Right hair, right now
From flowing waves to Cheryl Cole-style "big hair" and full-on candy floss frizz, the styles for summer and autumn are full of movement, volume and texture and - like the seasons' fashion they are designed to complement - they owe a lot to earlier decades.
Centre partings, eye-skimming fringes and varied lengths have all made a return, says Akin Konizi, creative director of HOB Salons, "but they work with the hair's natural movement which gives a more wearable and on-trend look."
Ponytails, worn low with flyaway pieces falling on to the face, chignons and rope braids are all hot right now according to Neil Moodie for Bumble and Bumble.
Moodie, who is a regular backstage at runway shows, says a ponytail is perfect for younger women, while a relaxed chignon is an ideal style for the not so young.
"Loosely wrap the ends of the ponytail around the tied section and pin into the back of the head," he explains.
Michael Charalambous, at Mayfair's Nyumba, believes big hair is going to remain strong throughout autumn.
I am a huge fan of Antoinette Beenders - she is one of the most inspirational women I have ever met. Her vision and passion is amazing and I always come away buzzing with excitement after meeting up with her. I saw her yesterday at the launch of Aveda's ControlForce hairspay and we were looking through various pictures she has created over the last couple of years. Many of them were before their time and I firmly believe that she is at least two seasons ahead of every other hairdresser out there. The collection she entered for HJ's 2008 British Hairdresser of the Year is actually spot on-trend now. This image looks like it has stepped straight off the pages of Italian Vogue. Perhaps not perfect for a hair shot...
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