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9 nuggets of life wisdom from Alexa Chung

The fashionista isn’t just a pretty face — she also has in-depth knowledge of hair.

Nov 5th 2013, 5:33 PM 5,087 Views 0 Comments

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Alexa Chung. The ‘it’ girl turns 30 today. The big three oh.

Alexa is known as a style icon but we feel her infinite wisdom is the thing that will leave the biggest legacy.

Here are some of her more insightful moments.

1. If you’re a frequent flyer, dye your hair blonde for maximum manageability

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2. Don’t cut your hair after a break-up

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3. HAIR IS A BIG THING. But not the biggest. Remember that.

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4. Don’t accept a L’Oreal campaign under the pretence that you’ll get to say a catchphrase

alexa5 Source: Francois Mori/AP/Press Association Images

5. You’re probably not original, but that’s OK

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6. Good grammar is the best trait of all

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7. SEEING is a big thing. See things often

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8. Life isn’t fair, deal with it

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9. Something else about hair probably

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9 nuggets of life wisdom from Alexa Chung

The fashionista isn’t just a pretty face — she also has in-depth knowledge of hair.