Apparently, according to The New York Times and hairstylists across Manhattan, Blake Lively’s hair is the new “Rachel;” countless women have been requesting this Gossip Girl ‘do from their respective stylists. Now, we’re definitely jealous of Lively’s signature tresses, but take it from someone who actually got “the Rachel” oh so many years ago, not everyone is meant to have TV-star hair. I had to learn the hard way that Aniston’s stylish look was not meant for those of us blessed with curls. My suggestion is to stay away from the scissors and be a go-getter; here’s how to do the Serena ‘do yourself.

First things first: to get Blake’s powerful hair you’ll need a powerful hair dryer. Used by many a professional stylist, this Solano blow dryer got me through those tough post-Rachel years.

You’ll also need a top of the line round brush to create those luscious Lively curls – try Metropolis’ thermal hair brush, it actually features an antibacterial purification system (now that’s hi-tech) and removes odors from you coif.

Unfortunately, a good blow out does not a flawless hair-do make. Use Korres’ Bamboo Styling Cream for long-lasting waves and lots of volume, and try Brilliant Glossing Cream from Fekkai for some extra gorgeous shine.

Don’t forget to check out our guides to the best in celebrity hairstyles and dry hair repair for more hair care tips.

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It’s bound to happen.  You’ll get sick of your blonde/brunette/redhead locks and need to have multiple shades adorning your head, but certainly not in boring old highlight form. Okay, maybe this isn’t bound to happen, but Refinery 29 has picked up on an interesting ombre hair trend, and we certainly wouldn’t want you to miss out on the best way to cop the look (if you must).

For maximum shading and contrast, if you aren’t already, you’re going to need to go partly blond.  The Clairol Xtreme FX Bleach-Out Kit has the tools that make it easy to lighten all or part of your head as you see fit.  And then, to get the most fun out of this look, dye the ends of your hair with a semi-permanent color that will eventually fade to another shade.  This way you’ll get more than one color combination from your two-toned strategy.  We like the idea of starting off with Natural Instincts’ Suede Light Brown shade.

An ombre coif isn’t low-maintenance.  Do it up with mascara and eyeshadow and then style the look à la your favorite celeb.

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Just days ago, Jessica Alba was the poster girl for the “bronde” trend — dark-haired actresses lightening their locks to a caramel shade somewhere right smack in the middle of the blonde-brunette spectrum. But now she’s gone into the red.  If you, too, can’t wait to let your feisty inner redhead out, we’ve found some products that will help you get — and maintain — a red mane.

Start with a demi-permanent color like Clairol Natural Instincts – it rinses away in about 30 shampoos, so if you decide red is a little too brazen for you, you’re not stuck with it. Pick a shade that’s not too bright or brassy. We like the Cinnaberry hue, a red that tends more toward ruby than copper.

Keep your red locks locked in place by shampooing with John Frieda Radiant Red Color Captivating shampoo daily. It combines pomegranate and plum extracts with light enhancers that help add depth and shine to your strands. It’s also gentle, so your color won’t fade to scary pink. Whether you’ve colored your own hair or you’ve paid a pro to help you transform into a redhead, give your roots a bit of a boost between touch-ups with Ken Paves’ Boost Up Color Drops.  They mix right in with heat styling products and punch up shine and vibrance with a hint of tint.

Pair that red ‘do with the best mascara and paraben-free beauty to get an entire new fall look in no time.  And keep your dyed coif from drying out with a full range of dry hair repair.

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We got a little worried when we heard the news this morning – Topshop is going to introduce small electronics on October 10, in the U.K., but we didn’t hear anything, either way, about the U.S.  Sir Philip, did you forget about us?

It’s hard to tell from the photo, but this iron’s actually a cute mini device.  When it was briefly introduced at one of Topshop’s London locations, it sold out in a few hours.  Of course.  Now, will it be given the opportunity to sell out stateside?  We’ll keep you posted.

While we wait to hear if we’re going to be able to take this little thing on our next vaction, we’ll make do with other travel beauty options.  And if you’re caught up in dealing with your hair (of any sort), check out the best summer beauty helpers and the best hair removers.

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