I like to consider myself somewhat self-aware, and at the top of the acknowledgments list for my biggest flaw is my posture...or rather, lack thereof. I spend most of my day hunched over a laptop, which, in turn, has led everything south. Literally. My cheekbones, my jawline, my neck—they all reside in a different postcode. So, naturally, I'm always on the hunt for a beauty trick that promises big lift with little commitment. Enter: Sarah Paulson, whose latest hairstyle might just be the answer to my prayers (and my questionable desk posture).
The actor stepped out at the 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles this weekend, sporting a glossy, jaw-skimming bob that was slicked back to perfection. Created by celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan, who dubbed the look a “patent leather slick back,” the hairstyle was all about high-shine lengths, a clean finish, and a sculpted silhouette that frames the face with ease.
Now, I know what you're thinking: a slick-back style sounds like a recipe for exposing every inch of your forehead, but (!!) Sarah's look proves that it can actually have a rather impressive lifting effect. So, if you're after a little extra sculpting without committing to anything invasive, the right hairstyle with some hold can certainly help.
By sweeping the hair away from the face and keeping the sides sleek, the style draws attention upwards, creating the illusion of more defined cheekbones and a sharper jawline. Want to make like Sarah? Add a boar-bristle brush and a handful of hair wax sticks to your shopping list and consider yourself halfway there. We're coming for your look, and your cheekbones, SP!