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Long, lustrous, cocoa colored, and with a touch of buttery shimmer, Minka Kelly wears a covetable mane. Her softly undulating waves and face-framing layers reveal thin filaments of white gold and bronze illuminating her features from the underside of her dark curtain of hair. The brightness underneath makes her hair look thicker while the inky surface provides shine. See the steps below for how to achieve this enlightened look.
The trend started last year, and now classically feminine long layer cuts with bombshell center-partings are on the bleeding edge of the vanguard. You can even incorporate a contemporary version of an ombre by going, like this model, from dirty blonde at the roots, to more of a honeycomb tone on the ends. This will help you to create depth and dimension. A natural wave adds the deconstructed feeling that makes this style special, but anyone can put texture on the ends with playful hair scrunching, or a few turns of an iron or wand. For tips to styling long hair like this, click style notes.
Glowing scarlet looks surprisingly ethereal paired with a diffused A-line. Two in vogue looks –– bob cut and red color –– come together for a jaw-dropping, desirable style. The weightless tips around the face give an open feeling, and add softness to the strong lines of the cut. The vibrant color adds the warm glow that feels right for the seasonal change. There’s plenty here to take from, whether your own style is edgy or classic. Read on for tips on adapting this vanguard look to your own perfect fit. –– Laura Martin
What a difference beautiful texture makes! The pictured model went to ARROJO NYC and told color and texture specialist, Barton Miller, she was bored by her short straight hair, and wanted to try the trend for texture (which, by the way, continues to burgeon). Barton gave her an American Wave –– a new professional permanent texture service –– to create a resilient, full curl pattern with lots of expansion, and natural-looking tousle and flow. The difference is striking, and shows the power of the makeover. The natural volume strengthens her profile, helps her look sexy and feminine, while the style feels youthful and carefree. For further insights to creating and styling waves and curls, click style notes.
Nickelodeon starlet Halston Sage knows How to Rock this mid-to-long length heavily layered cut. The color is a great fit for her California-girl complexion. Using different tones of blonde –– from dark and dirty to bright and golden –– the subtle combination highlighting adds depth, dimension, and looks sensational. The shape and movement of strands flowing around her face-frame accentuate her strong cheekbones and pretty eyes for a youthful, beautifying style. It’s a straightforward long layer cut, made special with great color, and artful, feature-enhancing styling. For tips to attaining a similar look, click style notes.
