Katherine Heigl Channels
Marilyn Monroe's Hair |
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| Revised Date: 02/29/2008- Original
Publication Date: 2/08/2008 |
Introduction
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Actress
Katherine Heigl presents Academy Award for
Achievement in Makeup during 80th Annual Academy
Awards
Kodak Theatre
02-24-08 |
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Michael Yada
A.M.P.A.S.
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When blonde and beautiful actress Katherine Heigl stepped up to the
podium at the recent 80th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre
I was taken back by how much she reminded me of a modern version of
the beloved Marilyn Monroe - aka - Normal Jean Baker.
Yes, I know, Lindsay Lohan has claimed the current rights to Marilyn
clone as per her recent appearance channeling the blonde bombshell
for New York magazine. Reportedly Playboy founder Hugh Hefner
offered the actress the chance to pose nude in his magazine as
Marilyn.
I personally don't agree that Linds has a lock on Marilyn but I
really think if you stop and look at Katherine, she definitely is a
gorgeous version of Marilyn.
Digging through some old black and white photos I found one of the celebrated Marilyn in her
famous role of How To Marry A Millionaire.
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Marilyn
Monroe
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How To Marry A Millionaire
Academy of Motion Picture Arts
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In a photo from The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts the
famous Marilyn Monroe was wearing a long form fitting red dress with
one strap over one shoulder.
Her platinum blonde hair was worn chin length with a soft wave
cascading down from the sides along her face and around the back.
Note: To see a
color
photo of
Marilyn in her red gown visit IMDB. Or visit her gallery of
photos
on the official Marilyn Monroe website.
Yes, of course, so many actresses have channelled the legendary
blonde over the years but Katherine Heigl seems to possess the
classiness and magnetic quality that Marilyn oozed.
Part of Marilyn's charm was her ability to project an innocence
underneath all the beauty and sexuality. Her fans loved her
because of her ability to seem approachable and real.
Katherine Heigl has that same quality. At the Oscars when she
started to present she admitted in a charming way that she was
extremely nervous.
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Actress
Katherine Heigl presents Academy Award for
Achievement in Makeup during 80th Annual Academy
Awards
Kodak Theatre
02-24-08 |
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Michael Yada
A.M.P.A.S.
All Rights Reserved |
You could tell she was genuinely fighting a serious case of stage
fright. Yet she looked spectacularly gorgeous.
Who wouldn't have felt empathy for the blonde star struggling with
presenting in front of literally millions of people around the
world?
More About Marilyn and Katherine
Like Marilyn, who literally stole the show from Lauren Backall and Betty
Grable in "How To Marry A Millionaire", Katherine steals Gray's Anatomy
from her female co-stars.
The newlywed has that sizzling movie star quality that makes her shine.
Also like Marilyn she can handle comedy with grace and ease as she did
in Knocked Up and 27 Dresses. The camera loves her almost as much
as her fans.
Steal Marilyn Monroe & Katherine Heigl's Hairstyles:
Step By Step Instructions
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Actress
Katherine Heigl Red Carpet Presenter for
Achievement in Makeup 80th Annual Academy
Awards
Kodak Theatre
02-24-08 |
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Michael Yada
A.M.P.A.S.
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Throughout her career Marilyn often wore her hair in a sleek sassy style
with lots of texture (loose waves and curls) along the perimeter
similar to the hairstyle Katherine adopted for the 2008 Academy
Awards appearance.
Marilyn also favored red gowns over the years and she looked
striking with her blonde hair contrasting the red hues.
Follow the steps below to re-create Marilyn and Katherine's hairstyles shown in
this article.
1. Shampoo your hair with a product designed to address your
hair's type, texture and current condition. Only one sudsing
is necessary. Be sure to rinse really well. If tresses
are fine or thin, consider using a
volumizing product to pump up
fullness. Or you may wish to use a
volume enhancing root lift in combo with a volumizing shampoo.
2.
Towel dry and then apply a leave-in hair conditioner that will
also protect your hair against blow drying and to give hair some weight and manageability unless
your hair is fine or thin or flattens easily. If this is the
case, use a
volumizing mousse product.
3. Use a hair pick or wide toothed comb to carefully detangle your
hair. Always remember to start at the bottom of your hair and work
your way up to the roots. Take your time so you don't snag or break
your hair.
4. Use a medium to large
round boar's bristle brush to create fullness and movement from the
crown area through the length to the ends.
Blow dry hair
in sections using the round brush in conjunction with the dryer.
If your hair is naturally wavy or curly you may want to consider
using a long finger diffuser attachment for the blow dryer.
Instead of using the round brush, use the diffuser and allow tresses
to nestle into the cut of the diffuser while drying.
Right before blow drying,
apply a good volumizing root lift or similar product at the roots of the hair to add volume if you want
a fuller look at the roots.
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(L-R)
Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, Lauren Bacall
How To Marry A Millionaire |
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5. When hair is completely dry, use a
boar's bristle paddle or flat styling brush to arrange. Create a
deep side part like Marilyn and Katherine wore, directing a section
of hair up and over to one side, helping to form the full side-swept
section along the hairline.
6. Separate
hair into individual 2" sections. Starting along the root
area, set hair on large hot rollers. Work around the entire
head setting rollers in a bricklay pattern to create even curls and
waves.
7. When rollers are
completely cool, remove each roller and then roll the new curl
around fingers and pin in a loose curl against the scalp.
Repeat this will all curls. Spray with hairspray. Allow
hairspray to dry.
8. Right before leaving the
house unpin curls and use a brush to deconstruct the top section of
the hair to achieve fullness throughout the crown and the sides.
Use fingers to arrange and tousle curls and waves along the ends.
Use a small barrel curling iron to touch up any loose or droopy
curls. Spray well with hairspray.
7. For
extra shimmer, apply a few drops of shine serum or spray into the
palms of your hands. Massage them together to distribute the
product and then brush lightly over the top of your hair.
Remember that when it comes to shine, a little goes a very long way.
8. Finish
with a spritz of hairspray if desired.
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Add a gorgeous hair accessory such as a
headband and/or flower if desired.
Optionally you may take a shortcut by pinning hair up and adding a
Jessica Simpson
Hairdo which can instantly transform long hair into a medium
length bob or curly do.
The clip-in extensions are available
in a wide range of colors, textures, lengths in either synthetic or
human hair.
For a more tousled look, when blow drying the style, bend over at
the waist and use fingers to lift and direct air flow to the roots.
This will add volume and will give a messier look.
If desired use a curling iron to add
slight fullness and movement to front fringe and along the
perimeter.
Summary
While many stars strive to channel the late great Marilyn Monroe,
its uncanny how much Katherine Heigl resembles the beloved blonde
star. Like Marilyn, Katherine seems genuine and sweet like
Marilyn while looking incredibly gorgeous.
Whether it was her goal to copy Marilyn at the recent 80th Emmy
Awards or not, she managed to pull it off in a spectacular manner.
But don't take my word for it, check out Katherine for yourself.
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