How to Maintain Long Hair Like Gwyneth Paltrow

Unfussy and simple, Gwyneth Paltrow's long hair is the envy of many women. Long, flowing, and seemingly effortless, it's hard to imagine it takes work to maintain such a style. To envision this look think Rapunzel meets California chic. This style can look great as long as it is properly maintained.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Cleanse and condition using a body-building formula. Gwyneth uses a sulphate-free shampoo cleanser to maintain her blond shade.

2. Use the right products. After cleansing and conditioning, apply a lightweight styling balm to protect hair from heat and add definition and hold.

3. Blow-dry it straight. For Gwyneth, "Straightening my hair is big for me in terms of feeling confident," she said in "Vogue" magazine. Use a product like the T3 hair dryer; it's expensive but dries hair faster and without the damage of conventional dryers.

4. Add some wave for a Seventies, hippie look. Gwyneth wears her hair long and loose, and a little added wave makes for a flowing look. Wrap some top sections of hair around an inch-and-a-half-wide barrel curling iron starting at your ears.

5. Take your vitamins. According to "In Style" magazine, Gwyneth takes prenatal vitamins from New Chapter Organics to maintain the health of her hair.

6. Use a hair mask once a month. Gwyneth's hair is fine, so any more than that will weigh it down. Choose a moisturizing, restorative hair mask and leave on for just a couple minutes to repair cumulative styling damage.