Hairstyles To Celebrate the Season

Pretty, polished ponies; voluminous, bouncy curves, and edgy, rock-n-roll crop cuts comprise three of the summer's top fashion hairstyle trends, according to a celebrated hair stylist. After working the fashion shows in Paris, notable international ad campaigns like LVMH and Armani, and exorbitantly famous celebrities like Rihanna, he concludes, "Today's hairstyle cuts are always meant to be changed. Adapt them to your at work and personal goals. That, I believe is the most refreshing approach to beauty."

Summer's Updo

"Many runways right now featuring simple looks", said the art director . "When the hairstyle doesn't cover too much of the face," he says, "it instantly shows an innocent, beautiful 'I had a great night's sleep' effect. Whenever I want to put some some pizazz to a hairstyle, I pull it away from the face." Currently, he loves youthful, groomed ponies and buns, and what makes them particularly modern, he says, is the foundational texture. "Dry the hair so that it's smooth and polished, but with plenty of body and bounce," he advises. "Velcro or heated rollers, or the K-PAK ReconstRx Vapor Iron will a smooth finish that's curved at the ends." Another trendy touch? Use a tail hair comb to create a deep side part before gathering up the hair. "Low parts off to the side are totally hot right now", he declares.
Hair Tip: Tame flyaways with K-PAK Protect & Shine Serum or Smoothing Balm, followed by K-PAK Protective Hairspray. Rub the balm into palms and run your hands lightly over the surface of the hair.

Pin-Up Girl

Forties pin-up models balanced perfectly between sex kitten allure and girl-next-door approachability, and that's the overall effect of this hair trend, says the artist. Start with soft body, created with a handy rollers, then brush through with a firm brush to loosen the curls. Next, gently pull the top portion of the hair to the top of the head and secure loosely with plenty of volume on top. "This look should be interpreted casually," notes the hair stylist, "otherwise it can look a bit too retro."
Tip: prepare hair for roller sets with a professional hair care product that gives hair "grip" like Thermal Design Foam. "This product is one of my favorites" says the artist. "It contains a very good setting agent that gives you control, but it also lets you style the hair." If hair is fine and needs even more "bite," try Texture Spray. It's lightweight, so it won't cause fine strands to collapse, but it provides plenty of style support. "Feel free to layer it on," adds the artist, "if you need more style strength." What else is there to do? Well, there is always preparing for winter! Check back next time for more hair color tips and tricks from the beauty experts.