The beautiful Penelope Cruz in Nine

Did anyone see Penelope Cruz in the movie Nine? Not only does she look amazing, but the woman has talent too. She plays the mistress of a famous Italian director who is in the process of trying to figure out how and when he is going film his movie; production and casting decisions are being made but there isn’t even a script! The director’s complicated relationships with the women in his life are getting in the way and who could blame him when he is faced with the likes of Penelope?

The Spanish beauty has recently been rumored to be engaged to her boyfriend Javier Bardem, who played the compelling character of Anton Chigurh in the Coen Brothers’ No Country for Old Men, based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy. Regardless, what I love most about Penelope Cruz in this photo is her hair; it has just as much fire and personality as she does. It looks like Penelope’s hair is naturally voluminous…but you can recreate the same effect by following this guidelines:

1) After washing your hair and drying it, put it all up on your head and take it down in parts.

2) For each section of your hair, add some product to it like moose so that when you style it the style will hold.

3) Using a 2 inch curling iron you can get this wavy, curly, big look like Penelope is sporting. Alternate between making loose waves and big curls in some areas. Notice how her hair is almost chaotic to a degree; it has a life of its own but its not out of control.

4) Near the roots you want to use the 2 inch curling to pull your hair back over it and away from your scalp. See how Penelope’s hair doesn’t really have a part to it?

5) Repeat this process using your 2 inch curling iron until all of the hair on head is falling down along your shoulders in lovely waves.

This is a great look for a fun night out on the town!