Upcoming Trends For Hair - Runway & Catwalk Looks

Ms. Samantha Kochhar, CEO/MD, Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies has compiled these hair trends that are going to make statement in the coming season.

So what next for hairstyles this year?

This year trends will emphasize on wearable, causal, relaxed, carefree and textured effect looks. These looks have feminine approachability which glides from the runway to real world. Depending on your hair type and face shape, different ways of ponytail, braid, tied knot / chignons, Wet hair effect, French twist, 60’s inspired looks, parted glossy and many more accessorized with pins, hair ribbons, hair bands, feathers, brooches, scarf’s, hats, flowers, different types of head pieces etc. can be worked on. Even colourful highlights or extensions with a bold colour like pink will rule the trends of this year.

Ponytail

The ponytail look this season is placing the ponytail low on the nape of the neck. It can be done with either natural texture a straight blowout, but should look effortless as all the styles on the runway looked just that.

Look 1 

Work with natural texture or start by blow drying your hair to a smooth finish. Then, part it deep on one side or centre and brush back the hair with part into the ponytail. To add some texture to the bottom. While your hair is still a bit hot from blow drying, twist the bottom half into a chignon; secure low on the neck and leave for a while; when you undo the chignon your hair should have a simple wave. Use any shine product to create a sleek finish. 

Look 2 

Spray ironing - Spray on the hair and blow hair out straight leaving volume at the roots. Loosely back brush hair no visible part or the centre part, and secure in a low ponytail at the nape of the neck, leaving volume at the crown. Leave front flyaways out framing the face. Pull ponytail to create slight poof in front. Finish with a light spritz working spray.

Ponytail with braided Headband

• Start with slightly damp hair and use a comb to brush the hair towards the back of the head. Apply mousse or gel throughout the hair. 
• Create a straight middle part and comb through the hair. 
• Separate the hair into three sections by dividing the hair from the top of middle part down to the top of the ear on both sides. Brush the middle section of the hair and apply shine serum to add shine. 
• Tie the middle section of the hair into a tight ponytail low at the nape of the neck. Take the section on the left side of the head and divide it into two sections (top and bottom layer). 
• Tightly braid each section into two separate braids that are flat to the head. 
• Repeat this process on the right side of the head. 
• Take the two top braids from each side of the head and criss-cross them over the ponytail. Secure with pins under the  ponytail. 
• Take the two bottom braids and pin them in a U-formation that meet at the top of the ponytail. Wrap the ends of these braids around the ponytail and pin. 
• Take the middle section of each U-braid and pin up to the side of the head creating a 90-degree angle. Using a comb, tease the ponytail and spray again with Sparkle soda spray. To complete the sleek look, spray Sheer Shine spray through-out and smooth out the ponytail with your hands.

FRENCH TWIST

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• To start, dampen hair with water and apply mousse generously throughout the roots. 
• Blow out hair using just your fingers over directing the hair at the crown to concentrate on natural volume. 
• Once the hair is completely dry at the base, emulsify home wax combined with mirror shine sized amount from mid-shaft to ends for flexible hold and smoothness. 
• Create a side part and a create triangle section off of the parting. Round brush top triangle section and pin curl after each section. 
• Remove pins, brush hair and flip up to create a soft roll. Secure with pins. 
• Gently brush remaining hair back to the bottom center and create a low ponytail. 
• Twist the ponytail and wrap it around to create a soft, loose chignon. 
• Secure with natural-coloured bobby pins and fine pins. 
• Pull the chignon into a pretty shape and secure with a few more pins. Finally, spritz the hair with Taft fixing spray for a soft natural hold and beautiful shine.

TOUSLED WAVES

Prep hair by spritzing lightly with volume mousse and blow-dry with fingers or a brush, parting in the middle or side part. Spray working spray all-over and rake through with fingers. Beginning at the front and working backwards, divide hair into one-inch horizontal slices, rolling each section around two fingers as if to create a loose pin curl. Press the curl with a flat iron for just a few seconds, then release to let hair fall into easy, relaxed bends. Rub through with fingers to create unaffected texture, finishing with a mist of Elnitt satin spray if needed.

LOW KNOT/ CHIGNON

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Blow-dry hair straight. Create a clean centre part if wanted, and secure hair into a firm ponytail at the nape, spritzing with shine mist. From there, you can wrap the tail into a loop with the ends pointing up or tucked under the ponytail. Or make the classic knot.