Spring hair trend sneak peek
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The look
Updos ran the gamut from debutante-inspired chignons at Oscar De La Renta, to wispy, imperfect buns at DVF (seen here) and a bedhead-messy French twist at Proenza Schouler.
The message
There’s an updo for all, so take your pick. Our only advice: when you’re doing a day look, think effortless rather than contrived. Here’s why: when models show up backstage before a runway show, it’s what they’ve done with their locks before leaving the house that morning that often inspires hairstylists, explains Frank Rizzieri of Rsession Tools. At Nanette Lepore, Rizzieri gave the girls low ponies skewed slightly to the side, and tucked the tails under the elastic band before wrapping a piece of hair around to hide it.
Product picks
A strong elastic band is the foundation of any great updo. Look for “hair bungees” (an elastic band with hooks), which allow you to adjust the tightness of the ponytail without compromising the shape. And, even the most laid-back look needs hairspray for texture and hold. It also makes the hair easier to manipulate. Try L’Oréal Elnett Satin, a hairstylist staple.
Clip art
The look
Hair accessories were huge on the runways. From simple suede ribbons tied around hair at Ralph Lauren to bigger statement pieces like the barrettes clipped above low ponytails at Chanel.
The message
Hair looks more polished with a pretty accessory and can go from boring to breathtaking when you think beyond the drugstore aisles, like celebrity hairstylist Orlando Pita. He glued faux hair to the architectural-looking clips he fastened to the ponytails and chignons seen at Carolina Herrera (pictured here).
Product picks
Be inspired by Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy—who made their own batch of assorted barrettes for their show—and make your own beautiful accessories by shopping at vintage stories or trolling websites like Ebay for antique brooches and jewellery that can be fashioned into clips.
Textured locks
The look
Good news for humidity-phobes: Brazilian blowouts and flat irons might be on the way out if we take our cues from the frizzy mops seen at both Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc (seen here).
The message
Go with the flow. Celebrity hairstylist Oribe, couldn’t agree more. “Who has the time to fight with their hair?” he asks. “It’s better to master your texture.” He gives an example: “If your hair is naturally curly you shouldn’t be wearing it pin straight,” a look the hair guru—who has worked with celebs like Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway—thinks is completely out of fashion. “It’s about embracing what you have, finding the perfect products for your hair and working with it in that way.”
Product picks
Bring out the best in unruly tresses by coaxing them into better shape with a weekly nourishing hair mask. Look for Oribe’s new Masque for Beautiful Colour out in spring 2011. Fine hair types that want more volume can try Oribe Texturizing Spray.
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