So, which way to go? A dead-straight, shiny mane oozes sophistication and gives polish to any outfit. It can also make you look thinner, as it slims down the face.
Mussed-up, boho waves in the style of Jade Jagger, on the other hand, lend the wearer an air of approachability and softness. They are also the fashionable option.
The good news is, the technology exists for whatever look you want. Where once you were stuck with the hair you were born with, now you can team your Chloé with curls or your Prada with poker-straight.
How to go straight
The biggest breakthrough in the quest for superstraight hair came when permanent straightening systems such as Yuko (favoured by Gwyneth and Jennifer) and JL Ion, from