fashion week trend: THE WET LOOK

WE'RE LOVING THIS TREND RECENTLY SPOTTED ON THE CATWALK...

SLEEK, high-shine ponytails at Donna Karan Collection, damp tousled waves at Alexander Wang and product-soaked chignons at Chanel - wet-look hair was one of spring/summer 2012's biggest beauty trends. 

 From a touch of gloss at Giambattista Valli to slick wet roots at Mugler, products were used liberally for high-shine finishes. So, whether you're looking to update your ponytail or discover a new way to wear your chignon, take inspiration from spring's best wet-look hairstyles.

{Source: Vogue}

trend alert: THE LOOP

THIS STYLE {STRAIGHT FROM THE CATWALK} IS SO SIMPLE AND ELEGANT...

These low loops have been big at all the Fall Fashion Week shows ~ and although they may have appeared effortless, they were also pretty and polished—the definition of a good hairstyle. 

TO DIY: Rake Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream through dampened hair (to tame frizz and smooth strands) and blow dry hair. Create a centre part, then scrape your hair into a low ponytail, only taking the tail halfway through the elastic, finishing it off with a piece of hair wrapped around the band. Finally tug on the outer edges of the loop, forming a triangular shape.

Gorgeous!

{Source: Allure}

the perfect CUT FOR YOU

THINKING OF A NEW 'DO BUT NEED SOME IDEAS? 

Choose your face-shape, then choose your perfect cut...

OVAL FACE: This classic face shape can pull off any look. Keeping this in mind, use your hairstyle to create an illusion of the perfect oval by balancing out the proportions.

 HEART-SHAPED: The narrowing of the face can be balanced with the extra volume of a layered bob, which tends to flick out at chin level. 

SQUARE FACE: Soften up edges with a style that breaks up the symmetry. Try playing with off-centre partings, graduated layers and big, soft curls. 

ROUND FACE: Soft, feathery cuts will layers coming forward onto the face can look sexy and stylish... and can also slim down a fuller face. 

LONG FACE: A fringe helps to disguise a long forehead, while a chin- or shoulder- length style manages to add volume and broadens the face.

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style INSPIRATION

HEADBANDS ARE PERFECT LOW-MAINTENANCE WAY TO UPGRADE A STYLE...

they can even help correct a bad hair day ~ 
but sometimes they can look daggy ~ or even worse, give you a headache.

So here's a little headband help...

* Consider your face shape. If you have a small face and fine features, a big floral number is going to overwhelm you. Go for a simple, thin headband. If you have a full face and prominent features, choose a thicker band. It's all about proportion.

* Hairbands are like jeans: Stretch helps. Not only does elastic keep a smooth, sleek shape, it's also more comfortable.

* Stay far, far away from molded plastic. Even though they may look sleek and mod, you'll have a headache after a few hours.

* Treat headbands like jewellery. Once you start adding earrings, a necklace, a bracelet, and so on, it's a hot mess. Keep your other accessories to a minimum.

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