pony{tail}s on PARADE

PONYTAILS WERE A HUGE TREND AT FASHION WEEK...

From Valentino with its chic ponytail, to Gucci with it's frizzy hair with feather details, or Balmain with a low ponytail, to Proenza with a messy version and Dries Van Noten with its gold band detail... 

the classic ponytail, with a twist, is the look this year! 

style FILE

WE LOVE THESE 'MESSY' DO'S

inspired by Micheal Kors Spring 2010 collection... 

To DIY: Spray hair with a Surf Spray, for that really great dry texture, before blowing it dry, scrunching the hair in handfuls. Create a low, pinned knot by dividing hair into two pieces and tying them together like you would with shoe laces—allow a chunk of hair to fall in front of one eye for an“effortless, urban, just-walked-off-the-beach style.
For a variation, like the style below:
Instead of 'tying' your hair, randomly pin top layers up just above the nape of the neck ~ while allowing the underneath layers to hang loose!

signs you NEED A HAIRCUT

IF YOU'RE TOSSING UP WHETHER TO GET YOUR HAIR CUT OR NOT... 

here are some signs that may help you make your decision to
pick up the phone and make a booking {with Mana}:

* Your hairstylist cut layers the last time you got your hair cut, and now your hair is nearing one length.

* You've had the exact same length for the past five years. To ensure your dead ends are gone, get a few centimetres chopped.

* Your hair is looking thinner. The longer fine hair grows, the thinner it looks. A shorter cut can give you the appearance of thicker, healthier hair.

* It takes you longer than usual to style your hair. When it never turns out the way you hoped, your cut is getting too long.

the BEEHIVE is back

BEEHIVES WERE ALL OVER THE FALL RUNWAYS...

and while they take a little extra effort, are a great way to get your hair up and off your neck on steamy days. Brush back your strands, then tease a headband of hair from one ear to the other. Whisk the rest of your hair up and over the roughed-up roots, and gather in a French twist for a simplified version of the style. Hairspray is your friend with a look like this. Hold your breath and spritz generously.

{Pic: Glamour}