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      Leonardo DiCaprio - Credit: Getty ImagesSide part

      Brylcreem and the 1950s will be the major inspiration for hairstylists in 2010. Lately, the celebrity who best captures this timeless style is Leonardo DiCaprio. Best on short- to medium-length hair, the side part is a great choice for dressy nights out as well as important business meetings. It's also an almost universally flattering style, although you should avoid it if you have a high forehead.

      What's more, it's incredibly simple to achieve, requiring only two tools: a fine- to medium-toothed comb and pomade. To nail the '50s feel of this style, try Murray's Original Pomade for a firm hold and a wet-look finish. Begin by working a dime-size amount of the product though your hair, then use the pick end of your comb to make the sharpest part you can. Note that your part should fall somewhere in line with the inner corner of your eye socket. Finally, slick your hair down on both sides using your comb and create a slight lift in the front.

      Hair product: Murray's Original Pomade
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      Justin Timberlake - Credit: Getty ImagesCurly hair

      With haircuts generally being on the short side in 2010, you'll need to put the extra effort into controlling and defining your style this year if you have curly hair. Particularly in hot, humid weather, curly hair can quickly become unruly, and because a messy, frizzy mane isn't exactly formal-event-friendly, it's crucial you use the best hairstyling products to avoid this calamity.

      Ask your barber for a cut that's short all over like the one Justin Timberlake has recently been favoring. On the big night in question, evenly distribute a lightweight gel like Anthony Logistics For Men Hair Gel through your strands. Shape your curls into place using your fingers and let the product air-dry to reproduce Timberlake's slightly wet-looking but still healthy do.

      Hair product: Anthony Logistics For Men Hair Gel
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      Lebron James - Credit: Gary Miller/FilmMagicBlack hair

      Always an example in the grooming and style department, LeBron James continues to impress in 2010 with a slightly longer hairstyle. To replicate James' look, ask your hairdresser to shape your mane so that it stands up slightly but still follows the contours of your head as you're aiming for a natural, not contrived or overly styled appearance. While you won't really need much in the way of styling products to recreate James' formal hairstyle, you will require products that encourage a healthy scalp and strong strands, so try Dr. Hauschka's Neem Hair Oil, an all-natural serum specifically formulated to treat pesky skin problems and condition dry hair.

      Hair product: Dr. Hauschka's Neem Hair Oil
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      formal hairstyles for men

      For the legions of men that are not particularly dedicated to the appearance of their hair, styling their mane for a formal event will most certainly involve more time in front of the mirror than normal. Fortunately, though they all require a hair product, no special skills are required to recreate the styles listed here. The golden rule is to use a minute amount of product, increasing it gradually if necessary. Finally, practicing your formal hairstyle beforehand ensures that on the big day your hair will look as good as the rest of you.

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