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Get the glamourous Hollywood waves look!

Preparing for a big night and not sure what look to opt for?

Get the retro glam hairstyle stars sported on the Emmy Awards red carpet - Hollywood waves!

The look draws on the glamour of the '30s and '40s, but at the same time has a very contemporary feel; it’s Veronica Lake meets Jessica Chastain!

And it’s surprisingly easy to achieve, say the experts from VS Sassoon. All you need is one nifty tool: the VS Sassoon Curl Secret.

Actress Carrie Presto looking fabulous on the red carpet. Source: Getty.

GALLERY: Emmy Awards Red Carpet

Here are the oh-so-easy steps, straight from the experts' mouths:

Step 1. Start with wet hair and then apply a small amount of mousse or any other holding/body building product. Then blow dry well and once completely dry apply a light hair spray to create a workable texture. It is important to make sure there are no knots in your hair by brushing through thoroughly.

Step 2. Section the hair at the nape and turn on your VS Sassoon Curl Secret™. The Curl Secret™ comes with different temperature and timer settings so you can create different looks – from crisp curls to soft beach waves - and also adjust for your hair (higher for thick hair, lower for finer hair).

Actress Rose Byrne shows off her lightened hair colour with the classic Hollywood curls at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Source: Getty

If you have thick hair select heat setting number 2 and the timer for 12 seconds so that the hair is thoroughly and evenly heated all the way, giving a defined curl result on thicker hair. If your hair is chemically treated or finer, you should use a lower heat setting.

Step 3. Then let the VS Sassoon Curl Secret™ do it’s magic. Place a section of hair through the guide and then clamp down. Your hair will automatically draw into the heated chamber. When released, hair will come out in a perfect, failsafe curl. It’s that easy – hair goes in – curl comes out!

Tip: Curl the hair as close to the roots as possible to allow for a wave to start around the eyebrows. By creating a very defined wave initially, gravity softens the final result.

Repeat through the remainder of the hair. Remember to keep each section approximately the same small size so as not to overload the Curl Secret™.

As a general rule, use ½-inch to 1-inch sections to curl.

Note: If hair is very thick or long use smaller sections.

Step 4. Do not disturb any of the curls until all the hair has been curled and each sectioned is allowed to cool. Once hair has cooled, gentle brush hair through with a soft bristle brush to create these glamorous Hollywood inspired waves. Spray with hairspray to fix shape.

And viola! You're ready to show off those fabulous curls.