5 hairstyles to wear with a sporty luxe outfit: video roundup

With the sports luxe trend slowly morphing into one of fall’s biggest fashion stories, working the trend head to toe becomes somehow mandatory. If the tailored track pants and the slouchy woven t-shirts already found their way to your wardrobe, it is time to start aligning the rest of the details, hairstyles included.

For this week’s roundup of hair video tutorials, we take a look at 5 hairstyles that work as the perfect accent to any sporty luxe outfit. Sleek, polished and always chic, these styles include some of fall 2013′s biggest hair trends, such as the wet look and the minimalist sleek ponytail.

Watch them after the break.

The wet look hair style tutorial.

The sleek ponytail tutorial.

The twisted top knot tutorial.

The sleek side braid tutorial.

The sleek low bun tutorial.

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How to: tousled short hair for men

The “out of bed / I don’t care” look doesn’t need much pitching: it’s got an inherent cool factor that’s both attractive and laid back.

Spotted at the Fendi men’s spring 2014 show was this this tousled men’s hairstyle that you can easily incorporate into your hairstyle arsenal. What’s really great about this is that you don’t have to have a specific haircut to work this style, all you need are the right products (though slightly longer on top and shorter on the sides is best). Check out our styling how to right after the break.

How to: Fendi’s tousled short hair for men

Start working on this hairstyle by completely drying off your hair with a blow dryer. Use your fingers to dry your hair roughly (rather than a brush) to create volume. If your hair is already dried then just move on to the next step.

Next, take some volumising powder to create extra volume and thickness (if you have thick hair you can opt to skip with the volumising powder and just move on to the next step). Apply the powder on the palms of your hands, rub them together and apply it on your hair. Apply the powder close to the roots of your hair.

Create more volume by moving your hands in different directions. Think of it as massaging the product in your hair but do it a bit roughly to get that tousled effect.

Next, take some hair wax and rub it onto the tips of your fingers. Don’t put too much because you still want a natural look.

With your wax-laced finger tips, twirl the ends of your hair. Do this in small sections all over your hair, in haphazard directions for a more tousled look. You can do the same thing on shorter hair but note that you’ll end up with a spiker but still tousled finish.

Once you’ve tousled up all of your hair, be sure to use your hands and fingers to really touch it up and ensure it sits around your face in a way that flatters you. You can make it more or less messy as you choose, using it to add a bit of grunge or edge to a casual look. The key here is to use the technique of volumising the hair for fullness then using wax on individual sections of hair rather than overdoing the product – the latter will simply weigh it down.

For more men’s hairstyle tutorials follow that link.

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How to: the effortless, textured low pony

As true a staple of fall 2013 hair trends as it was in spring, the low ponytail can really do no wrong. Effortless, easy, versatile, there are numerous ways to do one.

At the Victoria Beckham fall 2013 show, Redken’s Guido created a contrastingly tousled hairstyle to add dimension to the tailored clothing. “This style is meant to look very easy, almost accidental, but note the emphasis is on the texture – I wanted it to look really drenched in shine, not quite totally wet, but almost.”

For details on how to create this shiny, textured and tousled low ponytail, read on.

First, blow-dry the hair with your fingers instead of a brush. Drag your fingers through the hair as you dry it so that the end result is straight but not perfect and retains a natural texture.

Once dry, apply an Argan oil from lengths to ends, adding a few drops into your palm (number of drops depending on hair length & thickness) and then emulsifying in your hands and applying all over. At Victoria Beckham, Redken Argan-6 Oil was used.

For an extra glossy finish, apply a shine serum (like Redken Shine Flash 02 Glistening Mist) all over the hair.

Gather the hair into a loose low ponytail with a messy, undefined side part. Pull out some pieces around the face and leave one ear exposed for an effortless, tousled look.

You can experiment with the style by adding more or less shine for a more dry or a very wet look hairstyle.

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How to create Rodarte’s romantic braided hair with a rose bun

Braided hairstyles are always in; 2013′s hair trends proving no exception. They’re relatively easy to do, they keep everything in place, and the can transform a look whether with their slick sophistication, their girlishness or their bohemian romance. And once in a while we spot a braid upgrade that truly captures our eyes and heart. One such is the the one we spotted at the Rodarte fall 2013 show.

