Once again, so happy to be back at Studio DNA in Santa Monica! Summer is officially here, while I hear it’s been a lil’ muggy, I think I’m bringin’ the sunshine back where it belongs! As it has been hot & sunny here in NYC, but will be glad to escape the humidity!
So real quick, just want to share some inspiration and trends I’m really into at the moment:
#1: Ombre hair coloring! If you haven’t experienced it, now is the time. It’s a way to be edgy & different with your color placement rather then the color itself. Think more lived in, beachy, low-maintenance, sun-kissed. It’s the perfect summer look. You’ve seen it on celeb’s such as Sarah Jessica Parker who’s been rockin’ it for years now! Rachel Bilson just recently came on the scene sporting the new trend and of course we have the ladies of ‘The Hills’ sporting the ever so California look. It doesn’t just have to be on blonde’s, it’s perfect for a brunette beauty who wants something different.
#2 Long Hair, Long Layers-Of course with the perfect Ombre color goes the perfect cut. I’m really into ‘Bohemian Chic’ or embracing the ‘Hippie’ in you. Yup, Woodstock is back! With all the global climate changes, and society going green, the looks this season are more Organic and subtle is the word. Long layered textured haircuts accentuate the Ombre coloring and vice versa. You can achieve this with a Straight Razor haircut, removing weight & bulk in just the right places. Nothing better to compliment your long locks then some bangs! Whether they are full and swoop to the side or center-part and wave out to open your face up, a soft versatile bang cut with a razor makes for the hottest haircut!
#3 If your a short hair kind of girl, razor haircuts are just your look. You have the versatility of smoothing it out with textured pieces, or wearing it natural and the letting the texture accentuate any natural wave or curl you have.
#4 Styling: My personal favorite style right now, on & off the runway is the classic ‘braid’…this style has blessed the Summer 2010 runway looks of Alexander Wang & Miu Miu, compliments to the wonderful Orlando Pita, and thank you to the amazing Guido Palau for the gorgeous Kasia Struss in the January 2010 US Vogue
Jan 2010 US Vogue-hair by Guido Palau
#5 Last but not least, fresh from Vegas & Oribe (well actually not that fresh, I joined Mizu & Studio DNA in April for Oribe’s Annual Event, introducing their latest products! My favority being the New DRY Texturizing Spray!)
Products, Products, Products!!! I love them, I always say that in order to achieve salon style, you have to use Salon Professional Products! You are only as good as your tools!
For those crazy summer nights, I am obsessed with Oribe Anti-Humectant/Humidity Spray. Spray a lil’ all over after blowdrying for a light shine, define layers and some added protection from the summer frizz. Also works great as a heat styling tool when using a flat-iron or curling iron..
My second summer best is Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray mixed with a lil’ Bb. Grooming Creme. This is your sure to look beachy cocktail. The best part is no need to wash, the products get better with the days.
Studio DNA offers my fav’ product picks and I can’t wait to see some old’ friends & faces, as well as make some new ones!
Happy Summer All!
xoxo
-a
