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How to Nail the Perfect Summer Style: Slicked-Back Hair

It's no secret that Summer brings with it a plethora of problems when it comes to styling hair.

It's no secret that Summer brings with it a plethora of problems when it comes to styling hair. You'll want strands off your face (that's a given when it's sweltering outside) but chances are you'll also want a little more choice than your plain ol' bun or ponytail. Variety is the spice of life after all. That's where this semi slicked-back look comes in. Easier to wear (not to mention style) than the wet-look runway styles we were seeing a couple of seasons ago, it gives the impression that you've casually created the look by running your fingers back through your hair but it's way more glamorous than that as Rachael Taylor and Sarah Murdoch demonstrate. Robert Kovacs, ghd's National Education Manager, shares how to recreate the look below.

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2011 Kids' Choice Awards: Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum brought her sleek and chic self to the Kids' Choice Awards, teaming her embellished dress with a deep-parted, slicked-down hairstyle similar to the one the Gucci girls wore at the A/W 2011 show.

Heidi Klum brought her sleek and chic self to the Kids' Choice Awards, teaming her embellished dress with a deep-parted, slicked-down hairstyle similar to the one the Gucci girls wore at the A/W 2011 show. Heidi also went for a shimmering makeup palette — which featured silver and mink tones — and a whiter liner to make her eyes pop. A frosted pink lip topped off the look. What's your verdict, do you like Heidi's look?

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Love It or Hate It: Rose Byrne's Super-Slick Damages Look

Most of you said that you prefer Rose Byrne with an elegant up 'do so you should be liking this super-slick style that she debuted at the Damages Season 3 premiere in NY yesterday, no?

Most of you said that you prefer Rose Byrne with an elegant up 'do so you should be liking this super-slick style that she debuted at the Damages Season 3 premiere in NY yesterday, no? I sure do. In fact I like it so much that I don't even care that she's broken the cardinal rule of mismatching your blush and lip colour families. The girl looks good. 'Nuff said. Agreed?

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2010 Golden Globe Awards: Heather Graham

Heather had a big 2009 with her hit film The Hangover, which is nominated for Best Musical or Comedy (it's a bit of both, right?).

Heather had a big 2009 with her hit film The Hangover, which is nominated for Best Musical or Comedy (it's a bit of both, right?). Though she isn't up for an award, I think her look is a winner. Super slick-backed hair and flawless-porcelain skin shine the brightest, after all. What do you think? Too cool or too plain Jane?

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