Having the hottest body in Hollywood or the savviest sense of style on the red carpet means nothing if a star’s hair isn’t up to scratch! There’s a reason why classic icons are remembered for hairstyles, such as Marilyn Monroe’s platinum blonde waves or Audrey Hepburn’s charming pixie cut. So Bettyconfidential.com asked Philip Carreon, consulting hairstylist for Garnier on Project Runway and owner of Estilo salon in Los Angeles, for his picks for the best celebrity hairstyles of our generation.

1. Rihanna

“I love Rihanna because she’s a risk-taker and a style-setter. Just having short hair alone sets her apart from everyone else. She has a beautiful little face, so her dramatic hairstyles combine something that is really pretty and with something really strong. She can carry off even incredibly short hair and make it look feminine.”

2. Gwen Stefani

“Gwen Stefani does her own thing and marches to her own beat. The great thing about Gwen is she’s very architectural with her style; she loves to experiment with different eras and it’s always meticulously done – if she has braided buns they are always situated in just the right spot. My close friend Danilo has styled Gwen’s hair for years, but she also does her own hair and makeup very well because she knows her face shape. No matter how extreme a style is, she always gets it right!”