Springs new hair trends are easy to wear and uber-feminine. NZ’s top stylist Danny Pato from d&m hair design shares the looks and how to make them your own. Buy editor Trudi Brewer.
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From 70's-inspired wave to a demure side-part. Effortlessly glossy-looking sleek locks, and a modern shag, with tons of layering, shares the future of hair for spring.
Trends are born on fashion runways, with most of that activity on hold, where are these new looks originating?
It’s been heartbreaking not being able to do runway hair, I miss the buzz backstage, working together to create magic with a team and bring a vision about the future of fashion to life. Trends are defined on the runway, but that’s not where they originate. Trends are born in response to what’s happening in the world. A lot is going on right now, with the global pandemic, and politics here and overseas. These trends were starting to form in response to this crisis.
How do we get that 70's vibe in our styling?
I think the key to a contemporary take on 70s hair is to celebrate your natural texture. So let your hair dry naturally, then adjust and finish once it’s dry. Ask your stylist to cut you a sweeping curtain fringe, and use a GHD Rise Hot Brush, $310, to dress it out to get that 70s flick. If you use any other heated tools, make sure you brush the hair out to give it a soft, lived-in look post-styling.
GHD Rise Hot Brush, $310.
“Designed to help you create natural movement and body in your style. This hot brush stays at a consistent 185°C, to avoid heat damage.”
GHD Rise Hot Brush, $310.
What about colour for spring, what shades are hot right now?
Deeper roots, seem to be ‘a thing’ at the moment – maybe it’s inspired by COVID lockdowns? Not being able to access your hairdresser as much, (Dua Lipa has rocked this look recently). Blonde colour is always on trend for spring-summer, this season beautiful, creamy, healthy blondes are key. Techniques such as balayage (lighter ends with deeper roots), blended with baby lights (fine highlights) are sophisticated.
When it comes to dark hair, chocolate tones with subtle tonal shades look natural and catch the brighter spring light.
“Deeper roots, seem to be ‘a thing’ at the moment - Dua Lipa has rocked this look well recently. ”
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Layering can be liberating or frustrating, what hair type best suits layers?
Generally, the thicker the hair, the better it’s suited to layering. In terms of texture, generally, wavy hair also loves layering. Layers help support your style. If your hair is fine, a blunt style is better, it gives the illusion of fullness and thicker hair.
Love a side part. Do you have to consider your face shape when wearing this look?
Absolutely. It suits many face shapes, but in particular two: round and long. For longer faces, a side fringe will frame the eyes and lessen the focus on the forehead. For round face shapes, a sweeping side fringe creates a flattering oval shape to the face.
There are so many hot tools on offer right now; what do you rate for DIY home styling to get natural-looking movement in the hair?
As I mentioned above, the GHD Rise Hot Brush is great for creating natural movement and body, while the GHD Glide Hot Brush, $270, smoothes the hair easily. For DIY styling, these hot brushes give a natural-looking result, and they so easy to use, with less effort than giving yourself a proper brush blowout or burning yourself with irons.
GHD Glide Hot Brush, $270.
GHD Glide Hot Brush, $270.
“For DIY styling, these hot brushes give a more a natural-looking result than using a flat iron or tong, and they are so easy to use.”
Fringes come and go; what's the on-trend look this spring?
At the moment, the 70s curtain fringe is on-trend, as are baby fringes. However, what’s more, important than being on-trend, is making sure you get the right fringe to suit your face shape. Then ask your stylist to show you how to style it. I love fringes – they are a simple way to add drama and confident sexiness to your style.
If you want long, sleek-looking hair, what do you need to do, care-wise?
Sleek hair is all about care. Firstly, make sure you’re using a smoothing shampoo and conditioner, like Davines Love Shampoo and Conditioner, from $39. The formula contains heirloom olive extract rich in fatty acids and vitamins for softness and elasticity. When hair is still damp, use an anti-humidity primer with heat protection, to keep frizz under control and make sure your style lasts. Davines Blow Out Dry Primer, $39 is great if your hair is naturally a little wild. Next, blow-dry your hair using a brush to create tension, ensuring you point the nozzle of the dryer downward to close the cuticle and prevent frizz; or let your hair air dry, if it’s naturally straight. Finally, depending on your hair texture and condition, finish with a balm or dry oil. My favourites are a touch of Davines Shine Wax, $47, which allows you to have more control, or Davines OI All In One Milk, $41, which encourages healthy shine.
“Spritz into damp hair, this is an anti-humidity primer with heat protection, to keep frizz under control and make sure your style lasts.”
What is your best summer DIY tip?
I’m a fan of this DIY trick for creating that beachy texture on long hair without using hot tools. To start: On clean towel-dry hair, spritz with Davines Sea Salt Spray, $47, and then apply a small amount of a lighter styling paste such as Davines Medium Hold Pliable Paste, $47 to the mid-lengths to ends. Next, braid the hair and let it dry overnight. In the morning, shake out the braids with your fingers, and you’re done.
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