Miss FQ breaks down the hair trends from the runway that are actually achievable.
Whether you’re looking to give your tresses an edgier vibe or tap a more romantic route, here’s six hair trend how-tos to get you started.
Whether you’re looking to give your tresses an edgier vibe or tap a more romantic route, here’s six hair trend how-tos to get you started.
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Choppy, piecey bangs are major for hair of any length, but to really nail the look, try a shag.
The key: A good fringe requires a pro to create it, so head to a salon armed with inspo pics. A lob that sits just above the shoulders is the ideal easy-care pairing. Style with Moroccanoil Dry Texture Spray, $53.
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Make way for micro-braids; the woven accent upgrades any ’do to something a bit extra.
The key: Hair should still be clean and shiny, but sprinkling a little hair powder along lengths will give the braids better grip. Try Evo Haze Styling Powder, $46.
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Loosely pulled-back styles add a cool nonchalance to glam get-ups (the more sequins, the better)— just add statement earrings.
The key: Ditch the brush and use your fingers to drag your hair into a low knot or bun. It shouldn’t be too clean, and a touch of wet-look gel will maintain that damp-from-the-shower vibe. We like Helena Wet Look Gel, $7.
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Effortless, shiny, air-dried hair says, ‘I’m a low-mainty bae but my hair still bounces when I walk.’
The key: Apply a blow-dry serum or primer — we like John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Air-Dry Waves Styling Foam, $20 — then blow-dry briefly or leave to air-dry. Use tongs to add random waves, then sleep on it for a fresh yet undone look.
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It’s not that ponies are anything new, but the excess of low, tousled versions on runways can’t be ignored.
Undone is definitely the new done, using Matrix Biolage Raw Bodifying Styling Jelly, $49, for natural-looking lift.
The key: Add a relaxed finishing touch in the form of a throwback scrunchie à la Mansur Gavriel.
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Colour you could’ve been born with? Boring! Unnatural shades are (still) trending, particularly slightly dirty pastels. The MVP: Issey Miyake’s holographic headbands of hair.
The key: Get amongst with a bright wash-out colour — it always looks best after one or two shampoos. Try LOréal Paris Colorista Washout in Purple, $18.
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