Hair Trends: A Ribbon Moment
Hairstylist Aviva Perea dishes on her favorite trends now.
Why We Love It: There’s something very Breakfast at Tiffany’s about this style…and since we j’adore Audrey Hepburn, we heart this look.
How To Get It: Pull your hair into a high ponytail at the crown of your head, then tease the underside to increase th size of your bun. Twist the length into a chunky cluster, then secure with pins to assure that it won’t wilt mid-date, -event, -[insert occasion here]. Finish by wrapping a pressed ribbon—wrinkly ones aren’t pretty—around the top of your head and tying it tightly at the nape of your neck. (A few aptly placed pins will keep the ribbon from slipping.)
Bonus Tip: Perea suggests using to keep your coiff in place. “It has a bit more hold than most hairsprays, yet is still light and doesn’t make the updo look overly formal.” Plus, it adds instant shine to your hair thanks to vitamin B5.
Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Aviva Perea. Makeup: Robin Black. Written By: Trend Reporter.
Hair Trends: Full Waves
Hairstylist Aviva Perea dishes on her favorite trends now.
Why We Love It: Although a style like this takes time to achieve, there’s something so effortless about loose waves.
How To Get It: When hair is wet, work in a dollop of body-building mousse—focusing on the roots and crown—to give your strands a bit of oomph. Blow dry with a round, mixed bristle brush, then wrap 1 ½ inch sections around a curling iron, alternating directions with each piece. (That’s what creates the perfectly imperfect vibe.)
Bonus Tip: “I love big full waves and regardless of whether your hair is fine or thick, the best way to achieve the look is to prep your hair properly,” adds Perea. (She loves dosing strands with .)
Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Aviva Perea. Makeup: Robin Black. Written By: Trend Reporter.
Hair Trends: Long, Choppy Bangs
Hairstylist Aviva Perea dishes on her favorite trends now.
Why We Love It: A fierce fringe is always in, period, but we are obsessed with them for fall. Bangs accentuate gorgeous eyes and downplay high foreheads.
How To Get It: Ask your stylist to cut heavy, blunt bangs when your hair is wet. Then, once they’re dry, request that he or she cuts into them vertically to create a choppy effect. (If your hair is fine ask them to point cut with scissors; if your hair is thick, request thinning shears.)
Bonus Tip: Accentuate the piece-y texture with a spritz of beach spray like , which contains hydrating rice proteins.
Photographer: Don Flood. Hair: Aviva Perea. Makeup: Robin Black. Written By: Trend Reporter.
