For the Ladies:
Rapunzel, Rapunzel chop off your long hair!
Hemlines aren’t the only things getting shorter! The bob and lob (long-bob) are back in full force. You can get a blunt one, one with a lot of layers and texture or get the ends thinned out a bit for a more wispy look.
Girl, own that pony tail, work that up-do.
Pony tails are usually such a snooze, but with the correct accessories they can become fun and funky. Try a low pony tied with a ribbon. To keep it from being too cutsie, find a ribbon that has an unusual texture or pattern and distress it a little bit, so it has a more lived in look.
To help the ribbon stay try tying it first to your hair tie. Then tie your pony as usual and wrap the ribbon around the hair tie.
Hello goddess!
If ribbons are not your thing, try gold accessories. I suggest getting a simple gold bar hair clip. You can wear it just to pin your bangs back, clip it half up half down or clip everything to one side. So versatile and simple. Gold/bronze makeup is also a must try to complete your goddess look.
Is it windy outside?
No…well, it might be somewhere. This not so perfect, windswept hair is an easy way to add a “even when I don’t try, I still look good” feel. The easiest way to achieve this look is to put your hair up in a bun. If it’s too tight pull at the front to loosen it and let the loose pieces fall where they may. To keep it interesting, add some twists or braids before you pull it up.
Braids, again?
I don’t know about all of you, but I’m so sick of the simple braid. Braiding your bangs back seems to still be the go to look, but if you’re sick of this look too I have a few suggestions. I’ve been putting my hair half up half down and then I put a couple of mini fishtail braids underneath. You still have the braids and your bangs are out of your face. If you’ve never tried a waterfall braid or a snake braid either, give it a go! They’re easy to learn and are more fun than a simple braid. If you’re doing a fish tail braid, I suggest using smaller pieces of hair. It takes longer, but it looks so much better than big chunks.
Waterfall; Snake; Fishtail
Fishtail: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyZkowmdZv8
Snake: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPxYr5jsjlw
Waterfall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oezddremlnE
We’re in full bloom!
Flowers are such a beautiful hair accessories. They come in so many different colors, varieties and sizes. It’d be impossible not to find one that isn’t perfect for your hair. Placing small, dainty ones throughout your hair looks best and help give a more delicate, fresh feel to any outfit.
Colors to dye for.
Bright blondes, honey blonds, bold reds and buttery brunettes are safe colors to try if you’re looking for a not so out there change. If you’re feeling a little braver, and want a hair statement that is wow, in a good way, try pretty pastels. Lavendar and an icey blue are good choices. Ombre is still a do, but a much more subtle version. I’ve also seen people having just a few inches of their hair on the bottom a light color.
When creating a bright blonde look, be careful of too white or ashy colors.
If you’re not willing to subject your hair to some serious lightening for the bright blonde, honey blond is a better way to go. Add scattering soft highlights to help give depth to your hair. The key is to have the roots fade into a lighter shades. Remember to keep the shade changes sublte.
When I say bold red, I mean BOLD. No strawberry blondes. When picking a shade, go for one that has copper or blue undertones.
For a buttery brunette look, getting highlights is the best way to achieve it. For example, if you have dark chocolate hair get milk chocolate highlights. If you have milk chocolate colored hair, get soft honey highlights.
Lightly coloring your hair these pretty pastels looks great too!
Gentlemen
First off I love James Dean and one of the reasons is because of his hair. I just love the swoosh . It looks so effortless and takes only seconds to achieve. Thankfully, the hairstyles that are in for men this year also only take seconds to achieve. So, no excuses guys!
The Undercut
This cut is so versatile. Try it slicked back, spikey or messy.
Push it to the side
The side part. You might be thinking, will it be too formal for just an everyday look? The answer is NO. What you’re wearing can transform this style into something casual or formal.
Taper the sides
To get this cut ask for sides that are longer on top and taper down towards your neck.
Slick it all over
Hair worn to one side is a major trend for men. To take it to the next level and have the cut angled to one side.
Beards and buns
The man bun combined with a nice full, groomed beard seems to be popping up everywhere. I’ve never really been a fan of either, but after seeing a few guys having this combo, I have to say they’ve changed my mind.
Keep this combo under-control by keeping everything groomed.
After choosing your look, I suggest using a hair paste from the Crew hair line. They’re a little on the expensive side, but they have every kind of paste combination you could imagine. There is high hold, medium hold, low shine, high shine, etc. Take about a nickel size amount (I wouldn’t do more than a quarter size) work the product between your hands then push, twist your hair in the direction you want.
Respond below and let me know if you try any of these looks and if they were a hit or a miss!
– Gabby J.
The Millennial Muse 