By Beauty Assistant, Veronica Kirby

Winter weather can play havoc with our hair leaving us fighting a wayward fringe and frizzy, tangled locks but take inspiration from some of these gorgeous ladies. Okay, so a personal hair stylist might have something to do with their tame manes but take heart and try something new to keep your hair under control even when you can't predict the weather outside.

Eva Mendes

The gorgeous actress has a stunning mane of hair but isn't afraid to tie it up to keep it off her face on the red carpet. If you're blessed with luscious long hair then copy this half-up half-down style for the best of both worlds - your hair remains tamed but still free enough to give a flirtish girlish flick.

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Take inspiration from the stunning Scarlett Johansson and secure locks with sparkly clips for glam evenings out. Keep your hair less polished looking for a daytime look and secure using funky clips then up the glam factor for night time with smooth curls and a side parting.

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Not only is Kate a style leader in the fashion stakes she also has her eye on the up and coming hair and beauty trends. Gone are her straight long locks in favour of a rock chick take on the bob, a very texturised, long cut. Instead of trying to fight the weather with a sleek straight bob, rough dry your hair and work some texturising product through the mid-lengths to create this funky style.

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Sharp, sleek and sexy describes Diane Kruger's style. This might require more skill with a hair brush than you (or I!) possess so let a hairdresser work their magic. The short bob is actually an illusion and her long hair has been scooped up and secured under a smooth looking sheet of hair. Finally the front section has been pin curled to create that gorgeous '40s look secured with modern pins to prevent stray gusts of wind ruining her look.

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We love this side bun look sported by the ever glamorous Ms Parker and it really is quite easy to achieve. All that's needed is luscious long locks and a banana clip. Create a sweeping side parting and pull to one side, twirl in a circular fashion and slip the banana clip in to secure. Ta da! A Parker/Princess Leia inspired up do.

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Maybe this winter it really is time for the chop. Be inspired by the likes of Rihanna, Agyness Deyn and Victoria Beckham and go for a cute crop. This look doesn't have to be as scary as you think as your hairdresser can take your hair as short as your face shape can handle. We might not all want the pixie elf crop sported by Posh but longer lengths like Rihanna's can be styled across the face, slicked down or flicked up with a cute quiff.

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A Celebrity ponytail trend is a great way to secure your hair if it's blowing a gale outside and if you have the fabulous bone structure of Natalie Portman (lucky thing) then this super-sleek super-chic low pony will ward off any bad hair days this winter. Simply create a side parting, secure hair at the nape of your neck, and then apply some hairspray and/or serum to smooth away any wispy hairs trying to escape.

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Iron out those kinks with some really hardworking hair straighteners; we still love GHDs but if you're on the run WAM do a miniature version that are also very good. Divide your hair into sections to make sure you get this really clean, crisp look all over then finish with a cute hat like Bilson.

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Even if your hair is short, if you have enough length to secure it at the nape of your neck a ponytail is still a great look and the rougher the better. Copy Michelle Williams' sweet look by working styling gel through damp hair for hold. Rough drying the hair for waves before smoothing down a sweeping fringe to frame your face. Picture perfect.

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Katie's short bob is cuter than cute and easy to manage when the weather is wild. Her longish fringe can be worn straight down or if rain is threatening to ruin the do then swept across the face for a more casual feel. Then again, if all else fails simply don a gorgeous winter white hat to hide your tresses and keep you warm. Cosy!

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