In the last two James Bond films, Q, the computer wiz/inventor behind Daniel Craig's latest and greatest gadgets, has been played by up-and-coming actor Benjamin Whishaw. In the movies, Whishaw's character looks (and dresses) like the type of nerdy, shaggy-haired subterranean-dwelling government agent you'd expect when you hear the phrase "nerdy, shaggy-haired subterranean-dwelling government agent." But in real life, Ben's got some seriously enviable hair, as you can see in the below photo of the actor taken for a recent New York Times fashion story.

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Of course, the real question is, how can we all get wavy locks like this without the assistance of professional hair stylists and make-up artists? Well, here's how:

1. PatienceYou can take all the Biotin and vitamins you want, but growing your hair out is going to take time. (For more tips on how to grow your hair out for the first time, click here.)

2. The right haircut.The thing is, Ben's hair is just slightly longer on the top of his head than it is on the sides, which goes against just about every other men's haircut guideline. That doesn't mean you have to start at square one with a buzzcut, but it does mean laying off the clippers when you go in for a trim, and making sure your barber doesn't make things too tidy around your ears and neckline.

3. Goodbye pomade, hello surf spray.When your hair's shorter, pomade is the easiest way to give your hair weight while manuevering it exactly the way you'd like. But when your hair gets a little length, you need something that will allow you to push your locks back while avoiding Gordon Gekko greasiness. That's where Bumble & Bumble surf spray comes in handy. It will give your hair some texture, volume, and malleability, and basically make you look like you've been chilling at the beach all day.

4. Kick your shampoo addiction once and for all.Kryptonite is to Superman what dryness is to long hair. And the more you shampoo, the drier your hair will be, which in turn will make it fall flat (and flat is no bueno). So, to keep that day-old oil-level (and relax, because oil is good for your hair), limit your shampoo cycles to once a week. It'll feel gross at first, but over time your hair will learn to kick its addiction to shampoo.

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