In case you’d missed the current prevailing heatwave, it’s summer and with soaring temperatures and glorious sunshine, it’s never been a better time to let your locks loose, change up your do or take it all back! The time for your new summer look is now, so buckle up and experiment with these top tips.
PERFECTLY COIFFED CUTS:
The Quiff
Possibly the most popular style out there, the all-conquering quiff offers the best of both worlds, with clipped in sides keeping you cool, whilst you have enough locks left on top to play around with and change things up! This look is all about losing hair from the back and sides, but leaving your locks long and lush on top. If you’re splashing out on a product that will give you a resolute quiff then invest in some Sachajuan Ocean Mist – your hair won’t feel heavy and product laden but it will ensure you can weather the jubilant July sunshine! A cheaper option that’ll deliver similar results is Elvive Styling Mousse Colour Shine Firm Control. Just make sure when using either to use the product sparingly or else your hair will turn out greasy, wet and generally look terrible.
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This is a timeless classic that’s receiving a real boost in popularity this summer. It’s all about old-school slicked back perfection. The best way to achieve the glossy, slicked over look is to avoid letting hair get too dry on top before you start applying the product. Again, when you’re getting the cut, keep a lot of length on-top but strip back on sides and back to quite a short length for real impact. Brylcreem Protein Enriched Light Glossy Hold is fab for giving a wet ‘just out of the shower’ styled look, ideally blow-dry hair with a small amount to pull it into line and then add more to achieve your final preferred defined parting.
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Leave no length anywhere if this is what you’re after. Supremely low maintenance, no need for products and you’ll be light and cool through all the sweltering summer days. If you’re not one to care about hair, this is the one for you!
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