Dare to make the cut by asking your stylist for a super short cut, as seen on Hollywood A-listers like ScarJo. Chopping away long hair can be very freeing, and can make you feel lighter, fresher and more confident.

Michelle’s signature short hair makes her look every bit the modern woman. Ask your stylist for a side part and an undercut that you can cover up so your boss won’t notice.

Keep some length around your face, such as by having a sideswept fringe like Noomi to maintain a feminine feel and soften any harsh features.

Tip: Pixies or cropped cuts look extra stunning when styled, so be sure to give it some much-needed life and texture by using a styling cream or pomade. It also works to keep your coif in check throughout the day!

Keep cool with a chin-grazing cut that instantly breathes new life into drab hair, and a side parting to pump up the volume for fuller-looking locks, especially at the crown. Demi’s choppy bob is the right amount of fierce and feminine!

Or opt for a chic blunt cut as seen on the Nights Lights actress, but keep a side fringe to soften the look. A coppery red colour also reduces the severity of the look by making her look more youthful.

The 47-year-old actress’s layered waves give off a softer and more relaxed vibe that takes the years off her face.

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It was the “It” cut of 2016, but we think this modern mid-length look will stick around for a while more. Also known as the lob (or “long bob”), this collarbone-sweeping cut is ideal for women who want a fuss-free and fresh look but still retain some length. Alexa Chung’s beachy layers are enhanced by a beautiful balayage that makes her skin look radiant.

The Golden Globe winner (for her incredible work in La La Land) looks effortlessly beautiful in a trendy wavy lob that offers a relaxed look.

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Mindy’s shoulder-brushing lob with light layers and long side bangs have a slimming effect. Tip: Tuck hair behind one ear and let the other side hang loose to bring more definition to your features!

Tip: Apply this vitamin-enriched mask on your locks twice a week to improve the elasticity of your strands and keep your hair healthy and shiny from within.

If you prefer to keep long hair, try adding subtle C-curls that trendy in Korea. Read this to discover Korean hair salons in Singapore to help you achieve enviable Korean-style hair.

The Descendents of the Sun actress’s glamorous curls are also an easy way to change up your look for the new year, especially if you’ve had stick-straight strands all this time.

Revive limp, long hair by asking your stylist to snip away dry, split ends and give you layers that can make your hair look fuller, just like Quantico actress Priyanka Chopra. She’s always rocked seriously covetable tresses, and this voluminous layered style with a trendy centrepart is no exception.

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Tips:

Fortify long hair with a conditioner that moisturises hair, especially if your has been exposed to styling heat and chemical processes.

Achieve a gorgeous bounce to your ends and prevent split ends from forming with an advanced hair styler.

Take your dye job to the next level with a “tiger eye” balayage that’s going to be big this year! Inspired by its namesake stone, this gorgeous colour as seen on Kate features a rich, silky blend of golden and brown stripes carefully hand-painted to give your hair a striking sun-kissed look and add dimension to your locks.

Michelle’s warm caramel highlights on a dark chocolate-toned base looks natural which makes it perfect for the office!

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Buttery streaks and an ombre effect have a brightening effect and give Ho-jung’s complexion a radiant lift.

Tip: Shield your hair from colour-fading UV rays and styling heat damage with this keratin and Tamanu oil-infused spray.

It may be a new year, but you can reverse the clock and look years younger by making one simple update to your hair – cutting bangs. A full set like Milla’s amps up the volume, especially at the crown area.

The popular airy Korean-style fringe like Jessica’s that exposes just a tinge of forehead and brushes just below the brows helps create the illusion of a smaller face. This makes it perfect for square or round-shaped faces, but works well with other face shapes too!

You can also make a statement with a 70’s-style shag cut like Jenna’s, featuring layered bangs that hit just below the brow, and then gently blends into the rest of your hair.

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Text: Elizabeth Liew

As seen in the January 2017 issue of The Singapore Women’s Weekly.