How to keep you hair manageable in the heat
Rodney Wayne's global creative director Richard Kavanagh breaks down the best cuts, colours and styles for the season ahead.
The hair colour trend these days is the colour that suits your skin best. Today we are seeing a really strong leaning towards individuality and a kind of anything goes ideal when it comes to hair and fashion. As a general rule, though, as our skin tone changes in the summer we tend to lean towards slightly lighter shades – think golden caramel and rose gold for warmer skin tones. So if you dye your hair, you may want to switch it up for a lighter colour in Summer. But what about the style? Rodney gives his point of view below.
What's the best low-maintenance summer haircut?
The key length for the season is the mid-length bob (or lob). To keep it low-maintenance you can opt for a choppy texture so that it looks lived in and sits effortlessly on the collarbones. Curly hair should be let free this summer. When you're in and out of the sea or the lake, and the humidity is high, you'll want your stylist to cut your hair into a fun shape that lets your curls take centre stage.
What do you suggest for a quick evening hair style for summer outings?
Hair accessories are a great way to up your hairstyle for summer parties. Whip into the salon for an effortless textured braid or a braided bun, and embellish with a simple slide or add some sparkle with a bejewelled barrette. Or for a more lo-fi feel, use exposed bobby pins as a functional feature.
What styles are appropriate for the beach?
It goes without saying that you slip slop and slap to protect your skin, so you should do the same for your hair. Ask your stylist for a recommendation for a leave-in treatment with UV filters to help protect your colour and the condition of your hair at the beach. Use this as an impetus to try a wet-look summer style straight off the catwalks. If all else fails, an effortless twisted topknot is a winner to keep hair protected and looking good.
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