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SWEET & STYLISH

Jennifer Garner kicks butt as a spy on Alias and as a nominee at the Emmys with this soft yet sleek updo. Her hair sweeps gracefully off her face, letting her luscious lips and bold eyes take center stage. A+!

FLIPPED IN

Christina Applegate won an award as best guest actress for her turn on Friends, and she takes the prize for this flippy, flirty blonde 'do. The shorter, sleeker look is a departure for the star, and it works.

FORMAL & FABULOUS

According to Jim star Courtney Thorne-Smith isn't nominated for an Emmy this year, but she does the red carpet proud with her smashing, sexy blonde updo. The style brings out her bright eyes and showcases her chandelier earrings, a must-have Emmys accessory this year.

CATCH A WAVE

The always-elegant Marg Helgenberger – nominated for best actress in a drama series for CSI – doesn't disappoint this year. She tops off her pretty pink gown with sexy, natural-looking red waves that frame her face, accented by sparkling earrings.

SILVER STAR

Double-nominee Helen Mirren (for best supporting actress in TNT's Door to Door and Showtime's The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone) sets the bar high with her graceful, elegant silver-blonde style. Her understated coif looks soft and pretty, and sets the stage for her shining gown and classy earrings.

SHAG-ADELIC

Nominee Jane Kaczmarek (for best actress in a comedy series for Malcolm in the Middle) is one hot mama with her sassy 'do, a modern take on the now-classic '60s shag. The rich color brings out her eyes, and the tousled style is fresh and fabulous.

STAND-UP GUY

It's not unusual for CSI's Eric Szmanda to sport a spiky look, but this is going a bit too far. Instead of toning down his stand-up strands for an elegant style to match his sexy monochromatic tux, Szmanda looks like he stuck his finger in a socket to elevate his two-toned tresses even higher.

AT LENGTH

Freddy Rodriguez of Six Feet Under commented on the Emmys red carpet that he has his hair long and is wearing a goatee because the show is on hiatus. We hope it starts filming again very soon – the '80s feathered hairstyle and stubbly facial hair take away from his usually hot look (those dimples!).

FLAT FARE

Jorja Fox of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (which is nominated for best drama series) went for a sleek style, but unfortunately, her hair simply fell flat. At least her festive necklace distracts from her dull 'do.

WHAT A MESS

Nominee Juliette Lewis (for best supporting actress in a miniseries or movie for HBO's Hysterical Blindness) may have been going for a no-fuss hairstyle, but it went terribly awry and just looks messy.

PROM NIGHT

Okay, we'll tell you straight up, Paula Abdul: This hairdo does not work. The beehive style doesn't flatter your pretty features and looks better suited to a prom than the Emmys. Plus, the highlights are harsh rather than subtle.

TRESSED OUT

Nominee Thora Birch (for best actress in a miniseries or movie for her role in Homeless to Harvard) is all smiles in her sexy red dress and gorgeous jewels, but she tops it off with a hairstyle that tries way too hard. The overdone color is unnatural and unflattering, and her strands look like they have been sprayed within an inch of their lives.

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