Picture-perfect or easy breezy: which suits you? Some sisters like their hair done, while others prefer it nice and easy. Our four great cuts and eight sizzling hairstyles will make both camps happy - Strands

SALON-SAVVY

Hairstylist Derrick Scurry (derrickscurry.com) used a rat-tail comb and alcohol-free styling gel to create long spirals in parted sections before tying them into Bantu knots.

PRO TIP. By coiling sections of the hair before securing the knots, Scurry was able to control the amount of exposed scalp, which gives a more polished look.

SIMPLY SASSY

To finger-style clusters of our model's hair into shape without disturbing the natural curl pattern, Scurry used Paul Mitchell Foaming Pommade. For a healthy shine, spritz your hair with Dark & Lovely Naturally Almond Rain Oil Mist.

SALON-SAVVY

Carla Gentry of the Styles Salon in New York City added volume and sass to this curvaceous bob by curling the hair under and over for a contrasting finish.

PRO TIP: Tousle the hair with a styling pick before finishing with a holding spray. Gentry likes Paul Mitchell Freeze & Shine Super Spray.

SIMPLY SASSY

Gentry flat-ironed this wrapped style before finger-combing it into shape for a soft, molded finish. A side part and wispy bangs rev up the flirt factor. Gentry used Kemi-Oyl for extra sheen and nourishment.

SALON-SAVVY

Keith Campbell of the C.O.I. Studios in Brooklyn flat-ironed and finger-combed this chic cut into shape using The Jane Carter Solutions Nourish & Shine to create a spiky look.

PRO TIP: To thin out thicker hair and give it a softer finish, Campbell prefers razor cutting over buzz cuts.

SIMPLY SASSY

Campbell wrapped the hair close to the scalp and sculpted it forward using a light leave-in conditioner and a brush. Longer pieces on the top add body and dimension, while the tapered sides lend just the right amount of control. To get this look, sit under a hooded dryer for 40 minutes, or cover the hair with a silk scarf before going to bed.

SALON-SAVVY

Richard L. Greene of Picasso Hair Salon in New York City razor-cut this style into asymmetrical layers. Then he flipped sections of the hair with a curling iron and separated the bangs into chunky pieces for an edgy finish.

PRO TIP: According to Greene, razor cutting gives a more textural finish.

SIMPLY SASSY

Greene wrapped our model's hair before flat-ironing it straight. Next Greene bent only a few strands with a large-barrel curling iron, which added movement and a wispy softness. To finish, he styled the hair with a brush and slightly teased the bangs.

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