How to Style Hair Like Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey has become one of the most celebrated and recognizable names in music. Her soulful voice and beauty makes her a stylistic icon to many. Mariah Carey's hair has developed throughout the years growing in sophistication as she has matured. Capturing the elegance and iconic beauty of Mariah Carey takes some knowledge and skill.

Instructions

1. Browse online through pictures of Mariah Carey's various hair changes throughout the years. Take special notice of Mariah Carey's hair within the last five years as she has settled on a style that works well with her personality.

2. Note that Mariah Carey's hair is naturally curly and that her often stick straight style is a result of flat ironing and expert product application. Get your hair to a medium length (preferably below the shoulders) so you can have plenty of hair to work with.

3. Visit a knowledgeable stylist who can help you achieve Mariah Carey's signature blond locks. Take a picture with you into the salon for reference and be realistic about what color results you can achieve with your hair in one sitting, it may take multiple colorings in order to achieve Mariah Carey's blond.

4. Get your hair trimmed and slightly thinned around the crown of the head to create a more flattened look. Experiment with layering and curls to capture some of the romance and body that characterizes Carey's hair. Flat iron hair fully before attempting to curl.

5. Use a very high quality smoothing serum to create a glossy shine to both curly and straight styles. Spritz hair with more shine serum and an alcohol free hair spray that allows for movement with a medium hold to keep curly styles set.

Tips & Warnings

• Frequently sport curly styles, especially if you are blessed with naturally curly hair. Mariah Carey loves to change up her straight look for a more free wavy style.