Sex and the City 2 and the Evolution of Sarah Jessica Parker's Hair

By MBonesGuest Blogger(view all posts by MBones)
at 11:37AM Wednesday May 26, 2010
under Special Events

This week sees the release of Sex and the City 2 on Thursday, May 27th. Since 1998, this jaw-droppingly successful franchise changed the face of dating, sex, and style with a quip and a sip of a Cosmo. While I'm sure this weekend, endless foursomes of ladies will argue about who the "Carrie" is in their clique, I have another question: Which Carrie hairstyle was best?

Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit all the highlights, curls, waves, bangs, and bumps on the way.

When Sarah Jessica Parker first graced your premium cable as Carrie Bradshaw, she sported a curly bob. Over time, that bob got blonder and blonder and morphed into an iconic look. To sport this look, Ms. Parker probably used some products designer for curly hair to prevent frizz.

Try DevaCurl products. Spray freshly shampooed hair with Set it Free. Flip your head upside down and (sparingly!) apply the Set Me Up pomade from the back, making your way to the front, lightly shaping the curl. It's okay if the curls aren't perfect. In the front, you can make sure they're more shaped around your face.

SJP let that bob grow out, and she sported buttery blonde, romantic curls. Naturally curly girls can recreate this look by applying a curl cream such as Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Defining Creme to the hair, then gently shaping the curls. Afterwards, blow dry upside down with a diffuser to create volume and softness.

Next Sarah Jessica went back to her roots, letting her blonde highlights grow out in favor of a more natural look. As her hair got longer, the curl loosened. To get this look, curly girls probably need to blow out the hair with a medium round brush and the help of a great straightener like CHI Straight Guard Smoothing Styling Cream. Ladies with straight hair can achieve this look by applying a texturizing spray like David Babaii Bohemian Beach Spray to the hair and scrunching. Only apply the spray from midway down on your hair to maintain a smooth crown.

After breaking up with Aidan at the end of season four, Carrie cut off her long locks and sported a versatile short bob which she wore both straight and curly. It's not surprisingly that the newly single again Ms. Bradshaw would find a shorter, sassy 'do more freeing (and probably much easier to maintain).

Eventually, Carrie went back to long and blonde again, this time with cool highlights. To get this look, ask your stylist for partial highlights focusing on framing your face. To create her tumbling waves, use a curling iron (with a protectant spray!) and wrap the curl around the barrel with your fingers. This creates a loose and natural look.

The latest incarnation of Sarah Jessica Parker's hair seems to be the result of a Brazilian Blowout, though I can't say for sure. Her new sleek, blonde look is sophisticated. To keep hair looking this healthy, you can try a Keratin treatment at home, or condition weekly with a great reparative mask like Phtyojoba.

For more beauty secrets from the girls of Sex and the City 2 check out this great post on Hair Thursday.

So which SJP look should she "Carrie on?" Let me know in the comments below.

(And a note to my friends. I'm definitely the Carrie, okay?)

Annie Mebane is a screenwriter and improviser living in Los Angeles. A veteran Savings.com DealPro and beauty product aficionado, you can catch her blogging about beauty on Wednesdays.