How to Have Hair Like Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani is one of America's ultimate style icons. The front runner of No Doubt turned solo singer Gwen changes her hairstyle often but always keeps true to her platinum blond and red lipstick. If you want to emulate the fashion designer and mother's classic locks, follow the steps to learn how to have hair like Gwen Stefani.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Dye and Cut Hair Like Gwen Stefani

1. Dye your hair a platinum "white" blond color. If your hair is dark you may need to do this in steps--which requires a stylist's help.

2. Touch up the roots often and use a professional shampoo and conditioner to keep hair from turning brassy. There are rumors that Gwen's stylist uses Goldwell color to keep the star's hair looking platinum. Ask your stylist to use the highest quality dye you can afford, such as Joico Vero Blue or Redkin bleach.

3. Use a toner to keep your hair white instead of yellow. Your stylist should help you with the right type of creme developer and toner, but if you must do it yourself, choose a toner made for platinum hair, like Manic Panic Virgin Snow or L'oreal 10:21.

4. Cut your hair any length--Gwen enjoys experimenting with shorter styles and adds extensions when she needs more length or volume. For Gwen's shorter styles, ask for contoured layers to frame and soften your face. For her longer look ask for a shoulder-length cut with light layers.

Style Hair Like Gwen Stefani

5. Section your hair from your temple to the top of your head. Create 2 triangular sections and pin them out of the way. This helps create the pouf Gwen is famous for having.

6. Gather the rest of your hair into a high ponytail. Add a smoothing product like Spunshine by Goldwell to give the hair shine and a smooth quality.

7. Brush the hair into sections to smooth it out. Pull it into a ponytail and spray lightly with a flexible hairspray. Brush again to pull hair tight and wrap a hand around the ponytail.

8. Add extensions if you need some length to your ponytail. Wrap an extension or piece of your hair around the ponytail to hide the band.

9. Tease the rest of your hair--the portion at your bangs--starting in small sections so as not to break the follicles. Gwen Stefani shows a lot of volume in her modern pouf. You can get that same volume with teasing.

10. Spray the hair and smooth the top back. Brush the hair to the side slightly and roll the ends under, creating Gwen's look. Pin the ends under, spray to make sure it stays, and you're finished.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep your dark hair if you can't bleach and touch up your hair every month. You can still incorporate Gwen's style without having the platinum color.