Bump It

The rock-and-roll ’do gets a modern makeover for a style that’s gorgeous, girlie and glam

How to rock a modern pompadour!

Elvis may have left the building, but today’s stars are using the King’s bumped-up style to make a sexy statement. “A pompadour treads the line between masculine and feminine, which is edgy, cool and chic,” says hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons, who’s worked with Shay Mitchell and Karlie Kloss. “Plus, it’s super flattering since the mega volume pulls the eye up to elongate the face while the swept-up style puts focus on gorgeous features.” Fitzsimons notes that while all hair types can rock the style, tailoring it to your hair texture will ensure the vintage updo really shines. His tip: Before fashioning a pompadour, spritz hair with a texture spray ( like Alterna Haircare Caviar Anti-aging Spray, $30, sephora.com) for easy grip and stay-put style. Then read on to find the pouf that will work best for your hair type.