Farrah Fawcett’s feathers, Meg Ryan’s shag, Rachel’s layers…since movies have been made, women have requested their favorite stars’ styles, and not much has changed. Women are still requesting long layers, which is a style that works great on most women. But “the Rachel” has a bit of a twist these days. There should be more movement to the style, incorporating the beachy waves that are in style now. For women with a bit of natural curl, long layers with a shoulder-length cut are an easy styling choice. If you like a shorter style, then the sought-after cut has been Rihanna’s razor-sharp coif. Her long bangs – with or without the neon red dye – are a good way to try out a short cut without feeling shorn. But be cautious if your hair is short that it doesn’t take on the shape of a bubble, a la Sharon Osbourne, whose short style has been criticized as being too “mom-ish.”

Severe bangs – like the ones Reese Witherspoon and other stars have sported – are sought after, but not a great look for everyone, according to stylists. In order to ease into bangs, it’s best to try long, face-framing bangs with those long layers before getting hair clipped straight across the forehead. Stick-straight styles, like that of Gwyneth Paltrow, are not for everyone, either. Straight, parted-down-the-middle styles like Gwyneth’s, emphasize facial features, such as a prominent nose or wide-set eyes – not looks you want to play up. If your hair is straight, then try adding body and shine to it with styling products and techniques such as braiding. Regardless of the star style you crave, consider your face shape, hair’s texture and how much time you’re willing to spend to get the look before you demand your stylist recreate the look on you.