Blake Lively's hair: is she a mermaid?!
On the red carpet or off-duty, Blake Lively always looks amazing, thanks to that preternaturally incredible bone structure, flawless make-up and gorgeous blonde hair. So, without further a do, here's why Blake Lively is a hair icon.
Getty ImagesRocking a classic Blake look, the actress looked gorgeous on the red carpet. We just never get bored of looking at her hair!
Longer than ever, Blake's locks were looking perfectly blow-dried and glossy recently in a subtle side-swept style. Top marks.
Getty ImagesWhat a stunning look! Blake totally nails the half-up, half-down look. We'd really love to steal her makeup artist, too.
PA PhotosOut in force to support husband Ryan Reynolds as he received his Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star, Blake showed off her perfect-as-ever blonde curls.
Getty ImagesEver the polished red carpet regular, Blake strayed from her classic curls with this sleek, side swept style.
Blake rocks her signature look: perfect glossy curls and a glossy pink lip. Beauty perfection!
Getty ImagesBlake is making several chat show appearances at the moment to promote her latest film. Her hair, of course, is looking seriously on point!
Getty ImagesAnother day, another great hair moment. Blake sported this pretty half-up, half-down hairdo recently.
Rex FeaturesPregnancy obviously agrees with Blake! The star was spotted with an extra special glow while she sported fluttery lashes and a side-swept hairstyle.
Blake looked totally gorgeous at the premiere for her movie The Shallows. She rocked a high ponytail, smoky eyes and a vibrant pink lip.
Rex FeaturesBlake rocked a classic look recently with her pushed-back locks, glossy rose-hued lips and groomed brows. Perfect as always!
Getty ImagesBlake has never looked better. This stunning curled updo and matching pink lips and eyes suit her perfectly and look great with the peachy-toned outfit.
Rod Ortega via Blake Lively/InstagramWow - what a plait! Blake opted for this messy but pretty style for a hike, prompting us to feel we should really up our hair game!
Rex FeaturesA classic vintage-inspired look, Blake's retro curls and bold red lips make for beauty perfection.
Rex FeaturesProving you can still be a blonde bombshell with lowlights, Blake rocked tousled locks and a deep side parting for the Age Of Adaline press conference in Beverly Hills.
Rex FeaturesSpotted leaving a photo shoot in LA in mid June, Blake Lively was on perfect beauty form as she posed for photographers. Her long honey locks were tied into a loose half-up hairstyle, adding a soft carefree feel to her beautifully tailored Gucci shirt and skirt. Oh, Blake.
Rex FeaturesAfter a, frankly, stunning turn on the Met Ball red carpet the night before, Blake Lively managed to outdo herself the following evening at a Gucci event in New York. Leaving her hair far more tousled than the night before, the lengths were whipped up into a gorgeous fishtail braid whilst the sgary pink lip was topped off with kohl-lined eyes and thick, fluttery lashes.
Rex FeaturesAnd speaking of breath-taking, at the Met Ball 2014, Blake Lively looked utterly gorgeous channeling the bygone Old Hollywood era.
Txema Yestel / Trunk Archive for L’Oréal ParisAnnounced as the new face of L'Oreal Paris in October 2013, Blake's natural beauty - and incredible head of hair - shines through in the official photos.
In another L'Oreal image, Blake's long, blonde tresses are stowed beneath a hat whilst she works a seductive smokey eye.
Rex FeaturesOn a photoshoot in 2013 Blake Lively looks summer-sational with long loose blond waves.
Rex FeaturesPromoting Savages in New York, Blake opts for a cool summer fishtail braid. Keep it messy for a too-cool-to-care finish.
From Tulullah Toone, Stylist at Daniel Galvin says: "Fishtails are fantastically versatile: the skinnier the strands that you use, the more intricate the plait will appear. Similarly you can really manipulate the braid’s look – if you want it to have a more messy, sexy look like Blake is going for you simply massage and pull at it to make some of the strands looser and give off more care-free overall vibe."
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Rex FeaturesBlake is picture-perfect with long, blonde side-swept curls with a hot red lip.
Rex FeaturesMake Blake your hair icon. Her glossy, golden locks always look perfectly polished whether loose and wavy or super-straight. Jealous? Us? Maybe a little bit.
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PA PhotosIn April 2011, we were shocked when our favourite A-list blonde went redhead! Let's face it, Blake would look good with a shaved head - but she looked mermaid-fabulous with this fiery hair hue.
