Kerry's Scandalous Style

Starring in the ABC drama Scandal, Kerry Washington plays a high power crisis management expert to politicians and power brokers in Washington DC. For this role she has been nominated twice for a Primetime Emmy, Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Time magazine also named Washington in its annual TIME 100 as one of the "Most Influential People in the World. 

A beauty and fashion icon in her own right, Kerry has graced the red carpet with many signature looks over the years. Here are some of her more iconic hairstyles:

Kerry WashingtonKerry Washington’s smooth layers are topped with a pinned back section on top.

Get The Look: Add smoothing balm mixed with several drops of shine serum to damp hair and comb through to distribute evenly. Blow dry sections smooth using a round brush with tension. Take a large section on top and brush it back, pinning section in place.

Rounded on top, shoulder length locks are slightly wavy through the length.

Get The Look: Starting with dry hair, mist 1-inch sections with working spray and, holding onto the ends, wrap loosely around a curling rod. Hold iron in place a few seconds to set the curl and then release. Continue until all sections are done while alternating curl direction from section to section. Tousle hair and finger-style strands into place. Mist with finishing spray to hold.

Kerry’s mid length style offers a wavy finish with piecey bangs.

Get The Look: Apply a smoothing balm and blow-dry with a large round brush, lifting up on sections to create lift and then roll the brush several times to produce volume. Mist sections with working spray and wrap around a 1-inch curling iron. Hold iron in place a few seconds to set the curl and then release. Continue until all sections are curled, alternating curl direction from section to section. Coat your fingers with a small amount of styling cream and run your fingers through hair to break up the sections.

Kerry goes for tight natural curls through her short, rounded hairstyle.

Get The Look: Mix curl-enhancing lotion, shine serum and leave-in conditioner and apply onto damp hair. Comb through to distribute evenly. Twirl small sections around your finger and release. Either Allow hair to air dry or use a hood dryer. Add shine serum to your hands and finger style hair into place.

Sleek layers and long but bitten bangs give this hairstyle a polished finish.

Get The Look: Add smoothing balm mixed with several drops of shine serum to damp hair and comb through to distribute evenly. Blow dry sections smooth using a paddle brush. Smooth a flat iron through sections of dry hair to set a sleek finish. Add a few drops of shine serum on your hands and run your palms over the surface to remove any flyaways.

Glossy waves and smooth roots provide a healthy-looking luster.

Get The Look: Apply smoothing balm and blow-dry straight with round brush. Mist sections with working spray and wrap around a large curling iron. Hold iron in place a few seconds to set the curl and then release. Continue until all sections are curled, rolling all sections away from the face. Coat your fingers with a small amount of shine serum and run your fingers through hair to break up the sections.

Kerry Washington’s wavy bob makes use of her natural texture.

Get The Look: Mix curl-enhancing lotion, shine serum and leave-in conditioner and apply onto damp hair. Comb through to distribute evenly. Allow hair to air dry and then finger style hair into place.

Wavy length is pinned up into a textured faux bob.

Get The Look: Start with already wavy hair. Create a side part and then gather your length in back. About an inch from the ends, bind with an elastic band. Pin the hair band underneath at the neck and then mist with finishing spray to hold and shine spray to add luster.

A polished partial pin-up gives this style major appeal.

Get The Look: Add smoothing balm mixed with several drops of shine serum to damp hair and comb through to distribute evenly. Blow dry sections smooth using a round brush with tension to create lift on top. Roll sections up while still warm from the dryer and pin them up to cool. Undo pins and brush through hair. Smooth one side back and pin into place. Roll the rest of the hair toward the pinned back section and pin into place. Mist with fishing spray to hold.

Photos: S_Bukley, DFree, Jaguar PS, Everett Collection, TinselTown, Helga Esteb / Shutterstock

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