Hair secrets of the stars: Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron's scene-stealing beauty has never been more apparent than in the recent film Sweet November. In her role as a charming free spirit, she captivates Keanu Reeves' ultra-conservative character while stuck in a queue at the Department of Motor Vehicles in New York City. His infatuation ultimately turns to love, and who can blame him? If you'd like to steal a few scenes (and hearts) of your own, and you have short, layered hair, follow these easy steps from celebrity stylist Laurent D, owner of the Privé Salon in New York to get Charlize's soft sexy look.

STEP 1:Wash hair with a volumising or bodybuilding shampoo. Lightly towel dry and apply a leave-in conditioner. Spray a light volumising mist all over your hair and comb through.

STEP 2 (For Curly Hair): To dry the hair, you will need to use a blow-dryer with a diffuser. There are two methods of drying for this style. If your hair is naturally curly, simply hold the dryer over the hair in sections until it gets dry. Do not brush or run your fingers through your hair.

STEP 2 (For Straight Hair): Using a blow dryer with a diffuser, start with the top sections of hair, twist a small section of hair around your fingers as you would if you were twirling your hair. Leave the hair wrapped around your finger and hold the dryer directly above it until that piece is dry. Continue this process for the whole head.

STEP 3: Dab a small amount of styling cream in the palms of your hands and rub them together. Work through the sections of hair around your face, gently separating the curls. Use your fingers to push the front middle section of hair off your forehead. Do not brush the hair; it will just make it frizzy. The goal is to create an unset tousled look.