Raise your hands if you tend to get tired of your hairstyle every three months, like clockwork. And you know what else runs like clockwork? Fashion Week. So, it’s only natural to get some hair inspiration from the runway. New York Fashion Week has just wrapped up, making this the perfect time to take a gander at the up-and-coming hairstyles that will be all the rage in the next year or so.
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Sure, this isn’t the most dramatic trend. But do you really want to deal with over-the-top hairstyles that take forever to perfect? Why not go for something easy, breezy and looks just as good? Invest in a good finishing cream to keep flyaways at bay.
Seen at: Brandon Maxwell, Tommy Hilfiger and Helmut Lang
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If you usually favour a centre part, why not switch things up by doing a deep side part? You can slick it down into a sleek ponytail, wear it with glam soft waves for a retro look, or leave it tousled for a relaxed look.
Seen at: Ralph Lauren, Longchamp, Coach
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A low ponytail is always a safe bet, plus it’s a stylish way to keep hair away from your face. Try accessorising with scrunchies or scarves to keep the look interesting. Or you can braid the ponytail to change things up.
Seen at: Alice + Olivia, Jason Wu, Bevza
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If regular ponytails aren’t cutting it for you, we have a suggestion: wrap it with fabric or a strip of leather. Secure it with bobby pins, and you’re good to go.
Seen at: Maki Oh, Jonathan Cohen, Proenza Schouler
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Those of you who are more adventurous may want to consider weaving bits of ribbon into your regular braids. There’s also the option of using butterfly clips and adhesive pearls to add an element of fantasy to your hairstyle.
Seen at: Alice + Olivia, Sandy Liang, Marc Jacobs
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Funnily enough, the key to achieving wet-look hair is to start with dry hair. Work a small amount of gel into your hair, starting from the roots. It helps if you’re working with wavy hair, as the added texture will help prevent your hair from looking limp and flat.
Seen at: Prabal Gurung, Carolina Herrera, Proenza Schouler
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Everything old is new again. Pearl clips, plastic barettes, hair slides, headbands – everything you used in the past is fair game. We love pulling back a side part with a hair comb, as it’s easy, looks chic and keeps the hair out of our face when we’re busy getting work done.
Seen at: Tory Burch, Veronica Beard, Alice + Olivia
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