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    Wavy and tousled hairstyles: 41 effortless spring looks

    Wavy hairstyles are perfect for spring. Here are some of our favourite celebrity looks...

    By Marie Claire
    Published 31 May 2013 In Features

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    Wavy hairstyles are perfect for spring. Here are some of our favourite celebrity looks...

    Wavy hairstyles remain one of the most popular style choices for both celebrities and regular folk alike. Whether you want classic glossy waves or a more natural tousled look, we've rounded up the hottest wavy hairstyles for you to recreate.

    Whether you have blonde or brunette hair, thick hair or fine, long or short, there's something here for everyone to give wavy hair a go. With summer just around the corner we've got lots of pictures of natural wavy hairstyles that are perfect for the beach and for wearing while on holiday. If you're a fan of the more groomed look, we've got polished and glamorous styles too.

    And if you fancy giving a retro wavy hairstyle a try, we've got that covered too. Click on through the gallery now to see our pick of the best celebrity wavy hairstyles. Prepare to be inspired!

    Amber Heard

    First up, our Marie Claire cover star Amber Heard showed off her AH-mazing new hair at the Stella McCartney LA party last night. With her bronde hair in perfectly tousled waves, the actress looked ready to party in her lion-inspired mane.

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    Amber Heard

    Amber Heard

    Amber Heard
    (Image credit: Katie Jones/WWD/REX/Shutterstock)

    First up, our Marie Claire cover star Amber Heard showed off her AH-mazing new hair at the Stella McCartney LA party last night. With her bronde hair in perfectly tousled waves, the actress looked ready to party in her lion-inspired mane.

    Kate Bosworth

    Kate Bosworth

    Kate Bosworth wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Kate Bosworth always looks ready for the beach. Her naturally blonde locks perfectly frame her face in tousled waves that give us flashbacks to her Blue Crush days...

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    Alexa Chung

    Alexa Chung

    Alexa Chung wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    No-one does a wavy hair 'do like Alexa Chung. Those festival-ready medium locks are always perfectly toussled with a little kink that looks so effortless.

    Amanda Seyfried

    Amanda Seyfried

    Amanda Seyfried wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Amanda Seyfried's wavy hair is so natural-looking, we could be fooled into thinking she really did wake up like this.

    Elizabeth Olsen

    Elizabeth Olsen

    Elizabeth Olsen wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Elizabeth Olsen must have mastered the art of wavy hairstyles from her twin sisters with their long, mermaidian locks. Hers looks best in a centre-part for a bohemian chic finish.

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    Rachel McAdams

    Rachel McAdams

    Rachel McAdams hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    In a departure from her usual platinum 'do, Rachel McAdams experimented with a rusty red hair colour to offset her soft porcelain skin.

    Lily Donaldson

    Lily Donaldson

    Lily Donaldson wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Lily Donaldson opts for a crisp, beachy wave in her blonde locks giving it that scrunched effect with plenty of product.

    Karolina Kurkova

    Karolina Kurkova

    Karolina Kurkova curly hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Karolina Kurkova's curl looks positively natural. Keeping it uneven in places, this curly hairstyled girl looks like she was blessed with these waves.

    Jessica Biel

    Jessica Biel

    Jessica Biel wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Jessica Biel's wavy hairstyle is beach-chic at its best. She creates real roughed up texture and volume with the aid of a little up-turned-head styling.

    Brit Marling

    Brit Marling

    Brit Marling wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Although the style is long and largely straight, Brit Marling incorporates a little wave in the ends from a low height.

    Gisele Bundchen

    Gisele Bundchen

    Gisele Bundchen with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Reigning queen of the wavy hair look, supermodel Gisele's long tresses always look healthy and shiny.

    Kristen Stewart

    Kristen Stewart

    Kristen Stewart wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    To perfect Kristen Stewart's characteristically laidback look, you'll definitely need to master the art of the cool wave. Hers starts low, giving her lengths just a little bit of texture.

    Kate Bosworth

    Kate Bosworth

    Kate Bosworth wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Not quite a curl but a wave, Kate Bosworth's 1920s look has a rolled edge to give it that high shine effect.

    Ahna O'Reilly

    Ahna O'Reilly

    Ahna O'Reilly wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    For your ultimate festival look, channel Ahna O'Reilly's undone wave and plait combination. Perfect for disguising not freshly washed locks.

    Rita Ora

    Rita Ora

    Rita Ora wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Rita Ora rocks a short wavy hairstyle with her bob cut. She works in some thin strands of flattened curls to give her look some volume.

    Carey Mulligan

    Carey Mulligan

    Carey Mulligan wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    With a medium-length bob, Carey Mulligan's look is feminine and ethereal.

