Top Hair Tips for Autumn/Winter 09

It’s approaching party season and that means one thing! Time to shine up top. Here’s our top tips for creating the various ‘in’ looks for this season.

  • Sarah Harding's icy tones rock!
    Sarah Harding's icy tones rock!
  • It's all about those big bold curls!
    It's all about those big bold curls!
  • Think 'Barbarella Meets Chrissie Hynde' for the rock chic look
    Think 'Barbarella Meets Chrissie Hynde' for the rock chic look
  • The rather cute pixie elfin look
    The rather cute pixie elfin look
  • Show me that volume
    Show me that volume
1. Colour

A great way to update your look from Spring/Summer to Autumn/Winter is with a change of colour. For blondes, think Sarah Harding and go for block panels of colour, in icy cool tones to add depth rather than highlights. If you are a fiery redhead, go for a rich, warm shades, think violet or plum and stay away from copper and ginger tones. For brunettes, stay dark for Autumn/Winter 09, cooler shades will be hot next season, so think dark bitter chocolate rather than the softer milk chocolate hues.

2. Cut

Barbarella Meets Chrissie Hynde – its rock chick and attitude all the way. Think fringe, fringe, fringe this winter! From the 80’s to the noughties, move away from the sweeping longer versions and be bold with a heavier block style – rounder and thicker than in the summer months. Gossip Girls, Taylor Momsen is already rocking this look so it’s sure to be hot! Adding a fringe can completely update your look and suits both long and short styles.


3. Styling

When it comes to styling and shape, remember volume, volume and more volume... The best way to achieve volume is by using the right products and tools. Use a large round hairbrush and Try Tigi Bed Head Superstar – Queen for a Day. Spray onto damp hair and blow dry for long lasting body and volume. Or Matrix Amplify Root Lifter spray.

4. Texture

Texture is also going to be big for Autumn/Winter. For big sexy curls, think heated or Velcro rollers. For a tighter curl bring out your curling irons or wands. Whether your hair is long or short, tousle with your fingers or brush through your curls to create soft feminine waves, bounce and body. Think Coco before Chanel glamour.

 

5. Top of the crops

The pixie elfin look is going to be grown out with softer lines and texture for Autumn/Winter, think elegant and sophisticated – Posh Spice meets Audrey Tatou in Coco before Chanel.

Posted years ago by Chantelle Znideric

Chantelle is the Co-Founder of iStylista.com and in 2008 she won the award for ‘Most Inspiring Newcomer’ at The Federation of Image Consultants ‘Spirit of Inspiration’ Awards. This award gave recognition to her cutting edge services, innovative marketing techniques and enthusiasm for helping others achieve unimaginable style goals and newfound confidence.

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  1. said “Hair for Fall/Winter” years ago
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    I loved your points and I can't wait to tell my hair dresser (when I see her next week!!) :)

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