The first American Idol Kelly Clarkson looked charming in her dress and hairstyle. Her hair is Shoulder-length curls with sideswept bangs looked nice. Just Apply styling mousse to damp hair, then blow-dry. Use a one-inch curling iron to curl one-inch sections of hair. Secure curl to the head with a bobby pin. Repeat around the entire head. Let curls set and then remove pins. Spritz with hairspray. And you done!!