So I am feeling really old. May is marking my 16th anniversary in Hairdressing. I have officially been in it long enough to see something come back in style. For the last ten years, Short hair ( well short in the REAL sense) has been a no no. Short was maybe chin length. But a pixie? NO way! I speak of course of the mainstream all hail Hollywood standard of extended locks. For the most part there is a whole generation of Millennials that have never had short hair...ever! Crazy!
Well that is changing. Thank goodness! The type of sass an confidence a short cut gives a women is a welcome change to the lady Godiva look of recent years. The difference with the pixie now is that its far more glamorous the it's grunge, Gen X version of the nineties. Fashion is more feminine. It's all about the details, softer styling and edges. Accessorise with some really great statement jewelry. (as above seen on Carey Mulligan)
The other big trend this year summer as we saw last season is Red hair. Copper and titian hues, highlighted or all over, bright and subtle. (think Karen Elson, Ashley Simpson-Wentz, and Rose McGowan)
Now long hair gals...do not fret. Long hair is still "in" But it's definitely more polished. The last few years its been all about tousled, rock and roll, or boho waves, bedhead, disheveled...whatever you wanna call it messy. No more! It's about taking time for the little details, glamour! We are seeing the return of the 40's starlet. soft and smooth waves. More structure and its gorgeous and sexy. I know it sounds like a lot of hard work. But no. If you can wield a flat iron you can wield a curling iron. If that is still too much skill, try some old school hot rollers. I recommend You Tube for styling tutorials, they are amazing to see regular folks like yourselves giving step by step instructions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9KISezxlmc
Yay!
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