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Melanie is a fashion designer, entrepreneur and writer who is always up for a challenge. This is probably the reason why she has immersed herself in the very dynamic fashion industry. She currently has her own couture business in her hometown of Manila, Philippines and confesses to being a hair and makeup junkie. She also loves all things D.I.Y and considers herself a bookworm.

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How to: Valentino’s easy chic side braid

Sometimes clean and simple goes a long way, this holds true for the hairstyle seen on the models of the Valentino fall / winter 2013 show at Paris fashion week. Inspired by portraits of Dutch masters, the Valentino collection had a very intimate and personal feel to it. It is was a collection that women can easily relate to and Redken Creative Consultant Guido Palau…

Walk the Line by Dimitri Burtsev

“Walk the Line” might make you think of the movie title from 2005, or the Johnny Cash song it took its name from. Whether Dimitri Burtsev’s shoot was directly referencing it we can’t say, but it certainly reflects the same 1960s era in which the film was set. This photo shoot has several elements reminiscent of the movie but more importantly, the shoot figuratively walks…
Walk the Line by Dimitri Burtsev
Walk the Line by Dimitri Burtsev
Walk the Line by Dimitri Burtsev
Walk the Line by Dimitri Burtsev
Walk the Line by Dimitri Burtsev
Walk the Line by Dimitri Burtsev
Walk the Line by Dimitri Burtsev
Walk the Line by Dimitri Burtsev

How to: Moschino’s half-up bouffant

The 1960s themselves may be long gone but sixties fashion continues to inspire. One brand who took cues from this very dynamic decade was Moschino for their spring / summer 2013 collection, and to get the right hairstyle for the show, they teamed up with Pantene Pro-V’s Sam McKnight. The result of this collaboration is a gorgeous half-up bouffant. Nothing says ’60s hair more than…

How to: raw textured ponytail

To give something texture means that you give it a rough or raised feel. The opposite of smooth and sleek, it’s something that we commonly hear and see in fashion. Texture gives an extra “edge”, a wow factor that makes a piece of clothing stand out and when this is applied to hairstyles, the result is nothing short of eye catching. This concept of using…

How to: minimalist triple ponytail with duct tape

Duct tape: one of man’s greatest inventions and latest hair accessory? It was Alexander Wang who started it all, turning a simple ponytail into a very futuristic hairstyle by adding a strip of duct tape in the center part. Ingenious? Yes, as genius as those who invented the duct tape. Judging by the effect the duct tape hairstyle had on the runway, it’s not surprising…

How to: the fishtail ponytail

Fishtail braids can be surprisingly simple to master, though their beauty is that they give off a look of detailed complexity. On the runway at the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Australian accessory brand Mimco use a hip version of the braid to compliment their very futuristic collection. The collection was entitled Paradise Battalion and L’Oreal Professionel Hair Director Damien Rinaldo created a perfectly complimentary look:…

How to: half up textured wet hair

Between a free-flowing look and a regular ponytail sits another great and easy option: the half-up hairstyle. The variation seen on the L’Oreal Paris Runway 03 for L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival (LMFF) was one that breathed new life into the style by way of one of this year’s continuing hair trends, namely wet look hair. Responsible for the look were LMFF Hair Directors and L’Oreal…

How to: modern, knotted chignon

A modern recreation of a classic hairstyle is always something worth a try like this modern, knotted chignon by Tigi. Chignons are always a good choice for more formal events but this modern take on it can be worn even on a casual occasion. Perfect for those who want a more laid back yet interesting hairstyle, this look incorporates the trend towards low ponytails and…

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