These celeb makeovers show how a new cut or colour can take years off your face By Elizabeth Liew.
These celeb makeovers show how a new cut or colour can take years off your face By Elizabeth Liew.
PRIYANKA CHOPRA’S
Light Layers
Compared to Priyanka’s previous styles that looked heavy and dated, her new do is way more relaxed and modern. The layers help soften her look by “creating movement and giving her tresses new life”, says stylist Ivan Low of Kim Robinson. We love how the choppy layers add texture and height without being too old-fashioned bouffant.
ANNE HATHAWAY’S
Ombre Waves
The ombre is still very much on-trend, and Anne works the look well. “Her ombre colour, with contrasting tones and lighter hair at the ends, reflects light onto her face, making her look younger, and her skin tone brighter,” says stylist Bosco Eng from Hairloom. Soft, effortless waves give added volume and texture too!
MAGGIE Q’S
Healthy Hues
Choose the right colour that enhances your skin tone. Covo’s stylist Asako notes the ash colour makes Maggie’s skin look dull and tired, while the darker hue makes her locks appear limp and lifeless. She adds, “Toning down her colour brings out the lustre and shine in Maggie’s hair and the warmer shade makes her look healthier too.”
EVA LONGORIA’S
Sunkissed Highlights
Ask your stylist for highlights to brighten up your look. Eva’s signature dark brown hair is taken to the next level with “golden brown highlights that warm up her skin tone and bring colour to her face”, Ivan comments. Eva also took several inches off the end, debuting a shoulder-brushing length that is fresh and sexy.
RASHIDA JONES’S
Youthful Bangs
Sometimes, it’s just a small difference, like getting bangs, that can change things up. “Bangs covering the forehead makes one look younger,” notes Asako. Also, the “casual styling with choppy ends” gives a more youthful vibe, while the heavier curls in her older styles added unnecessary weight and years.
MICHELLE WILLIAMS’S
Charming Crop
She chopped off her long hair in 2007, and the world knew then that the pixie belonged to Michelle. She’s tried to grow it out into a bob, accompanied with an edgy blunt fringe, which, though fashionable, didn’t do her youthful features justice. So, Michelle’s returned to her famous gamine style which enhances her eyes and cheekbones.
JESSICA ALBA’S
Blooming Balayage
Opt for a trendy balayage at your next salon session, just like Jessica’s hazel and brown blend. Compared to regular highlights, “the 3D effect created by the balayage makes her hair look fuller and more voluminous. The natural-looking blending of colours helps make her hair look healthier, which makes her look younger too,” says Bosco. W
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