The Universe 5th August 2016

FRIDAY 05.08.16
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Time to up
your hair game
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By Lisa Haynes
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It’s official, the ubiquitous topknot just
won’t cut it any more, when it comes
to piling your hair up: this summer, updos
come with an added twist.
Backstage at the spring/summer 16
shows, there was a big shift from
‘nothing’ hair to ‘proper’ ’dos. But
don’t panic; you don’t need hairstylist
skills to ride the new up-do movement.
The season calls for a more relaxed
vibe, so imperfections, flyaways
and wayward strands are all positively
encouraged (phew).
This is the perfect time of year to experiment
with hair-up looks, according
to Indira Schauwecker, Toni&Guy’s international
artistic director: “Up-dos
keep hair away from areas like foreheads
and necks, that usually get hot
and sticky in summer.
“Whether you’re doing beach, wedding
or festival, you can just leave the
style all day. The messier it gets,
the better.”
Time to up the hair ante
for summer...
Hair decor
Bling is the new thing when it comes to
elevating a plain bun or chignon twist
in seconds. Just add shiny brooch-like
accessories in random places.
“Going heavy on the oversized
jewels is a great way to transform
an easy up-do into a statement
look,” says Schauwecker. “Add
height to the crown of the hair
and keep the sides sleek and
modern so it doesn’t look too
fussy.”
HAIR KIT: Toni&Guy Black
Widow Hair Grip (1), £16
(toniandguy.com); Superdrug
Hair Grips x 30, £1.39
(superdrug.com); label.m
Hold & Gloss Spray, £12.50
(labelm.com)
Braidy bunch
Braids are your nofuss
style for summer,
because they
won’t budge. Take a
French plait to the next
level with a doublesided
braid starting at
your temples. Wear
both braids down or pin
them up completely
using grips, so it’s more
of a halo style.
“Full braid looks will
see you through swim,
sleep and everything
in-between – it doesn’t
frizz or spoil
when you perspire,
and looks
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even better when it’s worn in,”
Schauwecker advises. “Try pulling the
braid apart slightly with your fingers
after styling, to create the illusion of
fuller hair.”
HAIR KIT: Redken Braid Aid 03 Defining
Lotion (2), £17 (redken.co.uk);
Michael Van Clarke Lifesaver UV
Leave-In Styling Treatment, £19.50
(3moreinches.co.uk); Invisibobble
Nano Hair Ties (3), £3 (topshop.com)
I’m with the band
No matter whether you remember it
from first time around, Nineties girl
half-up, half-down hair is well and
truly back – and it’s ideal if you
don’t like your hair pulled off your
face completely.
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“This look is cool
and fun, but also really
easy to recreate
at home,” assures
Schauwecker.
“Faux side burns
are another big
trend at the moment
so leave hair
falling in front of
the ears for a livedin,
relaxed look.”
Keep things playful
for summer with
bold, bright hair ties
that punctuate your
look.
HAIR KIT: label.m
Texturising Volume
Spray (4), £13.50 (labelm.com);
Windle & Moodie Texture Cream, £15
(windleandmoodie.com); Toni&Guy
Colour Me Happy Hair Ties, £10 (toniandguy.com);
Superdrug Metal
Free Hair Bands, £2.29 for pack of 18
(superdrug.com)
Hair-up hacks
Still not sure about wearing
your hair up? Schauwecker has
this up-do advice:
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Don’t be afraid to experiment.
Play around and see what suits
you – if it doesn’t work, you can take
it down.
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Whether you want glossy or
lived in, use styling products to
accentuate cool texture in your hair.
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Focus on smaller areas of the
hair where you can create pops
of detail, whether it’s a braid, twist, or
adding a killer accessory.
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Experiment with height in your
up-do, as this can really accentuate
your face shape.
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Give your hair an up-do treatment.
If you’re wearing braids,
use a leave-in conditioner before
plaiting to moisturise and protect
your hair all day.
For more hair-up help, visit
Toni&Guy’s salon finder at
toniandguy.com/salon-finder