Tired of your hairstyle? Gavin urges you to take a cue from the stars and transform your tresses with this collection of fantastic styles.

Forties Wave

Precisely coiffed lady-like waves score high in the maintenance stakes but scream pure glamour!

How to get the look: For perfect waves consult the salon pro's however if you're feeling brave follow these DIY tips.

First apply mousse from roots to ends. Part your hair on the side and blow dry smooth.

Next, hold a medium-barreled curling irons and wrap two-inch sections of hair around it leaving four inches free at the roots. The top section of hair should be flat.

Then, slide the tong out with the curl still in shape and pin it to your head using a sectioning clip. Repeat with each section.

Finally, spray hair all over with hairspray, leave to cool and remove the clips. Brush through to smooth out the waves.

Ideal for… Shoulder length or longer hair with medium to thick texture to get the full effect. Its flattering on most face shapes too as the waves create softness.

Avoid if…you have too many layers as it will be difficult to tong and you need weight to get the continuous wave.

Half-Up, Half-Down

This 1960s style has a pinned -up top to show off that million-dollar face.

How to get the look: Tress groomer Greg at Ivory recommends these steps.

First part wet hair down the centre and starting at the front blow dry it using a round brush. Then run a tiny amount of smoothing balm through your hair to smooth down any flyaways.

Gather a two inch section of hair in the centre of the front of your head then secure it near the crown with a large clip. After clipping you can push this section slightly forward to create some volume on top.

Next spritz a lightweight shine spray at the temples and smooth any stray hairs with your fingers. Finally, on a cool setting blow-dry both sides of your head to tame any remaining strays.

Ideal for… straight or wavy hair that's at least shoulder-length. According to Greg this style will also work on a layered cut if the front pieces are long enough to be pinned back at the crown.

Avoid if… you have a very narrow face or prominent forehead, both of which will be accentuated when your hair is clipped back. Also, extremely curly locks are likely to puff out, creating a very unflattering pyramid shape.

Wispy Fringes

These stylish ladies know a soft choppy fringe is the ticket to making a bang!

How to get the look: here are the A-list tips for the perfect wispy fringe. For the cut, ask your stylist to either use a razor on the front strands or to chop up into the ends of your fringe.

After the rest of your hair has been blow-dried, add volume to your fringe by blow-drying it using a round brush. Next use a flat iron to straighten and separate individual strands.

Rub a tiny dollop of smoothing balm between your fingers, then rake it through your fringe, pulling pieces together as you go along. Positioning strands exactly where you want them. Make sure there are some gaps. Spray with light weight hair spray.

Ideal for… straight hair that has a fine texture – the thinner the strands are the wispier the fringe will look. This style will also work well on wavier, thicker hair providing it isn't too unruly.

Avoid if… you have tightly wound curls which tend to stick out from the forehead even when straightened. Women with small foreheads or petite features should steer clear of this look. Too much hair can often overwhelm the face.