Hairstyles.

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

Whenever there are fashion shows, art is not only seen in the clothes but also in the hair and make up of the models. For the Jil Sander fall 2013 show in Milan, it was Guido Palau, creative consultant of Redken, who took charge in creating a hairstyle that would reflect and go well with the collection. The result is a sleek and modern wet…

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…

The runway hairstyles for 2013 – be they spring or autumn – have both found new joys in the little twists and turns. Classic ponytails, buns and half-up do’s have been given new life by way of a simple little twist of hair – from Jenny Packham’s beautiful twisted side ponytail to Peter Som’s elegant twisted bun. Carrying on with the theme of classic hairstyles…

Combining two elements together can either work or fail when done in the fashion sense but a lot more often, the creative minds of designers are able to make opposites seamlessly come together. By doing this, they create something far more beautiful. For the Katie Gallagher fall 2013 New York Fashion Week show, Nick Irwin of Tigi showed his artistry by combining slick and wildly…

There’s always something about an undone hairstyle that is appealing to a lot of women. The wet look hairstyle is one the biggest 2013 hair trends and taking cue from this was Prada. It was the task of Redken’s creative consultant, Guido Palau, to create a look that would complement Prada’s dark but still effortlessly chic collection. Prada’s wet look hairstyle was meant to relax…