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I’ve reached a critical crossroads with my hair a perfect storm, if you will.

Jennifer Lawrence posing in front of a spotted yellow background

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The temptation to chop has been strong.

ButJennifer Lawrencehas unwittingly swooped in and saved the day.

I realize if I attempt to recreate this outfit, I will look maybe one-tenth as chic.

Jennifer Lawrence wearing sunglasses and a blue hirt

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Buther hairis another story.

See, attempting to recreate Lawrence’s hair is not an attempt at all.

Check out Lawrence’s hair in the clearly annoyed photo below.

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Those are air-dried, natural waves if I’ve ever seen them.

It’s basically the lowest-key version of thewater-waves trend, and I love it.

Now, effortless doesn’t mean product-less.

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That’s the extent of the effort I put into air-drying my length.

(It’s also a past Best of Beauty Award winnerand a favoriteof fellowAllureeditor Kara McGrath.)

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