Super Star Hair the Gwyneth Paltrow Way
Our most recent hair makeover inquiry comes from Jenn. She is completely adorable, in my opinion, but says she wants to be a Super Star…or at least look like one. Who better to emulate than gorgeous celebrity mom, Gwyneth Paltrow? Keep reading to find out Jenn’s hair confession!
Jenn’s Confession: Do you love the fake pony-tail??? Was traveling in Italy—and WHO wants to bother doing their hair in Italy??? Well, maybe most everybody but me.
Jenn says:
I am a mom with 4 kids (ages 6 mos to 8 1/2 yrs) & am looking to de-frumpify. Do you ever sometimes walk by a mirror and think “Ack! What happened to me???!”? Probably not… after all, you are the mom in red high heels. (note to Jenn, YES I do…I am a woman too! lol)
Anyway…would love a new do—something that screams “I’m girly, I’m sexy, I’m cute, I’m fun”, but that is a CINCH to fix up because: A) I don’t have time to pee, let alone do my hair, and B) I’m pretty much a hair dweeb—if the cut requires some level of skill to style I’m in trouble. And let’s face it—one glance at me says anything but “I’m girly, sexy, cute, and fun”. From the unkempt hair hiding under my red bandanna, down to the saggy crop pants and red Keen hikers on my feet—I’m a “what not to wear” candidate 
. BUT—I think a good haircut would get me going in the right direction.
I’m pretty open to anything (short, long, bright colors, etc…)—keeping in mind that it has to be easy & quick (emphasis on quick). Did I mention that quick is important? I’d also love something that doesn’t cost a lot to maintain (cuts, coloring, etc…), but maybe that’s not realistic? Definitely a secondary concern.
Also, I have a very pear shaped figure—so it seems I need something on top to balance my heavier bottom half. Not big hair or anything, but I don’t want to look like a little-bitty-pin-head on a big, fat body. My real color is a dishwater blonde, getting darker as I age, I think—but don’t really know because I color & have for years. I have a lot of very fine textured hair.
OOOOOkaaaay. Enough from me already. Thank you in advance for making me into a superstar. Maybe if you get to be the “mom in red high heels”, I can be the “mom with great hair”?
Neil says:
To keep it relatively simple while staying hip, go for a bob like Gwyneth Paltrows!
Amanda says:
Highlights similar to hers as well (maybe just not as solid a base color, so you can have more time in between services) . The highlights will brighten you up, and be somewhat easy to maintain- and if they grow out it will give you that rooty-chic look! Her cut is also simple enough so that you can just let your hair air dry if you want, or if you ever get 10 minutes, take a round brush and blow dry it for a sleek straight look! Best of luck!
Editor’s Note:
I’m pretty sure Gwyneth doesn’t wear fake hair, Jenn! I think you could pull this look off with little time and money. The key to keeping it looking great is keeping it healthy. Read these articles for recommendations to keep your locks looking like a Super Star’s:
4 Tools for Pretty Hair
Flat Iron Know-How: Get Silky, Smooth, Straight Hair
How to Fake Fresh Hair
6 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Blowout
For simple fine hair style options, try these everyday updos:
Hair That’s Modern, Chic and Ready for Mommy Duty
Jenn, I mean “mom with great hair”, do send us updated pictures of your new cut and color!
Need A Hair Makeover?
If you are looking for a new look for you hair, email me (tammy[at]amominredhighheels[dot]com) a current picture of yourself (at least 350×350 pixels, please!) and tell me about your challenges, needs and how much you are willing to change your hair cut and color! Please put HAIR MAKEOVER in the subject line. Celebrity Stylists Neil and Amanda will recommend a cut and color!
For further inspiration, check out the Hair Makeover page with great styles to “try on”!
About Amanda and Neil, co-owners of Neil George Salon in Beverly Hills:
Amanda is a celebrity colorist. She is a true artist when it comes to creating her masterpieces: beautiful heads of hair! Amanda is a mom with two young sons, a busy fundraiser at the boy’s school and 100% hands-on when it comes to running the salon and the new Neil George product line.
Neil is the man with the scissors. His talented hands have created some of the most beautiful styles in LA! Neil is the father of two young daughters who often spend time on Saturdays with Dad at the salon!
Neil George Salon is located at 9320 Civic Center Drive in Beverly Hills, CA 90210, (310) 275-2808.
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I agree that Gwyneth’s style and a similar color would be a great look for Jenn, who as already gorgeous! But I have to disagree on the fake hair part…I’m pretty sure I’ve seen Gwyneth with extensions.
Oh my gosh, you are RIGHT! haha, why did I not associate extensions with FAKE HAIR??!
I assume that’s what they both were referring to. I think Jenn was using a clip-on ponytail to make her hair thick and bouncy. It works , but the synthetic hair can easily get pretty nasty, which a inferred was Amanda’s point. However, investing in a set of clip-in real-hair extensions can give you lots of options for special occasions. Most people–even hairdressers–didn’t know when I was wearing them!
Jenn and Amanda, apologies if I misunderstood.
No, that was me referring to the “Fake hair”! I added “Editor’s Note” to eliminate confusion on who said what:) Quality clip-ins are a great idea. I just hate idea of trying to match to my hair or having to spend $ to dye them. Not that I need more thickness…haha but length would be nice!
Ohh, I think she’d look great.
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Hahaha, oops, got it! Clip-in extensions are definitely fun and low-maintenance, but real hair is the way to go. And when you have a stylist do it for you, we color-match them, put them in, cut them to blend with your own layers and style. It ends up looking much more natural than DIY, even with real hair. However, if you have thick hair, you have to add a lot to make it blend, so it ends up being pretty heavy.