Hair & hairstyles.

At some point in our lives, we have to attend a formal occasion that requires a more elegant hairstyle. As tempting as it is to show up in a ponytail, a bun is always a better choice for these occasions and this elegant, twisted bun from the Peter Som fall / winter 2013 show is one anyone can easily incorporate in a formal ensemble. Created…

Who knew that such a thing as a hairdressing archaeologist existed? Well Janet Stevens recreates historical hairstyles, giving you a history lesson and a hair how-to at the same time. The beauty is that you don’t need to be part of a historical reenactment group to appreciate these styles – and nor do you need to create them with utmost historical accuracy. The next time…

It’s not often that a campaign for hair colour catches our eye, but Revlon’s new Clandestine collection is so ripe with inspiration for 2013′s hair trends that we couldn’t let it pass us by. Knowing that bobbed hairstyles have been making an impact yet again this year, the campaign focuses on icons of the 1920s. Even more striking is the use of bangs in these…

A day-old blowdry has its own kind of charm. More effortless and lived in than it’s bouncy first-day counterpart, it’s a kind of surprise twist of the hair universe: somehow, hair that you’ve slept on can be just as good or even better than when it was freshly done. To balance out the bold ’80s silhouettes of Emanuel Ungaro’s fall 2013 collection, Redken’s Guido Palau…

The ponytail is a favorite hairstyle all over the world and for this year, one of the key variations is the low ponytail. The low ponytail was spotted in many shows and we saw different versions of this 2013 hair trend: from simple to textured, we can’t help but love the effortless mood they convey. For the Parkchoonmoo show at New York Fashion Week, Tigi…

Though we’ve known and seen it for a few years, wet look hairstyles are still making a splash. As part of 2013′s hair trends, this look is given a new twist in different ways and one most notable take was recently spotted in the Mara Hoffman show at New York fashion week. This curled, wet look hairstyle with center part was created by Nick Irwin…

Subtle and sleek, the chignon is one of the more elegant of 2013′s hairstyles. This particular interpretation – a low knotted Spanish chignon – was the signature hairstyle created by Guido Palau for Loewe’s spring 2013 show. The hairstyle reflected the modern and sleek collection that was inspired by Spain. In this hairstyle, the hair is parted right in the middle and is pulled over…

Given their qualities of effortlessness and chic nonchalance, it seems fair to say that you can’t have too many messy updo hairstyles up your sleeve. None was that truer than now, when the hottest 2013 hairstyles include undone updos a plenty. And so, after the break, 5 undone up-do hair video tutorials you can try this week.

A little texture goes a long way. In terms of design, texture is used to create contrast and inspire movement: this also holds true when it comes to hairstyle. For fall / winter, 2013′s hairstyle trends feature textured hair for men much like the one seen in the Louis Vuitton fall 2013 show. The textured side hair for this show reflects the collections overall vibe…

A ponytail is always the easiest way to wear your hair up. It allows you to move freely without worrying about getting your hair out of place. For the Nanette Lepore show, the classic ponytail was given a makeover to coincide with the coming 2013 hair trends. The man behind this look was Bumble and Bumble lead hairstylist James Pecis, who created a style with…