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NAME: Heidi Bohay

WHO IS SHE: Currently declared a "cooking expert" in a TV infomercial (more on that below)

HER STYLE: Helmet-like bob, cropped at the chin with moderate bang thickness

WHY WE LIKE IT: The tips are turned in to frame the face, and the hair is wide enough at the jawline to flex a little. But this cut is made for perfect hold, and she shows it throughout her pitch. Any bending or turning of the head as she examines food ends with the hair still precisely in position. And that shouldn't be a surprise for this woman....

....because if that name looks familiar, she was a co-star on a TV drama called Hotel in the 1980s. And she had temptingly perfect long hair then - with bangs that could rescue her from trouble when necessary, but otherwise set and sprayed into an attractive and seemingly indestructible style.

SUPER-HAIR? We vaguely remember the long hair falling in her face at one point - and as well-built as the look seemed then, did that ever disappoint us. But she's made a great transition to a short style that seems even more long-lasting, yet still invites a close examination. The current cut is unbeaten, and she earns our praise for showing top-notch hair at several lengths over three decades. [1980's photo courtesy eBay; posted 3/19/9]

NAME: Sarah Chang

WHO IS SHE: Top-level classical violin soloist

HER STYLE: Medium-long sidepart, utilizing teasing and occasional added curl

WHY WE LIKE IT: While she sometimes wears pins during performances (more "elegant," they might say), this style seems to hold well when she does not. The extras she adds make sure of that.

A close look at this spectacular picture from a photo shoot reveals a bit of how she does it. Hair on top appears to be sprayed down, after she combs it back - and there's even evidence of a body wave overall. The strip of hair nearest her right eye leaves no doubt of its critical importance for overall hold of the style.

SUPER-HAIR? She had us lingering like a cadenza at the end of a concerto movement. But alas, her web site has a promotional picture for the Vivaldi Four Seasons CD with a "winter" wind pushing that key strip of hair across her face. Yet it stays solid through the drop, which actually captured our attention more than turned us off.

There's something about the mix of flighty or serious classical music and a performer with great hair. It's a drama which builds with every note, especially if the woman has both hands so occupied that she can't use them to adjust the style. With this look, she certainly displays it. [Posted 3/6/9]

NAME: Lauren Storm

WHO IS SHE: Actress; next scheduled film is I Love You, Beth Cooper

HER STYLE: Long near-center part, with plenty of apparently-natural curls

WHY WE LIKE IT: "Check out the body, curls and thickness!" exclaimed the Hair Fan who suggested her. All of that work in her favor when it comes to style control. The pictures and clips we've seen show the hair is strong enough to stay wherever she places it. Our photo shows it can hold behind the ears....

....but this photo from her movie trailer shows she can also combine teasing and spray above the forehead to maintain hold in front of the shoulders.

And that hold seems to last, even when she tilts her head dangerously as she does here. (Our apologies for a blurry photo from a web site trailer.)

SUPER-HAIR? We know from other women that curl can add weight and strength to a style. Natural curls such as these can be tough to maintain, yet can act tough in challenging situations. This woman's hair has that toughness, as she's unbeaten from what we've found. So please ignore Hayden Panettiere in this upcoming movie, and focus on her friend. [Some photos courtesy Ace Showbiz; posted 2/20/9]

NAME: Kim Zolciak

WHO IS SHE: To quote from her web site, "a mother, an aspiring actress. singer" -- but best known as one of cable TV's "Real Housewives of Atlanta"

HER STYLE: Armpit-length sidepart, with plenty of waves and teasing at the crown

WHY WE LIKE IT: The waves make her hair look full and attractive. The teasing (and perhaps some spray on her waves) is critical in keeping all that hair in line. The pictures we've seen indicate the hair can flex on either side, yet stay under control when moving toward the face.

SUPER-HAIR? We wanted so much to say yes - but a January picture posted on her site (just below her photo posing with fellow jaw-dropper Olivia Palermo) shows a strip of "hidden bangs" loose at a poker table, and seemingly dropping in her right eye. But to borrow from the network which shows her, this style deserves a Bravo.

UPDATE: In the wake of this posting, we asked Kim's booking agent about interviewing her for Super-Hair Q&A. The stunning short answer: "Hi, Kim wears wigs." She certainly fooled us. [Photo courtesy ajc.com; updated 2/7/9]

NAME: Sandy Thomas

WHO IS SHE: Academic advisor for athletes at Brigham Young University

HER STYLE: A bit beyond shoulder length, with a bit of curl at the ends and bangs across the forehead

WHY WE LIKE IT: The person who suggested her didn't offer a reason, but there are plenty of items combined here for Hair Fans to appreciate. The bangs are moderately thick, for hold and clearance of the eyes. The curl adds attractiveness, while guarding against flyaway strands. and guards component parts. And the long hair seems to be cut deeply enough that she can stick it behind the ears for protection, on windy mountain days.

SUPER-HAIR? She actually was nominated for our Best Manes on Campus section. While we reserve that for students, this adult style appears healthy and controlled enough to outlast the strongest younger cuts. She has several good-looking ways to keep her hair in place - and put all together, it's a great combination which seems ready to stand up to any threat. We only have this perfect picture to go on, but we'd be delighted to look at more. [Posted 1/22/9]

NAME: Michelle Gielan

WHO IS SHE: Anchor of the CBS Morning News

HER STYLE: A thick shoulder-length sidepart, often curled at the ends; the critical left side can be tucked behind the ear, or left out and brushed back with round-brush curl

WHY WE LIKE IT: She displays plenty of volume, yet with a great measure of control. This style probably is sprayed down, but the hair looks so soft that you can't really tell. That allows her to place the left side hair very close to collapse, yet without any danger. Yet on days when things don't work quite perfectly, the left ear provides an easy and safe alternative.

SUPER-HAIR? From what we've seen so far, it is. She's careful on camera to keep the hair in line, and we've only spotted tiny flaws over several months. While some TV news message boards put this woman down, we say CBS improved on the last head of hair to anchor the morning news -- and that was Crown Award-winning Susan McGinnis. [Courtesy TV Heads; posted 1/8/9]

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