    Miranda Kerr

    Miranda Kerr

    Miranda Kerr wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Miranda Kerr can certainly make wavy hairstyles look sexy. She channels 1940s glamour with this high shine roll.

    Mila Kunis

    Mila Kunis

    Mila Kunis with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Mila Kunis certainly scrubs up well on and off the red carpet. Whether out and about with Ashton Kutcher or at a premiere of her latest film, her brunette locks always look effortlessly fabulous.

    Isla Fisher

    Isla Fisher

    Isla Fisher golden globes
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Isla Fisher, a keen curly hair devotee, is never without her long luscious waves. Her auburn hair really suits toussled curls because of the high shine finish.

    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia Clarke golden globes
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Emilia Clarke wears a tight curl in her hair where, instead of brushing out her ringlets, she's left the barrel-curled locks to fall in sections.

    Katy Perry

    Katy Perry

    Katy Perry with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Katy Perry channelled a retro look recently, wearing her black hair in soft 1920s-inspired waves.

    Keira Knightley

    Keira Knightley

    Keira Knightley press conference
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Keira Knightley is the master of short, curly hairstyles. Her lengths have barely two curls in them but it gives her hair some added volume and texture.

    Jessica Biel

    Jessica Biel

    Jessica Biel with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Gently tousled waves were the hairstyle of choice for Jessica Biel on the red carpet during awards season.

    Julianne Hough

    Julianne Hough

    Julianne Hough wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Looking for your next festival-ready hairstyle? Try Julianne Hough's messy waves with a plait for a bohemian edge.

    Cheryl Cole

    Cheryl Cole

    Cheryl Cole wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Creating a loose, low wave in her mahogany locks, Cheryl Cole wears a wavy hairstyle the red carpet way.

    Leighton Meester

    Leighton Meester

    Leighton Meester wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Leighton Meester's half-up-half-down do features a relaxed wave to give it a softer, feminine edge.

    Diane Kruger

    Diane Kruger

    Diane Kruger with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Diane Kruger's light blonde locks were given an extra dose of volume with some soft waves at last year's Cannes Film Festival.

    Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

    Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

    Rosie Huntington-Whiteley with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's natural waves are a perfect look to recreate during summer and on holiday.

    Beyoncé Knowles

    Beyoncé Knowles

    Beyonce Knowles with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Beyoncé Knowles is yet another star to favour the wavy hair look. Here she is sporting loose waves in her long hair, which creates extra body and texture.

    Ashley Olsen

    Ashley Olsen

    Ashley Olsen with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    If more grunge-inspired waves are your thing, then look to Ashley Olsen for inspiration.

    Marion Cotillard

    Marion Cotillard

    Marion Cotillard with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Wavy hair isn't just for those with long locks. Marion Cotillard added some oomph to her tresses with big bouncy waves.

    Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Taylor Swift goes au natural with her wavy hairstyle choice. Love the healthy shine on her locks here too!

    Kate Hudson

    Kate Hudson

    Kate Hudson with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Soft retro waves, as seen here on Kate Hudson, scream old school Hollywood glamour.

    Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Jessica Alba is another star who favours the natural wavy hair look. Recreate
    this easily by gently tonging your hair.

    Blake Lively

    Blake Lively

    Blake Lively with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Blake Lively opts for full-on waves in her hair for a glamorous turn on the red carpet.

    Allison Williams

    Allison Williams

    Allison Williams with wavy hair
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Allison Williams channels the popular half up hairstyle look, with some gentle waves created around the tips.

    Alessandra Ambrosia

    Alessandra Ambrosia

    Whether on the beach, runway or party, the stunning Victoria's Secret model always has her glossy brown locks done to perfection.

    Paloma Faith

    Paloma Faith

    Paloma Faith at Burberry
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Paloma Faith's lightened locks look super-girlie with a vintage curl rolled through them. She starts the curl at the ears and makes small sections for each ringlet to avoid excess volume.

    Drew Barrymore

    Drew Barrymore

    Drew Barrymore - Curly Hairstyles
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Drew Barrymore's beachy hairstyle is the best way to do undone waves in the summer. She works a plaited effect into long straight hair to give it a light wave.

    Kate Winslet

    Kate Winslet

    Kate Winslet wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Kate Winslet brushes out the curl of her medium hairstyle to create a wavy hair effect.

    Emma Watson

    Emma Watson

    Emma Watson wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    The subtle wave in Emma Watson's hairstyle is just enough to finish her look with a little edge.

    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones wavy hairstyle
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Felicity Jones proves that bobs don't have to be perfectly coiffed to feel red-carpet-ready. She wears her bobbed hair 'do with a frizzy wave for texture and body.

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