Well summer is definitely on its way isn’t it? As we’re looking towards the new season, I’m embracing all things new. I’m currently writing this column in Australia, on the set of my brand new collection, which I can’t wait to share with you all later on this year. This month, I’ll be looking at the best ways to keep your hair in check whilst the weather is unpredictable, how to ask your hairdresser for exactly what you want and bringing you my hot future colour trends…
Your best hair ever…
We all suffer with it – you go out in the warm sunshine with a fresh blow-dry only for the heavens to open (typical British summertime) and then you’re left with a lank and frizzy mess when the sun comes back out. The best way to prepare for this is to keep your hair either off your neck or your forehead, styling it with a braid or ponytail. This year I’m championing a slick ponytail, it’ll keep you feeling polished: just apply a little spray gel to sleek the sides in. I also think braids are having a huge comeback this season, from a boho braided bun to Dutch braids (as seen on the Kardashians).
Stylist speak…
I’m a huge fan of Charlize Theron’s cropped hair, it gives her plenty of options for versatile red carpet and casual day looks and is a godsend for those with naturally curly hair. Ask your stylist to give you a rounded uniform layer with some slight tapering at the neck. If you have fairly thick hair, ask for a little texturising on the ends to remove a little of the weight. After cutting, ask your stylist to style your hair so that it sweeps upwards and off your face for a fresh summer look. The curls need to look effortless so your stylist should use a mousse and their fingers to just encourage your hair’s natural shape. This cut is pretty perfect for almost every face shape. However if you have a prominent chin or a longer face, I’d keep the style slightly longer and bouncier to accommodate. Another great feature of the cut is that it works great if you have an irregular hairline growth (such as a cow’s lick) as it will give you lots of root lift before you even start styling!
Future trend – Swirl colour
As I’m currently working on my new collection, I wanted to let you in on my new favourite colour technique. My inspiration for this is the cross section of a swiss roll, so I’m taking that across to the hair, where we apply the colour in a round to create that swirling effect – this can be as subtle or as bold as you want – stay tuned.
