Feminine. Romantic. Glamorous. Long hair can be at once trendy and timeless. Here’s how to update your ’do and up your style ante.
Feminine. Romantic. Glamorous. Long hair can be at once trendy and timeless. Here’s how to update your ’do and up your style ante.
Glamorous Curls
For a head-turning effect, go big or go home. “Ask for a cold perm, with hair straight near the crown and soft voluminous curls from mid-length down,” says Hector Zhuo, creative director of kim robinson. “A light brown shade complements this look beautifully,” he adds
STEP 1: hydrate permed hair with Botaneco Garden trio oil shampoo repair & strengthen, $12.90 (500 ml), enriched with eco-certified plant oils.
STEP 2: slash drying time by up to 50 per cent, and close hair cuticles for more lustre with an ionic hairdryer such as kim robinson ultimate hairdryer, $418.
STEP 3: For more volume, use a curling tong with a large barrel. ghd curve soft curl tong, $330, minimises styling damage with an intelligent temperature sensor.
STEP 4: tame frizz and hold curls in place despite high heat and humidity with redken Forceful 23 hairspray, $32 (400 ml).
Expert Tip “The key to maintaining voluminous hair throughout the day is to cut back on styling products. Excessive styling products will react with humidity to weigh down hair. Instead, invest in a good shampoo that balances scalp sebum and conditions tresses, and skip pre-styling products. Simply dry hair with an ionic hairdryer for more shine and volume, create your desired curls with a curling tong, and set the style with a fixing spray,” explains Hector Zhuo, creative director of kim robinson.
Mermaid Waves
Wavy hair adds a feminine touch to your look. “It creates movement and volume for fine and medium hair types,” says Eddie Chong, style director of TONI&GUY Novena. For a modern update, keep your hair above shoulderlength and add some highlights to enhance your waves, he adds.
STEP 1: For more volume and body, strengthen and lift hair roots with tsubaki volume Boosting mist, $16.90 (120 ml).
STEP 2: Prep hair with shu uemura kaze Wave, $52 (150 ml), to protect strands from heat damage during styling, and ensure long-lasting waves.
STEP 3: Achieve a beautiful blowout with Philips Procare Auto curler hPs940/00, $239. this gadget rolls hair in a heated barrel for romantic waves.
STEP 4: if waves fall flat during the day, revive them by applying L’oréal Professionnel siren Waves, $32 (150 ml), and scrunching them up.
Expert Tip “Use a lightweight mousse to ensure that waves hold out against tropical humidity. For an evening look, you may also want to try backcombing hair close to the root to create more volume. Then, gather and twist a lock of hair above the ear on both sides, and secure just below the crown with a hair clip,” says Eddie Chong, style director of TONI&GUY Novena.
Effortlessly Straight
The “little black dress” of hairstyles, straight hair is chic, fuss-free and versatile. “Best for thick and luscious Asian hair types, this style will take you seamlessly from the office to a cocktail party,” says Anita Wong, creative director of PHS Hairscience. “For a fun night out, tousle tresses with a little wax and pair it with smokey eyes,” she suggests.
STEP 1: Protect strands from heat damage during styling, and ensure your straight style lasts with Aveda smooth infusion Glossing straightener, $48 (125 ml).
STEP 2: For a more natural straightening effect, try Panasonic styling Brush iron eh-ht40, $129, an easy-to-use hybrid straightening iron and comb.
STEP 3: dial up on shine and shield tresses from uv damage with Phs hairscience Adv Argan oil, $69 (100 ml).
STEP 4: Gloss on-the-go without weighing hair down with a fuss-free regenerating mist such as Leonor Greyl huile secret de Beaute, $93 (95 ml).
Expert Tip “Hair is most vulnerable to damage when wet, so dry tresses with a hair dryer before using a straightening iron to tame frizz or smoothen out natural waves. A heat protectant can help to reduce styling damage and seal in moisture for healthy shine as well,” shares Anita Wong, creative director of PHS Hairscience.
