One style that was featured this year on the runways of Alexander Wang and Prada's Miu Miu was the long side braid. This style works best on medium to long hair and must be done with a side part (not a center part) that will be opposite the braid. Gather your hair to one side and then braid all the way down to the tips. Use a hair friendly rubber band to fasten and that’s it! Easy right?
The fabulous 40’s are back again this season with waves that are firm but not curly. Channel your favorite pin up with this look that is timeless. This throwback was seen at Christian Dior and is best on medium to long hair with a side part. For retro curls, use a large barrel curling iron or large rollers. Make sure to wind the hair around the tool of your choice starting at the tips. After all the curling is complete, use a hair brush and curve the curls around your hand so they roll inward. Brush the curls lightly, you want to soften them without creating too much separation.
Think 70’s Cher. This ultra sleek style definitely works on super long hair. Done with a side or center part, use a flat iron to get hair stick straight. Seen on the runway of Anna Sui, 1970’s inspired long hair. Disco!
Gel slicked hairstyles. There are three variations to this trend. The first is a look that is slicked straight back. Start with wet hair and then apply gel to the palm of your hands, rub together and smooth hair from the front of the forehead all the way back to the crown. Use a wide tooth comb to provide the texture and go with the wet look. This style screams attitude and was seen on the runways of Alexander Wang and Thakoon. The second look is a gel slicked side. It is a mutation of the 2009’s side shaved head made famous by Rhianna. This style is best suited for short hair. Simply apply gel to the sides of your hair and slick from the temple to behind the ear. This was popular at the Roberto Cavalli show. Last but not least is this gender bending look found on the runways of Gucci. Known as masculine or androgynous slicked hair, this style goes great with this years fashion trend, the female dandy and works best on short hair, especially those pixie crops. Start with a strongly defined side part that is as far over to the side as is suitable to your face. Use gel to slick everything down, not back.
Karl Lagerfeld went with a chignon, originating from the French word (of course) chignon du cou, meaning nape of neck. The chignon translated, is an elegant bun or twist that sits at the nape of your neck. This look is so perfect for day or night and can be neat or messy. Carolina Herrera chose a unique version and entwined silver and bronze beads for the embellished effect. Classy!
Another neat or messy trend is the top knot. A playful look on the streets in 2009, made its way onto the Nina Ricci and Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 stage. Theirs, a sleek version, was a tidy bun stacked on the tip top of the head, it is also really cute slightly off to the side and best for straight hair. If you are wearing your hair curly these days, try the messy version seen at Lanvin, YSL, and Fendi. Think beautiful birds nest and sweep your hair up in a haphazard fashion, then spin, pile, and twist. Volume is key, so teasing and hairspray will help you create this look.
Finally, from Zac Posen comes the rope twist, yet another carelessly thrown together look. Simply take two strands, twist each of them and then wind both together to form a rope. Use the rope to make any form or creation that you wish. You can leave them cascading down, tied up into a bun, or twist around your head, the choice is yours!
From buns to braids, the designers invented, concocted and resurrected all sorts of hairdos to represent their collections, now you can rock all of the hottest Spring runway trends to make your season a little more fabulous!
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