Anne Hathaway's youthful visage has been the talk of the town in recent months, amid her major resurgence with films like The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Odyssey, and Mother Mary set to drop.
Many wondered how the 43-year-old looked so young during her press tours, until she revealed the simple trick she uses to create a facelift effect for free during a social media video.
The technique involves pulling small sections of hair tightly from the temple to be secured at the back of the head, creating an instant facelift without cosmetic surgery.
© InstagramIt may seem like an easy and non-invasive fix, but Fresha hair expert Danielle Louise warned that the trick could severely damage the hairline and create even more problems if done incorrectly.
"Anne Hathaway's look has taken off because it gives that polished, lifted red carpet finish without needing a treatment," she told HELLO! "It's clever styling rather than a real facelift, and when it's done properly, it can create a beautiful lifted effect around the eyes and cheekbones."
The expert warned that social media users were often doing the trick incorrectly and causing tension, headaches, breakage and a damaged hairline.
© Variety via Getty Images"Start with two small, clean sections of hair from the temple area or just above the ears," she advised. "Gently pull them backwards, either twisting or braiding them, and secure them flat behind the head with discreet grips or a small elastic."
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"The aim is a subtle lift, not pain or tightness. You should feel the hair is secure, but you should not feel your scalp being pulled," Danielle continued. "Then style the rest of the hair over the secured sections so the technique is hidden."
The hairstylist explained that people often made the mistake of pulling too harshly on their hair, which can strain their locks and create a harsh effect on their face. "If the style hurts, it's not being done correctly. This should be an occasional styling trick, not something you rely on every day," she explained. "The temple area is delicate, and repeated tension can weaken the hair over time."
© Getty Images"People should also avoid sleeping in this style or using very tight elastics. If you want the lifted effect regularly, it's better to speak to a professional stylist who can show you a safer way to create shape and lift without putting pressure on the hairline."
© Getty ImagesDanielle also recommended that those trying out the hair hack add waves or layers to hide the pinned sections for a softer look. "Loose waves, a soft blow-dry or face-framing layers can help disguise the pinned sections and make the lift look more natural."
She shared a series of red flags to watch out for when it comes to the facelift hairstyle, including headache or scalp pain, redness around the temples, small broken hairs, thinning around the hairline and soreness after removing the style.
