8 Times Sex and the City Carrie Bradshaw Was Hair Goals

1 When She Let Her Hair Flow Freely

Bradshaw's loose curls were bold and loud. New York can get pretty hot and humid in the summer, but that didn't matter to her.

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2 When She Nailed Effortless Beach Waves

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This is the flawless example of what we wished our effortless, salt-water-kissed beach waves looked like.

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3 When She Wore the Classic Messy Bun

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We can't think of a more iconic combo: a messy bun and Christian Dior. When your hair just won't cooperate, it's time to break out the messy bun.

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4 When She Went With a Bouncy Blowout

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Bradshaw definitely just left the salon with this bouncy blowout style, and there's no better feeling than that just-left-the-salon feeling.

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5 When She Broke Out the Headband

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Don't get us wrong, Bradshaw wasn't Blair Waldorf-level with her headband style, but this easy, pulled-back look is worth noting.

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6 When She Gave the Bob Haircut a Go

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Almost everyone gets a bob haircut at least once in their life, and Bradshaw rocked the short style.

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7 When She Gave a Braided Hairstyle a Try

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Braids and summer are a match made in heaven. If you need a stylish way to keep your hair off your neck, give Bradshaw's cute milkmaid braid style a try.

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8 When She Accessorized (Probably to Hide the Frizz)

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Bradshaw showed us that accessorizing isn't just for your jewelry, or your handbags — it's for your hair, too.

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