Start Your Summer with a Bang and a Bob!
By Alfonso Gonzales, Master Stylist
Hot temperatures are right around the corner. Whether you’re out on the playing field or in the gym, the summer is going to require you to have simple on-the-go haircut that can be easily styled to accompany your active summer lifestyle. Three hot hairstyles will surely keep you stylish with little effort.
Soft, natural-looking hair has always been a “current” style. This is true in your haircut and color. Really, less is more, even if it’s just adding a hint of color or a trim to enhance your current style. Recent fashion trends have reintroduced the classic bob with a twist: you will find a lot of disconnection happening in the hair. This means each hair section may not match completely. This may sound strange, but when done correctly, your hair will look soft and sexy. Another form of disconnection may be in the bangs. Bangs could be cut so they can wear as a full seductive bang or a playful side sweep. In fact, bangs are hot and are for most of you. See how bangs accent a classic shattered bob with Katie Holmes, and notice how Heidi Klum is sporting a full strong bang.
Another hot look is the medium-length textured haircut. Layers have been texturized, giving the hair uneven lengths for more movement and versatility. This is a great look for all types of hair, including straight and curly. Textured layers add movement as well as volume to the hair. Whether styled with a flatiron or blown dry with a round brush, the look is modern. The best tool a stylist can use to get this result is a razor. The hair is cut at different lengths to give a softer look. Some stylists may refer to this technique as removing weight in the hair. Any length or texture of hair can benefit from adding some form of texturizing to the hair.
Finally, the short, croppy haircut is made for summer. Short and sassy is the best description for this style, and the best face shape for it is oval. Having the hair cut above and around the ears and leaving the front bang wispy makes it hot and modern. Styling is easy, and the look is versatile. Using light pomades or hairspray, you can make the style look neater and sleeker. Using heavier waxes will give you a wild and sexy look.
Whatever your plans are for the summer, you’re sure to have a current stylish look that will be easy to style and take you to the next level of sassiness. Have fun!