Alexa Chung shot by Josh Olins for Vogue UK, June 2011

This festival loving, long-legged hipster muse is as low maintenance as they come. A slick of liquid liner, a few minutes with the curling irons and the right products and she’s ready to go. Currently sporting a shoulder length bob, her simple, shaggy chic ‘do is suited to all lengths. I’ve been doing this look non-stop since I cut my hair and the best thing about it is that the hairstyle gets better as the days go on. Here’s how-to do Alexa’s twisty look…

1) Spray the new KMS FREESHAPE Hot Flex Spray on towel dried hair and roughly blow-dry. Both heat and humidity resistant, Hot Flex Spray has an elastic hold which allows the style to last until the next wash.

2) Using Remington’s Tribal Tongs, wrap irregular sized sections of hair around the conical barrel away from the face and hold in place until hair is warm. Continue with the rest of the hair without worrying about being too precise as imperfection is the key to Alexa’s look.

3) Once the hair has cooled, comb out the curls with fingers. Apply a small amount of Redken’s Tousle Whip 04 (a cream-wax for glossy, texturised hair) to the lengths of the hair focussing on separating and defining pieces.

4) Finally, to tame tiny flyaways at the roots, spray Moroccanoil’s strong-hold Luminous Hairspray onto your Mason Pearson Paddle Brush and gently comb the roots. Easy!

A fortnight ago I wrote an article about the current crazy-coloured hair trend for The Australian newspaper (!!). I distinctly remember the Rodarte wunderkinds showing a variety of coloured extensions aaaages ago at their Spring 2008 show and then those purveyors of cool Proenza Schouler who presented murky looks at their Spring 2010 show. After that, King Karl showed pastel streaks on the models at Chanel’s Spring 2010 couture show and at the same time Abbey Lee Kershaw got colourful on the cover of Vogue Australia. Since then, it’s gotten big and it’s not going away.

Wanna know how to get the look without destroying your beautiful hair? Well, don’t I have great news for you! In writing the article I tried and tested everything and anything and have got the low-down on what works.

Firstly, the man responsible for Abbey Lee’s locks, the very lovely Kevin Murphy, has just launched a coloured powder called Color.Bug. I’m in love! They’re easy to use and the colours are ace.

Secondly, for a powdery texture a la Thakoon S/S 2012, use the easily accessible Australian brand Cinta’s range of Intense Colour Hairsprays.

For a runway replica hairdo, try German professional makeup brand Kryolan’s Colour Spray which I spotted backstage at Narciso Rodriguez.

Otherwise, for a sleeker, smoother texture, try alternative New York brand Manic Panic’s range of Dye Hard Gels.

Well what’s stopping you? It’s super easy and they all wash out with shampoo.

What colour will you go for? I’m loving bright green, pastel pink and purple.

And finally, for a snippet of the article, click here.

Henrietta Hellberg shot by Andrew Yee for Elle Vietnam October 2011

1) Start with clean hair then slowly flat iron from roots to mid lenghts for slick, flat locks.

2) Spritz the bottom half of the hair with ghd’s Curl Hold Spray whilst your curling tongs heat up.

3) Curl small sections of the hair and hold for 15-20 seconds for really round, exaggerated curls.

4) Take out the curling tongs and gently place the hair on your chest.

5) Continue with the rest of your locks.

6) Once hair has cooled, comb hair with a detangling comb and align the curls.

7) Pack on ghd’s Final Fix Hairspray on both the top and underside of the curls et voila! Great waves!

As you know, I don’t really do posts with celebrities, but firstly, Amanda Seyfried is gorgeous, and secondly, oh em gee her hair looks amazing! A very wise hair stylist once told me that if you want to style your hair well, you need to make the texture “like canvas, not silk”. Add product, make it messy, make it sexy. Have a play!

Amanda Seyfried shot by Mikael Jansson for Interview magazine, March 2011

Now go away rain and come on sun!

xxo

Behati Prinsloo shot by Matt Jones for Elle Italia June 2010.

You probably already know that I love love loovve Wes Anderson’s films. I’m obsessed with everything about them; the stories, the characters, the cast, the soundtracks – all of the little details. Who can go past the monogrammed luggage set designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton in The Darjeeling Limited?

Or the red beanies of Team Zissou from The Life Aquatic?

I can never pick a favourite film, it always changes depending on my mood. Characters though, I have a soft spot for Margot Tenenbaum (from The Royal Tenenbaums).

Played wonderfully by Gwyneth Paltrow, Margot’s mannerisms, her kohl-lined eyes, super flat, side-parted hair and secretive smoking in the bathtub always get me. So today, thanks to my annoying fringe and Anderson-adoration, I’m playing Margot with a bright red clip.

xxo

I love these curls on Frida Gustavvson the for Paul & Joe  Fall 2010 Campaign (shot by Patrick Demarchelier). For me, they’re the perfect size for an everyday curl. They’re not too big or obvious, and they’re certainly no ringlet, they ooze carefree chic.

For a defined curl that stays and doesn’t frizz, I like to apply a touch of Redkin’s Ringlet 07 Curl Perfector to towel-dried hair. Once the hair is dry, curl away with some medium sized tongs and then spray with a light control, flexible hold hairspray (I’m currently loving Schwarzkopf’s Osis+ Elastic Fix). Et voila! Ready to bounce! xxo

Beautiful hair is so worth the effort. Great shampoo, great conditioner, treatments baby!, and my new favourite product, Argan oil. Rich in Vitamin E, fatty acids and other nourishing compounds, it smoothes your hair and makes it shine!

Anna Jagodzinska shot by one of my faves, Hedi Slimane, for Vogue Nippon August 2010.

Dree Hemingway shot by Nathaniel Goldberg for Vogue Nippon June 2010.

I love that really girly hair is back in (thank you Prada!). This time it’s just one pony and a sweet little bow. The perfect finishing touch for this heavenly ensemble.

ps. check out the lilac nails! It’s OPI’s Done Out In Deco for sure.

And now to the sweet shoulder…  A tighter pony and paler lips. I’ll take one of everything thanks!

Liu Wen shot by Li Qi for Vogue China June 2010.