's brow-length set, use a tiny flat iron or small round brush to style them.

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Pinned Back Pixie

Sarah Paulson sleek pinned back ponytail — Amanda Edwards/Getty

Is your pixie currently in that in-between stage? Make like Sarah Paulson and go for a straight texture, then pin down any unruly lengths in the back to create a polished vibe.

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High Bun

Lupita Nyong'o with natural bun — Lupita Nyong'o attends the opening ceremony and premiere of 'La Tete Haute ('Standing Tall') during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 13, 2015 in Cannes, France. Samir Hussein/WireImage

Nothing says regal like a high bun. Lupita Nyong'o's slicked-back style is accentuated with a bejeweled band around the base of her high bun, which shows off her natural hair.

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Long and Straight

Beyoncé sleek honey blonde hair — Steve Granitz/Getty

If you have long hair to play with, before picking up the round brush and blow dryer duo, run a few drops of hair serum through your mid-lengths and ends to impart a mirror-like shine a la Beyoncé's lengthy locks.

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Sleek, Loose Ponytail

Ciara sleek, loose, low ponytail — Jim Spellman / WireImage / Getty Images

Ciara's loose ponytail combines two looks: a slicked-down center part tucked behind the ears, with a loose ponytail that looks sophisticatedly undone. It's structure meets romance and we're here for it.

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Mid-length With Highlights

Jennifer Lopez mid-length shiny hair — JB Lacroix/Getty

Jennifer Lopez's buttery blonde highlights look even brighter and more pronounced when paired with a smooth, sleek finish.

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Blown Out Bob

Bella Hadid blown under bob with fringe — Taylor Hill/Getty

Elvira Hancock, is that you? Between the piecey fringe and blown-out bob, Bella Hadid's style mirrors that of Michelle Pfeiffer's Scarface persona. Use a straightener to curl the ends under for a softer look, as seen on Hadid.

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Sleek Waves

Gemma Chan soft waves and red lip — JB LACROIX/Getty Images

Who said a sleek hairstyle has to be straight? Gemma Chan's hair is parted ever so slightly off-center and cascades down into the softest, shiniest waves.

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Side-Parted Chin Length Bob

Taraji P. Henson sleek chin length blonde bob — Jason LaVeris/Getty

A deep side-part added to a smooth bob like Taraji P. Henson's puts all the focus on your brow and adds extra volume at the crown.

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Low Chignon

Meghan Markle Hair: Wearing a low bun at Westminster Abbey — Getty Images

Meghan Markle has become known for her sleek, low chignon. The bun style can be worn casually for running errands or elegantly tucked back for events.

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Asymmetrical Bob

The asymmetric shape of Union's cut gives the style a slight punk rock edge while a deep side part gives it movement.

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Stick Straight Lob

Kim Kardashian sleek lob — George Pimentel/Getty

A haircut like Kim Kardashian's may seemingly appear to be all one level, thanks to an invisible layering technique with her lob. The layers are still there for the sake of dimension but are cut close enough so that it isn't apparent. We're getting major Cleopatra vibes from this stick-straight look.

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Slicked Back

For a sleek look that's not parted in the center, slick it back instead. With hair away from the face, you can focus on your makeup such as a bold lip, as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley does here.

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