Sydney Sweeney's 15 Best Hair Looks Prove She's the Moment

Sydney Sweeney's career has skyrocketed in recent months, and it's safe to say she's become a veritable "It" Girl. And truthfully: We can't get enough. While she's only been on our radar for the last few years, in that time, she's delivered top-notch hair looks that are impossible to forget. Whether she's putting a fresh spin on a classic like the French twist or elevating a basic blowout, we're often longing to replicate her 'dos. Below, we've rounded up 15 of her best hair moments to date.

Birkin Bangs

Sweeney's Jane Birkin-inspired fringe left many of us seriously contemplating getting bangs. They're long and wispy, making them perfect for finer hair types. Cutting bangs with a lighter density and blunt finish provides the flexibility to push them to the side or split down the center as they grow out, eliminating unnecessary stress about how frequently you need to trim them.

Mermaid Waves

Seeing these long and luscious mermaid waves on Sweeney takes me back to my beauty school days (specifically, when I was a devoted wearer of extensions). With all the hair extension options available today, it's much easier to attain a new 'do sans damage. The Hair Shop is a great resource for finding human hair extensions with a believable finish. If you've already got natural length on your side, a triple barrel iron can help add covetable movement like Sweeney's.

Wrapped in a Bow

While it may be a delicate accessory, Sweeney proves a hair bow can make a strong statement. The heavily highlighted eyes and soft pink lips perfectly complete the look.

Basic Blowout

Sweeney's tendency to lean into elevated minimalist beauty is one of the many reasons we love to follow her. While her hair may be taking a back seat to her statement-making red lip, it's far from unremarkable. A basic blowout can make the hair look thicker and fuller and even frame the face in a way that appears totally effortless, as Sweeney proves here.

Sultry Waves

The soft, long, flat-ironed waves and heavily lined lips in this look epitomize modern Hollywood glamour. Middle parts are especially face-framing for heart-shaped faces like Sweeney's.

Bring It Back

When you want a clean, tight hold for your updo, a soft hold, flexible hairspray, like R+Co's Outerspace ($36), will do the trick. Spray your product onto a soft boar-bristle hair brush and use the brush to bring the hair back to your desired placement for long wear without any stiffness.

Detailed Updo

When styling an updo, remember that small details will go a long way—for example, slicking the hair to follow the curvature of the head will create added interest. A clean parting and shadow-filled hairline will help the hair look precise and full pulled back.

Girly Grunge

These wet waves smell like teen spirit. If you have natural waves, you can get this grungy '90s-inspired look with a gel crème. If your hair is straight, use an iron in alternating directions to achieve a natural wavy look. Then, run a heavyweight hair oil through with your fingers from roots to ends to keep things shiny, soft, and approachable à la Sydney Sweeney.

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Ballerina Bun

Sweeney's heavy fringe adds edge to her ballerina bun, keeping the topknot wrap-around style from looking too prim and proper. What we love most about this fringe-bun pairing is how easy it is to copy—a clip-in fringe is super easy to install and trim to your desired length. To help your faux fringe stay in place, we recommend using a little hairspray on the foundation for extra grip that won't budge.

Copper Toned

Copper hair is having a major moment with celebs, including Sweeney. Before you join the copper craze, know the maintenance level is high. As master colorist Tiffanie Richards told us. "This color is typically done as a single process, making the grow-out a straight line."

Va-Va-Volume

The volumized curls, sultry eye makeup, and large hoops Sweeney wore to a Euphoria premiere are giving some serious '90s Pam Anderson vibes. Heavily teased and curled extensions are guaranteed to provide va-va-volume.

Clean and Chic

As Sweeney shows here, you can still wear your hair down while keeping your locks securely away from the face and shoulders. Here's how to get a similar look:

• After completing a smooth, straight blowout, section out the front of the hair from behind both ears.

• Gently clip or pile up the bulk of your hair in the back. A sprial hairpin, like Goody's Hair Spin Pin ($6), is a great way to hold the hair without ruining your blowout or causing any creases.

• Apply hairspray to your hairbrush and brush both front sections down flat against the head and behind the ears.

• Meet both sides together in a tiny ponytail at the nape of your neck and secure it with a band.

• Release the hair from your spin pin and brush to your desired state.

Modern Twist

Retro updos will never go out of style, and Sweeney's modern French twist is no exception. A little backcombing will go a long way when creating a classic updo like this, and since backcombing is the foundation for this style, don't be afraid to tease it out. Let one heavy piece hang down around the face to give this classic hair choice a contemporary edge.

Dark and Moody

Sweeping the hair off the face draws attention to the smoky lids and heavily lined eyes in this dark and moody look. The key to keeping a gelled-back style from looking too "wet" is leaving the mid-shaft and ends dry. A wide-tooth comb will help you distribute your product and gradually move down and out for a structured hold.

Soft Shapes

To replicate a strong shape with subtle movement in the hair, like Sweeney's here, clip up a larger curl and let it cool down before brushing it out. Emphasizing the perimeter of the style, from hairline to ends, is where you want to keep your attention while styling. These subtleties are soft, but it's a refreshing approach to bringing movement into the hair without the overwrought alternating wave pattern.

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