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8 Hollywood Beauty Tricks to Try Now

The hair and makeup mavens behind Brooklyn Decker, Jennifer Lopez and more share their beauty tricks (9 Photos)

Katherine Kluznik Rentmeester and Catherine Coreno on Aug 23, 2011 at 2:50PM

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Tame Your Pretty Pony

“It’s taken years of work, but women have discovered how chic the minimalist look is,” says Jennifer Lopez’s hairstylist Ken Paves of his take on the modern ponytail. And although he’s definitely not talking about a sporty on-the-run style, the steps are just as easy. “Simply create a ponytail that is high at the crown and slick it back with a serum,” he says. To ensure your style stays flawless for hours, Paves suggests that you “finish off the look with a strong hold hairspray.”