Luscious Locks
Think high glamour when basing your hairdo on this look this spring. Big hair is back with voluminous, soft curls taking centre stage. This trend requires super-soft, super-shiny, super-smooth locks so book a trip in to the hairdresser and trim away all those split ends. If your hair is long, go for long lustrous waves by curling your hair with large tongs and then gently brushing the curls out or let them drop naturally. Shiny and sleek is the look to go for when tying hair back; go for a low pony tied at the nape of the neck. Thick, blunt cut fringes are still in, as are fringes with more shattered ends.

Hair Construction
Make a statement with a high structured hairstyle this season. This updo look is bold, creative and often an architectural feat, requiring the hair-equivalent of a floor plan, design and work crew to achieve some of the most complex dos. At a basic level, think clean lines and play with textures and shapes when going for this distinct look… and hairspray is your friend! Keep your fringe back and hair off the face with this look. The more adventurous fashionistas should take some inspiration from the 80s sexily androgynous square-shaped high top hairdos. This look requires copious amounts of volume to give it height and styling to keep the sides flush against the sides of your head, and again product is your best friend in pulling off this look! For other updo looks, this site has some great hairdo images and tips from some of the latest fashion shows.

Hair with a Twist

Plaits, pleats, and twists are making a major comeback this season. This equestrian inspired look is versatile and can take many forms. The ballerina bun is back with a twist – go for a sleek look with hair pulled back tight and then add a twist with a plaited bun. Transform your regular pony-tail by plaiting the ends and adding a brightly coloured bow – this look can carry over from day to night as a playful look in the daytime and funky, fashion foward choice at night. Alternatively, you can go for a softer, more classic romantic look with loosely plaited or pleated hair reminiscent of the Romeo & Juliet inspired looks of the late 90s. To achieve this look pull luscious loose curls gently back on the sides and plaited the ends.

Accessorise!

And for the final touch – the accessories – bows, ribbons, jewels, clips, and hats. Be daring with your accessories this season – big bright bows coupled with a high messy ponytail are a great look. Or even pair little jewels with ribbons to achieve a prettier, more romantic look. Leather hair clips that dominated 90s fashion are also seeing a comeback; use them to support and secure coiffured looks and updos. It wouldn’t be spring without flowers, look for heabands and clips with blooms attached to achieve this floral look. The good news is that you can achieve this glam looks on the cheap with store like Diva and Equip providing great accessory options that are usually on trend. Also, when it comes to hats fedoras are still big this spring/summer.

Accessorise image by [Nati]