Season after season, Rodarte delivers not only with their collection but also in the hairstyle they present it with. For fall 2013, the tie dyed prints of the collection were matched with a “rocker princess” look created by Odile Gilbert for John Frieda. What we absolutely adore from this look is that it elevates braids to a more romantic yet modern level. Check out the complete and very easy how to for this look after the break.

How to: half up braided hair with bun.

Start working on this hairstyle by prepping up. On damp hair, apply a good amount of styling mousse like John Frieda’s Frizz-Ease Curl Reviver Styling Mousse. This will help you get the texture needed to pull this look off.

Once you’ve applied the mousse, blow dry your hair straight.

Take a two inch curling iron and use it to create loose waves on your hair. Get a section of your hair and spray it with some hairspray (for the show John Frieda Frizz-Ease Moisture Barrier Hairspray was used). Then wrap your hair around the curling iron and let it stay for 3-5 seconds before letting it go. Remember that if you hold your hair in the curling iron too long and it will create tight curls, while you want them to be looser for this look.

Next brush out your hair with your fingers to create a natural texture then create the half up braids. Take about a 1 1/2 – 2 inch section of hair right above your ears and then create a braid or plait (either works fine) that’s long enough to reach the center of the back of your head. Secure the braid with an elastic and then do the same thing again for the other side of your head.

Once you’ve done both braids, secure them together with an elastic and then with their ends create a rose bun. You do this by simply making the loose ends go around in a circle and then securing them with a bobby pin.

Create another braid on the section right under the rose bun and secure it with another elastic. This gives the illusion of the third braid stemming from the same hair as the rose, but really it’s made from separate hair underneath.

Finish this hairstyle by misting it with some hairspray again. This will keep everything in place.

Sweet yet a little grungy and boho, this is the braid for the modern day princess who’s no damsel-in-distress. It’s also very flexible which means you can wear it day or night, casual of formal.

Close up photos courtesy John Frieda.

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Braids: the braided hairstyles to wear in fall 2013

Braids can be girlish, they can be classical, they can be traditional or elegant or punkish. It all comes down to the particular style you’re wearing, and indeed the way in which you carry it. Braids are a staple part of any girl’s hair reportoir, a constant rather than so much a trend; and yet, as far as fall 2013′s hairstyles go, the question is of which braided hairstyles to try.

There are by no mean set rules, but instead it’s worth taking inspiration from the runways in order to find out which braided hairstyles best work for the season’s fashions. Find out after the break.

The braid.

The best way to describe a braid is that it’s a pattern made from intertwining three or more strands of hair together. This pattern has adorned the hair of women for centuries and was said to have originated from the tribes of East Africa. Braids are a part of the traditions of different tribes from Africa to South America and young girls learn how to do them as the grow up – a rite of passage and inherited skill. In the West they’re an ingrained part of fashion, ever being experimented with to create different styles and looks.

Braids in 2013

Since braids are such a constant in the world of beauty, the question isn’t so much whether they’re in but in which ways to wear them now. The runways for fall 2013 provided plenty of inspiration on styling your hair in ways that use plaits and braids.

Here are some of the key braided styles spotted on the runways, that can easily make the transition to your own beauty routines.

Side braid.

The side braid is basically what it says: a braid that falls to one side of the hair. The brilliant thing about the side braid is that it takes only minutes to create, but has plenty of impact. In recent years it became associated with tomboyish, sporty cool; but for fall 2013 it was reignited in a smooth, elegant light.

Spotted at Valentino, this look was reminiscent of a dutch good girl who’s born into a rich family. What makes this side braid standout is the glossy finish that it was given to get that modern look. To add a seasonally on-trend touch to your side braid, make it slick and add a ribbon around the head for a fresh burst of femininity.

Side braid tutorials.

How to: Valentino's easy chic side braid

The side braid gets a chic and elegant makeover for fall 2013, with Valentino's smooth, ribbon-headbanded take. Styled on the runway with modest floor length dresses and florals, it'll also serve you with any number of feminine outfits. Create your own side plait with headband by following our tutorial at that link.

Crown braid.

The crown braid, just as it’s name suggests is a type of braid that goes around the head (like a crown). It’s a hairstyle that you would like see while watching “Game of Thrones”. When done cleanly or in a sleek way, it exudes an almost royal vibe but do it a little messy and you get this vintage and playful look like this one from Viktor and Rolf 2013.