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PA PhotosMaking the most of her two-tone hair Blake’s locks are styled into a half-up hairstyle on one side and accessorised with a cute, yellow barrette.
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Rex FeaturesWhen Blake isn’t working her own brand of tousled hair, she rocks a ladylike look, as demonstrated here, with sleek layers and a warm, honey blonde hue.
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Rex FeaturesOMG! This is a red carpet hairstyle that’s hard to beat. We love the way Blake has worked several fail-safe hairstyles into one with this ornate up-do and ponytail.
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WENNWe think Blake should do more styles like this. We love the half-up technique with the side twists – a new take on boho hair!
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Rex FeaturesAw, so cute! When Blake started to be a regular on the red carpet in 2008, she was a little shy but still managed to catch our attention thanks to killer outfits and gorgeous, easy hairstyles like this swept-to-one-side curly ‘do.
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PA PhotosLove this beachy, plaited hairstyle on Blake. On paper it sounds problematic, but the bright blonde and the bed head texture mean this half-up, plaited style is a total winner.
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PA PhotosWith sun-kissed locks Blake shows off that she’s working the two-tone trend just like oodles of other stars in Celebsville right now, on the set of the latest series of Gossip Girl.
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PA PhotosWant a lesson in how to finish a ponytail like a pro? Make like Blake and cover the hair band with a section of hair twisted around the base of the ponytail and pin with hair-coloured grips.
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PA PhotosGreat hair and a gorgeous dress give you superstar confidence and it’s clear that Blake has plenty of both! We love the way she’s dramatically swept over her super-long blonde locks in a very relaxed but self-assured way – show-stopping!
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PA PhotosHmm, there’s a touch of ‘newsreader chic’ going on here for Blake Lively; proving that not everyone can work auburn – unlike her co-star Leighton Meester. We much prefer you blonde Blake!
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PA PhotosBlake does wavy texture very well and here she is on the red carpet wearing glitzy Chanel, but putting her own twist on working a couture look with a half-up, ultra-tousled hairdo – bravo!
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PA PhotosBe-a-u-tiful! It’s just a simple, scraped back ponytail but with Blake’s perfectly symmetrical face and gorgeous make-up - this hairstyle goes down as one of our favourites because it’s so perfect.
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PA PhotosProving she’s way ahead of the trends, Blake works the next season’s ponytail: sleek on top and mussed up through the lengths – what a hair fashionista!
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PA PhotosUh-oh! This is not Blake at her best. She’s clearly having a bad hair day on the set of Gossip Girl. This could be part of the scene, of course...otherwise, ‘Hairstylist on set please!’
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PA PhotosBringing gorgeous beachy waves to Paris Fashion Week, only Blake could get away with a laidback style like this at such a posh ‘do.
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PA PhotosThis is perfect wedding hair – although Blake was actually at the Christian Dior show in Paris. We love the tousled waves and the cute flower and feather hat.
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PA PhotosWhat we love most about Blake’s plait is the fact that it’s not perfect but still looks good, and it makes the most of her lovely blonde highlights.
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PA PhotosEven a rough bun looks great on Blake. The secret to working this style is to do it on the day after you’ve washed your hair – hair needs to be a little ‘lived in’ first, and use your fingers to style, avoid the comb, ladies.
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PA PhotosFor instant volume, without a lot of effort, do what Blake did at the You Know You Want It publication party in New York, sweep your hair over to the opposite side of your natural parting and tease with your fingers to add a little more texture.
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PA PhotosIf a swishy, voluminous hairstyle like this doesn’t land Blake a shampoo advert then we’ll eat our hats! The star rocked beautiful curls and amazing shine at the Sherlock Holmes premier in NYC.
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PA PhotosOh, Miss Lively! Looking quite the lady with a tight bun at the back and a little texture around crown. This is the modern way to work a bun – you don’t want it pulled tight or over-groomed.
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PA PhotosLively means business with this chi-chi up-do. We love the soft tendrils of hair that frame her face and the messy, twisted bun at the back.
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PA PhotosWow, this is an über-gorgeous style! Super shiny, voluminous waves and totally glamorous. We love! And we’re a little bit jealous...
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Rex FeaturesBlake usually sports a natural wave to her luscious locks but for the David Letterman show in September 2010, she went for sleek, straightened hair and showed off just how long her locks really are!
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