It’s not even Christmas, but here at BeautyStat we can’t wait to start trying some of Spring 2013‘s hairstyles. So far, we’re pretty excited about three significant and trendy styles for spring: intricate updos, artfully disheveled and playful ponytails — all guaranteed to make your look ready for the warmer months ahead!
Read on to see how to achieve these looks at home — and start getting some practice in before the big spring reveal! L’oréal Professionnel hairstylists give you the lowdown on these stylish hair trends from backstage of this year’s runway shows, with the proper hair products to use as well. Spring might not be in the air just yet, but a girl can never be too early, right?
Intricate Updos
Not for the faint of heart, this season’s bold updos command attention. It’s hairdressing at its finest, with stylists sculpting twists, knots and braids into styles reminiscent of a glamorous bygone era, when nonchalantly gathering hair into a messy ponytail wasn’t an option.
Backstage at Issa, L’oréal Professionnel session stylist Malcolm Edwards created dramatic couture-coiled hair for a jet-setting woman — no two styles were alike. With a tight ponytail as a base, he teased and curled sections before twisting them into his masterpieces. For Temperley, Edwards’ young, flirty version involved brushed-out pin curls spilling over a topknot. L’oréal Professionnel artist Amit Abraham chose two fishtail braid ponytails woven together into a rectangle at Bibhu Mohapatra, which gave a futuristic twist to an otherwise classic low bun.
Must-Have Products/Pros Recommended:
• L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil Reinforcing Milk (sRp $32.00/4.2 fl oz.) preps hair for updos and smooths frizz.
• New L’Oréal Professionnel True Grip Powder (available February 2013, sRp $15 /0.25 oz.) Creates a base for molding, twisting, and braiding.
• L’Oréal Professionnel Freezing Mist (sRp $19.00/9 oz.) secures final looks into place.
Artfully Disheveled
Spontaneous, cool-girl esthetic ruled the runways — those street-smart beauties who look effortless, as if they have more important things to tend to than their hair. At Anthony Vaccarello, L’oréal Professionnel stylist Anthony Turner created slightly ruffled, bedhead texture inspired by the women of Paris, made possible by blow-drying volume into the roots, and face-framing sections set into rollers.
L’oréal Professionnel lead stylist Odile Gilbert took her girls out of bed and into the city for Alexis Mabille — she used shine oil on the roots and a curling iron throughout to create imperfect waves reminiscent of being caught in a surprise rain shower. At Houghton, L’oréal Professionnel artist Laura Polko used a bit of mousse pre-curling iron to make the soft waves more beachy than city. And the coolest of the cool, a deconstructed knot at Maison Martin Margiela — L’oréal Professionnel lead stylist Paul Hanlon tied two uneven sections together and secured with elastic.
Must-Have Products/Pros Recommended:
• L’Oréal Professionnel Lift Extrême (sRp $19.00/8.6 oz.) essential for volume and texture when used on damp hair.
• L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil Nourishing Oil (sRp $32.00/4.2 fl oz.) adds softness while smoothing flyaways.
• L’Oréal Professionnel Infinium 3 Hairspray (sRp $24.00/11 oz.) provides flexible hold.
Playful Ponytails
A ponytail is not just a ponytail anymore. the classic style can be tweaked to represent different personalities — and different eras. Sweet, young, feminine — the low ponies at Alice + Olivia were reminiscent of iconic 1950’s styles. To achieve the desired throwback effect, L’oréal Professionnel artist Benjamin Mohapi created clean parts in both the center and on the side, and used a large barrel curling iron to fashion a uniform curl at the tails’ ends.
From the 50’s to the 80’s, ponytails at Timo Weiland were playful with an edge. Inspired by street style of 1980’s New York City, L’oréal Professionnel artist Joseph DiMaggio criss-crossed hair at the crown before pulling it all back into a tight ponytail, which was then crimped for texture.
Must-Have Products/Pros Recommended:
• L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil Reinforcing Milk (sRp $23.00/4.2 fl oz.) provides softness and shine.
• L’Oréal Professionnel Fresh Dust Dry shampoo (sRp $19 / 3.4 oz.) gives “second day” texture.
• L’Oréal Professionnel Infinium 3 Hairspray (sRp $24.00/11 oz.) holds without stiffness.
What do you lovely ladies think of the hair trends for Spring 2013? Which one can’t you wait to try? Let us know by commenting below, which will automatically be posted to our Community Forum (click here to check it out!) where you can find other beauty related discussions! Don’t forget to also submit a photo to our Photo Of The Day (click here!) feature, where a new photo will be picked daily. Your photo just might be selected, so get going!
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