This type of braid might require more work but as you can see, it’s very much worth all the trouble.

Crown braid tutorials.

How to: Alice + Olivia's messy crown braids

For another fall 2013 take on the crown braid, try this version from Alice + Olivia. Crossing all the way over the top of the head for a Heidi-esque look, this style was messy and effortless and yet charming. Find out how to create the messy Heidi braid at that link.

Fishtail braids.

Modern and with a bohemian edge, this version of the braid has been gaining a lot of popularity these past seasons. The main difference with this braid is that it uses four strands instead of just three, giving it that fishtail look. Here are two fishtail variations we spotted on the runway:

Tory Burch’s spring collection was a perfect example of the fishtail braid in all it’s boho glory. To really get long braids, extensions were added to the models’ hair. The result is a chic yet youthful hairstyle that’s note-worthy.

Very intricate yet still very clean, Christian Siriano incorporated the fishtail braid with a chignon. Who would’ve thought that fishtails will look just as good when worn up?

Braided buns.

Buns are always a go-to for women who want to keep their hair in place. Sad to say, buns can be a bit boring but not when they’re fused with braids.

Rodarte created a half up hairstyle featuring a bun and two braids; a romantic and simply stunning look for their fall 2013 show. This very feminine look is great to wear day or night.

If you’re on the punk rock side of the spectrum, you should try wearing this look from Badgely Mischka. The upside down braid that goes all the way from the nape to the crown of the head is like a surprise from behind. You can follow a similar braided topknot tutorial at that link.

For a whisical take, Miu Miu’s double braided buns are one to try. Who would have thought such a girlish style could look so chic?

Braided bun tutorials.

How to: Miu Miu's double braided buns

High shine and not a hair out of place, Miu Miu's double braided buns were both pristine and yet ultimately girlish. Try them for yourself by following the double braided buns tutorial at that link.

Possibilities for braids are near endless, but the key thing is to find a way to incorporate one that fits with the style of what you’re wearing: for that, the choice is yours.

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5 chignon hairstyles to try this weekend

Much like the french rolls we looked at last time, the classic chignon is near fail-safe in adding some elegance to your look. With fall 2013′s hair trends spanning the cinematic and the dramatic, keeping a few variations of the chignon up your sleeve might just prove handy.

After the break, here are 5 chignon hair tutorial videos to try.

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Men’s hair: how to get Gucci’s slicked back hair with side part

A number of the most popular hairstyles for men this year involve short sides and a longer top. Wearing this type of cut with a side part is just one option: be it textured and to the side or fully side slicked.

And then there’s another variation. Easy to create, easy to carry off, this style shown on the runway at Gucci takes the side part but also slicks the hair sideways and back away from the face.

If you want to have a go at creating this style, read on. Our resident hair guru Annika Bowen shares steps on how to style it, and how to get the exact cut (for those who are handy with scissors, or to take along to your salon visit).

Styling.

Prep the hair by spritzing it with either a salt spray or root lifting product (focusing on top section).

Create a deep part in the hair then dry it into the direction desired for the final result. Dry the sides back away from the face, the front dried up and across, and the back dried straight down flat.

Once dried, make sure the side parting is neat and clean. Use a comb to section and direct the hair into place.

Use either a wax or a styling cream that has strong hold and some shine. Alternatively, if you want a slicker look you can use a wet look gel. Run the product through the hair with your hands and then use your hands and a comb to slick hair back and shape it into place.

Spray with hairspray to set for an all day.

Haircut.

Section top from recession to recession to create a horseshoe section. Leave out of the way while cutting the sides and back.

Starting at the front side burn hairline area, use scissor over comb technique to create shortness blending up sides (about an inch up). Once you get to behind the ear still use same technique but follow the hairline down to nape area.

Once you have cut the perimeter short using scissor over comb, blend the next section up to recession (tailor to suit depending on bone structure). Start to blend shortness to a build up of weight (Annika suggests taking diagonal back partings cutting short to long – using perimeter length as a guide).

Take top section out and over direct top sections to weight line created on the sides.

Blend back crown area in the same way. It will be more like a V at back of head (you can cut the corner off the V at back centre if too thick).

If front is to heavy and long: take corner off front by combing straight out in front from the head, and cutting square vertically up.

For more men’s hair trends and tutorials, head to that link.

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