Written by Shitika Anand on 20 Mar 2012
Interpreting one view of a sophisticated and elegant British girl, the hairstyle at Paul Smith's fall 2012 showing saw an amalgamation of a chic ponytail at the back and a boyish silhouette at the front. A look that achieved a “grungy but sexy” feel, it's a ponytail with a tomboyish edge that you can create from home. Find out how after the break.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 14 Mar 2012
Even from the vantage point of a front-row seat, this hairstyle on the runway looked like something it was not. Giving off the impression of being a complex fishtail braid, it turned out to actually be two simple twists, stitched together. Lived in, cool, tumbled and coiled, it's surprisingly simple to create.
After the break, find out how to recreate the style in 5 easy steps.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 14 Feb 2012
Carelessly brushing the eyes, it's the fringe that makes you look like you've perpetually just rolled out of bed after a big night out. Back for 2012, thick, grungy bangs are one key way of styling a fringe this year. We look at how it's being worn both in the music and fashion worlds, as well as how the effortlessly-cool are rocking it on the street.
Written by Shitika Anand on 11 Jan 2012
The 1920s have taken another deep-end dive into the ocean of hairstyles. But in 2012, the disciplined finger waves are given a modern update - now with more texture, more tousle and a whole lot of added sexiness. Read on for details of the style, as well as steps for how to create it.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 5 Jan 2012
Straight on top then bursting out voluminously on the sides, this hairstyle is one that can have an ethereal softness, or an aura of '70s glamour. For brushed-out curls you can wear any time of day or night, follow our how to guide.
Written by Mariesa Ferraro on 23 Dec 2011
As the temperatures drop, the colour mood also changes dramatically. For fashionisers in the Northern Hemisphere currently experiencing autumn's cool days, it's not too late for either a minimal seasonal update or total colour revamp that will take you into winter 2012. Read on for details of winter hair colours to choose right now.
Written by Shitika Anand on 21 Dec 2011
Flowing waves and bouncy blow dries are in hot demand for spring 2012. Another variation, as spotted on the runway at Sonia Rykiel, sees the '40s collide with the '70s: more relaxed than the former yet more formal than the latter, accessorised with a youthful hair clip. Read on for steps on how to master the style.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 21 Dec 2011
Elegantly equestrian, fetchingly fresh: pair a slick center part with a looped-under ponytail for one of spring's chicest up 'dos. As seen on the runway of Carolina Herrera, it's a style that doesn't have to be reserved for after the sun goes down.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 14 Dec 2011
On the spring 2012 runway of Diane von Furstenberg, models emerged with a back-combed crown that swirled back into two mirrored French twists. The effect? A 1960s style bouffant hairstyle that crowns any outfit with an elegant vintage vibe. For steps on how to create the style, read on.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 12 Dec 2011
As perfect as a Stepford wife, as ice cool as Betty Draper, as vintage as yesteryear and as modern as tomorrow. On the runway at Jil Sander spring 2012, this retro faux bob, inspired by the 1950s and 60s, was a defining part of the ladylike yet easy aesthetic. To find out how to recreate the look for yourself, read the full how-to guide after the break.
