Hair Frosting

In 2022 we’re saying goodbye to balayage and hello to hair frosting, keeping it natural every step of the way. The freehand technique, which is proving popular among celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Sofia Richie, uses bleach to lighten individual strands of hair, leaving the darker base colour natural. This creates a contrast between the light and dark, giving the hair a sun-kissed feel which is more subtle in appearance than its sister style, balayage.

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Bleach London Butter Blonde Complete Colour Set

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Shorter Than Short

When it comes to bobs, anything goes – long or short, take your pick! While long lengths used to be the cut of choice, in recent years we have seen beauty icons chop off their locks in favour of the chic, much shorter style. If a super short crop seems daunting, then there are many different styles to experiment with. Take the trendy ‘lob’ for example which has been sported by supermodel after supermodel as of late.

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OUAI Matte Pomade

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Tousled Tresses

When it comes to styling your hair, nothing beats those tousled waves that sway from side to side in the most effortless of ways. Often natural, or easy to create, the tousled hairstyle is one of the simplest to maintain, not to mention it looks amazing too! A little finishing cream or a spritz of texturising spray and you’re good to go.

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Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast

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Stamp It Up

The playful hair stamp trend, which is resurfacing from its early 2000s heyday, takes crazy cut-out shapes, and stamps them onto the hair using vibrant, stand-out shades of colour to create patterns and prints. Bringing their own hair to life, stars like Dua Lipa and Rihanna have hopped on the wild trend to give their tresses a twist!

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Good Dye Young I’m Bored Temporary Color Hair Serum

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70s-Inspired Bangs

Possibly the most sought-after hair trend of the moment is big, blow out style, 70s-inspired bangs. Featuring long, layered lengths and a choppy trim at the front, this feathered style is sure to add drama to any look, basic or not.

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Dyson Airwrap Hair Styler

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Words By Ella Citron-Thompkins

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Let us collectively rejoice in the fact the hairdresser’s doors are open once more, ready to fix our overgrown roots and lockdown split ends. We could all use a nice pamper after the uncertainty of 2020 and what better way to treat ourselves than with a new look. Byrdie reported in 2017 that Pinterest searches for the term ‘Curtain Bangs’ were up by a staggering 600% and it seems this year has reignited our love for the trend. And it’s not just Pinterest, a quick scroll through Instagram or TikTok will confirm that this season we have fallen head over heels for the curtain bang.

For those who haven’t been obsessing over this new cut, let us explain: the curtain bang features a middle parting and two shorter framing pieces either side of the face. Far easier to maintain than a full fringe and a lot more versatile too; the curtain bang is a perfect match for anyone looking to spice up their look without making a huge commitment to a brand-new style.

But what is so special about the curtain bang? (Or, the Bardot fringe if we are getting technical) Well, for a start they are effortless and require very little styling. The best bit about the bangs is that they are supposed to look a little shaggy; meaning that even on hair wash day they will be looking fashion-forward.

Spontaneously cutting a fridge has garnered a peculiar reputation overtime and the stereotype suggests they are only suitable for those experiencing a mid-life crisis or a bad breakup. This reputation is finally changing, and it could in part be due to the goddess of the full fringe herself, Daisy Edgar-Jones who recently graced our screens in the critically acclaimed BBC Drama Normal People.

There are plenty of other celebs sporting (and rocking) the curtain bang too. Dakota Johnson and Alexa Chung make us swoon with fridge envy. They are both frequently found gracing the red carpet with beachy waves and styled bangs and are perfect examples of how the curtain bang manages to seamlessly flatter nearly every face shape possible.

While you start dialing the local hairdresser to book in that hair appointment, let us share some hairstyles you’ll be dying to try with your new look and how to easily achieve them.

1) A Sleek High Pony

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Sophisticated and stylish. Simply straighten your locks and pull the hair back into a high pony. Finish with a nice spritz of hairspray to create a polished and long-lasting hairdo. Try the Color Wow Cult Favorite Firm + Flexible Hairspray which is highly regarded for its lightweight formula which leaves the hair tamed and shiny without that annoying hairspray crunch feeling.

2) Half Up, Half Down

For a relaxed cool-girl vibe, there isn’t an easier style than the half up, half down messy bun. Let the bangs hang loose to frame the face and gather the hair on the crown of the head into a messy bun. For a nineties feel, add a scrunchie to complete the look. We are obsessed with these satin ones from ASOS.

Quick 2 Minute Half Up Messy Bun Tutorial

3) Messy beach waves

The weather may be cooler now, but this style exudes summer energy. Run your favourite curler through the hair and leave the ends straight for a more effortless look. We love the Babyliss Pro Triple Barrel Waver for those relaxed everyday curls. For that ‘post-surf’ vibe, add a few sprays of the Herbivore Sea Mist Texturizing Spray which has a beautiful coconut scent.

Using a Hair Waver for On-Trend Hairstyles!

4) A blow-dried dream

A sexy blown-out masterpiece. For big luscious locks grab a hairdryer and invest in a good quality barrel brush, like the GHD Natural Bristle Radial Brush Curl under the ends and flick out the fringe for a glamorously sultry finish.

Words by Yasmin Norvill

Graphics by Frances Scott

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1. A Daring Eye

The runways at New York Fashion Week were flooded with fearless eye makeup, starting with a pop of blue eyeliner designed by Zenia Jaeger for Saks Potts. Anna Sui, Chromat and Adam Selman were just some of the brands that put their own twist on the look, marking it as one of the stand out trends of the season so far.

2. Muted Makeover

Focusing the attention on contour and brows was the key to this toned down beauty look, moving away from the fresh, bare faces of Spring Summer 18. This gave a cool, high fashioned edge for designers such as Calvin Klein and Alexander Wang.

3. Red and Berry Lips

Red and berry lips were given a makeover by Tom Pecheux for Brandon Maxwell by adding a shimmering gold lip-liner to make the colours pop. Designers showed the diversity of this look as some, like Chromat, opted to pair the it with a bright, colourful eye, whereas others, like Jonathan Simkhai chose to keep the focus on the traditional red lip.

4. 90s Hair Accessories

Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung and Tom Ford all brought 90s hair accessories back to the runway for Autumn Winter 18 with the return of the claw grip and headbands. Alexander Wang’s claw grip gave a sleek yet relaxed finish, whereas Tom Ford’s chunky bandana headbands gave a rock chick feel.

5. Bangs

Side swept, middle part, block, faux – bangs were everywhere. The middle part faux bangs proved to be very popular with Coach 1941 and Jason Wu whereas block bangs were the style of choice for Collina Strada and Creatures of Comfort. The effects were polar opposite – floating versus direct – but cemented bangs as the hair trend of the Autumn Winter 18 season.

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